Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives “with assistance from local, state and federal partners arrested four gang members in connection to a September homicide that claimed the life of […]
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Public School Superintendent Lockamy announces retirement
Today Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr. gave his resignation to the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Board of Education after 11 years in the position. His resignation is effective on May […]
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Volunteers make bikes a priority
In the wake of the storm, I was reminded that people who ride bikes are often not a priority. Not that I needed a reminder.They are not a priority for the film crew who blocked access to the CAT Bike station and bike racks in Ellis Square one morning last week. They are not a priority for the woman who parks her Buick Enclave in the Lincoln Street bike lane every Thursday evening while her child attends a dance class.
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Documentary asks the big questions at local climate change forum
While not everyone can switch to a hybrid vehicle or install solar panels, small acts like using less electricity and buying local produce reduce greenhouse gases.
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Savannah Asian Cultural Festival announces call for performers, vendors, volunteers
The Savannah Asian Cultural Festival, which will take place April 22, 2017 at Armstrong State University, is currently seeking live performers, Cultural Marketplace vendors and event volunteers. There is no […]
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Fort Pulaski reopens after hurricane
Fort Pulaski National Monument has reopened to the public after being closed since October 5th due to extensive damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. “After a month of intense recovery operations […]
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Police locate body in submerged vehicle accident
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Accident Investigations Team have located the body of Andrew Barnes, 17, in connection with a submerged vehicle accident on Nov. 6. Metro responded to the […]
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Police investigate W. Gwinnett shooting that leaves one injured
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of West Gwinnett Street on Nov. 6. Metro responded to the scene at […]
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Georgia “shatters” 2008 early voting record
“With over 2,180,000 early ballots cast in Georgia leading up to Election Day, Secretary of State Brian Kemp announces today that Peach State voters have shattered the 2008 early voting […]
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Hopped Up on Georgia Brews this weekend
The Savannah Waterfront Association hosts the third Hopped Up on Georgia Brews on River Street’s Rousakis Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event features 20 local craft breweries with returning […]
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Susan G. Komen raises record donations in October
Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia’s class of 2016 BigWigs in Savannah raised a record amount of donations during its annual fall BigWig Campaign, a spokesperson says. Ten local leaders raised […]
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SSU, Peace Corps launch Peace Corps Prep Program
The Peace Corps and Savannah State University today announced a new partnership centered on an undergraduate certificate program called Peace Corps Prep. “Students in the Peace Corps Prep program, scheduled […]