At many of his weekly press briefings, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson takes time to condemn violence and those causing it throughout the city. On Tuesday, July 9, Johnson joked that […]
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Settlement agreement for $7 million reached in Master Lending Group bankruptcy case
One year after Master Lending Group, LLC (MLG) filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Southern District Courts of Georgia, a $7 million “compromise and settlement” has been tentatively reached […]
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Savannah City Council agenda this week includes items on 2180 E. Victory Drive property
Zoning and ordinance changes involving the property at 2180 East Victory Drive are among agenda items to be reviewed and potentially voted upon at Thursday’s regular meeting of Savannah City […]
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Most Wanted List of Savannah criminals soon to be released, mayor says
In response to questions about weekend gun violence involving a shooter with previous felony criminal convictions, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson said Tuesday that his office will begin identifying, by name, […]
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GBI investigating officer involved shooting Sunday night in Savannah
At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The incident happened near the entrance of Home Depot […]
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Savannah City Council passes resolution to remove MLK Jr. Arena, renovate Johnny Mercer Theatre at Civic Center site
A vote that was years in the making turned out to be a lopsided one on Thursday, June 27 at Savannah City Council. The Savannah Civic Center contains the Johnny […]
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Search Committee of 12 tasked with finding Savannah State’s next president
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) announced on June 13 the names of members who will serve on the Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee. […]
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Dr. Denise Watts reflects on personal growth in first year as SCCPSS Superintendent
After one year on the job, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Denise Watts took time on Wednesday, June 26 to reflect on lessons learned, personal growth, and more. […]
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What Savannah Mayor would ask Biden, Trump if he were moderating Thursday’s CNN Presidential Debate
Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson met with local media as he does nearly every week on Tuesday, June 25 at City Hall on Bay Street. After addressing several local issues of […]
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Future of Civic Center site likely decided by Savannah City Council this week
The Savannah City Council has not met since May 23. When the council reconvenes on Thursday, June 27 for its regularly scheduled 2 p.m. meeting, the list of issues to […]
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Mayor, City Council Members Lead Juneteenth ‘Walk to the River’
Leaders from all corners of the Savannah community gathered with residents on Wednesday morning to take part in the City’s official commemorative event honoring Juneteenth National Independence Day. Hundreds were […]
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GBI charges Hinesville man for officer involved shooting incident in Savannah
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has charged Quayshon Whitehurst, 29, in connection to an officer involved shooting from Monday, June 17 in Savannah. “GBI agents have charged Whitehurst with aggravated […]