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MAKE YOUR 4TH SPARKLE!
Whether you’re looking for fireworks, food or fun, and whether you’re a local or visitor, there are lots of Independence Day activities happening throughout the area. Here’s a handy list. Savannah Stars and Stripes July 4th Weekend Celebration Hosted by Plant Riverside District From July 1-4 the Plant Riverside District will be celebrating Independence Day…
THE KINGDOMS OF SAVANNAH: George Dawes Green draws from Savannah’s past and personal memories for new historical thriller
Best known for his runaway bestseller, “The Juror,” which was also made into a movie, Green grew up in many places in the North, but he moved to Savannah when he was about 11 and his world changed. “We bumped between Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia. My mom was a native Southerner and always considered Savannah…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Mia Mance
Mia Mance is a Savannah transplant who’s been living and working in the city for the past eight years. She’s originally from Atlanta but spent her years moving all around the country and even Spain. “I was a gypsy kid . . . I’ve just been all over,” she expressed. She settled in Savannah after…
PROPERTY MATTERS
Welcome to the latest edition of Savannah Agenda’s Property Matters. This column is a result of my tendency to spend way too much time perusing building permits, sales records and meeting agendas. For me, discovering a new site plan, property restoration or interesting property sale is like catching a new episode of the latest binge-worthy…
ROBOTS ON THE HORIZON: Talking with artist John Lytle Wilson
John Lytle Wilson is a Birmingham, Alabama-based artist known for his colorful murals and paintings. Taking inspiration from 80s era cartoons and movies, Wilson paints robots, animals and storylines into existing works of art for his Corrected Painting Series. Some of Wilson’s work has been featured in New American Paintings, and his murals can be…
Hazel Virtue is back with a four show mini-tour
The summer concert season is officially upon us, and to kick things off, local music veteran Eric Britt of Hazel Virtue and the New American Hologram has a few exciting events up his sleeve. Last year, Britt, with a little help from his friends, hosted Savannah’s first Homegrown Summer Jam at Victory North, an evening…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Mary’s Place Annual Gala
Celebrating my last big event of the spring/summer season, I head to Savannah Station for the Mary’s Place Annual Gala on June 16. Greeting me at the door is Teresa Reed. The tiny proprietor of this historic venue points at my red Step One Jeep Gladiator and asks, “When am I going to be the…
FIREWORKS SAFETY AND ALTERNATIVES
Fireworks Law: The State of Georgia permits the purchase and use of consumer fireworks, which include everything sold in Georgia retail stores – from bottle rockets to firecrackers and sparklers. Fireworks can be used any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., unless prohibited by local noise ordinances. Usage times are extended…
JAUDON SPORTS: Spin it however you want, these Savannah Bananas are dominating at Coastal Plain League’s midway mark
Let’s not pretend like the Savannah Bananas are known for their play on the baseball field. They are not. Theatrics guided by the Golden Rule of “Fans First” are what drive fans to Grayson Stadium by the masses, and let’s not pretend like those fans care all that much about who wins the baseball game…
Something new is rising in Eastern Wharf
For all of the development and density we are witnessing in and around Savannah, the biggest project on the landscape is one that remains a work in progress. The Western end of River Street is covered by the Plant Riverside District, which is now approaching a second anniversary. The other end of the Savannah’s ‘waterfront’…
Ukrainian food, music on tap for fundraiser at Collins Quarter Forsyth Park
The conflict happening between Ukraine and Russia has motivated people in the Savannah community to take action. A few local organizers have come together to host a special fundraising event to benefit those in need in Ukraine. On Thursday, July 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. the group “Savannah Supports Ukraine” will host a silent…
Local officials give firework safety advice, alternatives for a fun and safe 4th
A staple of any Fourth of July celebration are fireworks. Bottle rockets, aerial fireworks and roman candles are all fun ways to show your patriotic spirit, but can pose potential danger and safety risks. Savannah Fire Battalion Chief, Wayne Ifill, discussed and presented ways that you can stay safe this Fourth of July weekend…
