The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) says it is “closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and is coordinating response efforts with local, regional and state agencies. Chatham County could be impacted by […]
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Tailwinds prompt Democrats to compete for more seats
Adam Bridges, Alicia Scott, and Sandra Workman are fighting apathy as much as incumbency in suburban districts once thought unwinnable
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The Starland Village Files: Part One
The emails display what some might see as an overly cozy relationship between City officials and The Foram Group, the company developing Starland Village. At minimum they are a window into the interconnected and complex nature of the way development sometimes happens in Savannah.
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CEMA enters ‘enhanced monitoring’ phase for Florence
Due to Tropical Storm Florence, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has advanced to “OPCON 4,” which means enhanced monitoring. Florence is currently a Tropical Storm and is expected to […]
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Hudson Hill Center closed indefinitely due to structural issues
The City of Savannah has temporarily closed the Hudson Hill Center which offers programs for senior citizens, children, and community members. The center is located at 2227 Hudson St. in […]
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Midtown streets to experience closures due to movie production
The City of Savannah “will close a few roads and intersections next week near East 31st Street to accommodate movie filming,” a City spokesperson says. East 31st Street between Abercorn […]
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Welcome to a vibrant cycling culture
So, in a way, Savannah’s unique bicycle culture has grown in spite of neglect by local officials
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The Nightmare Scenario: Dropping out isn’t giving up
By no fault of the faculty, the current system of higher education has evolved to a point where most young people are not being served
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Arena Construction Manager contract delayed after $3.9 million error causes controversy
A key City Council vote to award the “Construction Manager At Risk” contract for the Savannah Arena was delayed two weeks due to chaos caused by a so-called “scrivener’s error.” […]
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National Park Service puts Savannah National Historic Landmark District officially in “Threatened” status
The National Park Service (NPS) this morning released official findings from a recent study it commissioned to determine the status of the Savannah National Historic Landmark (NHL) District. “Following a […]
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City to ask public to “help shape” new Savannah Arena
The City of Savannah will hold a news conference on Thursday, August 23 about the design phase of the new Savannah Arena project. The conference is Thursday at 9:30 a.m. […]
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Scooter debate conveniently ignores autos — again
The real problem is we have given over much of the public realm to cars. People who walk, use wheelchairs, or ride bikes, e-scooters, and new modes of locomotion yet to come are left fighting with each other for the scraps.