Early Tuesday morning on April 2, Tybee Island police officers found the body of an adult male who appeared to have committed suicide, according to the Tybee Island Police Department […]
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Tybee Island solidifies spending plans for Orange Crush weekend
As the island continues preparing for Orange Crush weekend on April 19-21, 2024, the Tybee Island City Council voted unanimously this week to approve a budget amendment capping the city’s […]
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Tybee increasing police numbers, implementing safety plans to avoid repeat of 2023 Orange Crush chaos
ORANGE CRUSH COLLISION COURSE – A three-part series exclusive from Connect Savannah – While 2023 Orange Crush traffic is a source of complaint for many, more cars went to Tybee […]
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SPECIAL REPORT: Orange Crush series
Connect Savannah takes a probing look at issues surrounding the annual HBCU beach party, including how officials and promoters view the past, present and future of Orange Crush, as well […]
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Orange Crush supporters respond after recent remarks from Tybee’s mayor scolding annual HBCU beach bash
ORANGE CRUSH COLLISION COURSE – A three-part series exclusive from Connect Savannah – Orange Crush disputes spark heated war of words between Tybee leaders and event supporters The owner and […]
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Bill targeting promoters of unpermitted events causes Orange Crush promoters to rethink plans
ORANGE CRUSH COLLISION COURSE – A three-part series exclusive from Connect Savannah – Senate Bill 443 targeting unpermitted events passes the House; it has already impacted Orange Crush plans Two […]
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CITY NOTEBOOK: Mayor Van Johnson says bars, clubs to be open for St. Patrick’s Day Sunday
At a weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 20, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson addressed several topics while speaking for roughly 13 minutes before taking questions from the press. The mayor’s […]
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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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Step One Automotive Group’s Pink Mammography Fund Grand Cherokee L Visits AMBUCS, Riverview Rehabilitation, Tybee Island, SDBA, The DeSoto Savannah, Frali Gourmet, Georgia Eye Institute, Mint to be Mojito Bar and Georgia Eye Institute
Step One Automotive Group’s Pink Mammography Fund Grand Cherokee L Visits AMBUCS, Riverview Rehabilitation, Tybee Island, SDBA, The DeSoto Savannah, Frali Gourmet, Georgia Eye Institute, Mint to be Mojito Bar […]
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PROPERTY MATTERS: Entire McQueen’s Island Trail now open
Runners, cyclists and nature lovers are once again able to enjoy all five miles of the McQueen's Island Trail along the Savannah River, after damage caused by tropical storms in […]
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‘AS DANGEROUS AS A HURRICANE’: Mayor, City Manager address Orange Crush failures & future plans at fiery Tybee town hall meeting
“Boom. Boom. Boom.” That’s the way Tybee Island City Manager Shawn Gillen described frantic phone calls to medics from Tybee’s beach on Saturday, April 22 during Orange Crush, an annual […]
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SAD BUT TRUE: Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp shutting down for good
Is there really any greater sign of one of those ‘new normals’ than seeing a small business (particularly restaurants) closing for a day here or there because of a staffing […]