Offbeat storefronts, dive bars, a 1940s cinema converted into a music venue, and an over-the-top burger joint are but a few of the eclectic destinations that make up one of […]
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Hundreds take unofficial New Year’s Day plunge by Tybee Island pier
At least 200 hardy waders gathered on the north side of Tybee Island’s pier to take a traditional New Year’s Day dip in the chilly Atlantic, despite official Tybee Polar […]
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Top Chatham County health official advises local residents to stay home on New Year’s Eve
The number of new COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations is rising quickly in Chatham County, and area residents are advised to spend New Year’s Eve at home this year to […]
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Savannah’s historical institutions strive to preserve materials that capture 2020
While most people who lived through 2020 are likely eager to see it end and forget all about it, future historians will certainly seek to research this year that brought […]
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Georgia’s U.S. Senate candidates focus on Savannah during final days before runoff election
As the Jan. 5 runoff election for both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate seats draws near, candidates are repeatedly campaigning in Savannah amid a final drive to get out the vote. […]
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Savannah-area organizations pay it forward with charitable gifts during the holidays
A sentiment that has blossomed and persevered throughout all the challenges of 2020 is a desire to help others. Numerous local organizations, businesses, and institutions have done their part to […]
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Savannah’s Tiny House Project gets $5,000 grant to help homeless
Two dozen homeless veterans are closer to having a roof over their heads as a result of a $5,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation to boost Savannah’s Tiny House Project, […]
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Tybee Polar Plunge organizers emphasize that New Year’s Day event is virtual-only
Amid mixed messages being spread by online media sources about plans for Tybee Island’s annual Polar Plunge event on Jan. 1, 2021, organizers are reiterating that the popular fundraiser will […]
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Salvation Army appeals to Chatham County residents to continue donating to Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army of Savannah is reporting lower-than-expected revenue from their annual holiday-season Red Kettle Campaign, and its leaders are encouraging Chatham County residents to continue donating to the fundraising […]
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Savannah native launches ‘Ballin to Stop Bullying’ basketball-move challenge
Everybody who wants to stand up and show their opposition to bullying can take part in a new social-media challenge being launched by a Savannah native on Christmas Day, inviting […]
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Chatham County Health Department officials limit services to focus on vaccinations
Administering the COVID-19 vaccine has become the top priority for the Chatham County Health Department as the availability of life-saving doses increases in the Coastal Health District, requiring the restriction […]
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Over 23,500 Chatham County ballots cast by end of first week of early voting
A total of 23,521 ballots were cast by Chatham County residents by the end of the first week of early voting in Georgia’s Jan. 5, 2021 U.S. Senate runoff races, […]