The Georgia Day Parade, scheduled for Wednesday, February 12 has been postponed due to inclement weather. The parade has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at 10:30 a.m. “With the […]
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Georgia Historical Society show gets two Emmy noms
The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) nominated ‘Today in Georgia History’ for two regional Emmy awards. The nominations are for writer Dr. Stan […]
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Dooley noted
TWO WORDS: Vince Dooley. He needs no introduction. But here’s something you may not know about the legend that sets him apart from many sports figures: He’s a bona fide […]
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Order in the Court
Former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears has earned a spot in the history books. So even though any number of organizations could have brought her to town […]
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News briefs
From trash to treasure There is a delegation of Swedish public officials and business people visiting Savannah this week from the city of Boras. The group is here to discuss […]
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Making — and keeping — history
As the nation’s thirteenth colony, Georgia has a lot of history to archive, protect, and brag about. The group most responsible for this job is the nonprofit Georgia Historical Society […]
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Moon River man
EVEN AFTER winning four Oscars, songwriter Johnny Mercer never forgot his roots in Savannah. Memories of the sultry South followed Mercer throughout his lifetime, and inspired hits such as Moon […]
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The man with the plan
EVER WONDERED how Heinz 57 steak sauce got its name? “In my day, Heinz made pickles,” Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe told me. “The 57 referred to the number of varieties […]
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No history left behind
LOCAL SOCIAL STUDIES teachers are welcoming a new grant provided to a partnership between the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and the Georgia Historic Society. The $1 million Teaching American History […]
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Right place at the right time
Bustling, picturesque River Street is a mecca for shoppers, diners and sightseers. It’s easy to forget that at one time, it was little more than a collection of tired, dilapidated […]