SCAD SERVE is a student-lead community service initiative implemented by the university to bring together the Savannah College of Art and Design community with neighbors and leaders. On March 19, the program had its expansion kickoff which included over 50 students boxing non-perishable items on at SCAD’s “The Hive” residence hall parking garage. On the following day another 100-plus SCAD students, faculty and staff joined together at Sustainable Fellwood and hand-delivered 320 boxes of food to each apartment.
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Deep Center presents newest policy briefing to Chatham County Commission
Representatives of Deep Center – a local nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to address detrimental effects of poverty on literacy in Savannah – presented a new policy briefing to members […]
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Funds sought for Savannah’s Kiah House Museum building restoration and preservation
A Savannah building on W. 36th Street was once recognized as one of the Treasures of America, but now, while the roof caves in and creatures make their way in […]
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Chatham officials prepare to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to educators
Following Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Feb. 25 announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine will soon become available to teachers, school staff, adults with disabilities and their caregivers, and parents of children […]
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Savannah’s new Mint To Be Bubbly Bar speakeasy carries on traditions of clandestine sipping
Savannah is anything but a dry town. History-laden and moss-covered squares are what put the Hostess City on the map, along with being known as one of few destinations in […]
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Take a virtual tour of artworks by Chatham County schoolkids
A new online exhibition showcasing works by Chatham County schoolkids is now available for viewing. The Links, Inc., Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, and the City of Savannah is presenting the […]
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Road to Resilience: An interview with Savannah native Teia Acker
The celebration of Black history is not just a February-long observance − it is the celebration of Black lives from the past, future, and present. Savannah native Teia Acker is […]
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Savannah-based band Tell Scarlet shifts gears with new ‘Accelerate’ EP
The title track of Accelerate – the new EP of three original songs released by Savannah-based pop group Tell Scarlet in late November – seems born of these wearying times, […]
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Savannah’s Front Porch Improv debuts ‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’
You speak an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 words per day. Imagine if you were restricted to a mere 140 words. For Bernadette and Oliver, the only two characters in Sam […]
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A showcase of diverse works draws to a close at Savannah’s Cedar House Gallery
The Cedar House Gallery’s most diverse annual show of artwork collections, the Local Artist Showcase, features ceramics, glass art, jewelry, paintings, and more by 13 Savannah-area artists. As the event […]
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Vote to rebuild Savannah pathway boosts Tide to Town network plans
A recent vote by Savannah’s City Council to rebuild the Police Memorial Trail will provide another segment to Chatham County’s Tide to Town trail-network system, which aims to connect diverse […]
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A revealing tour provides insight to sites of Savannah’s Black history
Authentic Savannah grey-brick buildings, centuries-old oaks, and implanted Georgia Historical Society markers adorn trails that highlight varied tales of Savannah’s extensive history. This month, the Massie Heritage Center partnered with […]