Georgia Secretary of State Announces Recount
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a news conference on the status of the general election in the state. The secretary announced the number of votes remaining and said the race is too close to call. He also said with the possibility of a small margin deciding the winner, “there will be a…
Live Yoga comes to Forsyth Park
LIKE MANY OTHER business, Dancing Dogs Yoga, once located on 30 W. Broughton St., was forced to close their doors in March. Some yogis traded their usual post-yoga coffee in for a cup of coffee after tuning into a virtual class. While others started jogging around the park or even decided the yogi life wasn’t…
How to Avoid Becoming A Victim of Crime this Holiday Season
PACKAGE THEFT IS at an all-time high in the United States. Between a global pandemic and now the kickoff to the holiday season (marked by enthusiastic social media users as Nov. 1), 1.7 million packages are stolen or lost each day in America according to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private, research university in New…
Palmetto Pops brings unique, handmade popsicles to Savannah
THE INFAMOUS HEAT of the low country keeps locals searching for the best trick to keep cool during most of the year. My favorite way to cool down is to find a frozen treat like a popsicle or ice cream and the family behind Palmetto Pops truly understand the need for a refreshing treat to…
Tybee Polar Plunge announced for 2021
Tybee Polar Plunge organizers have announced a twist for the return of the annual New Year’s Day event for 2021. You can join fellow brave souls at the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion at 12 noon New Year’s Day to take the traditional plunge into the brisk Atlantic waters of Tybee Beach. The twist is…
Johnny Baker’s friends, colleagues remember Savannah restaurateur
THE CITY OF Savannah lost a community staple October 12 when the part-owner of both the Coffee Deli and Bar Food eating establishments, Johnny Baker, passed away due to complications related to Covid-19. He was 62. Baker was not only the “larger than life” part-owner the city grew to love, but he also was a…
Georgia Decides: 2020 Election Results
It was an up and down night for many races in Georgia on election night, here are the most notable results thus far. Savannah native Democrat Raphael Warnock advanced to a run-off against Republican Kelly Loeffler for one of the two spots on the ballot for the U.S. Senate in the state of Georgia, the…
Shots & Headshots Event with Shot by Somi Studios
Somi Benson-Jaja, voted 2020’s Best Photographer by Savannah Magazine, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Shots & Headshots with Shot by Somi Studios, an event benefiting United Way of the Coastal Empire. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 5–7 PM at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, located at 700…
Local bands ‘Ember City,’ ‘Whaleboat’ hit The Rail Pub
LOCAL ROCK BANDS are getting live music back on the rails Thursday at The Rail Pub at 405 W. Congress St. in Savannah. The local trio ‘Whaleboat’ along with local band ‘Ember City’ are excited to make another return to The Rail Pub after their last show in September proved to be a major success.…
Oliver Maner Partner Andrew M. Wilkes
Oliver Maner, an award-winning law firm providing superior legal services since 1897, is pleased to announce Andrew M. Wilkes has been named to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees the right to civil jury trials. Members in this prestigious invitation-only…
Reaching the top
ANYONE WHO ENJOYS seeing people persevere in the face of adversity will appreciate the films available at the event. Each film features military veterans who have turned to positive activities and hobbies in order to combat the effects that have taken a hold on them in the aftermath of their service. The Mountainfilm festival was…
Humorist Dave Barry gets aging lessons from his dog
THE SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL continues its virtual season with special guest author Dave Barry as he discusses his latest book and New York Times Bestseller “Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog” on November 11 at 7 p.m. The renowned humorist will sit down with Harrison Scott, author of memoirs “Congratulations,”…
Benefit Concert: Raising Spirits and needed funds for hard-hit service industry workers
LOCAL SPIRITS company Ghost Coast Distillery and Athens-based Creature Comforts Brewing Company are partnering to present “Raising Spirits” a safe, free benefit concert event on Saturday, November 7, to give back to the Savannah community struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If anyone has had a front row seat to watch how the COVID-19 pandemic has…
