Savannah Police participate in ‘advanced active shooter training’
This week, a group of Savannah Police officers received training to educate other officers on how to handle an active shooter scenario. “Our Training Unit has worked very hard this year to bring relevant and critical trainings to our department,” said Sgt. William Bailey, of the Training Unit. “Now more than ever, it is very…
Teen charged in Southside sign shooting
The Savannah Police Department has charged a 13-year-old boy in connection to the shooting of the sign at Windsor Park. “On Nov. 28, officers responded to Windsor Park after someone discovered that the new sign had been shot several times. Around this same time, the 13-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital for a self-inflicted…
2 Slices, Pip the Pansy @El Rocko Lounge
Electronic duo 2 Slices is a leading light in their hometown of Charleston, offering unique alternative music and winning over fans in the process. Their experimental production and intelligent approach to melodies makes them one of the most unique artists you’ll likely ever hear or see. Atlanta’s Pip the Pansy joins them for their El…
Tamara Garvey’s whimsy on display at Gallery Espresso
Garvey’s work is whimsical and cute, and she loves creating that feeling of delight through her work
Ben Tucker Birthday Fun-Raiser keeps jazz artist’s legacy alive
Since his passing, the legend’s presence has been preserved by the Friends of Ben Tucker, who put on events to help the city remain aware of his immense contributions to American culture
Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity lives on
Swindell’s version expands beyond just Gospel music, incorporating elements of reggae, African township music, and Latin
Bottles & Cans @The Jinx
The guitars are swampy, the vocals are raw and soulful
Santa’s Pantry: Helping Savannah children who need food
Lack of food at home and food insecurities are significant barriers for children to overcome to be able to learn at school
The health benefits of safer streets
Along with diabetes and complications, the website allows visitors to peer into Savannah neighborhoods and see rates for stroke, respiratory disease, and poor and low sleep
Editor’s Note: Poverty, behind the numbers
Savannah, while undeniably trending better, is still hurting by comparison not only with the rest of the country, but with the rest of the state.
The joy of discovery at the UGA Aquarium
‘I really subscribe to the philosophy that we want to spark an interest in people, and sometimes it happens just by them being here’
God Bless Relative’s musical medicine for anxious times
The band effortlessly rides the line between the adventurousness of Wilco and the rich emotional depth of Sun Kil Moon
Holiday Film Preview
Here’s a checklist of the handful of films coming our way throughout the rest of December.
Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains kick off tour at home
Though the lineup has changed over the years, Jeff Two-Names and Rev. Kev have both been consistently involved and continue to fly the punk flag in Savannah and beyond
Jess Goggans Band @Congress Street Social Club
The Alabama native comes to Congress Street Social Club for what’s sure to be an entertaining night
Little Women musical comes to town
Savannah Repertory Theatre is doing its part to help carry on the legacy of Alcott’s celebrated work
Nicholas Roberts @Sentient Bean
Fans of Imogen Heap and even Death Cab For Cutie will appreciate his ear for melancholic melodies
Shine a light on bullying at the Reindeer Run
Take a stand with Rudolph and reclaim the reindeer games with the Reindeer Run
Groups sue to prevent seismic airgun blasting off Georgia and South Carolina coast
A remarkable array of leading environmental groups sued the federal government today to prevent seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean. This controversial process backed by the Trump administration is used to search for oil and gas deposits deep below the ocean’s surface, and is a first step toward offshore drilling. Seismic airgun blasting uses…
