Police seek suspects’ identities in home invasion
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit asks the public’s help in the search for the suspects and vehicle involved in a recent home invasion on the 300 block of Brown Thrush Road. The incident was reported on Monday, Aug. 8 at about 11:30 a.m. Metro responded to the scene after reports that at least two…
Deputy arrested for inappropriate sexual contact with inmate
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office arrested and fired one of its deputies for inappropriate sexual contact with an inmate. Corporal Samuel Richardson was investigated by the Internal Affairs Unit after inmate Amanda Walker reported the contact to another deputy. Richardson has been charged with violation of Georgia law by committing the felony offense of sexual…
Historic church vandalized
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Downtown Precinct investigators arrested one adult male suspected of vandalizing a church on the 500 block of West Bryan Street, on Sunday, Aug. 14. At about 6:30 a.m., Metro and Savannah Fire responded to a fire alarm activation at the First Bryan Baptist Church. No flames were present. Metro officers did,…
GoFundMe page set up for victim of Forsyth Park stabbing and robbery
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police ask the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery on the 100 block of Hall Street off Forsyth Park, that seriously injured 32-year-old Carol Bontekoe early on Aug. 14. A GoFundMe page has been set up to aid in Ms. Bontekoe’s recovery. At about 3:30 a.m. police responded to…
Woman stabbed, robbed near Forsyth Park
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police ask the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in an armed robbery on the 100 block of Hall Street off Forsyth Park, that seriously injured a 32-year-old victim on Aug. 14. “At about 3:30 a.m., Metro responded to the scene after reports of an armed robbery. Responding officers located the victim, with…
Man sought for Lamarville homicide
Detectives have obtained a murder warrant for Marque Williams, 27, who is wanted in connection to a shooting that claimed the life of Malik Jackson, 18. Jackson was found shot in Lamarville Park, Aug. 1, just before 3 p.m. “Investigators believe Williams has access to a black 2011 Toyota Camry with GA Tag #PWQ8340 and…
Aviation unit rescues stranded boaters from Ogeechee River
The Savannah-Chatham Aviation Unit successfully rescued four adults and one child from a sandbar in the Ogeechee River, Aug. 10. At approximately 8 p.m., aviation units responded to stranded boaters on a sandbar near the King Ferry Boat Ramp. The vessel was occupied by two female adults, one of whom was elderly, two male adults…
Police seek information on White Bluff shooting
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a late night shooting on the 7300 block of White Bluff Road, that occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Metro responded to the scene where one adult male was found in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. “The victim was transported by ambulance to Memorial…
Savannah Philharmonic names new executive director
The Savannah Philharmonic announced today that Mitchell Krieger has been named executive director of the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, taking the reins from interim Executive Director and Board member Samir Nicocevic. Krieger will join the Philharmonic on Aug. 15, from the Victoria Symphony in British Columbia, Canada. “The Savannah Philharmonic is excited to secure…
Rob Hernandez of Broward County, Florida, picked as new Savannah City Manager
Amid reports of a news leak which prematurely publicized the names of four finalists for Savannah City Manager — three of whom immediately dropped out of the running — Mayor Eddie DeLoach today announced that current Broward County, Florida, Deputy County Administrator Roberto “Rob” Hernandez will occupy Savannah’s top appointed office. City Council still must…
Editor’s Note: Something rotten in the City budget
The same organization that helped sell moldy, substandard houses to low-income Savannahians is now going to help build houses on the old Fairgrounds on top of a former landfill with known environmental issues. Hey, what’s the worst that can happen?
Let’s pedal past the bias against bicyclists
Safer streets for bikes = safer streets for everyone. As drivers, it turns out, we are often beneficiaries of bicycle infrastructure improvements.
Seriously—why do so many people dislike Hillary Clinton?
A third of Americans will always approve of Hillary Clinton, while another third forever will be ready to holler “Lock her up!” But what’s with that middle that can’t make up its mind?
Holey Miss Moley @Barrelhouse South
With guitar, drums, saxophone, tambourine, keys, guitar, bass, and vocals, great ready for an evening reminiscent of old-school ‘70s funk with a dash of soul and hip-hop.
The Norm @Congress Street Social Club
Rucker combines his compositional skills with Bars’ rapping abilities to make a sound that’s pop, rock, funk, reggae, and hip-hop all at once
Savannah Seafood Shack and Below Zero Rolled Ice Cream are a family project on Broughton
From the sweltering sidewalks of Broughton, the rolled ice cream artisans of Below Zero wield their spatulas like hibachi grill masters.
The sly side of Sly’s Sliders & Fries
CREATIVITY EXISTS in places we sometimes forget to look. Like in our interpersonal communication skills, in juggling multiple jobs while chasing that degree, or stretching that last twenty bucks the entire week. We are some creative beings. One of my favorite places to observe a person’s perspective is on a plate. The presence of tradition…
Pre Statts Fest @The Jinx
Get ready for the official festivities and double the donations at The Jinx’s heavy pre-party this weekend.
The Wave Slaves, The Woolly Bushmen, Michael Martin and the Beautiful Mess
Orlando’s The Woolly Bushmen throw it back with ‘50s doo-wop sensibilities, ‘60s garage toughness, and punchy organ.
Zydeco Summer Party with Chubby Carrier @Tybee Post Theater
Chubby Carrier grew up in the zydeco tradition, learning from his father and grandfather
Rediscover Conrad Aiken at unique event
Death is never an ending, death is a change; Death is beautiful, for death is strange; Death is one dream out of another flowing. —Conrad Aiken, House of Dust FOR SURE, Conrad Aiken has a firm place in the pantheon of famous Savannah writers. The Savannah-born poet published hundreds of poems, stories, novels and critical essays in…
Mega-mergers threaten craft brew industry
Because larger breweries can produce beer far more cheaply than your local brewery they can sell their “craft beer” for less
Savannah’s young women raise their voices in RISE
Part choir, part community service organization, RISE teaches students from an array of schools life skills and community involvement
Hey, H&M, it’s complicated
It’s been surreal to watch mall staples inhabit former mom-and-pop spots in some kind of Invasion of the Commerce Snatchers. Yet who can deny that brightly-lit stores full of pretty things are better for the city than shuttered storefronts?
Clay James: “The South still has something to say”
“I want people to understand there are people out here who still want to be creative, still have integrity behind the music, and a respect for hip-hop and craft.”
Who’s leading the library?
“There is a huge stake here in what a library can do for the citizens of a community”
Review: Suicide Squad
While it stands to make a fortune at the box office, it’s unlikely to make much of a dent in the hearts of even its most ardent supporters, the sort who insist that critics are being handsomely paid off by Marvel to trash DC adaptations (chuckle over that one as I step away to fuel…
