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GA vs. SC Peach Pride: A JUICY RIVALRY
On June 16, 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed an edict declaring August as National Peach Month, and 40 years later, we should celebrate our state’s official fruit to the fullest! Throughout the summer months, one can find roadside stands, bushel-filled pickup trucks, farm stands, and fresh markets filled to the brim with multiple varieties of…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Alzheimer’s Walk Kickoff Party at Savannah Square
With an invite from Savannah Square’s Kelli Hartley for the Alzheimer Walk Kickoff on August 4, I walk up to the upscale retirement facility and find renowned veteran Robert Cutler seated outside. Dapper dressed, the World War II veteran is a Coast Guard retired Lt Commander and at 97 years old, one of the oldest…
Savannah needs the Bananas, not the other way around
Another summer, another Coastal Plain League Championship for the Savannah Bananas. Last weekend at Grayson Stadium, the collegiate summer league’s champs celebrated a second straight title and a third since the franchise’s inception in 2016. What can be said about their success that hasn’t already been said? Probably not much. The Bananas have had success…
SAD BUT TRUE: Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp shutting down for good
Is there really any greater sign of one of those ‘new normals’ than seeing a small business (particularly restaurants) closing for a day here or there because of a staffing issue? If we’ve seen it once, we’ve seen it a hundred times in the last couple of years. It’s unfortunate for sure, but it is…
GIMME S’MORE! Enjoy some of Savannah’s gooey sweet treats in time for National S’mores Day
With their warm, melted chocolatey goodness, s’mores are a summer staple. There’s nothing quite like gathering around a campfire and roasting marshmallows while sharing stories with family and friends. Once that marshmallow is sandwiched with chocolate pieces between two crispy graham crackers, you’re on your way to absolute bliss with that indulgent first bite. S’mores…
At Foxy’s, Everyone’s a King: Local Live Streamer hosts Goth-Themed Gaming Night at Eclipse
Local ghost tour guide and gaming live streamer Mica Webb is planning an epic night of gaming to be held on Aug. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Eclipse bar on Congress St. The event is called ‘Foxy’s Gamer Lounge,’ and Webb expects it to be “the best night of gaming Savannah has ever seen.” While…
SOUTHERN-STYLE CUP’A-CUP’A-CUP’A PEACH COBBLER
This author has spent the better part of the last week talking to the top peach producers, salespeople, and chefs and I’m dying to cook with peaches. Sherry Davis of Davis Produce sold me some gorgeous South Carolina white peaches and I set about to make her quick and easy “cup’a-cup’a-cup’a” cobbler recipe. Here’s her…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Whitney Hall
Whitney Hall is a Savannah native and Air National Guard service member who is gearing up to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her business, HallofSneakz. Voted Connect Savannah’s ‘Best Shoe Store’ in 2021 and 2022, HallofSneakz is a specialty sneaker boutique that vends exclusive and sought-after athletic shoes. Hall initially started HallofSneakz as an online…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Savannah fairground negotiations continue after local partner leaves development group, tax credit attempt postponed to 2023
A local partner in the development group approved to develop the city owned fairgrounds property is no longer involved in the project after raising concerns about one of the majority stakeholders. The partner, Craig Gordon, raised concerns in a March 1 letter addressed to City Manager Jay Melder about the Arizona-based stakeholders, P3 Partners, involved…
