WSAV: Savannah Native Flau’jae Johnson helps LSU win National Championship

Louisiana State University’s (LSU) historic women’s basketball season ends with a confetti shower as the Lady Tigers celebrate their first National Championship in program history. As soon as time expired in the fourth quarter, Flau’jae Johnson, a Savannah native and LSU guard, ran toward her head coach Kim Mulkey with open arms. Johnson gave Mulkey…

SOUNDBOARD: On Savannah stages

BOTTLES & CANS @ JAZZ’D TAPAS BAR Entertaining Savannah for close to 15 years, Bottles & Cans plunge the depths of their signature swamp blues sound and emerge from the murk with bayou boogie, Americana, country, folk and rock. These guys can play it all, play it well, and with a ton of soul. THUR…

Chatham County Police Department Arrests Peeping Tom Suspect

The Chatham County Police Department has arrested a man suspected in three Peeping Tom incidents in a west Chatham County neighborhood. Chatham County Police Department detectives took 45-year-old Jimmy Louis Baylor into custody last night and booked him into the Chatham County Detention Center. Baylor is charged with three counts of felony Peeping Tom, three…

REBECCA BRAZIEL: Restored and Replenished by Nature

A petite and vibrant mother of four who barely looks older than her 17-year-old daughter, multimedia artist Rebecca Braziel grew up in Waltourville, a teeny community outside of Hinesville. Despite having no art classes in school and having no exposure to museums or galleries (“There were ten of us – we never went anywhere!”) she…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: We Jeep Together Family Fun Day

During their We Jeep Together family fun day, Step One Automotive Group North awarded Coastal Pet Rescue with their Local Hero Award on Saturday, March 25. For the last three years, I have driven a Jeep Gladiator for the fabulous folks at Step One Automotive Group! These Gladiators are so lifted that I had to…

Highclere Castle Gin: The authentic and award-winning spirit of Downton Abbey’s real-life castle

Most everyone is familiar with the award-winning and internationally-acclaimed TV series Downton Abbey, a historical drama set in early 20th-century England that followed an aristocratic family and their domestic servants. From the show, viewers got a captivating glimpse into the life of British nobility during the post-Edwardian era, complete with stellar cinematography capturing the magnificence…

Savannah Clovers FC announces partnerships ahead of opening match on April 1

Savannah Clovers Football Club recently announced partnerships with Creature Comforts Brewery and Optim Orthopedics.  CREATURE COMFORTS BEER GARDEN Under the agreement, Clovers home matches at Memorial Stadium will feature the Creature Comforts Beer Garden. The branded, 21+ area in the northeast corner of the stadium will allow fans to consume a variety of beers with…

CHEERS: Celebrate National Cocktail Day with these classic drinks

It goes without saying that Savannah is a drinking town where to-go cups runneth over. There are bars and lounges to be found on just about every corner throughout the historic district, providing plentiful options to imbibe after a hard day’s work. Savannah’s cocktail culture is alive and well, so naturally any holiday dedicated to…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: Pooler St. Patrick’s Day Festival

With the Coastal Empire covered in Irish green, the Pooler Chamber of Commerce hosted their St. Patrick’s Day Shuttles and Festival with 40 vendors, seven partners, 19 food trucks and radio stations from Dick Broadcasting at Tanger Outlets on Friday, March 17. Parking next to the state-of-the-art Pooler Emergency Command Center, Arra Riggs and I…

SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL: Los Lobos Howl in Savannah

Perhaps no rock band is better suited to make an album covering songs by other artists than Los Lobos. For 40-plus years, this great band from East Los Angeles has made cover tunes a regular part of their live shows, playing their versions of songs from artists as wide ranging as Bob Marley, the Grateful…

WHAT ARE WE READING?

The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and it’s time to update your reading list with the latest releases! If you’re looking for some books to add to your collection, make sure to check out “Austen Years” by Rachel Cohen, “The Real Work” by Adam Gopnik, and “Scorched Grace” by Margot Douaihy.…

Connect Savannah News & Notes

There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our weekly News & Notes.  Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club receives major donation from Sarah Mills Hodge Foundation The Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club received a significant donation of $100,000 from The Hodge…

British Gin maker to make Savannah stop

It’s easy to get lost in the world of celebrity spirits these days. And we aren’t talking ghosts. The number of tequilas, whiskeys, vodkas, gins and more backed by high powered Hollywood types appears to be going through the roof. The trend is unlikely to slow down. Why not? It’s big business. Now there’s a…

Kessler’s new mansion, Starland Village update, affordable housing effort continues, and Old Town Trolley planning restaurant, museum

