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Chatham Democrats and GOP push for merger between boards of registrars and...

Both board chairs warn that merging the two departments will not solve perceived problems One could presume that activity would’ve died down for the Chatham County Board of Elections in the weeks...

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Chatham COVID-19 rates decrease, but vaccine supplies remain limited

Since Jan. 1, 94 Chatham County residents were reported to have died of COVID-19 Coronavirus infection rates appear to be dropping across Chatham County following an extended spike in cases from...

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Fête launches a new line of do-it-yourself cocktail infusions available in...

The entrepreneur behind Starland's Superbloom concocts delicious drink kits In the past year, date night turned into pizza with Netflix, and sitting at the bar has turned into a quick run for beer...

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Three victims, two deaths, one detective: A 2017 triple shooting simmers...

One phone call could deliver justice for two families devastated by the tragedy It was late into the night on Feb. 17, 2017, when Detective Rico Jordan made his way to Yamacraw Village. After an...

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Savannah's new hockey organization launches contest to choose team name

Area residents are encouraged to submit suggestions through March 16 The management of Savannah's new professional hockey team is asking area residents to submit suggestions for a team name with the...

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Creamy Leopold's confections await winners of local creative-writing challenge

Savannah-area students have until Feb. 19 to submit entries Savannah-area schoolkids who enter a creative-writing challenge can win ice-cream feasts thanks to the Live Oak library system teaming up...

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New school-based food pantries aim to feed Chatham County children,...

More than 20 area schools will house food banks available to anyone in need Those in need around Chatham County will have access to new food pantries based at more than 20 area schools, thanks to a...

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Savannah Fire honors outstanding firefighters of 2020

Capt. Gregory Jacobs, Engineer Ben Spence, and Advanced Firefighter Lucas Abrunzo receive top honors To honor its best and brightest firefighters for their outstanding service and heroism, the...

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A revealing tour provides insight to sites of Savannah’s Black history

‘Revisiting W.W. Law’s Negro Heritage Trail’ is a combined exhibit and Savannah excursion Authentic Savannah grey-brick buildings, centuries-old oaks, and implanted Georgia Historical Society markers...

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SCAD takes deFINE ARTS events virtual to highlight globally prominent artists

Featured artists include Sanford Biggers, Kate Cooper, and Rose B. Simpson For over a decade, the Savannah College of Art and Design has welcomed culture-defining international artists for its...

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Savannah Music Festival announces changes to springtime plans

Acts expected to perform during the spring-season shows include Wynton Marsalis, as well as David Finckel and Wu Han. Savannah Music Festival 2021 programming plans are being modified to provide for a...

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Savannah Police charge two men following drug and weapons investigation

One man charged was allegedly targeted in recent shooting incidents Two men are facing multiple drug- and gun-related charges following an investigation into drug activity on Reynolds Street,...

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Starting out with Chester Ellis: an exclusive interview with Chatham...

Ellis talks COVID-19 relief, CAT controversies, Chatham fire service, and more Chester Ellis is accustomed to starting out under tough circumstances. Growing up poor in Chatham County as the seventh...

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Phased opening begins for new Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Located by North Beach, the structure was purpose-built as a marine-science education center With construction of the new Tybee Island Marine Science Center almost complete, the beachside institution...

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Vote to rebuild Savannah pathway boosts Tide to Town network plans

City Council approves repairing Police Memorial Trail after damage by Hurricane Matthew A recent vote by Savannah’s City Council to rebuild the Police Memorial Trail will provide another segment to...

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A showcase of diverse works draws to a close at Savannah’s Cedar House Gallery

The Local Artist Showcase brought in the most first-night sales the gallery has seen The Cedar House Gallery’s most diverse annual show of artwork collections, the Local Artist Showcase, features...

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Savannah’s Front Porch Improv debuts ‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’

A sweet and sour play examines a forced economy of words You speak an estimated 5,000 to 20,000 words per day. Imagine if you were restricted to a mere 140 words.…

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Savannah-based band Tell Scarlet shifts gears with new ‘Accelerate’ EP

Tell Scarlet keeps family business in harmony for nearly a decade The title track of Accelerate – the new EP of three original songs released by Savannah-based pop group Tell Scarlet in late November...

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Road to Resilience: An interview with Savannah native Teia Acker

The founder of Resilient Magazine shares her inspirations and goals The celebration of Black history is not just a February-long observance − it is the celebration of Black lives from the past,...

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Take a virtual tour of artworks by Chatham County schoolkids

The 20th Annual New Beginnings Youth Art Exhibition goes online A new online exhibition showcasing works by Chatham County schoolkids is now available for viewing. The Links, Inc., Savannah-Chatham...

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Savannah's new Mint To Be Bubbly Bar speakeasy carries on traditions of...

Discover creative champagne concoctions behind the secret entrance Savannah is anything but a dry town. History-laden and moss-covered squares are what put the Hostess City on the map, along with...

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Chatham officials prepare to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to educators

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is planning to increase inoculation eligibility statewide on March 8 Following Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Feb. 25 announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine will soon become...

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Funds sought for Savannah's Kiah House Museum building restoration and...

Campaign goes live to save dilapidated structure that was a showcase for Black history A Savannah building on W. 36th Street was once recognized as one of the Treasures of America, but now, while the...

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U.S. Army honors Savannah-area soldiers for Black History Month

Meet some of the African-American soldiers of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor African Americans who have distinguished themselves by serving...

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Deep Center presents newest policy briefing to Chatham County Commission

Recommendations include abolishing wealth-based detention and decriminalizing local misdemeanors Representatives of Deep Center – a local nonprofit organization founded in 2008 to address detrimental...

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