Three shot in two incidents Sunday night
Violent Crimes detectives are investigating two shootings, occurring on Sunday night and early Monday morning, that left three victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. “At about 10:44 p.m. on Sunday, Metro responded to Memorial University Medical Center, where Jerome Robinson, 34, and Joe Strobert, 24, arrived in privately owned vehicles seeking care of gunshot wounds,” police…
City donates 51,152 cans to America’s Second Harvest
The City of Savannah on Friday donated a record-setting 51,152 cans of food to America’s Second Harvest during the culmination of the Great Savannah Canned Food Drive and the Food for Fines program. “The total haul weighed in at 51,061 pounds, which equates to roughly 39,891 meals,” said America’s Second Harvest Executive Director Mary Jane…
Suspect in Dec. 6 shooting arrested in Atlanta
“With aid by the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshals Service, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives located and charged a man for his suspected role in a shooting that claimed the life of Aaron Anderson, 20,” police say. Friday, Ernest Grady, 19, was located in Atlanta, GA where he was…
Man and woman shot Friday; details elusive
Detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a man and woman early Friday morning. “Just before 1 a.m. Metro responded to Candler Hospital where Kendrick Felder, 27, and Christian Heyward, 25, sought care of non-life-threatening bullet wounds. Heyward was grazed. Felder was shot. They arrived together in a privately owned vehicle,” police say. “The location…
Three shot in armed robbery attempt at Victory & Montgomery
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Robbery Unit is investigating an armed robbery attempt on the 500 block of West 35th Street that left three people with gunshot wounds on Thursday night. “At about 9:50 p.m. Metro responded to McDonald’s restaurant near Victory Drive and Montgomery Street, where Zaierrea Addison,33, Takreem Collins, 37, and Willie Kemmerlin, 48,…
Man cut during altercation with woman on West 73rd Street
Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a “cutting” on the 200 block of West 73rd Street that injured Kristopher Hendricks, 30, early Thursday morning. “At about 4:46 a.m. Hendricks was found near the scene by Metro officers, then transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries,” police say. “Hicks was reportedly cut during an physical…
Gun discharges during Pennsylvania Avenue fight
Violent Crimes detectives made an arrest Wednesday night after a man and woman were injured during a physical altercation on the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. “At about 4:48 p.m. on Wednesday, Metro responded to Memorial University Medical Center, where Daral Love, 21, and Ariel Maxwell, 20, arrived in a privately owned vehicle seeking care…
Two men shot on Lewis Drive
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating two reports of shootings on the 100 block of Lewis Drive Wednesday night on Savannah’s Southside. “Just before 9 p.m. Metro responded to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where Jacorey Baker, 18, and Davris Jones, 24, arrived in two privately owned vehicles, reportedly seeking care of gunshot wounds,”…
Editor’s Note: When bullets, and panic, fly
The temptation to freak out about all this violence, as many are doing, is understandable. A certain amount of angry passion will be necessary to focus political and public will to address the problem. But now more than ever it’s important to keep a cool head.
Get Ugly: The Ultimate Ugly Sweater Roof Party @Rocks on the Roof
Love and her fellas are sure to get you moving with their unique blend of R&B, funk, soul, jazz, and standards.
What if we redistributed all the world’s wealth?
The world is richer, but an equitable distribution of resources most certainly isn’t beggaring anybody.
The Train Wrecks Holiday Jam with Bottles & Cans and Joe Nelson @The Jinx
You just never know who’ll surprise you, so catch it while you can!
Nana Grizol’s back!
Sulfur Studios has been illuminating the Starland District with a slew of all-ages shows; now, two beloved acts are coming through Savannah for a rare performance in the gallery/studio space. Folk-pop/punk band Nana Grizol, rooted in Athens, Georgia, has emerged from a bit of a slumber to dust off material from its two acclaimed full-lengths,…
Hardy & the Hardknocks hit Savannah this Thursday
T. Hardy Morris established himself as a key player in the Southeast scene through his time with psychedelic Southern rock band Dead Confederate, but the Georgia native is showing his versatility as a songwriter through his solo endeavor, Hardy and the Hardknocks. In 2013, Morris released his first solo LP, Audition Tapes, a hearty slice…
5th Annual Homegrown Holiday Hoedown @American Legion Post 135 Ballroom
It’s back! One of Savannah’s hottest holiday affairs, the Homegrown Holiday Hoedown is a chance to chow down, sip, dance, donate, and much, much more. A veritable cornucopia of local Americana talent, this year’s roster features The Train Wrecks, The Accomplices, City Hotel, and Waits & Co. “We’ve really become kind of a core group,”…
’80s Hair Metal Party with Morrill Smith, Nowhere Child, Bad Justice @The Wormhole
Get into the spirit of giving with an evening of ’80s sleaze and shred to benefit homeless veterans. All funds from the evening will go toward Bridging the Gap, a four-year-old nonprofit that works directly with veterans in need of food, shelter, and educational assistance. The 501(c)(3) emphasizes individualized attention and human connections—they’re not a…
Performing Arts Collective’s ‘Black Nativity’ stays true to the tale
FOR THE past five years, the members of the Performing Arts Collective have brought Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity to life in Savannah. Director Darowe McMillon, choreographer Muriel Miller and musical director Gary Swindell have produced Hughes’ passionate retelling of the Christmas story in neighborhood churches, black box theaters and other community gathering places—smallish venues that…
Shifting the bike vs. car paradigm
When we see a guy doing something stupid on a bicycle, we can at least be glad he’s doing it on a bicycle instead of behind the wheel of a 2-ton SUV.
The Office Party @Sulfur Studios
This ain’t your stuffy corporate celebration. This year, forego drunk bosses and awkward conversation over sugar cookies for a real rager, Sulfur-style! Dance the night away to the sounds of Deejay Skypager, DJ Jose Ray, and Employee Ray while wearing your best business casual (or don’t; it’s not required, but there’s a certain kind of…
Savannah Taphouse touches down on Broughton
SPORTS FANS probably already know that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is one of the backers behind Savannah Taphouse, opening this week on Broughton Street. Roethlisberger won’t be around to bless your Fantasy Football picks at least until the season’s over, but NFL groupies can watch him snap the ball on 80-inch screens as they…
Gift Giving Guide for the Craft Beer Drinker
This Holiday gift list focuses on gifts for those of us who want to do something more than run to the local bottle shop.
The bright side: 5 reasons to love Savannah right now
If you can’t beat the pathological optimists, join ‘em, right?
Miriam Center: ‘I don’t give a damn what people think’
“All my friends thought I was crazy,” she says on East Park Avenue, where she pushed both her career and babies in strollers. “Those were the happiest years of my life.”
Reader: ‘You offend me greatly by being so P.C.’
“I have never seen such carryings-on as about the former Mayor’s picture!”
Review: Sisters
As with everything they do together, Fey and Poehler are such the BFFs – and respond to each other accordingly – it’s impossible to accept them as related by blood.
