Rick Bennett became the first coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the spring of 2022. On Thursday, midway through his second season leading the ECHL team, the club announced […]
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Coach, chaplain and more, Antwain Turner answers calling to help youth as Bethesda Academy’s ‘go-to guy’
Antwain Turner’s tenure at Bethesda Academy could have ended nearly as soon as it began more than 21 years ago. A few months into his first role supervising boys residing […]
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Connect Savannah names new publisher
An accomplished veteran with over 33 years of news media and marketing experience has been named as the new publisher of Connect Savannah. Rufus Friday will join the Connect Savannah […]
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Connect Savannah names new director of events and community
Erica Baskin has been named Director of Events and Community for Connect Savannah, a new position created as part of the local media company’s ongoing expansion and evolution. Baskin has […]
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Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events Savannah Cultural Arts […]
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HUD secretary presents Savannah leaders $4 million check to aid in homelessness
Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), joined Mayor Van Johnson on Monday in Savannah to announce a nationwide spending program aimed at […]
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Veteran Carriers celebrate expansion with ribbon cutting
Veteran Carriers, a local trucking company owned by retired U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party’s Cliff White and Rob Cooch hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the expansion of their […]
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Looking ahead to much anticipated 2024 Savannah-Chatham Day in Atlanta
Savannah-Chatham Day, a two-day event featuring a legislative oyster roast and listening sessions with state and regional leaders, is set for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Atlanta. An event […]
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GHSA Director says education for new NIL policy ‘was coming sooner or later’
Earlier this month, the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) announced a partnership with Triple Threat Leadership LLC, a leader in high school focused Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education. The […]
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Tybee Run Fest returns to Tybee, Savannah fills Rock ‘n’ Roll void with Every Woman’s Marathon
The YMCA Critz Tybee Run Fest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, 2024. It will be the third time that the race is presented by the YMCA of […]
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There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events Camp Love — […]
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Uga X, ‘most decorated of all the Bulldog mascots,’ dies at home in Savannah
University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldog fans received tough news on Tuesday morning when the school announced the passing of former mascot Uga X. Fondly known as Que, the statement from […]