Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum announces Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter Ciara and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson to speak at 2023 Forum
The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum announced today Ciara, Grammy-Award-winning singer/songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Russell Wilson, Super Bowl Champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist will headline the speakers for this year’s Forum to be held February 27-28, 2023, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden. A multi-platinum-selling superstar, Ciara has sold more than 23 million records worldwide over…
SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?
THE MAXINES + MANAROVS + BEANS @ EL ROCKO The self-proclaimed “bad ass all chick rock band” draws influences from all four members, with elements of punk, metal, grunge and experimental psychedelia all heard — very loud. Secret agent space hero punkrawkers Manarovs and the utterly mysterious Beans open. FRI JAN 27 | 8 PM…
SOUNDBOARD: On Savannah stages
WHISKEY & WINE @ JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR Ease into a Savannah Saturday night with mellow lounge rock versions of…almost anything. From The Beatles to Ella Fitzgerald to Nirvana to Patsy Cline, W&W does it all. With eclectic sounds and the sexy vibes of Jazz’d, your night is off to a promising start. FRI JAN 27…
Going Global: Iconic Savannah landmark is being restored
The ongoing construction near the corner of DeRenne and White Bluff has brought forth a new Parker’s convenience store along with incoming Starbucks and Chick-fil-A franchises. But all the development has led locals to wonder about what’s going to happen to the massive globe. In short, it isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s getting a…
JAMES BEARD NOMINATIONS: Savannah’s food accolades keep rolling in
Savannah’s Unforgettable Bakery and Cafe (238 Eisenhower Dr.) and renowned restaurant The Grey (109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) have both been nominated for coveted 2023 James Beard Awards, considered the Academy Awards of the food world. UNFORGETTABLE BAKERY & CAFE: OUTSTANDING BAKERYUnforgettable Bakery & Cafe is being recognized in the Outstanding Bakery category. This…
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum welcomes new model of the USS Savannah
The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum welcomed a new model of the USS Savannah, the newest of six ships named in honor of the city of Savannah. Gifted by the Savannah Navy League, this is the first new ship model for the museum in nearly ten years. The new model is a replica of the…
Savannah State University will celebrate National Freedom Day with wreath-laying ceremony
Savannah State University will celebrate the annual National Freedom Day at Noon on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with a special wreath-laying ceremony at the Maj. Richard R. Wright, Sr. Bust on Felix Alexis Circle by Maxwell Saunders, the great-great-great grandson of Maj. Wright, SSU’s first president. Themed “How to be Free in 2023: A Vision for…
Sips at the Station benefitting Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy
Kicking off the new year with their monthly Sips at the Station event series, Simply Savannah Marketing and Ardsley Station are back at it! The business networking fundraiser benefited Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy and was held on Tuesday, January 17, pulling in an elite crowd to taste menu appetizers and specialty Tito’s Vodka cocktails. Setting…
Broughton Streetscapes Project construction could finish Friday
Construction continues on one of the busiest streets in downtown Savannah. It’s been years since the Broughton Streetscapes Project first began, and many are wondering when it will finally end. Good things come to those who wait and after speaking with the mayor, it looks like the City of Savannah won’t be waiting much longer. …
Explore ‘Sensitive Contacts’ at Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art + Technology Festival
Dive into “Sensitive Contacts” and more at Telfair Museums’ PULSE Art + Technology Festival, which will return to the Jepson Center Jan. 26–28. This year’s theme centers around “contact” and feeling the immersive art that will be presented. “Coming out of COVID we knew people were coming into contact with each other and things again,…
Jury selection, motion hearings in second day of Alex Murdaugh trial
WALTERBORO, S.C.- Jury selection continued for a second day Tuesday, along with motion hearings, in the double murder trial of disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh. He’s charged with murder in the June 2021 killings of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul, who were found shot to death near dog kennels at the family’s Colleton County…
