The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested a woman today for falsely reporting a rape over the weekend. “Jennifer Woodard, 18, initially told officers she was sexually assaulted […]
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Argument leads to gun discharge, man arrested
Savannah-Chatham Metro officers arrested a woman on November 28 after she fired a shot at another woman and a 10-year-old boy. “Around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block […]
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Suspect arrested in East 56th Street shooting
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives arrested a man for the November 5 shooting of a 20-year-old pregnant woman. “At about 11:20 p.m. on November 5, officers responded to the 1100 block […]
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District 5 Town Hall set for Dec. 5
City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, December 5th, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Tatemville Community Center, 333 Coleman St. The […]
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New Trustees Garden facility granted beer/wine license after contentious hearing
The meetings on the facility’s alcohol license opened an old wound on City Council involving larger disagreements over how alcohol is regulated in Savannah.
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Can Savannah catch up?
THE NEWS that Atlanta is purported to be a serious contender for Amazon’s second headquarters sparked an interesting discussion on Facebook last weekend. Lou Phelps, publisher of the Savannah Business […]
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The latest news—good and bad—affecting Georgia’s environment
State and federal administrations continue to favor polluters as the effects of climate change endanger quality of life for all.
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CEMA offers basic emergency training class
Chatham Emergency Management Agency will be offering a free class, “You Are the Help Until Help Arrives,” to prepare members of the community for life-threatening emergency situations. “Citizens attending can […]
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City offers three hours of free parking in garages on Thursdays/Fridays during holiday season
From Thanksgiving until December 22, the first three hours of parking are free in all City parking garages every Thursday and Friday. Regular rates apply after the first 3 hours; […]
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District 4 Town Hall meeting to include discussion of proposed Fire Fee
District 4 Alderman Julian Miller will hold a Town Hall meeting on Monday, November 27th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street. “The focus of […]
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Sex Offender arrested
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office S.O.R.T. Unit arrested wanted sex offender Montae Chisholm on Nov. 17 at 602 E. 32nd Street in Savannah. “Chisholm had been a fugitive from justice for […]
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Leopold’s Ice Cream set to open Airport location
This morning, Stratton Leopold will host a ceremonial lighting of the neon and grand opening of Leopold’s Ice Cream’s new full-service shop at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The new […]