Kessler purchases historic Mills B. Lane mansion Local luxury hotel developer Richard Kessler has added another historic Savannah building to his list of acquisitions, following the development of Plant Riverside, the Bohemian and the Mansion on Forsyth Park. Kessler’s limited liability corporation, which shares the Florida address of his hotel development company, The Kessler Collection,…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: Celtic Heritage Festival

As Savannah gears up for an infusion of all things green, I consider the Celtic Heritage Festival to be the official kickoff festival of St. Patrick’s Day. Held on March 11 at Forsyth Park, there could not be a more perfect host site for the third annual celebration of Celtic music, arts, food and sports.…

Chatham Area Transit St. Patrick’s Day Schedule

On Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, CAT’s Fixed-Route and Paratransit services will run from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please be advised, riders are not allowed to bring large coolers or large items on CAT buses.  The following Fixed-Route will access the ITC with no re-route: 3W CHATHAM 3B AUGUSTA 4 BARNARD 17 SILK…

The Celtic Tenors come across the pond for 2 nights of Irish revelry

Flying in from across the pond, the internationally recognized Irish music group, the Celtic Tenors are set to perform two nights, March 15 and 16 at the Plant Riverside’s music venue, District Live.  The Celtic Tenors began their music careers in more traditional styles, as the “Tenors” in their name might indicate. Meeting during their…

JAUDON SPORTS: Remembering ‘The Dream Dawgs’ 15 years later

You remember it, don’t you? The 2008 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament? If you’re having trouble picturing it, maybe this will help. Remember when a tornado hit the Georgia Dome and nearly took the roof off the place? Yeah, you do. Well, this week is the 15th anniversary of that crazy, chaotic and classic tournament. A…

ON THE CLOCK ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY

With military precision, the Hancocks and Moodys quickly assemble their tents, chairs and food in the first square on the parade route. It’s planned to the minute. This year, with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade stepping off on Friday morning, Susan Hancock and Lynn and Donna Moody, along with their families and friends, are already…

The Creative Household

On her website (stefanienewman.com) painter Stefanie Hope Newman writes about growing up in Chicago “where she fell under the spell of the Cubs and the Art Institute. If the generally abysmal performance of the former brought yearly heartache, Chicago’s amazing art museum never disappointed.” We meet in Newman’s studio in her Craftsman bungalow in Baldwin…

JAUD0N SPORTS: 2022-23 All-Savannah Boys Basketball Teams

The prep basketball season has come and gone for Savannah high school teams. That’s a bittersweet fact. First, the bitter … no more high school hoops. That’s a bummer. Ahh but the sweet side is that you get to see my All-Savannah teams. It is my attempt at grouping the city’s 18 best players during…

INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan

Dr. Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan is an Irish-American through and through. “I was raised knowing I was Irish. I was 100% Irish, as they used to say. My dad’s parents were from Ireland. My grandmother, we saw her very frequently. So I was always raised with that awareness,” Dwyer-Ryan explained. Her father taught social studies, which instilled…

The Cookin’ O’ the Green…. GRITS, that is!

St. Patrick’s Day has once again arrived.  Growing up in Southern California the extent to which it was a holiday was pretty much limited to making sure you wore something green to school to prevent being pinched for not having green. Is that still done? I don’t think I’ve heard mention of that in ages!…

PHOTOS: Savannah Shamrocks’ St. Patrick’s Rugby Tournament

Savannah is known for many things, but the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade (and the festivities surrounding it) might be the best known thing nationally. Along with that St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a two-day sporting event that has remained a thriving product for the last 44 years. Nearly every year since its inception in…

Over 150 SCAD Alums contributed to 2023 Academy Award nominated films

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced the contributions of over 150 alumni who have contributed their talents to films nominated for the 95th Academy Awards. This year, SCAD alumni contributed to a total of 18 films that received nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  These SCAD alums represent…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: Alee Shriners’ Ahoy Mateys Pirate’s Night

Celebrating the Alee Shriners Potentate’s Ball Weekend with a kickoff at Savannah Smiles, a Shooting Clay day, then ending with the Potentate’s Formal Ball, I was lucky enough to attend them all, but found my most colorful characters at the “Ahoy Mateys” Pirate’s Night, Friday, March 3 at the Alee Shrine Temple on Eisenberg Dr.…

BETH LOGAN: Art Patrol Recommendations for March

The main gallery of Arts Southeast’s Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street, shows large format black and white portraits of Savannah residents by Monica Jane Frissel and Adam Scher from March 3 through April 22. The artists’ Nomadic Photo Ark, a fully contained photo darkroom and small office, is travelling around the country collecting stories and…

WHAT ARE WE READING?

