Skidaway Island State Park hires new manager
Skidaway Island State Park has a new Manager, Sam Cox, who will oversee the 588-acre park, which includes 87 campsites, picnic shelters and three playgrounds. Cox started his career with Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites in 2015 and was assistant manager of Stephen C. Foster State Park and then manager of Magnolia Springs State…
Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire finds new home to better serve its mission
The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire (RCC) Board of Directors announced that they have recently closed on a new building in midtown Savannah to help support their growing organization. “For over 40 years our RCC has provided crisis support, prevention education, and counseling to thousands of survivors and their family members,” says Board…
Savannah Bananas announce new ‘Director of Fun’
After a long search, the Savannah Bananas have hired a Director of Fun. Tyler Gray, originally from Chattanooga, TN, has already made the move to Savannah to join the team on February 26. Gray joins the Bananas after four years with Norwegian Cruise Line and as the Cruise Director for NCL’s flagship, the Norwegian Escape.…
Savannah City Council approves lessening penalties for marijuana possession
At its second and final reading today, a new ordinance to lessen penalties for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana was approved in an 8-1 vote by Savannah City Council. Effective July 1 and only effective in the City of Savannah — no other municipalities or unincorporated areas in Chatham County — the…
Editor’s Note: The City’s malware malaise
But as the days go by and more City business is impacted, it has seemed long past time for the City to not only continue taking serious steps in fixing the malware infection, but to fully inform and reassure a largely clueless public.
‘Living the dream’ at Totally Baked
SAVANNAH IS TRULY the biggest small town. Sure, for tourists visiting may seem like there is so much ground to cover, it may even seem overwhelming to some, but for those of us who live here, this town is full of familiar faces and spaces. This is especially true in the restaurant business. Over time,…
A reckoning on Cumberland Island
SOME TIME this spring, coastal residents could wake up to news of the biggest deal on Cumberland Island since the deal that created the National Seashore there in the 1970s. Right now, behind the scenes, negotiators are working to forge a “grand bargain” between a witch’s brew of governments, property owners and environmental activists. In the balance lies the future of about 1,000…
Hestia is here!
HESTIA, the first nomadic artist residency, made its first stop in Savannah last week. Organizer CC Perry invited three artists from around the country—writer Meg Elison, muralist Celeste Byers, and musician Alexandria Hall—to experience our city for a week. Perry paired the artists with local Airbnb hosts that would help foster creativity. At the end…
African American history is the focus of events
IT’S NOT every day you’re invited to take part in a public archaeology dig close to home. You get your chance this weekend, as the local group Digging Savannah – the public archaelogy program of the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern — will continue a dig in historic Cuyler Brownsville in West Savannah. The project…
Big Mean Sound Machine @Barrelhouse South
The Ithaca, New York-based band has been engaging audiences with deep grooves since 2009.
The Quentin Baxter Quintet @Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant
Baxter’s talent and passion for sharing his cultural and spiritual tradition through music has taken him around the world.
Adam Sanders @Saddle Bags
As a successful songwriter on Nashville’s Music Row, the up-and-comer has penned several number-one hits
Bloody good theatre
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY is about to darken Savannah’s door once again. Before the shots of Jameson and hearty servings of corned beef and cabbage, Savannah Repertory Theatre will pay tribute to one of Ireland’s most valued exports—its wicked sense of humor. It’s a perfect time for the local theatre troupe to produce the pitch-black comedy…
Sign on today with Triathalon
A NEWCOMER to the officially-New-York-minted band Triathalon may be surprised to learn that the band started as a surf-pop band while its members were going to art school in the South. Since its inception, the band has reeled in its hooky, splashy pop, holding tight to reverb swells and growing sinewy guitar riffs around Adam…
Calls to action: Waters corridor, retrofitting Southside suburbia, and the Tomochichi Annex
Other areas of Savannah – they could use some help. And some help they will get.
Bert John’s point of view
John’s dreamy marsh paintings with gold and silver leaf corners are sought after for collections across the country
Asbury Memorial Theatre lives the suite life
It’s considered a comedy, but Plaza Suite is not without its serious moments, too
Drink a toast to Brew/Drink/Run’s 200th Episode Celebration
It’s the event that no one has asked for, but we’re giving it to you anyway. Because we love you.
The John Denver Story @Tybee Post Theater
William Florian will incorporate stories about Denver’s career and fascinating life as a musician, activist, humanitarian, and pilot into his performance.
What’s the environmental impact of road salt?
Roadways being designed to repel water and drain it off, salt readily makes its way into the local streamflow, which is where the most serious trouble begins
Dustin Lynch: The right music at the right time
His current album, Current Mood, which hit No. 2 when it was released, is still on the charts, and he’s playing to more people than ever
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic playing Savannah on May 10
Get your tickets to Stage on Bay this Friday
