The Chatham County – Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) on Tuesday voted to allow rezoning of the property at 2180 E. Victory Drive, permitting the site to be used as […]
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INTERVIEW: 1-on-1 with Chase Oliver, 2024 Libertarian presidential nominee and a Georgia resident
Attendees of the Libertarian Party National Convention at the end of May selected Georgia resident Chase Oliver to be the party’s 2024 presidential nominee. Oliver, 38, was the last nominee […]
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Arsonist sentenced to federal prison for setting fires in Savannah
A Chatham County man who set fires in Savannah has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison. Marvin Antwon Williams, 44, of Savannah, was sentenced to 151 months […]
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GOING UP? Talmadge Bridge at Savannah River Crossing could be replaced with much taller bridge or underwater tunnel
Interested parties can expect to see a summary report of results from the public input questionnaire about Savannah’s Talmadge Memorial Bridge sometime next month. The public was able to submit […]
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Mayor Van Johnson on Savannah gun violence & state’s potential role: ‘It can’t just be us’
As the calendar flips from May to June, City of Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is remaining vigilant in his public responses to incidents of gun violence across the city. On […]
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Chatham County voter turnout was below statewide rate in 2024 Primary Election
Chatham County voters turned out at a 15.8 percent clip for the May 21 Georgia General Primary and Nonpartisan Elections, according to state Election data. Of the 200,383 active voters […]
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Stephanie Campbell – Who is she?
When the votes were counted after Tuesday’s primary elections, one of the biggest surprises to many observers of the local political scene was the victory of political novice Stephanie Campbell […]
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Senator Ben Watson wins reelection
Ben Watson says, “I am grateful that Senate District 1 reaffirmed me with such a wide margin of victory. I’ll continue to work hard for Liberty, Bryan and Chatham Counties.” […]
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Tracie Macke wins Magistrate Court Judge race over Katie Brewington
Tracie Macke won the nonpartisan election for Magistrate Court Judge over her opponent Katie Brewington in a tightly contested race culminating on Tuesday, May 21, Georgia’s General Primary Election Day. […]
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Connie Hall wins to retain District 3 Board of Education seat
Former teacher and principal Connie Hall won her reelection bid to retain her role on the Chatham County Board of Education (BOE) representing District 3. “Looking ahead, my top priorities […]
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Shalena Cook Jones wins democratic primary for District Attorney over challenger Jenny Parker
With 86 of 86 precincts reporting on Tuesday night, incumbent Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones won the democratic primary race over challenger Jenny Parker in a Georgia General […]
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Chris Middleton wins Superior Court judicial seat
After thanking his friends and supporters on hand for a watch party Tuesday night, Chris Middleton said he is now “ready to go to work.” He defeated Frank Pennington II […]