Savannah-Chatham Public Schools say school is still in session on Thursday, and as of Wednesday night have made no call as to any further action in anticipation of Hurricane Irma’s […]
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Roots Up Gallery announces move to Design District
As the local arts community mourns the recent passing of her husband, Francis Allen, Roots Up Gallery owner Leslie Lovell announces the gallery will move to the Design District later […]
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CEMA: Irma impact on Savannah could include Category 3 or 4 winds, possible storm surge over 10 feet
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), in its initial Hurricane Irma press conference, says if the current forecast track remains accurate, the Savannah area should expect possible Category 3 or even […]
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Statesboro political writer debuts book on the 2016 election
JARED YATES SEXTON got into writing about politics because he was procrastinating. “In 2015 I was writing this novel but it wasn’t working,” recalls Sexton, “so I was like, ‘I’m […]
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SCAD delays start of fall classes due to Hurricane Irma
Due to the imminent threat of Hurricane Irma in the Savannah area early next week, the Savannah College of Art and Design is delaying the start of the fall round […]
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CEMA goes to ‘enhanced monitoring’ mode for Hurricane Irma on Wednesday morning
The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) is closely monitoring Hurricane Irma and any impacts it may make to our area. CEMA will advance to OPCON 4 tomorrow at 8 AM, […]
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Historic Savannah Foundation contributes to City Hall preservation
At today’s City Council meeting, Savannah’s Mayor and Aldermen recognized the Historic Savannah Foundation for making a large donation to assist in planning for the restoration of the interior of […]
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Southern Company set to press forward with controversial, overbudget Plant Vogtle nuclear plant expansion
Southern Company and its utility partners are seemingly moving forward with the over-budget and delayed nuclear expansion project at Plant Vogtle in Burke County Georgia along the Savannah River. In […]
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Savannah City Council set to adopt ‘Savannah Forward’ strategic plan
At today’s regular meeting, Savannah City Council is expected to vote to adopt Savannah Forward, the City’s strategic plan. The top five priorities set by Council are Public Safety, Infrastructure, […]
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Distracted drivers and victim-blaming
While I’ll continue to be careful while I’m out walking and bicycling, I can’t get on board with scolding my neighbors for listening to music or walking on the streets where they live.
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City Council addresses Confederate monument, Talmadge Bridge issues
DeLoach said the goal is to ‘expand the story this monument tells to be inclusive of all Savannahians’
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Telfair Museums win award for ‘Generation’ exhibition
Telfair Museums on Monday announced that their exhibition “Generation: Sawsan AlSaraf, Tamara Abdul Hadi, Sundus Abdul Hadi” was awarded the Silver Award for Exhibitions under $25,000 in the Southeastern Museums Conference […]