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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HUD secretary presents Savannah leaders $4 million check to aid in homelessness
Marcia L. Fudge, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), joined Mayor Van Johnson on Monday in Savannah to announce a nationwide spending program aimed at […]
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Looking ahead to much anticipated 2024 Savannah-Chatham Day in Atlanta
Savannah-Chatham Day, a two-day event featuring a legislative oyster roast and listening sessions with state and regional leaders, is set for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Atlanta. An event […]
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Q&A with Brian West, Tybee’s newly inaugurated mayor
Brian West won Tybee Island’s mayoral seat in November 2023 when 952 of 1,493 votes were cast for him. He beat out challengers Julia Pearce and Mack Kitchens after having […]
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Three local leaders give their takes on the year ahead
Shirley Sessions Mayor, City of Tybee Island “The only constant is change… Whether it’s changing from 2021 to 2022 and beyond, the only thing we know for sure is there […]
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The challenge to Tony Riley’s run for Chatham County Commissioner:
The challenge to Tony Riley’s run for Chatham County Commissioner: “ARE YOU eligible to run for District 2 County Commissioner?” I asked Tony Riley, the Democratic candidate. He said: “Yes […]
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Armstrong puts up a mirror to society with ‘God of Carnage’
The school’s first student director in three years, Quillman’s production of God Of Carnage feels more timely than ever for both the college-aged and older demographics given the current political atmosphere
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Steve Jarvis joins Democrats vying for chance to face Buddy Carter
Claiming a return to the First District’s old persona as the home of conservative Democrats like Bo Ginn and Lindsay Thomas, Jarvis’s approach seems downright nostalgic in this era when conservative Democrats, especially in the South, are a nearly extinct species.
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What we do now
No matter how the numbers get crunched up and spit out by those voting machines tonight, we’re going to wake up tomorrow to a new President, and it’s going to seem like the end of the world to somebody.
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Seriously—why do so many people dislike Hillary Clinton?
A third of Americans will always approve of Hillary Clinton, while another third forever will be ready to holler “Lock her up!” But what’s with that middle that can’t make up its mind?
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Donald Trump “through a scholarly lens”
No true political scientist or politics junkie would miss an opportunity to delve further into this controversial but fascinating topic
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Editor’s Note: Breaking down the #Bern
People basically vote for one or both of these two reasons, and these two reasons only: 1) Emotional attachment. 2) Perceived shared cultural values and fears. That’s it.