Those working on Savannah’s version of the BeltLine, the Tide to Town urban trail system, would seem to be on the right track by using canal banks for portions of the proposed route
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Georgia HB 481: The politics of a woman’s uterus
On many legislative issues, lawmakers can find some common ground, but on the abortion issue, there is no middle-of-the-road
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Murder-suicide suspected in Southbridge area deaths
The Chatham County Police Department has released the names of two people found deceased in a home around noon on Monday. Police have identified the deceased as 74-year-old Thomas Burnett […]
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Savannah named as finalist for Smart City Award
The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the company Roadbotics. It’s a recognition bestowed by International Data Corporation’s (IDC) 2019 […]
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‘Black Media Only’ event garners criticism, roils mayoral campaign
A controversial decision to bar white media from an African American political meeting has garnered negative national media attention for Savannah, and thrown a new twist into what was already […]
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Widening the transportation focus: Lessons from DC
The annual National Bike Summit, organized by the League of American Bicyclists, attracts advocates, traffic engineers, urban planners, and transportation department officials from all over the country
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Georgia Southern Economic Monitor shows across-the-board gains for 2018’s fourth quarter
Georgia Southern University’s latest Economic Monitor, which analyzes Q4 2018 data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, reports that Savannah’s metro economy “closed out 2018 with across-the-board gains in […]
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Demolition begins on blighted properties
This week, the City of Savannah began demolitions of blighted property that it obtained through the use of eminent domain laws. “The process took over two years and included Superior […]
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Three-car crash on DeRenne
Savannah Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a crash involving three vehicles on DeRenne Avenue that resulted in one serious injury. About 2:15 p.m. on Thursday March 21, “Janice Talley, […]
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Olde Pink House set to re-open April 8
The Olde Pink House, plans to re-open the first-floor dining rooms, Planter’s Tavern and Arches Bar on Monday, April 8, a spokesperson says. The iconic restaurant, originally built in 1771, […]
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Seven indicted for multiple crimes, including the homicide of Shawntray Grant
Seven people have been indicted in connection to five homicides and other violent crimes in the Savannah area, including robbery and multiple aggravated assaults. “In June 2018, the Savannah Police […]
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Get your bike ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a free safety check on March 14
Planning to ride your bike to the St. Patrick’s Day festivities? Good idea! Bike Walk Savannah’s New Standard Cycles crew will offer free safety inspections and minor services such as […]