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Forsyth Farmers’ Market receives grant to begin 912 Food Farmacy program

Forsyth Farmers’ Market receives grant to begin 912 Food Farmacy program

'Instead of doctors writing prescriptions for medicine, they're writing prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables, and those prescriptions are actually gift certificates for free produce.'

By Rachael Flora Jan 1, 2020

'Come on up to the table': Mayor Van Johnson stresses themes of inclusiveness at inauguration

'Come on up to the table': Mayor Van Johnson stresses themes of inclusiveness at inauguration

"This table called Savannah is going to rest on the four legs of Trust, Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusion," he said.

By Jim Morekis Dec 31, 2019

Group promotes uphill battle to 'unmerge' Armstrong

Group promotes uphill battle to 'unmerge' Armstrong

The thinking behind this new group is simple. Nobody in Savannah wanted this merger.

By Orlando Montoya Dec 18, 2019

‘A Christmas Memory’ continues at Flannery home

‘A Christmas Memory’ continues at Flannery home

Strozier, a longtime English professor at Armstrong, sadly passed away in April. But the tradition he created lives on with a rechristening of the event as a memorial event

By Rachael Flora Dec 11, 2019

Two sides of the Thanksgiving table

Two sides of the Thanksgiving table

Celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month with special event at Massie Heritage Center
History is often written by the victors, as the saying goes. It’s because of this that we recognize November as the month of Thanksgiving, where we feast with loved ones in remembrance of the first meeting between the English pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.

By Rachael Flora Nov 19, 2019

Words matter when reporting on bike safety issues

The language used by journalists shapes public response to their reporting and that shows up in the comments

By John Bennett Nov 19, 2019

Get to know Savannah’s quirky side

Get to know Savannah’s quirky side

The book takes readers through the Coastal Empire, sharing some little-known facts that even the most seasoned Savannahian might not know

By Rachael Flora Oct 16, 2019

Shake your peacock feathers

Shake your peacock feathers

Annual fundraiser for Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home also marks third decade of the foundation
This Friday, they’ll host their annual Peacock Party and 30th anniversary celebration at the Beach Institute

By Rachael Flora Oct 9, 2019

First City Pride Center: Savannah’s LGBT organizations merge

First City Pride Center: Savannah’s LGBT organizations merge

'What we’re doing isn’t enough and by uniting rather than siloing our efforts, we can accomplish more'

By Orlando Montoya Sep 25, 2019

Reform Georgia, Open Savannah host National Day of Civic Hacking

Reform Georgia, Open Savannah host National Day of Civic Hacking

Darby Cox of Reform Georgia is finding that people inside the system are affected by it in ways those outside the system can’t even fathom

By Rachael Flora Sep 18, 2019

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