Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Independence Day holiday travel period resulted in 18 traffic deaths in 2024, according to a press release issued by the Georgia Department of Public […]
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City Launches New Online Portal for STVR Management
The City of Savannah has launched a new online portal for the management of short-term vacation rentals (STVR) and the enforcement of the City’s STVR ordinance. The software platform, Rentalscape, provides a […]
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Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Offers Registration Assistance Day
Next Tuesday, SCCPSS is hosting Registration Assistance Day at Southwest Middle School. District professionals from registration, transportation, and school nutrition are just some of the services that will be on […]
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Mayor Van Johnson on City’s hiring practices: ‘This is a blood sport, and we’re in a Mortal Kombat for talent’
At many of his weekly press briefings, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson takes time to condemn violence and those causing it throughout the city. On Tuesday, July 9, Johnson joked that […]
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Settlement agreement for $7 million reached in Master Lending Group bankruptcy case
One year after Master Lending Group, LLC (MLG) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Southern District Courts of Georgia, a $7 million “compromise and settlement” has been tentatively reached […]
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Property Matters: New owner of former Tricks BBQ site is a familiar name in Savannah and Starland District
The new owner of the former Tricks barbecue site on Bull Street just north of Victory Drive says he will likely lease the space out to someone looking to start […]
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VyStar Credit Union Empowers Teens at Free Financial Reality Fair Held at EnMarket Arena
VyStar Credit Union announces their Reality Fair at the EnMarket Arena on Saturday, July 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This free large-scale simulation event is designed to equip […]
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Telfair Museums Appoints David Brenneman as New Executive Director and CEO
Telfair Museums is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David A. Brenneman as its new Director and CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Brenneman brings a wealth of experience in […]
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Savannah City Council agenda this week includes items on 2180 E. Victory Drive property
Zoning and ordinance changes involving the property at 2180 East Victory Drive are among agenda items to be reviewed and potentially voted upon at Thursday’s regular meeting of Savannah City […]
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Are you prepared for an above-normal hurricane season?
While Savannah is no stranger to hurricanes, many residents have become somewhat apathetic to the topic. Many have experienced evacuations that, to them, didn’t feel necessary because local impacts were […]
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Savannah Technical College Students Honored at Annual SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event
Career and technical students from Savannah and surrounding areas recently won one of the nation’s highest awards at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta on June 26–27. More than […]
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SPORTS NOTEBOOK: James Franklin on new role as SCDS Director of Athletics; HSFB transfer news; Carter Holton in MLB Draft
In April, Savannah Country Day Head of School Kef Wilson announced the hiring of James Franklin as the school’s next Director of Athletics and Physical Education. His hiring meant Franklin […]