Davenport House Museums wins multimedia award
Nearly 200 museum professionals recently descended upon Cartersville, Georgia, for the annual meeting of the Georgia Association of Museums (GAM). They arrived from all regions of the state, from Rome to Thomasville to Savannah. The theme of the 2023 conference was “Museums: The (Fill in The Blank) Frontier.” Attendees participated in a variety of…
Chatham Area Transit preparing for another transportation tax referendum
Chatham Area Transit officials are planning for a potential future TSPLOST referendum after voters rejected the proposed 1% sales tax for transportation related projects last year. On Tuesday, the CAT board approved a proposed TSPLOST project list that includes funding for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and bus shelter upgrades. The vote also authorized CEO Faye…
CLEO THE GALLERY: A daughter In need of our support
It’s mid-November and I’m attending a Member dinner at Cleo the Gallery. Curator Jeanette McCune (b.1993) has just served a truly delicious meal and I’ve enjoyed conversation with artists Maggie Hayes, Faran Riley, Cat Counihan, Elizabeth Sloas, Chris Moss and his wife, and photographer Robin Maaya. Now it is time for McCune to talk about…
Beth Logan’s Art Patrol Recommendations
Sulfur Studios’ Drive Thru Art Box is always on view at 2439 Habersham Street in the parking lot of Green Truck Pub. On display through March 8, artist and curator Peter E. Roberts’ “30 plus Days of Arteests” celebrates fellow Savannah artists such as Jose Ray, Bud Green, Mary Hartman, and A. J Perez. Almost…
World Trade Center Savannah hosts sessions preparing locals to welcome their South Korean neighbors
Last year, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will open an electric vehicle plant at the megasite in Bryan County and ever since, the region has been preparing for its 2025 arrival. To that end, the World Trade Center Savannah partnered with the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority to host a series of…
JAUDON SPORTS: Incident between BC students & Savannah Christian basketball players was bound to happen
Last week, a boys basketball game between Savannah Christian and Savannah Country Day went down to the wire, ultimately being decided by a game-winning shot with under 30 seconds to play. The host Hornets won the game, 48-45. But it wasn’t the close contest, or the result which made this game different. The significance of…
Dry January: Where to enjoy zero-proof cocktails around town
We’re more than halfway through Dry January, which is a month-long challenge to take a break on imbibing after the indulgence of the holidays. And for those struggling to remain committed, here’s some encouragement to keep you going. While it’s true that Savannah is a drinking town, with its to-go cups and what not, said…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: 10th annual Savannah Wedding Vendors New Years Party
The Savannah Wedding Vendors kicked the new year with their annual Holiday Party and canned food drive to benefit The Lighthouse at Compassion Christian on Tuesday, January 10. Arriving at the iconic Savannah Station, I find SWV founder Jamie Weaver greeting over 100 local wedding professionals while looking amazing in black glitter pants and a…
CinemaSavannah presents Savannah Director, DP team thriller, ‘The Big Bend’
Join two families that meet in the remote Texas desert, as they test the boundaries of marriage, friendship, and parenthood, doing their best to survive, while exploring one of the wildest places in America in the feature film “The Big Bend.” CinemaSavannah will host a screening for the movie on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7…
The 23rd Annual Low Country Home & Garden Show starts Friday at The Savannah Convention Center
The 23rd Annual Low Country Home & Garden Show starts this Friday, January 20 and runs through Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. The annual event features free admission, and organizers promise attendees will get inspiration, solutions, and great deals for home improvement and outdoor projects. As an added…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Nonprofit’s plans for Cuyler-Brownville get go ahead from city
The Galvan Foundation plans to get started early this year with the development of single-family houses on three vacant lots on Lavinia Street, after the Savannah City Council approved the New York nonprofit’s plans this month to acquire city properties and build housing in Cuyler-Brownville. The Land Bank Authority will first need to approve the…
Local lunch with NY Times Bestselling Author Marie Benedict
