Murder charges added after West Savannah shooting victim dies
Murder charges were added to others filed against a Savannah man after a shooting in West Savannah Wednesday afternoon. Michael Jerome Allen, 52, was declared dead Friday at Memorial University Medical Center after the 2:08 p.m. shooting in a parking lot at East Lathrop and Damon streets. Phell “Lucky” Hudson, 54, of a Buckhalter Road…
Site & Monuments board spots available
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications through Wednesday, June 18 until 4:30 p.m. for appointment to the Savannah/Chatham County Historic Sites and Monuments Commission. They’re looking for two volunteers appointed to overlapping five year terms by City Council. No term limits. Must be a citizen of Chatham County.…
NRA endorses Kingston in GOP runoff
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) itoday endorsed Jack Kingston for the July 22 Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff in Georgia. “Jack is a critical ally of the NRA in protecting our Second Amendment freedoms,” said Chris W. Cox, chairman of the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. “In Congress, Jack prevented taxpayer…
Leadership Savannah application period extended
Applications for the 2014-2015 Leadership Savannah Class are currently being accepted. The deadline to submit an application for the one-year class has changed from Friday, June 13 to Friday, June 27. Leadership Savannah “seeks to inspire individual leadership growth by providing learning experiences that lead to a better understanding of our community and preparation for…
First ‘Artists & Artisans Tour’ to raise funds for downtown quality of life
The Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association will host the inaugural Artists & Artisan Tour on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 6 — 8:30 p.m. “The Artists and Artisan Tour is similar to a progressive dinner; neighbors and friends will move from historic home to home to enjoy wine, appetizers and art,” says a spokesperson. The Artists…
Actor, comedian Kevin James here Oct. 7
Kevin James, star of the long-running TV series The King of Queens, will bring his standup comedy to the Johnny Mercer Theatre Oct. 7. James, whose hit films include Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Zookeeper, will be touring at the same time his latest movie, Here Comes the Broom, hits theaters. Ticket information has not…
Volunteers plant healthy future at Trustees’ Garden
The work began in May when Canyon Ranch Institute teamed up with Victory Gardens, a Savannah-owned and operated edible, organic landscape design and installation business, to install 10 raised garden beds at the site.
Warrants for viral River Street fight
Savannah-Chatham Police detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of two Atlanta area residents tied to a River Street fight during Mother’s Day weekend. Misdemeanor warrants have been filed for Robert William Gray, 40, of Cumming, GA and Richard Wayne Barnes, of Lawrenceville, GA. Both men are charged with affray due to their roles in a…
Bike challenge spurs healthy, healthful competition
Participants can log their miles manually on the National Bike Challenge website or sync their mileage automatically with smart phone applications.
When the City owned slaves
Old-fashioned ledgers, handwritten in spidery scrawl, revealed the first names of enslaved men approved for purchase by the City.
City overreach on vacation rentals?
‘The proposed new ordinance sounds more like something a soccer mom puts on the fridge to get the kids to do chores.’
Who’s the cougar now?
Shanti the Cougar has sent animal lovers into a tizzy since his Oatland Island debut.
Flying Monk: Chinatown to Broughton
Menu reflects the Trans’ predilection for culinary fusion but recipes remain pure to origins
Oedipus: The original game of thrones?
“It’s one of those stories where you can almost hope that it’s going to end differently,” says director Jayme Tinti.
Norwood Tavern establishes itself
It’s easy for many places to just throw a handful of frozen stuff into hot oil and hand you a quick basket of fried food to go with your beer. You won’t find that at Norwood Tavern.
Inks at the Jinx
The Autrys are celebrating a full decade of success at Black Orchid with an anniversary party Saturday, with Damon & the Shitkickers performing.
Crazy Bag Lady: Household word
“You get 25 kids in some of these living rooms and it seems like there’s a thousand people there, all right there with you.”
Editor’s Note: Where does buck stop in Lovett case?
Lovett’s alleged corruption, first as major and then as chief, took place at minimum during the tenure of two mayors and three city managers.
Review: Chef
It’s a road trip story, a male-bonding movie, and a food comedy with no unpleasant aftertaste.
