WRUU FM 107.5, Savannah’s community radio station, has received a Community Grant from the Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association in the amount of $600. “Each year, the DNA makes grants to […]
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Returning to ‘normal’ isn’t always a good idea
We must recognize that what was normal before — when it comes to the way we configure and use our streets — was not so good
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Loggerhead nesting season officially underway Nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles has begun, with first clutch of loggerhead eggs found the morning of April 27 buried in the sand on […]
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Jekyll Island clarifies reopening phase-in
As the original shelter-in-place Executive Order is lifted for the state of Georgia, “visitation is anticipated to increase in coastal communities, including Jekyll Island,” a Jekyll Island Authority spokesperson said […]
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Kemp: Shelter-in-place to expire Thursday night; other current restrictions remain in place
In a move which won’t change the status quo very much, Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp today declined to extend his shelter-in-place order past tonight’s 11:59 p.m. expiration. He was widely […]
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Tybee set to reopen access, parking in anticipation of weekend visitors
Beginning Friday, May 1, most of Tybee’s beach and beach access will be open to the public, effectively bringing to an end a contentious struggle between City of Tybee officials […]
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Savannah Bananas announce July 1 kickoff, with full season through Sept. 3
Due to COVID-19, the Savannah Bananas and the other 14 teams in the Coastal Plain League summer college baseball league will delay the beginning of the season until July 1, […]
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Coastal Health District announces free COVID-19 testing
The Coastal Health District announced today free testing for COVID-19 is available thanks to an increased capacity for testing. Anyone with symptoms qualifies for a test and can call the […]
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Who’s open: Takeout and delivery
Sponsored by Southern Eagle Distributors NOTE: While the state of Georgia is allowing restaurants to re-open dining rooms this Monday, April 27, this list is currently just for takeout/delivery options. […]
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Council debates Arena/Canal District master plan in wake of pandemic
At today’s City Council workshop, members of Council debated how the impact of COVID-19 may affect the ambitious plans for the Canal District in West Savannah, and the future Savannah […]
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Nine Line, Harris Lowry Manton LLP donate 1000 masks to area first responders
Earlier on Thursday, Nine Line Apparel and Harris Lowry Manton LLP joined forces to donate free 1,000 protective masks to Savannah-area first responders. “We’ve been working with the best scientists, […]
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Domestic cases rise locally during shutdown
The Chatham County Police Department and Savannah Police Department say they have seen an increase in domestic disturbance and domestic violence cases as schools are closed and citizens shelter in […]