New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict will be visiting Savannah for an author-luncheon and book-signing, which will take place on Thurs., Jan. 26, at First Presbyterian Church (520 Washington Ave). The event will feature Benedict discussing her latest book, “The Mitford Affair,” a historical fiction novel that “plunges readers into a world of glamorous,…
ROCK LOCAL: ‘Georgia On My Mind’ concert event features area musicians singing the Peach State’s songbook
Peach State music lovers are in for a treat as a concert event featuring local musicians performing songs by reknowned Georgia artists is set to take place at Victory North on Saturday, Jan. 21. The showcase, aptly named “Georgia on My Mind,” will bring together a diverse group of talented musicians from across the region…
UGA’s Kirby Smart recruiting in Savannah on Tuesday at Calvary, SCPS, Jenkins & more
It’s that time of year for the college football world. Traditional National Signing Day is quickly approaching (February 1, 2023), and with the season over, college head coaches and assistants are traveling the country trying to recruit high school talent for the Class of 2023 and beyond. On Tuesday, the two-time defending National Championship coach…
LESLEY ANTON: Starting Over
Immediately attracted to the clean modern lines of her functional ceramics, I first met Lesley Anton at her booth at the Isle of Hope Art & Music Festival in October. Learning that we both live in Sandfly, I knew I wanted to find out more about her beautiful work. In preparation for the interview I…
Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah celebrates the ‘Indomitable Human Spirit’
MOUNTAIN FILM ON TOUR SAVANNAH Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah uses the power of film to educate and inspire audiences to create a better world. Local organizers work in partnership with Mountainfilm in Telluride, Colorado. Tickets and info at mountainfilmsav.org From mountains high, to valleys low, to oceans deep and all in between, there is something…
Tharros Place: A New Hope for Minor Human Trafficking Victims in Chatham County
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated this month to raise awareness about human trafficking domestically and abroad. Human trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some kind of labor or commercial sex act. In the United States, around 250,000 minors…
PREVIEW: Blitz Border Bowl V matches Coastal Empire & Lowcountry with series tied at two wins apiece
BLITZ BORDER BOWL V WHO: Team Lowcountry (SC) vs. Team Coastal Empire (GA) WHAT: Blitz Border Bowl V WHERE: Memorial Stadium (101 John J. Scott Dr. Savannah, Ga. 31406) WHEN: Saturday, January 14, 2023; Noon WATCH: WSAV-TV (NBC); www.WSAV.com MORE INFO: WSAV.com/Sports If you thought high school football was finished until the fall, think again.…
The Links, Inc. to Host An Afternoon of Literary Excellence
The Savannah chapter of the Links, Inc., which is a social and service organization for prominent Black women, invites the public to enjoy An Afternoon of Literary Excellence on Sunday, January 15 at the Historic Beach Institute. From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak with featured authors including…
Tee Time: BigShots Golf Coming to Pooler in 2024
BigShots Golf, a company that calls itself “a tech-driven golf entertainment and culinary experience” is coming to Pooler in 2024. The new venue will include a two-story tee-line with interactive, climate controlled tee boxes featuring cutting-edge technology, allowing BigShots Golf games to be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels. Avid golfers can…
City of Savannah to roll out new glass recycling program
The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Department announced it is partnering with Glass WRX to create convenient glass recycling drop off locations throughout the community for residential use. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new program will take place Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Bacon Park Transfer Station, 6400 Skidaway Rd. The City will…
The Mediation Center Hosts Courageous Conversation to Commemorate National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing is traditionally observed the day following the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This observance provides a special opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King and to continue his work of promoting peace and equity throughout our communities. Local nonprofit the Mediation Center of the Coastal…
Georgia gas tax suspension coming to end, prices expected to rise
After being extended for months, the gas tax suspension in Georgia will be officially coming to an end at midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Prices are expected to rise on Wednesday. Since March of last year, drivers have not been paying the extra price at the pump, saving around 30 cents per gallon. READ THE…
