Savannah Mayor Van Johnson this evening announced a citywide curfew to be in effect from 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. “nightly while necessary,” a City spokesperson says.
“While the city has not experienced instances of violence or property destruction as a result of today’s demonstrations, we are proactively issuing the curfew order,” the spokesperson says.
“We have experienced a great day of peaceful demonstrations, necessary dialogue, unity and solidarity,” said Mayor Johnson. “We want to continue to ensure the safety of our citizens, visitors and the protection of property. This is an uncomfortable, but necessary step in making that happen.”
The City says that “anyone out after the curfew should expect to be stopped and questioned.”
This article appears in May 27 – Jun 2, 2020.
I have seen nothing on the websites of: WTOC, WSAV and WJCL regarding this curfew. What Mayor Johnson has done is “proactively blind side” the general public. How long is this curfew supposed to last? Until places like Walgreen’s on Broughton street and Area Regional feel comfortable enough to take the sheet wood off of their windows?