This year, the state of Georgia is celebrating its 290th birthday and in honor of this momentous anniversary, the Georgia History Festival is hosting a series of events throughout the […]
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ELEVATION THROUGH EDUCATION: Remembering and revering the life of Susie King Taylor
Trailblazing teacher, dedicated nurse and Civil War veteran, Susie King Taylor is a remarkable figure in both local and national history. Born into slavery in Liberty County in 1848, Taylor […]
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GBI sex trafficking sting yielded 17 arrests, one was a director for the Savannah Ghost Pirates
An undercover operation performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT) netted 17 arrests, according to a GBI statement released on Jan. 31. Miles Diede, […]
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SPORTS NOTES: Rick Bennett ‘understands’ why Ghost Pirates fired him, plus high school transfer news
Rick Bennett became the first coach of the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the spring of 2022. On Thursday, midway through his second season leading the ECHL team, the club announced […]
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The three loud men
The independent music scene can be one of society’s most practical examples of egalitarianism. Often, people in the crowd are later seen on stage performing or are involved in the […]
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Sports betting bill passes through senate, Georgians could vote on issue at polls in November
History tells us it’s an underdog, but Senate Bill 386 could finally be the upset winner long awaited by those wanting to see sports betting legalized in the state of […]
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Coach, chaplain and more, Antwain Turner answers calling to help youth as Bethesda Academy’s ‘go-to guy’
Antwain Turner’s tenure at Bethesda Academy could have ended nearly as soon as it began more than 21 years ago. A few months into his first role supervising boys residing […]
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Urban Deli opens in former Fox & Fig space
Just before noon on a breezy blue-skyed Sunday, diners were once again sitting at sidewalk tables on Habersham and Harris, catty-corner from what is arguably the most stunning of Savannah’s […]
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Connect Savannah names new publisher
An accomplished veteran with over 33 years of news media and marketing experience has been named as the new publisher of Connect Savannah. Rufus Friday will join the Connect Savannah […]
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Connect Savannah names new director of events and community
Erica Baskin has been named Director of Events and Community for Connect Savannah, a new position created as part of the local media company’s ongoing expansion and evolution. Baskin has […]
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Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events Savannah Cultural Arts […]
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Department of Defense identifies three soldiers killed in Jordan, one from Savannah
The Department of Defense announced Monday the death of three Army Reserve soldiers who were killed on Sunday, Jan. 28, in Jordan during a drone attack. The three Georgia soldiers, […]