Holiday Happenings: Celebrate MLK Day at these Commemorative Events
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a remarkable leader whose virtuous efforts during the Civil Rights movement brought about equity and freedom for countless people in America, while inspiring millions around the world. Each year on the third Monday in January, our nation sets aside the day to honor the life and legacy of Dr.…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Victorian Society’s Twelfth Night Celebration
Arriving at the historic Stephen Williams house for the Victorian Society’s Twelfth Night Celebration on January 6, I realize this is my first time attending an event for an educational organization dedicated to all things nineteenth century. Greeting me at the door of the 128 West Liberty Street bed and breakfast is world traveler Sylvia Severance.…
PHOTOS: Georgia celebrates repeat national championship win
Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the field, stopping to hug coach Kirby Smart as the crowd roared. It was all standing ovations and sideline snacks in the fourth quarter of college football’s most lopsided title game. In emphatic and overwhelming fashion, Georgia became the first team to repeat as College…
JAUDON SPORTS: Georgia ‘Sports Curse’ a distant memory after UGA’s second straight CFP National Championship
Ohhh, how things have changed. Major sports teams in the state of Georgia – the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks and University of Georgia Bulldogs – were once a popular punchline for sports fans across the country. The Peach State was an easy target. A lack of championships won by any of those teams…
TEDxSavannah Issues Call for 2023 Speakers
Celebrating ideas worth sharing, TED talks have become a global phenomenon. Independently-organized TEDx events have been informing and inspiring audiences all over the world, including here in Savannah. Now in its twelfth year, TEDxSavannah 2023 is scheduled to take place Thursday, May 25 at the Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus. The theme for this year’s…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares Monday ‘Hunker Down Day’
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is calling for support for the UGA football team ahead of tonight's national championship game that pits the Georgia Bulldogs against the Texas Christian Univ. Horned Frogs. On Sunday, Gov. Kemp (a UGA graduate himself) issued an official proclamation that Monday would be declared 'Hunker Down Day' in Georgia. The proclamation was…
From New York City to The Landings: The Art of Julia Licht
Having secured one barking rescue dog in a back room, and holding another, elfin Julia Licht welcomes me into her Landings home and offers me a cappuccino. Self-proclaimed espresso snobs, we know a thing or two about a good cappuccino and she is proud of her barista skills. As she steams the milk, I sit…
Savannah is now part of Starbucks’ exclusive mug series
Those getting ready to fly out of Savannah can now take a little bit of the city with them as Savannah is now officially part of Starbucks’ exclusive Been There Series Across the Globe Collection of mugs. “We have been selling Georgia and Atlanta mugs, we recently just got Savannah. It was just time. People…
SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this weekend
SHLUMP @ ELAN SAVANNAH The Bay Area EDM vet known for “wonky, wobbly bass from outer space” is touring on the recently dropped Alien Shit Part II EP, and the mothership is landing on Savannah. Shlump, one of many successful EDM artists with roots in punk and metal, dials up the intergalactic spin creating his…
SOUNDBOARD: On Savannah stages
IN THE END: LINKIN PARK TRIBUTE @ VICTORY NORTH Five music industry veterans from LA formed the tribute band honoring the music, legacy and fans of Linkin Park. After headlining a Chester Bennington celebration of life event, their mission to rock is now matched by a campaign to raise funds and awareness for mental illness.…
Georgia mascot Uga not making trip from Savannah to Los Angeles
According to wsbtv.com in Atlanta, University of Georgia officials have announced that Uga, Savannah resident and the beloved mascot of UGA, will not be making the cross-country trip to Los Angeles for Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship game. The line of pure white English bulldogs, which epitomizes everything Georgia, has been owned by the…
Auto parts manufacturer Ecoplastic building site in Bulloch Co., to serve Hyundai Metaplant
