City employee dies at President St. plant
Bounpheng Sriratanakoul, a Senior Maintenance Mechanic, died Monday afternoon during an accident at the President Street Wastewater Treatment Plant, a City spokesman says. Sriratanakoul was a 12-year employee at the City’s Water and Sewer Department. “He was in the process of making repairs to a pipe shortly after noon Monday when a heavy piece of…
Early voting continues through Friday
Early voting for the May 20 primary election and School Board President election continues through Friday Locate early voting locations in their county of registration here. The “My Voter Page” (MVP) app also provides voters with tools. You can view a specific sample ballot, find polling locations, check voter registration status and track status of…
Congress reaches deal on SAV harbor deepening
House and Senate negotiators announced a deal Thursday night which would lead to the passing of a long-stalled water resources bill — and therefore would allow dredging of the Savannah River channel to begin using $266 million in state funding Georgia has already set aside for the long-running project, which has faced numerous legal, environmental,…
Poll: Carter gains on Deal, Nunn leads all GOP candidates
A poll commissioned by the Atlanta Journal/Constitution has Gov. Nathan Deal three percentage points ahead of Democrat Jason Carter, and finds the governor’s approval ratings have fallen below the 50 percent threshold. Michelle Nunn, the Democratic front-runner in the Senate race, has built leads against each of the five top GOP Senate contenders in a…
Three house fires in 13 hours
Savannah Fire & Emergency Services firefighters battled a third house fire in just over 13 hours this morning when flames erupted in a home at 16 W. 50th St. “Firefighters arrived on the scene just before 8:00 a.m. and encountered heavy smoke and flames in a front bedroom of the one-story brick house,” a spokesman…
John Prine/Jason Isbell tickets on sale May 16
Legendary singer/songwriter John Prine will share a Savannah bill in November with rocker Jason Isbell and his band, the 400 Unit. Tickets go on sale May 16 for the Nov. 7 concert at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. They’ll be $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50, at savannahcivic.com, or by calling (800) 351-7469.
Out of West Africa
The Metal Artistry of West Africa showcases Kole’s exquisite assortment of bronze sculptures and ceremonial items, most of them from the royal court of Benin in southern Nigeria as well as areas of Mali, Guinea and Cameroon.
Review: Neighbors
As far as dum-dum comedies go, this one’s not bad at all, and it’s sure to go down even easier after a few rounds of shots.
Arrest made in deadly double shooting
Savannah-Chatham Police detectives with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 27-year-old Norman “Jookie” Koonce, Jr. of Savannah for a double shooting on April 26. “Investigators believe Koonce is responsible for the shootings of 16-year-old Quahfee Murphy and 23-year-old Allen Moore, last Saturday night at a residence on the 3800 block…
March against Monsanto: This time, it’s political
It’s been suspiciously quiet on the Monsanto front lately. Since we last checked in with the Aggro Overlords of Corporate Agribusiness, they’ve suffered some setbacks.
Editor’s Note: Your rights in the rearview mirror
The Border Patrol agent noticed “she had a ‘stiff posture’ and her arms were ‘straight and locked out’ at a ‘ten-and-two position on the steering wheel.’”
More crimes and misdemeanors
Georgia’s main ‘environmental protection’ agency created an Earth Day fiasco that was astounding. On that occasion, EPD issued a “directive” declaring that marsh buffers—a 25-foot-wide no-build strip of upland kept in its natural state—will no longer be honored under Georgia’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation (E&S) Act. That reversal in policy has far-reaching implications, inferences, and…
What does it mean to be healthy?
We want to help make Savannah one of the healthiest cities in the world. To make a big change like that, we need to break it down into small steps.
Hallelujah for Tybee theater
So far, 2014 has been a banner year for TAPS. The most recent production, Sordid Lives, had to be held over.
Saint Francis rocks; Jonathan Toubin sweats
Toubin spins old-school soul 45s for your dancing and sweating and dancing-some-more pleasure.
Original Pancake House: Fresh life for Southside classic
They’re also known for their gallery of pancakes made fresh daily from individual batters.
Blitzen Trapper’s sinister beauty
“Townes never stepped away from tragedy. Every song he ever sang has these tragic aspects to it. He sings about death 90 percent of the time.”
Theatre: The Trip to Bountiful
Dandy Barrett is the antithesis of the kind of woman who loses herself. After a lifetime of professional success and artistic expression, she appears to know exactly who she is.
Review: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
When even the legendary Stan Lee gets swept aside, it’s obvious that the cash register has replaced the comic book as the main source of inspiration.
