The Savannah City Council unanimously voted Thursday to approve a contract for hiring a company responsible for creating the city’s first Public Art Master Plan, which is aimed at bringing […]
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Stay in the know about the latest activities and achievements in our local community. Forsyth Farmers’ Market to celebrate National Farmers Market Week with special programs, events and activities on […]
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Position profile, deadline to apply posted for Savannah State University President job
Candidates vying for the vacant Presidential position at Savannah State University (SSU) will have until Oct. 29, 2024 to submit applications for the job, according to the official website dedicated […]
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Georgia Ports expanding inland connectivity
The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding its rail cargo capacity to move containers across the state and into the Midwest with greater speed and efficiency, according to GPA General Manager […]
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City of Savannah to reopen offices Thursday
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah will reopen all offices on Thursday, Aug. 8 following closures this week due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby. Emergency and essential services […]
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Mayor, City of Savannah leaders give briefing on impacts of Debby
Leaders from nearly every department of the City of Savannah were present Wednesday afternoon for a press briefing on Tropical Storm Debby held at City Hall following the storm’s movement […]
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SCCPSS to remain closed on Thursday
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools staff have conducted assessments of its schools and facilities. As of Wednesday, Aug. 7, facility conditions are in good standing. While staff have made assessments and […]
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Tropical Storm Debby News Update
Press Release by City of Savannah Office of Communications SAVANNAH – Due to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, most City of Savannah non-essential offices will remain closed, however some additional […]
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Dr. Jacquelyn W. Stephens to receive Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award
The University System of Georgia Foundation Board of Trustees recently announced Dr. Jacquelyn W. Stephens has been named a 2024 recipient of the Regents’ Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished […]
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DEBBY: Tuesday updates
The City of Savannah emergency crews continue to respond to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby and will remain in an emergency response posture through Tuesday evening. City crews are currently […]
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Georgia
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Georgia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning Aug. 4, and […]
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DEBBY: Monday evening updates with closures, shelter information
Watch Mayor Johnson’s Monday, Aug. 5 evening update here. Due to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, the City of Savannah has designated the Enmarket Arena as an emergency shelter available […]