The City of Savannah Parking Services announced today they are collecting canned food for America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia and will excuse parking citations in exchange for a donation. […]
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Complete Streets and the myth of ‘free’ parking
Call me when City Council votes to spend $10 million on bike racks
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A whale of a week
In an effort to spread the word about these extraordinary animals, as well as encourage their conservation, organizers host Whale Week, an engaging and informative series of programming
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Van Johnson, Kurtis Purtee triumph in Savannah runoff elections
After saying earlier in the day to “mark my words” that the mayoral race would be within 100 votes, incumbent Mayor Eddie DeLoach was defeated by a much larger margin […]
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The true cost of insufficient affordable housing
Data from communities nationwide shows that the annual cost of one chronically homeless person ranges $20,000 to over $50,000
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Brighter Day to change hands as Janie and Peter Brodhead announce retirement
In 1978, a couple of idealistic 24-year-olds — Janie and Peter Brodhead — bucked the odds and opened Brighter Day Natural Foods in a then-uncertain neighborhood of Savannah – all […]
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Telfair Museums announces curatorial promotions
Telfair Museums announces two curatorial appointments, promoting two current staff members to new roles. Effective November 25, Erin Dunn will be promoted to the position of Associate Curator of Modern […]
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Homicide on Fairmont Avenue
Savannah Police’s Criminal Investigations Unit detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old male on the Southside this morning. “Around 2 a.m., officers were called to a residence on […]
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Bike Walk Savannah awarded grant for safety and education programs
Bike Walk Savannah has received a $31,869.28 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). “The grant will help finance BWS’s education programs, safety campaigns, work with local governments […]
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Lobby local elected officials on Dec. 6
Each year, on the second Monday of January, the Georgia Legislature gavels in for a 40 day session. Hundreds of paid lobbyists flock to the Capitol to “work the velvet […]
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Union Mission set to serve 300 Thanksgiving meals to the needy
In the spirit of the holidays, Union Mission will serve 300 Thanksgiving dinners, provided by Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation with the support of Sodexo, to local families and individuals in need. […]
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Early voting now open for City of Savannah runoff elections
Early in-person voting for the City runoff elections is now open. Incumbent Mayor Eddie DeLoach is taking on Van Johnson, and incumbent Sixth District Alderman Tony Thomas is taking on […]