Private club with members’ lodging, restaurant proposed for 32nd & Habersham Former state representative Craig Gordon plans to construct a 3-story mixed-use building next to Tacos + Tequila on the […]
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Editor’s Note: Identifying Savannah’s core competency
The hard truth is that outside the Historic District there is virtually no protection for historical structures in Savannah. Palumbo’s main call to action was for citizens to organize at the neighborhood and street level for more recognized, legal preservation guarantees.
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W.W. Law’s preservation legacy
THE LEGEND of W.W. Law is already a permanent part of Savannah’s story. One of the most influential community leaders of the last century, the former postal worker impacted countless […]
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Editor’s Note: Too late for Johnny Harris, but not too late to learn
You won’t find a bigger advocate of historic preservation than me. But I’m afraid the grassroots effort to “Save Johnny Harris” is too little, too late.
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Soul and the City
Like Rome, Jerusalem, and other old cities where historical majesty coexists with the everyday realities of paying bills and finding a parking place, it’s easy to lose perspective here. Yeah, […]
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Cruising along
The central topic of conversation at City Council’s pre–meeting workshop last week was about progress toward making Savannah a home port for cruise ships. After months of study and speculation, […]
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A view from the woods
Next week the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home will have arguably one of the most important weeks since it re–opened. On Wednesday, the site will be honored as host of the […]