Ben Watson says, “I am grateful that Senate District 1 reaffirmed me with such a wide margin of victory. I’ll continue to work hard for Liberty, Bryan and Chatham Counties.” […]
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Tracie Macke wins Magistrate Court Judge race over Katie Brewington
Tracie Macke won the nonpartisan election for Magistrate Court Judge over her opponent Katie Brewington in a tightly contested race culminating on Tuesday, May 21, Georgia’s General Primary Election Day. […]
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Connie Hall wins to retain District 3 Board of Education seat
Former teacher and principal Connie Hall won her reelection bid to retain her role on the Chatham County Board of Education (BOE) representing District 3. “Looking ahead, my top priorities […]
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Shalena Cook Jones wins democratic primary for District Attorney over challenger Jenny Parker
With 86 of 86 precincts reporting on Tuesday night, incumbent Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones won the democratic primary race over challenger Jenny Parker in a Georgia General […]
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Chris Middleton wins Superior Court judicial seat
After thanking his friends and supporters on hand for a watch party Tuesday night, Chris Middleton said he is now “ready to go to work.” He defeated Frank Pennington II […]
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Watch School Board Forums on Connect Savannah Facebook Page
Sunday, Connect Savannah partnered with Voices for Schools and Deep Center to provide Chatham County voters with the only public debate forum for School Board candidates. The forum was held […]
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Chatham Area Transit has zero-fare ride options for voters on Primary Election Day
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) will offer Zero-Fare rides today, to support voter participation on Primary Election Day in Chatham County. The initiative aims to remove transportation barriers and ensure that […]
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Denise Grabowski wins SCCPSS District 1
Denise Grabowski says, “I think that it just goes to show the importance and the power of a single vote, and I am so very grateful to all of the […]
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Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Georgia
Tuesday, May 21 is Primary Election Day in Georgia. Connect Savannah has been recently providing expanded local coverage of many of the races. Rufus Friday, the publisher of Connect Savannah, […]
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City of Savannah to offer aquatics, swimming pool activities over the summer
The City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services Department will open all four city pools for the summer beginning on May 28. The department will provide an array of aquatic programs […]
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UPDATE: Two Candidates unable to attend Sunday’s School Board Candidate Forum
In an email at 1:19 p.m. today, Stephanie Campbell, candidate for District 7 School Board, dropped out of a school board candidate forum scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The email from […]
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Connect Savannah to Livestream School Board Debate Tomorrow
Voices for Schools and Deep Center are hosting a debate forum on Sunday, May 19 at Front Porch Improv for school board candidates in Districts 1, 3, and 7. Front […]