Wawa officially breaks ground on Pooler store
New details emerge Wednesday on other convenience store sites in progress across Georgia
By Travis Jaudon
School Board Elections - no longer sleepy
By Kristy Edenfield
Former Asbury church acquired by development group planning restaurant use
By Eric Curl
Governor Kemp signs Senate Bill 443 ahead of Orange Crush 2024
Orange Crush "promoters" now have to contend with state legislation for the weekend of April 19-21 on Tybee Island
Orange Crush 2024: An aerial view of Tybee beach during Saturday's party
Drone footage shows size, location of crowds on Tybee; Cleanup crews from various groups seen on Sunday
GUN FIGHT: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson served with court papers for lawsuit challenging city's gun ordinance
Van Johnson says data led Savannah City Council to unanimously pass the ordinance in April. "We expected lawsuits. Matter of fact, we probably welcome them."
Orange 'Crush and Park' party planned for Friday at Lake Mayer denied by Chatham County officials
Facebook page posts party plans on the eve of Orange Crush at the Chatham County facility
CITY OF TYBEE: Orange Crush 2024 was half the size of 2023 in terms of attendance
There were 55,700 visits to Tybee last weekend for Orange Crush; It's half the number of people who went last year.
CAT Board holding special called meeting
Faye DiMassimo to resign as CAT's Executive Director/CEO in favor of job with City of Savannah
By Rufus Friday
Pro-Palestine rallies on campuses of Georgia Southern University draw police, but no arrests
No arrests, incidents at GSU pro-Palestine protests. See photo gallery below.
Tybee parking, traffic changes to start Tuesday as Orange Crush week begins
Road safety checkpoint on Hwy 80 set for Friday, April 19; Orange Crush weekend set for April 19-21
Tybee Fire Chief terminated; City names interim replacements
UPDATED: Tybee tabs Greg Socks, Jason Waterfield as interim replacements. Both employed by Emergency Management Solutions, Inc.
Body found on Tybee Tuesday morning was suicide victim, officials say
Male body found on Tybee's North Beach after he “appeared to commit suicide with a hunting rifle”
PINKY COLE HAYES GIVES 2024 SAVANNAH STATE COMMENCEMENT SPEECH AND GIFTS GRADUATES AN $8.75 MILLION “ENTREPRENEURIAL STARTER PACK”
IN COLLABORATION WITH JOHN HOPE BRYANT AND ONE MILLION BLACK BUSINESSES
Kiah House nomination approved for National Register of Historic Places
INTERVIEW: Wayne Noha, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
Former fire chief talks campaign platform, county issues to address, reasons for his running and more
INTERVIEW: Austin Hill, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
Real estate business owner discusses running against Wayne Noha in a crucial commissioner race
Mary's Place hosts annual "Find Your Voice" gala
WATCH SLIDESHOW
By Bunny Ware
Club Car Championship holds Executive Women's Day
EmployAbility celebrates Stratton Leopold at Savannah Theatre
ExperCARE opens Rincon location
SMOOTH SAILING: For Geechee Sailing Club members, it’s about the journey, destination and friendship
By Nathan Dominitz
Kimberly Waller to lead United Way of Coastal Empire
Waller begins her position on June 3, 2024
COASTAL GEORGIA SHRIMPING: A new season of uncertainty, possibilities, and hope
Local shrimpers encourage consumers to eat more wild caught Georgia shrimp
By Erica Lang
Can basketball, bingo coexist at a Windsor Forest Community Center?
Heated May 1 meeting included residents and city, county officials
Savannah City Council approves new lights for ballfields at Minick Sports Complex
CITY NOTES: Council also approves ordinance changes impacting gun owners in Savannah
Mayor's Small Business Conference this week
CITY NOTES: Windsor Forest community meeting with Purtee on Wednesday; City to host Summerside Playground ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday
Connect Savannah News & Notes
By Chantel Britton
Historic Savannah Foundation's 2024 Preservation Awards
VIEW SLIDESHOW: Awards night 2024 for HSF
By Bunny Ware and Kaitlin Sells
From Road Rebels to Guardians of The Castle
Groves High School basketball teams looking forward to new gym
Thunderbolt hosts thousands during annual Blessing of the Fleet
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: Monday's eclipse more significant than most, but not for Savannah
Videos, maps, graphics, and everything you should know about the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
BECOME A FILM FRIENDLY VENDOR: Learn to work with film and TV productions in the Savannah region
April showers bring May flowers (and vegetables) to Savannah State University
Chef Gina Capers-Willis of Forsyth Farmers’ Market brings flavors of the African diaspora to the Coastal Empire
Chatham County Superior Court Judge
The most highly contested judicial race that Chatham County has seen in recent history - possibly ever
Alida Hotel honored in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Top 500 Hotels in 2024; Healthy Savannah awarded $150K in grant
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: Disney’s “Newsies” hits the stage in Savannah
New liberal arts college expands campus, leases former Parker's headquarters on Chippewa Square
By Connect Staff
Race For Chatham County District Attorney Heats Up
Race For Chatham County District Attorney- Check out Monday's Connect Savannah
Senior Citizens Inc to Celebrate 2024 “Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award” Honorees
Ideas worth spreading: TEDxSavannah set for May 16
RBC HERITAGE PREVIEW: Scheffler, Spieth, Homa, Harman, Rory and Rickie highlight stacked field at Harbour Town
Brian Harman: "I'm very familiar with this place. I love this area. I love the Coastal Empire."
