The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) will be under new leadership beginning next week. Retiring Executive Director Dr. Robin Hines is giving way to Dr. Timothy David Scott, who is […]
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Future of Civic Center site likely decided by Savannah City Council this week
The Savannah City Council has not met since May 23. When the council reconvenes on Thursday, June 27 for its regularly scheduled 2 p.m. meeting, the list of issues to […]
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Tybee City Manager search close to wrapping, three finalists to be interviewed next week
Tybee Island will soon have a full time City Manager as the City’s search is now down to three finalists who will each be virtually interviewed by City Council members […]
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Discover Fresh Perspectives on Georgia’s Founder, James Oglethorpe
On June 29, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., join historian and Dekalb County CEO Michael L. Thurmond for a special event featuring a presentation, reception, and book signing at […]
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Business Pulse: Latest News
Connect Savannah’s got the pulse on the local business community to keep up with the latest in local commerce. Ordinary Magic celebrates fifth anniversary with events, workshops & charity raffle […]
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Update on Sheriff John Wilcher provided by Chatham County Sheriff’s Office
Chatham County Sheriff John T. Wilcher is still recovering, and improving daily, after suffering a cardiac event that put him in critical condition over the weekend. On Wednesday, June 19, […]
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Bank of America Announces 2024 Savannah Student Leaders
Bank of America recently announced two Savannah high school students, Faith Agbehonou and Keylan Collins, who were selected as Student Leaders, recipients of an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students […]
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Mayor, City Council Members Lead Juneteenth ‘Walk to the River’
Leaders from all corners of the Savannah community gathered with residents on Wednesday morning to take part in the City’s official commemorative event honoring Juneteenth National Independence Day. Hundreds were […]
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GBI charges Hinesville man for officer involved shooting incident in Savannah
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has charged Quayshon Whitehurst, 29, in connection to an officer involved shooting from Monday, June 17 in Savannah. “GBI agents have charged Whitehurst with aggravated […]
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Rep. Edna Jackson Appointed to House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience
State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience. “The Savannah community has experienced […]
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Sips At The Station Partners with Savannah To-Go Cup for Summer in Savannah Design Launch
Partners of Savannah’s popular networking series, Sips at the Station, announce their June fundraising event will include the official launch of the newest sustainable Savannah To-Go Cup; a design commemorating […]
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Celebrate Freedom Day at these Juneteenth Festivities
Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the U.S. It’s a time of remembering the past, expressing gratitude for the […]