The office of Georgia Governor BrianKemp today announced that Ecoplastic Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 456 new jobs and invest approximatel y $205 million in a new manufacturing facility in Bulloch County. "We're proud to welcome Ecoplastic to our growing ecosystem of manufacturers, logistics professionals, suppliers, and more, building on the record-breaking jobs…
A new start: Healthy eating in 2023
New year, new you, right? That’s how it is supposed to go, anyway. The calendar flips to the new year and everyone starts their diets. You start watching what you eat hoping to lose those stubborn 25 pounds only to end up right back where you were by St Patrick’s Day. If that is you,…
UGA fans from Savannah head to California for CFP National Championship Game
OFFICIAL SAVANNAH GAME WATCHING PARTYThe Savannah Chapter of the UGA Alumni Association will be hosting its official National Championship Game Watching Party on Monday, Jan. 9 at Starland Yard. Kickoff for the game is at 7:30 p.m., and televised on ESPN. As you’ve probably heard by now, the University of Georgia football team is taking…
United Way gets 1,000 coats as part of annual Canady’s Coats for Kids Campaign
Canady's Heating · Air · Plumbing wrapped up their annual Canady's Coats for Kids drive on Wednesday, January 4 by delivering more than 1,000 coats to the United Way of the Coastal Empire. This is the third year that Canady's Coats for Kids has partnered with the United Way of the Coastal Empire to collect…
GA DOT: US 80 Bull River and Lazaretto Creek Bridges 30-day continuous lane closure begins January 9
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, drivers should plan for 30-day continuous lane closure starting Monday, January 9 on US 80 at Bull River Bridge and then Lazaretto Creek Bridge in Chatham County. This continuous lane closure will be utilized to perform required preliminary work for the future bridge replacement projects of these two…
Dave & Buster’s coming to Pooler?
Is a Dave & Buster’s location coming to Pooler? According to a social media post by Pooler City Councilwoman Karen L. Williams, the popular entertainment and dining franchise will petition the council to open a location at the Tanger Outlets at I-95 and Pooler Parkway. In the post, Williams stated that if the matter is…
Property Matters: New southside marina/restaurant, next life for Oglethorpe Speedway, Bull St. Taco expanding, City Market rebranding
Semi-trucks and forklifts are set to replace monster trucks and stock cars at the former Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler. And those planning to base a new liberal arts college in Savannah are shrugging off a minor setback after purchasing a historic downtown mansion earlier this year. Another option for waterfront dining appears to be…
‘Gamechanger’ Hyundai plant on track for early 2025 opening
The massive Hyundai project slated for Bryan County remains on track, Hyundai Motor America’s CEO said Wednesday morning. Randy Parker told the crowd assembled at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center for the annual Savannah Economic Development Authority meeting that the automaker’s goal of producing its first electric vehicles at the metaplant is well…
Tasty Traditions: A History of Hoppin’ John and the Meaning of Greens at New Year
The New Year is finally here, and with it came the return of some of our most treasured time-honored traditions. Everyone celebrates the New Year in their own special way, but there are some commonalities. Your New Year’s celebration might have involved fireworks, a church service or a champagne toast among other things. It’s also…
Wesley Kennedy III opens up on Georgia Southern years, the fallout from his departure & his long road back into college football
John Wesley Kennedy III is not a comeback story. It’s an unfinished story, with tragedy and triumph. There have been bumps in the road, some tragedy stemming from his own missteps, some beyond his control and some falling somewhere in between. Yet still, the 24-year-old graduate of Benedictine (2017) doesn’t think he qualifies as a…
Deep Center will host Youth Transportation Forum on Jan. 13
Deep Center, in partnership with Chatham Area Transit (CAT), will host a Youth Transportation Forum on Friday, January 13, 2023, beginning at 4:00 PM. The forum will address transportation challenges in the county and offer youth advocates a means to advocate for solutions that will create lasting changes regarding transportation needs in Chatham County. The…
JAUDON SPORTS: Georgia’s comeback win over Ohio State one for the ages
“We were gone! I gave up. You did too. We were out of it and gone. A miracle!” Those were the famous words of the late-great Larry Munson when Lindsay Scott ran Georgia to a 1980 last-second win over rival Florida in Jacksonville. Forty-three years later, the Bulldogs pulled off another win that we could…
