Two men are facing multiple drug- and gun-related charges following an investigation into drug activity on Reynolds Street, according to an announcement issued by the Savannah Police Department on Feb. […]
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Savannah Music Festival announces changes to springtime plans
Savannah Music Festival 2021 programming plans are being modified to provide for a safe return to presenting concerts, according to an announcement by the SMF organizers issued on Feb. 22. […]
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SCAD takes deFINE ARTS events virtual to highlight globally prominent artists
For over a decade, the Savannah College of Art and Design has welcomed culture-defining international artists for its renowned deFINE ART program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s deFINE […]
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A revealing tour provides insight to sites of Savannah’s Black history
Authentic Savannah grey-brick buildings, centuries-old oaks, and implanted Georgia Historical Society markers adorn trails that highlight varied tales of Savannah’s extensive history. This month, the Massie Heritage Center partnered with […]
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Savannah Fire honors outstanding firefighters of 2020
To honor its best and brightest firefighters for their outstanding service and heroism, the Savannah Fire Department is honoring its most commendable employees for their contributions to the community in […]
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New school-based food pantries aim to feed Chatham County children, community members
Food pantries will be available at the following schools:Andrea B Williams Elementary School Myers Middle School School of Liberal Studies at Savannah High School Mercer Middle School Shuman Middle School […]
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Creamy Leopold’s confections await winners of local creative-writing challenge
Savannah-area schoolkids who enter a creative-writing challenge can win ice-cream feasts thanks to the Live Oak library system teaming up with a classic local confectionery once again. Savannah’s famed Leopold’s […]
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Savannah’s new hockey organization launches contest to choose team name
The management of Savannah’s new professional hockey team is asking area residents to submit suggestions for a team name with the launch of a “Name YOUR Team” contest announced on […]
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Three victims, two deaths, one detective: A 2017 triple shooting simmers unsolved
It was late into the night on Feb. 17, 2017, when Detective Rico Jordan made his way to Yamacraw Village. After an initial 911 call of a shooting was reported […]
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Fête launches a new line of do-it-yourself cocktail infusions available in Savannah
In the past year, date night turned into pizza with Netflix, and sitting at the bar has turned into a quick run for beer from the corner store. As everyone […]
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Chatham COVID-19 rates decrease, but vaccine supplies remain limited
Coronavirus infection rates appear to be dropping across Chatham County following an extended spike in cases from mid-December to late January, and while COVID-19 inoculation efforts are expanding locally, vaccine […]
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Chatham Democrats and GOP push for merger between boards of registrars and elections
One could presume that activity would’ve died down for the Chatham County Board of Elections in the weeks following Georgia’s Jan. 5 U.S. Senate runoff race, coming on the heels […]