Mayor Johnson warns of ‘dramatically more restrictive actions’ if social distancing not taken more seriously by citizens
At a press conference this Tuesday morning, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson excoriated citizens who aren’t observing social distancing “like it’s a weird game of hide and seek.” Saying that while driving around, “Over the weekend I rode by various parks and I witnessed large gatherings of people playing team sports…. acting like it’s Picnic in…
Chatham County to institute quarantine requirements for anyone entering by air, bus, train, or ship
A State of Emergency has existed in Chatham County since March 22, but today Chatham County Commission Chairman Al Scott announced new measures intended to keep the COVID-19 virus from entering the county and spreading. “This amendment goes a step further — it’s a step that the mayors couldn’t take on their own,” he said.…
Hair care, nail salons must close under amended order
While it was first considered one of the “essential businesses” allowed to remain open during Savannah’s Shelter-In-Place order from Mayor Van Johnson, that’s going to change. “After receiving regulatory guidance from the state, barbershops, beauty parlors, nail and personal care salons will close on Friday, March 27, at 5 p.m.,” a City spokesperson says. Because…
Editor’s Note: Distant socializing
We must resist the attempt to be literally ‘socially distant,’ and socialize distantly instead — and be able to understand the difference.
The Vinyl Say: Songwriter, singer, and band leader Jason Bible
Jason Bible is no doubt known best for his long stint as singer, songwriter, and band leader for The Train Wrecks
5 Questions with Jennifer Moss
‘How can I make the pieces about the fact that this material is going to rust?’
Roots Up’s resiliency
‘One thing we all have in common is our resilience to continue with our work’
Community Page
Downtown church to ring bells daily in solidarity with healthcare workers The Lutheran Church of the Ascension on Wright Square will ring its church bells to honor healthcare workers in the city, nation, and globally. Pastor Sara Cutter says, “Several of our members are in the healthcare industry and on the front lines of this battle.…
Quarantine Concerts: music’s new normal
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Quarantine Concerts is the fact that Gaster assembled his team and put the concept into motion in almost no time at all
Thoughts on cycling’s place in a social-distancing, lower-traffic world
Riding a bike and social distancing are not mutually exclusive, at least for now. Still, it’s critically important for people to stay at least 6 feet away from others when exercising
Remember When: 2008 Savannah Shakespeare Festival
This is a chance for Savannah art veterans to reminisce on some of their favorite events in the city’s history
Drive-In Renaissance
In the eight years she and Ralph have operated the Drive-In, it has become a central part of the lives of their entire family
‘Our team is our family’
SAVANNAH-AREA restaurants — many already experiencing the disastrous economic effects of necessary COVID-19 measures — came together last week to petition Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to initiate state-level relief for their industry. “In Savannah and across the state, service industry workers are some of the most vulnerable. And few businesses are more vulnerable than ours.…
The very best of humanity is already present
Who knew that 2020 would be the year when the terms ‘quarantine’ and ‘social distancing’ would become part of our everyday vernacular?
A minute of mindful self-compassion
As the title implies, mindful self-compassion asks you to show compassion to yourself, just as you would a friend
SMFNoon30 series premieres
The first concert of the 2020 Savannah Music Festival was scheduled for this Thursday, March 26 at 12:30 p.m. But the SMF — along with almost all other local events — was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “At a time when SMF artists and audiences would have begun a 17-day gathering in historic venues…
