Review: Life of The Party

Much of the picture’s appeal rests with the character essayed by McCarthy. Like Rodney Dangerfield’s Thornton Melon in the 80s comedy classic Back to School, McCarthy’s Deanna is immensely likable, meaning viewers have her back as she rebounds from a deserting spouse by heading back to college

Gas leak prompts Starland evacuations

The Starland district in the area of 37th and Bull Streets was closed for a couple of hours this afternoon due to a gas leak, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) said. All buildings north to 36th Street and south to 38th Street were evacuated. Chatham Area Transit buses aided in evacuation efforts. “Savannah Fire…

Savannah River Landing rebranded as ‘Eastern Wharf’

The joint venture that purchased the site known to most as Savannah River Landing unveiled a new name and brand for the revitalized project this week. In what the developers say is a nod to Savannah history, the site is being rebranded as Eastern Wharf. “We reached out to community leaders and various stake holders…

School Board President Candidate: Joe Buck

JOE BUCK is making a bid for the office he’s already held, from 2007-2014. “I would have kept on except for term limits,” Buck frankly admits. “But I will say I’ve really enjoyed being out of office,” he laughs. Overall, Buck has spent virtually his entire adult life in education, including a 40-year career at…

Black Tusk resets the dial

WITH A new member, a new label, a new Orange amplifier sponsorship, and a new record on the way, Savannah’s Black Tusk is practically a brand-new band. After years of building a reputation as an ironclad power trio, the group has expanded its sound on a forthcoming album, recorded at The Garage Savannah and due…

George Clinton: tearing the roof off The Stage on Bay

THE MOTHERSHIP is about to land. The godfather of funk himself, George Clinton, brings his spring tour to Savannah this Thursday, and The Hostess City is about to get funked up. The inimitable showman will offer a concert for the ages for folks of all ages, complete with all the hits you know and love.…

They Might Be Friendly Giants

LAST WEEK was recognized as “National Small Business Week” by The U.S. Small Business Administration. “More than half of all Americans either work for or own a small business,” said SBA Administrator Linda McMahon in a recent letter on the administration’s website. But McMahon didn’t tell us the bad news, which is that despite all…

Harper’s: Monster milkshakes to mudpie delights

On deck are 24 different flavors of cold. refreshing ice cream offered by Harper’s. The owners have included everything from classics like chocolate, cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, and vanilla to more unique creations like Jolted Cow and Yellow Cake.

School Board President Candidate: David Lerch

DAVID LERCH has been a Savannah-Chatham School Board member already, representing District 4 from 2001-2005. Over five decades as an educator and consultant, one of his specialties is in desegregation. He now vies for the spot of School Board President just as desegregation is again a major local issue. “I’ve been working in desegregation since…

Downtown Neighborhood Association announces $40,000 in grants to local organizations

The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) has announced the recipients of a total of $40,000 in grants to support a wide variety of local community organizations through its Neighborhood Initiatives and Community Partner Program. The recipients of this year’s grants are: Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless, $5,000 The Creative Coast, $2,000 Deep Center $1,000 Emergent Savannah,…

Savannah Philharmonic reveals 2018-19 season lineup

The Savannah Philharmonic announced its 2018-19 season lineup at a Monday launch party. “The tenth season represents the best of everything we have brought to Savannah in the past,” says Savannah Philharmonic Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Shannon. “There is great excitement by the entire community as we move into our second decade as “Savannah’s”…


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