Roy Minter selected as new Savannah Police Chief
Roy Minter, who announced his retirement earlier this year as Police Chief of Peoria, Arizona, has been announced as new Savannah Police Department Chief. City Manager Rob Hernandez says Minter is a “21st Century police executive” who “embraces diversity across all dimensions.” Minter, age 57, who has experience in Denton TX (Dallas/Fort Worth metro), Aurora…
Savannah Music Festival Director Rob Gibson resigns
Savannah Music Festival (SMF) has accepted the resignation of Rob Gibson, its Executive & Artistic Director of sixteen years. “Mr. Gibson led the organization’s transition and ascendance from a small, primarily local event to one of international prominence, drawing visitors, artists and favorable reviews from around the world to its multi-genre presentations. He leaves to…
Southside death could be accidental shooting, police say
Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that fatally wounded a 45-year-old woman at a home on Plantation Drive in Windsor Forest. “Officers responded to the home in the 600 block of Plantation Drive just prior to 11 p.m. and discovered Marissa Clay deceased from a gunshot wound. Detectives are investigating this as…
Savannah Police prepare to enforce new hands-driving law
On July 1 Georgia’s New Hands-Free Law goes into effect, and Savannah Police officers are telling the public they “are prepared to begin enforcement immediately.” Texting while driving has been illegal in Georgia since July 2010, but the new law will expand the illegal phone usage to any phone activity that involves holding or touching…
City’s biggest flag set to be raised July 3 at new Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Savannah will raise what it calls “the biggest flag in the City” at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3. This American flag will be displayed atop a new 100 ft. flag pole which is being installed this week at the new Veterans Memorial Park, located on Abercorn Street/Highway 204 at the end…
The Little Roy and Lizzy Show @Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor
The duo Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long offer one of the most entertaining shows bluegrass fans can experience live.
Tax increase replaces hated Fire Fee
A USUALLY bitterly divided Savannah City Council managed to agree on something at last week’s regular meeting. They voted unanimously to adopt a property tax increase in the wake of their repeal of the controversial Fire Fee. The tax rate in the City will go from 12.48 to 13.4 mills, about a 7.5 percent increase.…
Yoshi’s Food Truck: Japanese delicacies on the go
TJ explains that the technique of never starting from scratch with a sauce is one often used in Japan. This seems to be the Japanese equivalent of saving the pickle juice from the last jar here in the South.
The Titos, XuluProphet @El-Rocko Lounge
The Titos, hailing from Atlanta, offer suburban soul and blues with deep grooves and dreamy vintage vocal stylings.
Underhill Rose: moving musical mountains
Underhill Rose Live showcases the band’s strengths in a stripped-down environment where stories are told, instruments are played beautifully, and inimitable chemistry is witnessed by lucky audiences.
SAGÉ reflects on home
Though the Savannah native could have easily thrown a release party in a larger city, it was important for her to share “Mirror, Mirror” in her hometown.
Women Rule!
‘We wanted to find a space where we could not only learn about each other, but also laugh about it.’
Arts on the Coast hosts annual juried exhibition
At final count, there were 31 entries, all from local artists.
Dope KNife, Basik Lee, Soco the Khan, Akil Da Beat @The Jinx
Connect Savannah’s reader-voted Best Local Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of 2018 and 2017 leads off a bill of friends and collaborators
How ‘windshield perspective’ skews local issues
To reach campus from the north, someone on a bicycle or on foot has to cross DeRenne Avenue, surely one of the most unpleasant experiences our civic realm has to offer.
Is flying really worse for the environment than driving?
Unless you’re hoofing it, though, most forms of travel take some earthly toll.
Editor’s Note: Taxes, fees, and SPLOST
Simply put, the City’s diligence in keeping property taxes low is more than offset by its heavy reliance on SPLOST and bond issues. While laudable, the City’s relative fiscal prudence with property taxes is a fig leaf of sorts, to cover what many see as an addiction to SPLOST funds.
House of Strut’s Kids Fashion Bootcamp gears up for second year
Through workshops, building mood boards, and more hands-on activities, the kids at camp will find their personal style.
B&D’s sizzling summer series
B&D’s four locations are thriving, so it’s a perfect time to test the live music waters.
US Army Jazz Ambassadors @Forsyth Park
With 19 members, the group takes the American tradition of jazz all around the world.
Lies in Stone, Eskizo, Hotplate @Sulfur Studios
Savannah’s Lies in Stone offer an explosive live show and will record a debut album this year.
