Nourish Natural Bath of Savannah announces a drive-thru soap distribution for Wed., Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their location at 5501 Abercorn St. Each vehicle will […]
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Chatham County declares state of emergency, mandates social distancing measures for restaurants and bars
After days of criticism for not doing so much earlier, Chatham County Commission Chairman Al Scott has signed a resolution declaring a State of Emergency in Chatham County effective immediately. […]
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Leopold’s Ice Cream announces new measures
To adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Leopold’s Ice Cream has instituted new measures. The dining room is closed and only six guests will be allowed inside the […]
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Coastal Heritage Society sites to close
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Coastal Heritage Society sites will be closed until further notice beginning March 21. They include: Georgia State Railroad Museum, Harper Fowlkes House, Old […]
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Tybee closes beaches, halts open alcohol consumption
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Tybee Island has closed its beaches and bans the open consumption of alcohol city wide. These restrictions took effect Friday, March […]
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Mayor Johnson orders Savannah bars to close, limits restaurants to half-capacity and takeout only
In a special City Council meeting today conducted by conference call, Mayor Van Johnson proposed to close all bars and nightclubs in Savannah that don’t serve food, cease all guided […]
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Savannah City Council to provide daily public briefings via conference call
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s Declaration of Emergency, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Aldermen will hold daily updates, beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3 p.m., to […]
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‘Stay home,’ Mayor advises; NO mandatory City restrictions at this time
Mayor Van Johnson this Tuesday morning said that there will be no mandatory restrictions or curfews in place for the time being in response to COVID-19. “We’re asking people to […]
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Husk Savannah to close temporarily for pandemic; staff paid through March
The Neighborhood Dining Group (NDG), which owns Husk Savannah and several major restaurants in Charleston, S.C., and throughout the Southeast, announces the “immediate temporary closure of all our restaurants, effective […]
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Savannah Classical Academy moves to distance learning
Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) announces that the school campus, located at 705 E. Anderson Street, “will transition from on campus instruction to distance learning after Spring break concludes at the […]
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Memorial Health implements restrictions
While saying that they have so far “not received any patients who have tested positive for COVID-19,” Memorial Health Hospital announced Sunday afternoon several changes to its entrance protocol, effective […]
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SCAD to permanently close Hong Kong campus following Spring quarter
In an announcement tonight, Savannah College of Art and Design says it will close its decade-old campus in Hong Kong. “In recent months, SCAD has given careful thought to the […]