After coming under fire in recent weeks for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Brian Kemp today urged Georgians “to plan for online or call-in religious services, including Easter […]
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‘Rebalancing’ streets for the new reality
With motor vehicle traffic down some 40 percent nationwide, many cities are opening traffic lanes and even entire streets to people as a means to relieve pressure on increasingly crowded sidewalks, trails, and parks
Mayor Johnson addresses parking confusion, sanitation changes, social distancing
In a regular briefing this morning, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said he is pleased that local citizens seem to be doing a better job observing social distancing. “I want to […]
Tybee beaches set to reopen under Governor’s new order
In a highly controversial development, the new shelter in place order from Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp — taking effect at 6 p.m. Friday — does in fact reopen the beaches […]
Gov. Kemp issues statewide shelter-in-place order
Gov. Brian Kemp’s newest executive order, a “shelter in place” directive, will likely have little impact on residents within Savannah city limits — who have already been under a similarly […]
Fatal shooting on West 60th St.
Savannah Police Violent Crimes detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man Tuesday evening, March 31. “At around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence on the 200 […]
20/20 vision for the 2020 election
There have been several changes to this year’s voting process in Georgia
Mayor Johnson warns of ‘dramatically more restrictive actions’ if social distancing not taken more seriously by citizens
At a press conference this Tuesday morning, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson excoriated citizens who aren’t observing social distancing “like it’s a weird game of hide and seek.” Saying that while […]
Chatham County to institute quarantine requirements for anyone entering by air, bus, train, or ship
A State of Emergency has existed in Chatham County since March 22, but today Chatham County Commission Chairman Al Scott announced new measures intended to keep the COVID-19 virus from […]
Hair care, nail salons must close under amended order
While it was first considered one of the “essential businesses” allowed to remain open during Savannah’s Shelter-In-Place order from Mayor Van Johnson, that’s going to change. “After receiving regulatory guidance […]
Thoughts on cycling’s place in a social-distancing, lower-traffic world
Riding a bike and social distancing are not mutually exclusive, at least for now. Still, it’s critically important for people to stay at least 6 feet away from others when exercising
Shelter-at-home order given for City of Savannah; restaurants takeout only, non-essential travel prohibited
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson this morning passed a shelter-at-home order, prohibiting all non-essential business and non-essential travel. Dine-in restaurant services will be prohibited and restaurants will be limited to takeout […]
