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 […]
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Theater Around Town (June 19 – 23): Time Traveling Drag Queens, Greese, and More
This is a rundown of shows and activities in theater you can catch around town. From stirring dramas to side-splitting comedies, “Theater About Town” navigates you through an eclectic array […]
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market announces summer slate of A Taste of African Heritage classes
Forsyth Farmers’ Market is gearing up to host their next edition of the A Taste of African Heritage classes, which engage the community in cooking plant-based recipes from within the […]
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Rep. Edna Jackson Appointed to House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience
State Rep. Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Disaster Mitigation and Resilience. “The Savannah community has experienced […]
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Historic Savannah Foundation to host lecture by storyteller Patt Gunn on Susie King Taylor and the making of Taylor Square
Master storyteller and Gullah Geechee daughter of Savannah, Patt Gunn, or Sistah Patt as she’s affectionately known, will soon present a free lecture with the Historic Savannah Foundation about Civil […]
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Mayor Johnson to Lead Commemorative “Juneteenth Walk to the River”
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II invites the community to join him for the commemorative “Juneteenth Walk to the River” on Wednesday, June 19, to honor the Juneteenth National Independence Day. […]
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ART PATROL: Summertime vibes throughout Savannah’s art scene
Savannahians and tourists alike will enjoy July’s First Friday in Starland, celebrating our coolest neighborhood’s local businesses, art, and food (find all the details on Instagram, @starlandfirstfridays). On Friday, July […]
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Celebrate Freedom Day at these Juneteenth Festivities
Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the U.S. It’s a time of remembering the past, expressing gratitude for the […]
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WATCH: Mayor Van Johnson jokes about ‘Father’s Day equality’ in Savannah
With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson took time at his weekly press briefing on Wednesday (June 12) to call for “equality” when it comes to […]
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Tybee Talent: Two sisters making waves with music
Sisters and singer-songwriters Clara and Hope Waidley are Michigan transplants bonded through a shared love for surfing and sound. After settling on Wilmington Island with plans to relocate to Tybee […]
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Property at 2180 Victory Drive approved by Metro Planning Commission for self storage facility
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 […]