The Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon was renewed for another three years, through 2021, but not without controversy. One of the terms of agreement is an annual payment of $25,000 […]
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Sen. Isakson to step down Dec. 31
Ga. Senator Johnny Isakson this morning announced his plan to resign from the U.S. Senate effective Dec. 31, due mostly to health complications. “I look forward to returning to Washington […]
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CEMA now in ‘enhanced monitoring phase’ for Dorian
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has entered the Enhanced Monitoring Phase (OPCON 4) as Tropical Storm Dorian approaches the east coast of the United States. “Everyone in Chatham County should […]
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Savannah Philharmonic announces Picnic in the Park theme, event details
The Savannah Philharmonic this morning announced details of their annual Picnic in the Park event, slated for Sunday, Oct. 6. The theme for this year’s event, “Color Your World with […]
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Suspect arrested in E. 36th St. homicide
The Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes detectives have made an arrest in the Aug. 25 death of a 45-year-old woman discovered off of E. 36th Street. “Around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 25 […]
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Okefenokee in peril
NATIVE AMERICANS gave the mist-enshrouded and black-watered Okefenokee Swamp its fearsome name: Land of Trembling Earth, referring not to earthquakes, but unstable peat deposits that line the swamp floor and […]
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Reconsidering federal flood insurance subsidies
AS A longtime coastal property-owner and environmental advocate, I believe it’s important that the public understands the consequences of pursuing cheaper flood insurance in these times of greater risk, primarily […]
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Savannah release of The Peanut Butter Falcon announced
Roadside Attractions announces that their critically acclaimed, award-winning film The Peanut Butter Falcon will debut in Savannah on Friday, August 23 exclusively at Savannah 11 and Pooler Stadium 14. The […]
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Joint operation results in nine arrests for guns, drugs, parole violations
A two-day operation conducted by Savannah Police and the Department of Community Supervision resulted in nine arrests, 64 checks of probation and parolees, and the seizure of multiple guns and […]
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CAT awarded $1.3 million for a new ferry
Chatham Area Transit has been awarded $1.28 million in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration for a new ferry boat. The City of Savannah has committed a 20 percent […]
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City to host faith-based ‘Connecting The Dots’ community work session
The City of Savannah Human Services Department is hosting Connecting the Dots: Mobilizing Communities of Faith, Aug. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center, 301 […]
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Travis Tritt to perform at Lucas in February
Country star and Georgia native Travis Tritt is set to perform a solo-acoustic performance on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at The Lucas Theatre in Savannah. Tickets go on sale this […]