Russell Knox makes Savannah debut with aim of returning to PGA Tour
Knox is one of 21 past PGA Tour winners in the field this week at Club Car Championship
Calvary baseball to host state semifinal series after (another) playoff series sweep
SPORTS NOTES: Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame banquet set for Monday night in Savannah
EAGLES LAND IN SAVANNAH: Former Georgia Southern golfers reunite at Club Car Championship
Television broadcast info, first and second round tee times, course facts, pre-tourney notes and more ahead of the 6th annual Club Car Championship
Future PGA Tour stars have history of thriving in Savannah at Club Car Championship
Tournament extended four years means professional golf will stay in Savannah until at least 2029
2024 SCOTTISH GAMES PREVIEW
46th annual Savannah Scottish Games set for Saturday at Bethesda Academy
SCAD PRESENTS: SCADstyle 2024
‘The Big Bend’ story
"Experience The Big Bend: Unraveling Family Dynamics"
By Kareem McMichael
The Joyous Work of Michelle Champion Murphy
By Beth Logan
Tybee Post Theater: A Community Treasure
THE POST IS PACKED: “We’re booked every single weekend through the end of the year."
THE ARTS INITIATIVE AT PALMETTO BLUFF: Still worth the drive!
ART PATROL: Multi-sensory and multi-media maritime experiences
Bodyjumping with Leia Genis and other May art shows…
Savannah Music Festival presents Amythyst Kiah at District Live
By L. Kent Wolgamott
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see in Savannah this week
Because you love Southern alt-rock, Americana, brütal metal and ursine-themed DJs more than anyone.
By Frank Ricci
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
Because that music-free bar you've been making out with isn't going anywhere.
Black Tusk to debut new album "The Way Forward" at Social Club in Savannah
Free record release show also includes set from Savannah band The Maxines
Don't forget to CHEW thoroughly.
Welcome to Super Heavy Week with a squiggly-floop-bloop diversion from Montreal.
Architect or fishin’ musician? Kevin Rose answers, “Yes.”
In April 2044, do you really want to brag about that time you stayed in and did nothing?
THE WARREN BROTHERS: Bringing the stories behind their songs to the Morris Center
By Angie Miller
The Connect Five: Shows to see this week
Five shows for the price of five seconds in the nosebleeeeed seats at a Tay-Tay concert.
BEST LOCAL CHEF: Sean Freeman
“Winning this is really cool, but the proof is in the pudding, putting in the work.”
By Neil Gabbey
Savannah's Slow Fire BBQ eyes permanent location with brunch pop ups
By Jesse Blanco
New book reflects on Jewish history in the South through food
The Return of Rise Biscuits on Broughton Street
BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST: Jim Cone
The future of art is always in the curious imaginations of young, budding artists. Support must be positive, and roadblocks must be minimal
BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Benson-Jaja, better known as Somi
"I always had a camera in my hand and was always playing with a camera, but it was never with the intention of becoming a photographer."
By Heidi Fedak
BEST LOCAL INFLUENCER AND BEST NURSE: Richard Azucenas Rabara, BSN
He always dreamed of being a nurse. Becoming an influencer was a more organic effort.
BEST THRIFT/VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE: Glory Days
It’s a hard accolade to garner, as Savannah’s vintage market has grown considerably in recent years.
By Brittany Herren
BEST ACTOR: Jordan J. Jones
Journey to securing the title Best Local Actor has been one in the making.
BEST LOCAL ATHLETE: Jadyn Singleton
“The athletes in Savannah are so good, and from all different sports, all of them are just so good...I’m excited to be the one picked."
BEST NON-PROFIT AND BEST ANIMAL ORGANIZATION: Renegade Paws Rescue
“We are so thrilled about these awards ... It shows we’re making a difference for these animals.”
By Marley Gibson
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar settles in with second bar and main operations on Whitemarsh Island
Slow Fire BBQ lands property in Waters Avenue revitalization area
The rich story of Pour Boy Coffee and Mobile Barista
Bull Street Taco brain trust opens throwback breakfast-and-lunch diner
New Executive Chef Luke Mattis ushers in new menus and methods at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen
Soundtrack Summer: The Graduate
@ Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Thu., Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
or
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Goodfortune Market: Corner grocery store set to open in Waters Avenue Revitalization zone
Savannah Junior Roller Derby -- Busted lips, bloody noses, and a whole lot of fun!
Savannah City Council passes 2024 millage rate in unanimous vote at Thursday meeting
Chatham County Police Department Investigating After Two People Found Deceased in Home
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