UPDATE: Suspect in mall shooting turns himself in
Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with the robbery and shooting of a woman at the Savannah Mall on Friday, June 10. “Jerry Chambers, 16, turned himself in at SCMPD Headquarters Saturday night. He was transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center without incident,” police say. Police are still looking for additional suspects who…
Bicyclist dies after truck collides with her at conclusion of Bike Ride Across Georgia
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Accident Investigations Team (MAIT) responded to Bay and Lincoln streets, where a Clermont, Florida, bicyclist was fatally injured in a vehicular accident involving a dump truck at about 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. “Bicyclist, Judy Grossman, 61, was participating in a Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) tour. Grossman was…
16-year-old suspect sought in Savannah Mall armed robbery, shooting
Violent Crimes investigators have obtained warrants for the arrest of Jerry Chambers, 16, suspected of a robbery and shooting in Savannah Mall’s parking lot on June 10, that left Marie Cochran, 63, with serious injuries. Chambers faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault. “Chambers is described as a black male, standing 5-8 and weighing…
63-year-old shot in Savannah Mall robbery attempt
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10 a.m., June 10, outside the Savannah Mall. “Southside Precinct officers responded to the mall and found a 63-year-old female suffering from a single gunshot wound. She was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with serious injuries,” police say. Investigators say this appears to be a…
Man shot, killed at East 33rd & Atlantic
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near the intersection of East 33rd Lane and Atlantic Street, June 9. “Metro responded to the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. finding Theron Robbins, 32, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene,” police…
Lyft begins Savannah service
The ride-finding app Lyft has followed its main competitor Uber by opening this week in the Savannah market. “Lyft is centered around community, which is why we’re thrilled to be launching in a city like Savannah,” says a company spokesperson. “People in Savannah will be able to rely on Lyft as their safe, friendly, affordable…
Editor’s Note: SEDA takeover of Film Office spurs uproar
Not only is it likely illegal to dissolve the Film Commission in this manner—the Commission is one of many citizen advisory boards established by City ordinance —the proposal is unclear as to who SEDA might appoint, what that process will look like, and how transparent it might be.
Shaken and Stirred with the Savannah Shakes
With a big Mad Men influence, psychedelic swirls of color, and fabulous costuming, the performance is a visual treat
Broken Glow, Anchor Detail, Mercury Dimes, Hey Zeus Chrysler, Sawhorse @The Wormhole
Anchor Detail make a swelling kind of emo-tinged indie rock, flush with watery guitar riffs and vocalist Tatu’s deep, warm melodies
Domestic Violence Fundraiser for Safe Shelter, Inc. @The Sentient Bean
XuluProphet will treat attendees to some new tunes and plan on inviting a surprise guest onstage
Lisa D. Watson: Spanning The Gap
Savannah has no need to continue to memorialize Eugene Talmadge’s thoroughly disgusting, unapologetic legacy of hatred, social injustice and racism
Gun Bunny Wit set to help homeless vets
Service Brewing has added a new wit to the lineup of this style that you should be trying this summer
We are the help we’re looking for
Maybe you’ve seen Roberta riding her bike around town or tapping out prose on her laptop or even guffawed with her as she directs her laser-sharp commentary to whatever daily drama is going down in national politics.
‘Juneteenth is about freedom’
Experiencing Juneteenth through this lens not only connects past events to the present but grounds them in local history
Cannibalism–yea or nay?
We can eat other human beings, provided we’re not murdering them, provided they’ve granted some kind of premortem consent, etc. Should we?
Food Truck Festival teaches many lessons
IT SEEMS that Savannah has begun to understand the potential value an industry, such as food trucks, could have on our future. What has been over a decade of negotiations seems to be coming to a positive conclusion. Food trucks are something almost every progressive city has added for locals and tourists. Food is at…
The Heavy Pets @Barrelhouse South
The Heavy Pets have stood out for years for their sunshiny approach, languid rhythms and surprising turns
Hoofs 4 Healing Hotter Than Hell Fundraiser featuring Guns4Hire and Wild Wisteria @Coach’s Corner
Hoofs 4 Healing is inspired by the deep, enriching bond that can exist between a human and a horse
The Muckers, In For A Penny @The Sandbar
Employing fiddle, accordion, bass, guitar, mandolin, and drums, The Muckers promise a raucous, danceable time
Midtown Pickers give back with Hospice Savannah benefit
SINCE 2013, music lovers, professional players, and amateur musicians alike have gathered in the ample space of Habersham Village’s coffee.deli to share tunes and make memories. “We’re up to 30 people every Wednesday, standing room only,” founder Tommy Holland proudly shares. The Midtown Pickers have served as an inspiration to their community, growing into a…
Time to rewrite the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance
The ordinance was written by and for the entrenched interests of downtown property owners, seeking to preserve their dominance in the short-term rental market, and hoteliers seeking to limit the growth of new, competing supply in a market where they are already concerned with over-building.
Old Crow Medicine Show to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
Old Crow Medicine Show will headline the 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon on Saturday, November 5, 2016. The band will perform at the Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series event at Forsyth Park. The finish line concert is free and open to the public. “Old Crow Medicine Show’s headlining performance will…
Review: Warcraft
With its mix of humans, orcs, dwarfs and even a Golem, one would be forgiven for mistaking this movie for The Lord of the Rings: The Bootleg Edition.
Review: The Conjuring 2
It gets so much right that I’m willing to give it a generous thumbs-up in what’s proving to be a particularly dismal movie season (the films featuring the heroic Avengers and the nice guys excepted).
