When I met Kurtis Purtee, the man hoping to oust Thomas in December’s runoff election for City Council, at a Savannah Mall coffee shop, it was supposed to be his day off
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Historic Savannah church on Georgia Trust’s ‘Places in Peril’ list
A historic African American church in Savannah is on the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual “Places in Peril” list. The Asbury United Methodist Church at 1201 Abercorn St. — […]
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Flacos Tacos owner arrested again, charged with meth trafficking
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) announces the additional arrest of a local business owner, 34-year-old Adolfo Mitchell of Guyon. On November 7, 2019, CNT arrested Mitchell after he turned […]
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Arena contract debate leads to contentious post-election meeting; Gamble Building approved for sale
The first Savannah City Council meeting since this week’s election was marked with open dissent and tension, mostly over the award of another Arena contract. Saying “I don’t think this […]
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ELECTION 2019: Eddie DeLoach, Tony Thomas headed to runoffs; incumbents lose across the board
A 2019 election marked by a huge disparity in funding between incumbents and challengers saw the big money lose out for the most part, as challengers posted sweeping gains. Incumbent […]
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Union Mission prepares for Homeless Awareness Month
Union Mission estimates that “on any given night there are between 750 and 1,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. In order to bring much needed awareness to this issue, […]
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The uplifting truth about Savannah’s Mega Weekend
Complaining about closed streets and reduced parking distracts us from the center of this story: A weekend overflowing with diverse events is an indicator of a city with a vibrant culture.
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Immerse yourself at Earth Rise Savannah
The event, taking place Saturday at the Clyde Venue, is a fundraising event for the festival as well as an immersive musical experience
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Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Run
THE Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is back for another edition, just one year short of becoming one of the “legacy events” in the series. This is our ninth year in […]
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First Responder Appreciation Luncheon to be held today at 11 a.m.
In honor of National First Responders Day on October 28, Harris Lowry Manton LLP will host the 6th Annual First Responder Appreciation Luncheon, featuring free lunch for local paramedics, firefighters, […]
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Downtown events to bring major road closures, parking restrictions all weekend
A packed weekend calendar will bring multiple street closures and parking restrictions to downtown Savannah. Events include the SSU Homecoming Parade, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the Savannah Pride Festival, […]
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Painting With a Twist hosts ‘Painting With a Purpose’ fundraiser for Union Mission
Painting With a Twist in Savannah is raising money to support Union Mission programs for the homeless with a special Christmas-inspired Painting With A Purpose from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. […]