In a press conference devoid of most details, the City of Savannah has confirmed that Vice President Mike Pence will be in Savannah this Saturday to attend the St. Patrick’s […]
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In change of course, City will allow signs at Pence visit
City cites miscommunication with Secret Service
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Reports: Vice President Pence might attend St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Some reports indicate that Vice President Mike Pence is planning to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah on Saturday. However, there is no official confirmation as of this […]
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The Great Parking Debate continues
As I have written before, many of our most treasured places and traditions — including Forsyth Park and the St. Patrick’s Day celebration itself — would be dead on arrival if they were proposed today. Why? Not enough parking.
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There’s some progress, but City malware problems remain nearly a month after infection
After nearly a month of infection by malware, the City of Savannah says it is continuing to rid the City’s network of the infection that was discovered February 9; likely […]
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Whitaker Street pilot program gets another change
A controversial pilot program on Whitaker Street — which judging by social media response has been overwhelmingly unpopular — gets another tweak this week with the addition of a “pedestrian […]
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Skidaway Island State Park hires new manager
Skidaway Island State Park has a new Manager, Sam Cox, who will oversee the 588-acre park, which includes 87 campsites, picnic shelters and three playgrounds. Cox started his career with […]
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Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire finds new home to better serve its mission
The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire (RCC) Board of Directors announced that they have recently closed on a new building in midtown Savannah to help support their growing […]
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Savannah Bananas announce new ‘Director of Fun’
After a long search, the Savannah Bananas have hired a Director of Fun. Tyler Gray, originally from Chattanooga, TN, has already made the move to Savannah to join the team […]
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Savannah City Council approves lessening penalties for marijuana possession
At its second and final reading today, a new ordinance to lessen penalties for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana was approved in an 8-1 vote by Savannah […]
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A reckoning on Cumberland Island
SOME TIME this spring, coastal residents could wake up to news of the biggest deal on Cumberland Island since the deal that created the National Seashore there in the 1970s. Right now, behind the scenes, […]
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African American history is the focus of events
IT’S NOT every day you’re invited to take part in a public archaeology dig close to home. You get your chance this weekend, as the local group Digging Savannah – […]