Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late March 30 at Harry S. Truman Parkway near Wheaton Street. “Officers responded to the area about 10 […]
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Woman arrested for YouTube video that “depicted a school threat”
Savannah Police arrested a 55-year-old Savannah woman March 30 “after she allegedly posted a video on YouTube that depicted a shooting threat at Godley Station Elementary School,” police report. Police […]
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Controversial Starland Village project gets City approval
In what has become a familiar scene, numerous local residents speaking out against a controversial development project weren’t enough to convince Savannah City Council to vote against it. The large, […]
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Savannah National Historic Landmark District was deemed ‘Satisfactory’ in 2006, contrary to City position
The City of Savannah’s defense has been undercut in the wake of yesterday’s news that the National Historic Landmark District was downgraded to “Threatened” status by the National Park Service due […]
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Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District status placed on ‘Threatened’ list
The National Park Service has recommended that Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District be placed on the “Threatened (Priority 1 List),” meaning the city’s Landmark District — first declared in 1966 […]
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The lessons of ‘tactical urbanism’
Tactical urbanism, according to Garcia, creates wider public engagement, expedites the delivery of a public benefit, and allows people to see what alternatives look like. The approach permits cities to experiment with ideas before committing to infrastructure changes.
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City says its share of cost of Pence visit is under $5000
“City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach hosted Vice President Mike Pence at City Hall for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The City spent approximately $4,512.85 to prepare for the Vice […]
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Rogue Water deck collapse not due to overcrowding, first responders say
“Information provided by first responders indicates overcrowding does not appear to have been a factor” in Saturday’s deck collapse at Rogue Water Tap House which hospitalized 14 people during the […]
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Large ‘Enhanced Security Zone’ set for Pence visit; includes multiple checkpoints for entry
Today the City of Savannah announced extensive security measures for the St. Patrick’s Day visit by Vice President Mike Pence. The security protocol will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. […]
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The Big Parade Picture
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to be in attendance at the parade in some form or fashion. Expect even tighter security from a variety of law enforcement agencies.
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St. Patrick’s Day FAQs
1. St. Patty’s Day in the SAV is lit, fam! Amirite? YEAH it’s lit. But if you insist on abbreviating it, “St. Paddy’s Day” is actually correct. Though “Paddy” is […]
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From parking to bike paths to everything in between: Getting around on St. Patrick’s Day
If you drive We don’t recommend driving downtown on parade day. But here are some tips if you do PARKING anywhere near downtown on St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah requires […]