Shooting in Tatemville being investigated; victim uncooperative
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the shooting of a man “in a suspected domestic dispute” Sunday afternoon. Antwan Bush, 19, of the 5200 block of Franklin Street in the Tatemville neighborhood was transported for treatment of a wound at the time considered non-life threatening after the 1:05 p.m. incident in front of his house. “Central…
19-year-old charged in June murder
Metro homicide Investigators have charged a 19-year-old Savannah man with murder in the death of a man found dead in a stolen car June 21. Arheem Jamal DeLoach was served with the arrest warrant at the Chatham County Detention Center where he was being held on unrelated charges. He is charged in the death of…
Explosion downtown caused by detonating tanks on pickup truck
“Unsecured tanks containing volatile substances have been identified as the cause of an explosion in downtown Savannah that caused no serious injuries,” a police spokesperson says about last night’s explosion downtown, heard by thousands of people and widely feared at the time to be a possible terrorist or hate crime incident. Explosive Ordnance Device detectives…
Shooter at large after Southside robbery
Violent Crimes investigators of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department “are searching for the suspect who shot a man during a Tuesday afternoon robbery attempt on Savannah’s Southside,” a spokesman says. At 3:50 p.m. Metro responded to the 300 block of North Williamsburg Road, “where John Miranda,18, of Savannah was found lying outside after being shot.” Miranda…
Editor’s Note: Most. Interesting. Week. Ever.
After the gay marriage ruling, I’ve never seen such a widespread, spontaneous and genuine outpouring of joy, relief, and celebration from so many people as I saw that day, and the weekend to follow. Frankly, it might be the most deeply felt expression of national unity seen since 9/11, if I may be so bold.
Little Tybee: A Primer
Lucky for Savannah, our Atlantan neighbors come through once or twice a year; if you haven’t seen them before, get ready for a riveting experience.
Tale of Two T-shirts: Urban Outfitters vs. 13 Bricks
The similarities are obvious: Same grungy lines, same red gloves, same two-layered print job. The difference is far more important: One comes from a socially-conscious small business, the other mass-produced for one of the biggest clothing resellers in the world.
Nurture//Nature: Like a blowtorch to an apple
“THAT feeling you get when you’re in nature and you’re very relaxed and you just feel very comfortable being out in the woods or on the beach,” muses Emily Earl, describing a piece of artwork from the upcoming exhibition at Sulfur Studios, “Nurture//Nature.” Earl and her fellow Sulfur Studios proprietors, Jennifer Moss and Alexis Javier…
American Aquarium’s BJ Barham takes solo jaunt across the South
BJ BARHAM just can’t keep away from the road. The American Aquarium frontman and his band of Carolina boys have, over their nine years together, grown into a shining example of what smart DIY ethics and constant face-to-face time with fans can achieve. And they’ve earned their widespread praise: the Raleigh group has gone from…
Have a Very Tybee Fourth!
After Hours Band, American Hologram highlight weekend music on the island
I sing a song of the South, but I ain’t whistlin’ Dixie
I figured I was absolved from the past’s persistent evils, as though I could line dance and swill bourbon with the South’s fun-loving side and tiptoe away when it gets all blackout drunk and waves its guns around. I think that changed forever last week.
Does running for president really make any sense?
Candidates who show well in the early going, even if they trailed in polls and/or fundraising before the primaries started, tend to become even more appealing to voters going forward, and also attract more money.
We’re an American Band: Who’s playing this July Fourth weekend
Sarah Poole @The Rail The Rail “side yard” has become one of the best places to hear music outdoors in the downtown area—and what’s a 4th of July weekend spent indoors? Savannah songstress Sarah Poole pairs acoustic guitar and brightly warm vocals to make her own blend of folk-pop. Friday, July 3, 6 p.m Donna…
Best history questions from tourists
ONE OF my great loves as a walking tour guide is being able to interact with my tour group at the end of the evening in the form of a Q & A session. It is a chance for me to veer off-script, at least figuratively speaking, and talk about topics I don’t normally cover…
Review: Terminator Genisys
Perhaps not since Alien 3 have I felt a sequel so betrayed everything that came before it.
Review: Magic Mike XXL
It’s sexy, it’s stylish, it’s well-paced (and the dance routines exceptionally well-choreographed), and it’s unexpectedly pro-women.
The Boiling Seafood is a hot hit
Johnny Zhang, a native of Fujian province in China, worked his way through many restaurants in his early years here, learning the trade from the ground up.
The Curious Case of the Little Red Hen
The notion of making peace has been the subject of many a Ghost Dog Diary lately, whether making peace with things that are beyond our control; with the people around us; with our increasingly violent world; or with ourselves for simply being where we’re at.
SAV/Chatham Homicides in 2015 so far: 18 (6 solved)
Homicide on Eastside; possible connection to earlier shootout Homicide detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old male last Thursday night and a possible connection to a shootout on Laroche Avenue the same evening. Jamon Epps was found in a black 2015 GMC Yukon “with multiple bullet strikes…
