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Savannah CARES committee formed to review use-of-force policies
Today, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced the formation of the Savannah Citizens Accountability and Review of Emergency Services (Savannah CARES) committee, tasked among other things with reviewing the use-of-force policy […]
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Mayor Johnson: Masks to be mandatory in Savannah
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson this morning announced an emergency order mandating the wearing of face coverings in public spaces outdoor and indoor in the City of Savannah, effective at 8 […]
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Pilot to-go cup expansion passes
City Council today passed an expansion of Savannah’s to-go cup open container ordinance, for a pilot period of 90 days. The bulk of the new allowed area essentially now includes […]
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The Jinx set to close in July
The beloved downtown bar and rock venue The Jinx announced today that July 11 will be its last day in operation at 127 W. Congress St. “After almost 17 years […]
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Mayor: Mandatory mask order being considered due to spike in COVID-19 cases
AN alarming increase in local and regional infection rates from COVID-19 prompted a special Savannah City Council meeting today, in which Mayor Van Johnson proposed making it mandatory to wear […]
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Juneteenth declared a “commemorative holiday” in City of Savannah; offices to remain open
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson today signed a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2020, as Juneteenth Day, “a commemorative holiday in the City of Savannah.” “The City of Savannah fully recognizes that […]
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Telfair Museums announce new reopening schedule
Telfair Museums will reopen its three sites—the Telfair Academy, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, and the Jepson Center for the Arts—beginning Friday, June 26, after being closed since mid-March […]
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A ‘tragedy’ of an Election Day
A talk with All Voting Is Local’s Aklima Khondoker on why Georgia’s election was a dumpster fire yet again
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Hate Crimes in Georgia: Push for new law gains momentum
The deafening screams of many Georgians have given new life to HB 426, a hate crime bill that was passed by the Georgia House in 2019, but languished in the Senate without a hearing
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Plant Riverside District announces July 15 opening
Kessler’s latest project, the Plant Riverside District, announced today an opening date of July 15. The Pavilions open July 15, and the rest of the district opens July 29. The […]
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Savannah Police Department announces its full compliance with 8 Can’t Wait
In response to the 8 Can’t Wait campaign, Savannah Police Department announces that it is in full compliance with the demands of the movement. 8 Can’t Wait is a project […]