Just before 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, Tybee Island Police and emergency personnel responded to the area of the Inlet Avenue beach access in reference to a report of […]
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City of Savannah to Consider Maintaining Lowest Millage Rate Since 1987
The City of Savannah will consider adopting a 2024 millage rate of 12.2 mills. A millage rate of 12.2 mills is unchanged from the 2023 adopted millage rate and is […]
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CAT to run on holiday schedule for Fourth of July
Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will operate on a holiday schedule on Thursday, July 4, Independence Day. The holiday schedule will apply to all fixed-route buses and CAT Mobility will […]
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Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Offices to Close on July 4 and 5 for Independence Day Holiday
The Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently announced that all offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 for the Independence Day holiday. Chatham County Tax Commissioner’s […]
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Michael Thurmond holds book signing for “James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia”
A work 24-plus years in the making that offers a refreshing take on Georgia’s founder had its local formal presentation on Saturday, June 29 at Savannah’s Hyatt Regency. Historian and […]
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Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley named finalist for job in Texas
Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley is a finalist for the Chief of Police position in Beaumont, Texas, according to an official City of Beaumont press release from June 28. […]
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Most Wanted List of Savannah criminals soon to be released, mayor says
In response to questions about weekend gun violence involving a shooter with previous felony criminal convictions, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson said Tuesday that his office will begin identifying, by name, […]
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GBI investigating officer involved shooting Sunday night in Savannah
At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The incident happened near the entrance of Home Depot […]
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Dr. Denise Watts, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Superintendent, ushers in a new culture of listening to teachers
In a press conference last week recapping her first year on the job, Dr. Denise Watts, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Superintendent, signaled that she is willing to look at […]
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Empowering economic excellence: Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce presents the Black Business Expo The Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the much-anticipated Black Business Expo, […]
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Georgia Power monitoring, prepared to respond to potential tropical storm
Georgia Power is monitoring the forecast and expected path of what is anticipated to be Tropical Storm Debby and is prepared to respond to damage and potential power outages that […]
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Hostess City Food and Wine Fest Savannah to Serve Up the Coastal Empire’s Best Flavors This Fall
Hostess City Food and Wine Fest Savannah to Serve Up the Coastal Empire’s Best Flavors This Fall Get ready, Savannah: a brand-new culinary celebration is headed to the riverside this […]