Victim ID’ed in weekend homicide
Tarik Rasheen Bentley, 35, has been identified as the victim in the April 24 homicide in the 1900 block of East DeRenne Avenue. When Metro officers responded to the residence after a report at about 7 a.m., they found Bentley deceased from a gunshot wound.
Editor’s Note: Developer seeks City bond issue to build hotel garage
IN AN UNUSUAL and potentially radical new precedent, the City Manager’s office is recommending that Mayor and Council approve this week a $33 million bond issue which would fund the construction of a new parking garage downtown. That’s not the unusual part. Parking garages are funded by bond issues all over the country, all the…
CNT arrests nearly a dozen in separate meth busts
The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) “has made numerous crystal methamphetamine-related arrests this week following several investigations ,” a CNT spokesperson says. CNT arrested 11 people and also assisted with a search warrant in a neighboring jurisdiction which resulted in additional arrests. On April 18, CNT arrested 27-year-old Amanda Walker of Savannah, 30-year-old Sarah Kment…
Homicide on East 39th Street
Detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred April 21 at a residence in the 600 block of East 39th Street. “Metro officers responded to the scene at approximately 5 p.m., and found a male deceased inside the residence. The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. Detectives are currently canvassing…
Police seek church thief
Police investigators are searching for a man who stole a camera valued at $1000 from a church on March 6. Just before 3 p.m. on March 6, “a church deacon was taking pictures of members at a church located on the 500 block of Hamilton Court, when he left his camera unattended,” police say. “When…
Auto theft arrests include drug, gun charges
Police arrested three men yesterday “wanted in conjunction with an auto theft that occurred April 13 in the 1600 block of Wheaton Street,” a department spokesperson says. Joe Carter III, 29, Stephen Jiles, 25, and Khalid Felder, 20, were stopped near Bee Road and Victory Drive April 19. The suspects were driving a white Nissan…
Bede Van Dyke’s eco-friendly art
Van Dyke’s area of concentration is eco-friendly architecture, and a sustainable lifestyle has always been on his radar
Editor’s Note: ‘Embracing the suck’ of a campaign trainwreck
The silver lining in this otherwise totally horrifying presidential election season has been that the mask has finally, at long last, been torn off the American electoral process.
Tales from the tent
I’ve often wondered if people from AAA are bombarded with reports of speeding, texting, road rage, and other deadly transgressions. Are they challenged to “do something about those crazy drivers” when they set up tents at events?
Was bison slaughter a U.S. military tactic in the Plains Wars?
The latter half of the 19th century wasn’t such a hot time to be an American bison
Elvis at 21: Photos reveal a legend on the brink of superstardom
It’s a riveting and stunning exhibition that vacillates between Presley’s most private and public performances
Bohemian Rhapsody
I could feel the craftsmanship and time taken in every bite
The Wham Bam Glitter Glam Show @The Jinx
An evening of sizzling and glitzy entertainment. From classic burlesque to new acts.
Mobley: ‘Nothing is happening in a vacuum’
Watkins ensnares the listener with contagious hooks and a dialogue about what it means to be black in America in 2016
Come Back Alice @Barrelhouse South
Bubbling with funky grooves and oozing Eastern European cool.
Tim Seibles: ‘We need laughter as much as the capacity to be serious’
There will be readings, workshops, and the unveiling of a series of portraits by local artist Panhandle Slim, commissioned by Estuary, SSU’s literary magazine
Calling all beer lovers: A call to action on SB 63
In essence the new regulations essentially bring the Georgia craft beer industry back to the original SB 63 legislation that was passed last July
Soul Proprietors Film Competition kicks off at Cha Bella
“I wanted to see reality TV that wasn’t garbage”
Name shaming the Talmadge Bridge
Efforts over the years to change the name of our bridge—to Oglethorpe, to Tomochichi, to anything else—have always fizzled.
Savannah Stopover has the cure to your spring fever: More shows!
The post-fest haze is real, but the Savannah Stopover staff is bringing back some of your favorite acts and some new bands, too
30th Annual Rite of Swing @Armstrong State University
The most noteworthy composer in the history of jazz, Ellington composed over 1,000 songs during his career
Tybee Wine Festival: Let it pour
This five-day (and night!) gathering of oenophiles and gourmands once again brings together the finest of tastes in a relaxed beach setting
Sexual assault at 37th and Barnard
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m., April 19, near West 37th Street and Barnard Street. “A 20-year-old female was sexually assaulted by an unknown male. The victim escaped and fled to the area of Montgomery Street and Pearl Street where she was assisted by bystanders until Metro officers arrived.…
Man sought for Kayton Homes shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m., April 18, in the 600 block of Draper Street in Kayton Homes. Marvin Brannen, 37, was walking with two children when he was approached by the suspect, Rodney Dailey, 26,” police say. “After a physical altercation ensured, one of the two men pulled a…
Waiting Up: Bane’s Aaron Bedard counts down to final show ever
“I gave everything I have to this. I allowed myself to hide inside this band so as to not answer those bigger, real-life questions.”
Review: The Huntsman: Winter’s War
As before, Charlize Theron dominates the proceedings; unfortunately, she has about as much screen time as the Jawas in Star Wars.
Review: Everybody Wants Some!!
Richard Linklater’s new film might disappoint those about to break out their parachute pants and Members Only jackets to celebrate its opening, it will prove to be irresistible to those who don’t need nothin’ but a good time.
