Chief Lumpkin: ShotSpotter to be used for New Year’s Eve gunfire
As New Year’s Eve approaches, Savannah-Chatham Police Chief Joseph H. “Jack” Lumpkin Sr.’s thoughts include Marquel Peters. “Marquel was 4 in 2010 and attending a church service with his family near Decatur when a bullet fired by a New Year’s Eve celebrant fell to Earth, pierced the ceiling of the church and killed the child,”…
One charged, 2 sought in home invasion
One man has been charged and two accomplices are being sought after a Dec. 8 home invasion robbery in which a pregnant woman and her two children were threatened. Eunricky Ramone Green, 25, has been charged with armed robbery, false imprisonment and parole violation after two males and a female forced their way into the…
Man sought in aggravated assault
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police have filed charges against a Savannah man and are asking the public’s help in locating him. Detectives have charged Jarvis Giles, 26, with aggravated assault after shots were fired into a house and car on the 1100 block of Damon Street today about 2 p.m. Giles is considered armed and dangerous and…
Mind blown on Broughton Street
Locals only! was my battle cry this season as I sought out gifts made and/or sold by folks who live in my zip code.
The Collins Quarter: Coffeecentric casual elegance
‘I may get in trouble here, but when I came to Savannah I just couldn’t find a decent cuppa coffee.’
New Year’s Bluegrass Festival @Jekyll Island
From Nova Scotia to Nashville, legends and up-and-comers of the roots music tradition will congregate with three days’ worth of entertainment.
NYE: Jeff Beasley and Silicone Sister @City Market and Wild Wing Cafe
Live music kicking off at 9 p.m.
Coastal Jazz Christmas Day Concert & Jam Session @Savannah Station
AFTER A long day of gift exchanges and ham carving, it’s easy to pass out, basking in the glow of whatever marathon’s taken over the TV this year. But come on—the couch is gonna be there long after the Christmas tree’s dropped all its needles. How about grabbing the family and catching a once-a-year jazz…
Could Bigfoot just be an undiscovered species?
The existence of an enormous and extremely sneaky biped is unlikely, mostly because its caloric needs would require it to frequent too large an area for it to go unspotted forever.
Massive $5 Christmastime Extravaganza @Graveface Records
This time, Washington, D.C.’s Protester and Public Suicide are coming through, along with Massachusetts’ Some Nerve, on their way to FYA Fest in Florida.
Talking about… Sandfly
RETIRED school teacher Norman Luten Jr. is looking for work. Unfortunately, the job that found him doesn’t pay, requires a politician’s face and is bound to make people upset. “We have to be activists,” Luten says. “We have to form coalitions.” Luten is taking over as president of the Sandfly Community Betterment Association. That’s an “uphill both ways”…
NYE @Tybee Island Social Club
Oysters, Waits & Co., The Train Wrecks
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve @Savannah Theatre
Expect all kinds of tunes, from oldies to Top 40 to Broadway.
NYE Up the Cup @River Street
A 6-foot to-go cup is lofted to the top of River Street Inn as the crowd counts down to midnight.
NYE: Zach Deputy @Barrelhouse South
Bluffton SC native has an infectious charisma
The Year in Review: News
1: FULL METAL JACKET Gun violence has been a part of Savannah life and lore for decades. But never before has there been such a high volume of shootings over such a sustained period of time as in 2014. According to official reports, through Dec. 13 there were 189 aggravated assaults with a gun this…
Tidings of good health and joy!
AS WE REFLECT on 2014, and look forward to the New Year, Canyon Ranch Institute is delighted to be part of the vibrant Savannah community. We are seeing tremendous positive changes through our partnership with Savanah civic leaders Charles H. and Rosalie Morris. We are engaged in efforts across Savannah, and it all started with…
City celebrates 225 years of municipal government
The City of Savannah will mark its 225th anniversary of municipal incorporation with a special proclamation and celebration at today’s City Council meeting, 2 p.m. at City Hall. On February 10, 1787, by act of the Georgia General Assembly, the Town of Savannah was placed under the authority of a Board of Wardens, elected by…
