A Savannah-based development group recently purchased the former Asbury United Methodist Church with plans to renovate the historic building for use as a restaurant. The recently formed 1201 Abercorn LLC […]
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CITY OF TYBEE: Orange Crush 2024 was half the size of 2023 in terms of attendance
Orange Crush on Tybee Island in 2024 had roughly half the number of attendees as last year’s event did, according to Placer.Ai data released by the City on Wednesday. Over […]
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School Board Elections – no longer sleepy
School board elections used to be sleepy little races, but in recent years, they have become a flash point for the culture wars. COVID politics, teacher shortages, and banned books […]
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Black Tusk to debut new album “The Way Forward” at Social Club in Savannah
Attempting to describe the music of Black Tusk would be a revealing sign that one hasn’t actually heard it. “Call it whatever you want, just don’t overthink it.” That’s how […]
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Orange Crush 2024: An aerial view of Tybee beach during Saturday’s party
The annual HBCU beach party, Orange Crush 2024 was as controversial in its leadup as any event on Tybee in recent history. While traffic, parking, and law enforcement measures were […]
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Orange ‘Crush and Park’ party planned for Friday at Lake Mayer denied by Chatham County officials
Chatham County Parks and Recreation officials have canceled bookings and refunded the reservation fees paid by organizers who had reserved Lake Mayer Community Park (1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads) for an […]
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RBC HERITAGE PREVIEW: Scheffler, Spieth, Homa, Harman, Rory and Rickie highlight stacked field at Harbour Town
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is one of the eight Signature Events on the PGA TOUR this season. The signature status shrinks the field from the traditional 156 players […]
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Tybee parking, traffic changes to start Tuesday as Orange Crush week begins
With Orange Crush weekend days away, the City of Tybee Island has begun implementing traffic and parking changes that have been planned and organized for months. The city announced the […]
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Kimberly Waller to lead United Way of Coastal Empire
After a comprehensive search, the United Way of the Coastal Empire announced the appointment of Kimberly Waller last week as the next President and CEO. Her role becomes effective on […]
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INTERVIEW: Austin Hill, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will have a new Commissioner for district one next year for the first time in roughly two decades. The seat is being vacated by […]
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Savannah City Council approves new lights for ballfields at Minick Sports Complex
On Thursday, April 11, members of the Savannah City Council approved a plan to install new lights at the Guy Minick Youth Sports Complex on Savannah’s southside. Located on the […]
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INTERVIEW: Wayne Noha, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will have a new Commissioner for District one next year for the first time in roughly two decades. The seat is being vacated by […]