Deep Center presents newest policy briefing to Chatham County Commission
Representatives of Deep Center – a local nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to address detrimental effects of poverty on literacy in Savannah – presented a new policy briefing to members of the Chatham County Commission with recommendations aiming to establish a more just and equitable community, including abolishing wealth-based detention practices and decriminalizing nonviolent misdemeanor…
U.S. Army honors Savannah-area soldiers for Black History Month
Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor African Americans who have distinguished themselves by serving their community, and in Savannah, that community includes the soldiers of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Today, African Americans make up about 19% of the total Army, and serve at every level of military leadership. Many of them…
Funds sought for Savannah’s Kiah House Museum building restoration and preservation
A Savannah building on W. 36th Street was once recognized as one of the Treasures of America, but now, while the roof caves in and creatures make their way in and out of the structure, it has made less prestigious lists and is losing its charm. Now the community is raising money through a GoFundMe…
Chatham officials prepare to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to educators
Following Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Feb. 25 announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine will soon become available to teachers, school staff, adults with disabilities and their caregivers, and parents of children who have complex medical conditions, Chatham County officials are preparing to expand inoculation efforts to include area residents who fall under these new eligibility categories.…
Savannah’s new Mint To Be Bubbly Bar speakeasy carries on traditions of clandestine sipping
Savannah is anything but a dry town. History-laden and moss-covered squares are what put the Hostess City on the map, along with being known as one of few destinations in the United States allowing the open carrying of alcohol. It is not hard to imagine that Savannah’s open-container policy is an incidental effect of our…
Take a virtual tour of artworks by Chatham County schoolkids
A new online exhibition showcasing works by Chatham County schoolkids is now available for viewing. The Links, Inc., Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, and the City of Savannah is presenting the 20th Annual New Beginnings Youth Art Exhibition. The exhibition features Savannah Chatham County middle-and high-school students’ artworks, created based on the theme “Visual Art in…
Road to Resilience: An interview with Savannah native Teia Acker
The celebration of Black history is not just a February-long observance − it is the celebration of Black lives from the past, future, and present. Savannah native Teia Acker is a modern-day speaker, radio and podcast host, and businesswoman who owns Ebony & Ivory Professional Service, LLC, Resilient Magazine, and the Moore Books digital bookstore…
Savannah-based band Tell Scarlet shifts gears with new ‘Accelerate’ EP
The title track of Accelerate – the new EP of three original songs released by Savannah-based pop group Tell Scarlet in late November – seems born of these wearying times, yet captures the yearning that so many now feel to build momentum toward greater things to come. Beginning with a spare piano solo and the…
Savannah’s Front Porch Improv debuts ‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’
You speak an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 words per day. Imagine if you were restricted to a mere 140 words. For Bernadette and Oliver, the only two characters in Sam Steiner’s Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, governmental regulations limiting speech to 140 words each day might be too much for their love to survive. Lemons…
A showcase of diverse works draws to a close at Savannah’s Cedar House Gallery
The Cedar House Gallery’s most diverse annual show of artwork collections, the Local Artist Showcase, features ceramics, glass art, jewelry, paintings, and more by 13 Savannah-area artists. As the event draws to a close, gallery director and curator Sam Williams said the February showcase has attracted a considerable number of art fans, especially considering that…
Vote to rebuild Savannah pathway boosts Tide to Town network plans
A recent vote by Savannah’s City Council to rebuild the Police Memorial Trail will provide another segment to Chatham County’s Tide to Town trail-network system, which aims to connect diverse communities with a series of safe pathways for walking, skating, or biking. Located on the west side of the Truman Parkway from near the intersection…