As an avid reader, finding new books to add to your collection can be exciting. Whether you enjoy thrilling mysteries or reflective essays, there is always something new to discover. In this article, we will introduce you to three must-read books that will captivate and entertain you. First on the list is Ninth House by…

SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?

BECKY BULLER & NED LUBERECKI @ RANDY WOOD’S PICKIN’ PARLOR These two International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) powerhouses have combined their musical wit and whimsy with the aim to entertain you with an evening of true bluegrass and sass. Becky holds the title of 2016 IBMA Fiddler and Female Vocalist of the Year, and Ned…

HOLY COW: The local butcher shop brining housemade corned beef

Corned beef is a St. Patrick’s Day staple, especially to the Irish-Americans who made their way to coastal Georgia and celebrate it with fervor each year.   It’s traditionally enjoyed all throughout green season leading up to the holiday. Corned beef is basically a brined piece of beef brisket. The name historically comes from the…

TRADITIONS: The Celtic Cross Ceremony

The St. Patrick’s Day festivities around Savannah officially kicks off with the greening of the fountain in Forsyth Park on March 10. This ritual occurs yearly in the beauty of the park surrounded by families, locals, and visitors alike participating in the long-standing tradition. Tara Reese, President of the Savannah Irish Festival Committee and a…

Savannah’s Nolan Smith shines at NFL Combine

Nolan Smith had plenty of career accolades already on his resume before this week began. On Thursday, March 2 at the NFL’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, the former Calvary Day School and University of Georgia star edge rusher added to his legacy. The 6-foot-2, 239-pound Savannah native missed the second half of Georgia’s…

SIAC basketball tournament officials consider Savannah for long-term deal

Savannah’s hospitality and infrastructure as a host city deservedly earn rave reviews. But will Savannahians support the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s basketball tournament? The league’s tournament has been in town since Feb. 25. The atmosphere has been festive but the crowds sparse – kind of like walking down River Street five days before St. Patrick’s…

New coastal lifestyle marketplace Vendors on Victory hosts grand opening

Vendors on Victory is a new addition to Savannah’s shopping scene. Located at the intersection of Skidaway and Victory, the coastal lifestyle marketplace boasts more than 50 vendors offering artwork, antiques, home decor, clothing and more.  Claudia and David Burchstead are the founders of Vendors on Victory, which is a part of the Victory Drive…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: Gullah Geechee Grand African Ball

Making history, 2 Chefs Gullah Geechee Soul Food hosted their first Gullah Geechee Grand African Ball at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, February 25th. Let me give you a little backstory on 2 Chefs’ Curtis and Taylor Washington aka Morolayo and OriBemi Akinrinnola Adetutu.  During COVID-19, I heard about a locally-owned…

JAUDON SPORTS: Predicting the 2023 Braves Opening Day Roster

The Atlanta Braves began Grapefruit League Spring Training play last week in Florida. Manager Brian Snitker’s club will be seeking its sixth consecutive National League East Division championship this season, and the prep for that goal begins with the 33-game spring slate. When Braves’ fans look at their team’s roster, it’s hard not to be…

UGA Aquarium launches new Finding Meaning in the Marsh series

The UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island near Savannah is offering a three-part Finding Meaning in the Marsh series that encourages participants to view Georgia’s coastal salt marshes from new perspectives.   Three programs scheduled in March 2023 will feature special guest photographers, artists and naturalists who will lead guided walks through salt marsh and maritime…

SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?

KLEPT + HEY CHROMA @ THE SENTIENT BEAN Experimental music isn’t often this compelling, but if you’ve seen Klept live, you may have also noticed they have something extra. Whatever it is, it works and they are refining the process of bringing the noise, wrangling it into music, and landing on you. Rome, Ga.’s Hey…

BOBBY BAGLEY: Painting his own story

Bobby Bagley seems a bit uncomfortable. It is the grand opening of Gallery 10 – an exciting new collective space in City Market where he is one of twelve artists.  Having met him a few days earlier to discuss his work, I can tell that he’d rather be quietly painting than making small talk to…

State calls final rebuttal witnesses in Murdaugh double murder trial

WARNING: This content contains graphic details that may not be suitable for some readers The double murder trial of disbarred South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh is nearing its end. Murdaugh is accused of killing his wife and youngest son, Maggie and Paul, at their hunting lodge in June of 2021. The defense rested its case…


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