Jekyll Island clarifies reopening phase-in
As the original shelter-in-place Executive Order is lifted for the state of Georgia, “visitation is anticipated to increase in coastal communities, including Jekyll Island,” a Jekyll Island Authority spokesperson said in a statement today. “The health and safety of residents, and those who work on or visit the island, is a top priority for the…
Quarantine Chronicles: August David Alderman
‘We are trying to be positive, but we are going to take every precaution, and we are not going to sacrifice safety for a speedy reopening’
Quarantine Chronicles: Katie Balthrop
‘My trainers have to work, everyone has bills to pay, so I want them to be able to work. At the same time, it’s my job to be socially mindful’
Quarantine Chronicles: Clinton Edminster
‘I feel like sometimes, in the rush of trying to run a business and make it work, you miss out on how awesome it actually is’
Kemp: Shelter-in-place to expire Thursday night; other current restrictions remain in place
In a move which won’t change the status quo very much, Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp today declined to extend his shelter-in-place order past tonight’s 11:59 p.m. expiration. He was widely expected to allow it to expire, based on previous remarks this week. This means Georgians are free to travel without the distinction of essential vs.…
Tybee set to reopen access, parking in anticipation of weekend visitors
Beginning Friday, May 1, most of Tybee’s beach and beach access will be open to the public, effectively bringing to an end a contentious struggle between City of Tybee officials and the Governor’s office over who gets to go on the beach during the pandemic — and who can keep them off. Some estimate that…
To open or not to reopen? That is the question
WHEN GOV. KEMP issued his instantly controversial executive order allowing restaurants in the state to reopen dining areas this past Monday — albeit with many restrictions — local restaurant owners had to navigate a series of difficult, and ultimately completely individual, decisions: • What does reopening look like? When Kemp gave the order, specific guidelines…
Quarantine Chronicles: Jennifer Graham
‘We’re always thinking about single moms. This pandemic brought an opportunity to think about the community as a whole, because everyone is struggling right now’
Savannah Bananas announce July 1 kickoff, with full season through Sept. 3
Due to COVID-19, the Savannah Bananas and the other 14 teams in the Coastal Plain League summer college baseball league will delay the beginning of the season until July 1, with the season set to run through Sept. 3. “The name of our company is Fans First Entertainment,” said Bananas owner Jesse Cole at this…
Quarantine Chronicles: an anonymous restaurant employee
‘It’s still scary, the amount of people that were there. I still think about that. I would say almost none of them were wearing protective gear’
Quarantine Chronicles: Jami Calandros
‘I guess I picked a hell of a time to go into grocery store pickup as a backup job’
The DeSoto launches new concert series on multiple balconies
THE DESOTO recently announced a week-long series of concerts called the Vibe…For Savannah Concert Series, which aims to bring local jazz musicians back to a live setting in our city from a safe distance. Utilizing the historic hotel’s many balconies, musicians will perform out to the city, with locals encouraged to park their cars, stand…
Editor’s Note: The Savannah Arena in an age of pandemic
A 9000-seat arena is great –until literally the entire live sports, entertainment, and events industry faces an existential reckoning, possibly years into the future.
Local Album Reviews!
Skippy Spiral – Circuit Circus Part goth, part new wave, part sci-fi, and part lo-fi, Skippy Spiral’s latest album Circuit Circus is a lesson in how to innovate. Spiral doesn’t hold back in his sonic experimentation, as is particularly evident on songs like “Ringmaster Computer” and “Clownbot 3000.” There’s most definitely nobody else like Skippy…
Tattoo you?
WHEN Gov. Brian Kemp allowed the reopening of non-essential businesses to begin this past Monday, the announcement raised quite a few eyebrows, particularly due to the inclusion of tattoo studios. The decision came as a bit of a surprise to even the studio owners themselves. “I was definitely shocked. It was not what I was…
Tacos for a cause
As of this writing, Bull Street Taco has donated and delivered over 100 taco boxes, and Location Gallery is responsible for 37 of those boxes
A Closer Look Q&A: a Graphic Recording
This week Brittany contributes a graphic recording of a recent Q&A session on April 22 between Tom Kohler, and Chatham County Commission candidate Clinton Edminster
Revving up for big move, Jeff Two Names says goodbye for now
‘We’ll still do some touring and stuff, but this will definitely be the last show in Savannah for a while’
Lyn Avenue release powerful new EP
The husband-wife duo of CC Witt and Patrick Ellington have a unique musical bond, which undoubtedly comes from the chemistry they share
5 Questions with Nate Hinners
‘I try to keep my eyes open to the world around me and then see how I can take those things that stand out to me and try to recreate them as best I can’
Quarantine Chronicles: Daniela Rodriguez
‘It can be a little overwhelming to see there’s so much community need, and I just feel like the undocumented community are forgotten’
Washed Ashore makes waves on Tybee
‘There’s a lot of unity in Savannah, so we’re trying to bring a little bit of that to Tybee’
