Telfair Museums announce Robert “Bob” Faircloth as New Acting Director
The Telfair Museums’ Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of Robert “Bob” Faircloth as its new Acting Director. “Faircloth, a well-respected area philanthropist, has been involved as a volunteer and a board member with Telfair for more than two decades, since 1997. Currently, Faircloth serves on the organization’s Executive Committee,” a Telfair spokesperson says.…
New Year’s Eve felony murder suspect turns himself in
The alleged perpetrator in a New Year’s Eve assault at a Wilmington Island restaurant bar has turned himself in on charges of felony murder, among other charges. Charles Alexander Teeple IV, 19, of Guyton turned himself in to law enforcement yesterday, May 14. “He was arrested and charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Elder…
Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson set to reopen this weekend
The Coastal Heritage Society announces that some key attractions they operate will reopen beginning this weekend. Georgia State Railroad Museum will be open from Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “All tours will begin every half hour beginning at 10am, so please plan accordingly. While the experience will be different from…
Is it a ‘boycott’ if you don’t live here?
A SMALL and geographically disparate social media movement that aims to align protective face masks with fear and conformity targeted a local health food shop in Savannah on Wednesday. When Brighter Day Natural Foods Market posted to Facebook that they would require all customers who enter the small and often-crowded store to wear face masks,…
‘Savannah Safe’ program to encourage mask use at businesses
As part of efforts to safely reopen the local economy, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson today revealed a voluntary program to encourage local businesses to conform to CDC best practices in fighting COVID-19 — especially in the wearing of masks. Called “Savannah Safe,” the program seeks commitments from local businesses to opt into a pledge for…
Reader: Line between vigilance and vigilantism crossed in Arbery case
Editor, Trespassing doesn’t justify a de facto death sentence. Ahmaud Arbery’s taped entry into an open house under construction at best was trespassing- a misdemeanor. I’m as anti-crime as one can get but a misdemeanor offense, if he wasn’t sightseeing, is worth handing the baton of probable cause and response to law enforcement, something I’ve…
Livestreaming: Has it been worthwhile?
The reality for a lot of musicians is that their source of income has vanished without warning and they’re left having to figure out how to work and exercise their creative muscle
Remember When: 1997 Savannah Jazz Festival
‘I am sure one of the reasons that I came to the Savannah Jazz Festival was the appearance of Kenny Barron’
Song After Song: Josephine Johnson
The prolific singer and songwriter has lived all over the country since her career began
The post-pandemic legal quagmire
I hope to offer some general guidance as a trial attorney who frequently handles premises liability cases, both for injured consumers and defending small businesses
Victory North: an update from the venue
Savannah’s newest music venue has been going strong since opening last year
Local Album Reviews
Early Branch – Mirror (2019) I suppose most album reviews coincide with a release or even happen in advance, but with everything in the world being so unprecedented I figured why not open these reviews up to some of the best from our city over the last few years? With that, I decided to dive…
5 Questions with Terri Harris
‘It’s a part of the human experience to be in situations where you feel small compared to something out of your control’
Ahmaud Arbery case latest in a pattern of bad behavior from Glynn County
It’s impossible to talk about the Ahmaud Arbery case without also talking about the rampant corruption in the Golden Isles
Southern Gothic Sisters
‘I call our style pop surreal Southern Gothic narrative’
Editor’s Note: When shame is society’s friend
SHAME has great power, whether positive or negative. We can shame people and organizations on illegitimate grounds, to exert power or prejudice. We can shame people and organizations on a more firm basis, to convey a sense of shared values and healthy boundaries. Social media is perhaps the most efficient vector of shaming ever invented.…
Streaming excellence: CinemaSavannah top picks
All these films are streaming on Amazon, Hulu, or Netflix and will keep you sane until the world reopens
Find the food trucks: The week’s schedule
WITH the help of the Savannah Food Truck Force (savannahfoodtruckforce.com), we’ve compiled this schedule of the week’s food truck appearances, through Sunday. This schedule is subject to change. Note: “Butterbean Beach” is the Skidaway Narrows landing at 25 Diamond Causeway. 5 Spot Sat. May 16, Coastal Cathedral, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. May 17, Butterbean Beach,…
Kemp: Bars, live performance venues must stay closed through end of May
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced this afternoon that he is extending the mandatory closure of live performance venues, bars, and nightclubs through May 31. A previous executive order had the closures expiring as of Wednesday evening. “We believe that waiting a little bit longer will enhance health outcomes and give folks the opportunity to prepare…
