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Laura Pleasants bids farewell to Savannah
After more than 20 years in her adopted hometown of Savannah, musician Laura Pleasants is about to embark on the next chapter of her life in Southern California. The Greensboro, NC native is a founding member of Kylesa, a pioneering and influential metal band that infused elements of psychedelic and punk with down-tuned guitars. After…
Habitat for Humanity cuts ribbon at new headquarters
After making affordable homeownership a reality for 154 low-income residents over the last 38 years, Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity now has a new home of their own. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place last week at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. to celebrate the 2700 sq. ft. location serving as their new main headquarters. …
Take a ‘MasterClass’ with Savannah’s James Beard award-winning chef Mashama Bailey
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Mashama Bailey, co-founder and executive chef at The Grey and winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Southeast award in 2019, will teach a class on Southern cooking. In her class, Bailey dives…
8 of the COOLEST SAVANNAH JOBS
In a nod to Labor Day and all who labor, some folks have eschewed the more traditional jobs of the corporate world to find their own unique contribution. Check out these interesting Savannah jobs and the cool people who do them. Kelley Hanrahan Kelley Hanrahan, 27, has lived in Savannah for twelve years and has…
Perry Lane Hotel’s Emporium roars back onto Savannah’s food radar
As it was being built a handful of years ago, I thought the Perry Lane Hotel and their adjoining restaurant Emporium Kitchen and Market had all the potential to be a hub of activity in the center of Savannah’s Downtown Historic District. Location, location, location of course, but when I was given that initial tour…
Wearing white after Labor Day?
Are you wearing WHITE After Labor Day? OK, let’s address the elephant in the room: now that summer has come and gone MANY of my friends, colleagues, associates, and clients ask “Can I wear white after Labor Day?” I think the only people who don’t care about white after Labor Day are the brides, but…
HAUNTED STORIES: A spooky new read for kids
Picture this: you’re sitting around a campfire telling ghost stories – the scariest ones you can think of. As you start to share it you realize, there are kids around. So how do you make the story kid-friendly? Look no further than “The Ghostly Tales of The Haunted South” written by Dr. Alan Brown. Dr.…
POTE BABY: Local Savannah rapper hosts ‘Pote Day’ giveaway, free concert
For up-and-coming Savannah rapper Pote Baby, known for “In the Kitchen,” “Yams” and “Yamacraw Yetti,” success means more than personal recognition and financial rewards. True to his roots, Pote, who derives his moniker from Savannah’s nickname as the “C-Port,” wants to share his recent success with local residents and pave the way for new young…
Molly Hatchet to flirt with Savannah
Named after a famous 17th-century axe murderess “hatchet molly” who would behead her lovers with the hand tool Lizzy Borden made famous, legendary Southern rock band Molly Hatchet will be bringing their sound to District Live at Plant Riverside District on Friday, September 10. Best known for their hits “Flirtin’ with Disaster” and “Whiskey Man,”…
Apple: Georgia will be among first states for new digital ID
Apple announced last week that it is working with several states across the country—including Georgia—which will roll out the ability for their residents to seamlessly and securely add their driver’s license or state ID to Wallet on their iPhone and Apple Watch. Arizona and Georgia will be the first states to introduce this new innovation…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Lauren Wolverton and Jamie Burton
So, tell us about yourselves. Jamie: Hey! My name is Jamie Burton and I am from New York. No, not the city, upstate New York. I don’t think I have what you guys call the “New York accent” but others seem to think I do. I was lucky enough to get a job in broadcasting…
SD Gunner Fund receives quality of life grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
SD Gunner Fund announced that it has been awarded $22,600 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) 2021 1st Cycle Direct Effect Quality of Life grants. The Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center has several grants under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas,…
