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5 Questions with Xavier Hutchins
‘I get a lot of inspiration from my outlook on the world, as I see things happen’
Auspicious timing
You can go into seemingly just about any restaurant in Savannah and find a baked good created by Auspicious Baking Company
Plant Riverside District announces July 15 opening
Kessler’s latest project, the Plant Riverside District, announced today an opening date of July 15. The Pavilions open July 15, and the rest of the district opens July 29. The $350+ million redevelopment of the former Georgia Power Plant is being touted as “Savannah, Ga.’s reunion with its beloved river” and is the largest redevelopment…
Savannah Police Department announces its full compliance with 8 Can’t Wait
In response to the 8 Can’t Wait campaign, Savannah Police Department announces that it is in full compliance with the demands of the movement. 8 Can’t Wait is a project by Campaign Zero that seeks to bring immediate change to police departments and originated in the past few weeks in response to the nationwide protests…
Chatham County Board of Elections provides election update
The Chatham County Board of Elections is counting a massive number of absentee ballots, says Tom Mahoney, Chairman of the Board of Elections. They will continue this labor intensive, methodical process over the next few days until all of these absentee ballots are counted. The following comes from a midday email from Mahoney: As anticipated…
Parker’s VP Brandon Hofmann talks challenges, triumphs during this time
The challenge of operating 65 convenience stores through a global pandemic is no small feat
Voices on the Path: Michael Chaney
‘Why wouldn’t we educate ourselves?’
The Paradox of Thrift during our economic stagnation
Economists try to understand the factors which influence consumer decisions which determine the allocation of their disposable income between consumption and saving
90s Night / Matchbox Twenty and Hootie & the Blowfish Tribute @Coach’s Corner
That’s right, it’s an entire night of music from arguably two of the most successful pop rock bands of the 90s. If you’ve ever wanted to hear “3 AM” and “Hold My Hand” on the same night, look no further. These guys do it all, from the classic and modern eras of both bands. They’ll…
For the culture: The Culturist Union’s Elbi Elm talks about representation, promotion
‘That’s the thing I want: to emphasize the other voices. There are so many local artists here that are amazing, and nobody is looking at them’
More than blues: Bottles & Cans gear up for Quarantine Concert
IT’S EASY enough to categorize Bottles & Cans as a blues band, but the reality is that they’re so much more. The group, which has been together for many years and is made up of a collection of top-notch local musicians, plays a serious mix of Americana, blues, rock, country, and soul. It’s something they’ve…
Neighborhood Comics rings in year one under quarantine
‘You figure out what you do well, and then you’re told by the world that you can’t do that anymore, for good reason’
Seeking equity in transportation
The reference to the broader cycling community being ‘mostly affluent and white’ is indicative of how bicycling is often viewed around our state and especially in rural and suburban areas where bikes are used mostly for recreation. And it shapes the way many white Georgians think about what and who bicycling is for
Editor’s Note: A time for action, a time for listening
Now is a better time than any to redouble efforts to give others a voice and a platform on these crucially important and riveting global movements, for racial justice in general and police reform in particular
Letter to the editor: City curfew call came too late, valued property over lives
Editor, Youth organizers in Savannah orchestrated a phenomenal protest against police brutality. However, what should have been a peaceful ending to a peaceful protest was negatively impacted by local leadership. Actions taken later on in the night proved that property is valued over Black lives. Mayor Johnson announced that the implementation of a curfew was…
Citizen Advocacy: Changing the conversation around special needs
The average citizen has no idea what daily reality is like for folks who are pushed into the ‘special needs’ lane in life
Local album reviews
Jacob Evans – Just Breathe Local guitarist and singer/songwriter extraordinaire Jacob Evans is a force to be reckoned with. I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts to really move beyond Savannah in the coming year—Just Breathe is the only argument you really need for that prediction. From the opening song “New Times,” you definitely get…
Sean McCarthy Band @Quarantine Concerts
If you’re a fan of rootsy American music, this one should be right up your alley
Seldom Sober / Live Stream
They play a healthy mix of originals, traditional Irish tunes, and more, and they do it amazingly
So Sure releases debut EP, ‘Caffeine Drip,’ to benefit ACLU on June 12
Shoegaze can often evoke that nostalgic feeling, but ‘Caffeine Drip’ feels modern still
Tavern Tuesdays / The Olde Pink House Live Stream
Local business owners, philanthropists, and more sing classics in this incredibly entertaining series
Venues weigh in on getting back to live music
We spoke with the people responsible for booking entertainment for Wild Wing Cafe and Coach’s Corner
