Argument leads to gun discharge, man arrested
Savannah-Chatham Metro officers arrested a woman on November 28 after she fired a shot at another woman and a 10-year-old boy."Around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Cloverdale...
View ArticleWoman arrested for false report of rape on Wilmington Island
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested a woman today for falsely reporting a rape over the weekend. "Jennifer Woodard, 18, initially told officers she was...
View ArticleMayors' Christmas Motorcade happens Thursday, raises awareness of state's...
Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach and mayors from across southeast Georgia will join forces in Savannah to "provide a brighter holiday for those in need" at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6th, as part of the 58th...
View ArticleNew C-SPAN bus to visit Savannah on Friday, Dec. 8
 C-SPAN’s all-new 45-foot customized motor coach will make its debut visit to Savannah on Friday, December 8. Partnering with Comcast to engage teachers and students, community members and elected...
View ArticleNew Fire Fee edges closer to reality despite heavy public opposition from all...
A controversial proposed new Fire Services Fee moved a step closer to reality yesterday despite public opposition from property owners, realtors, nonprofits, seniors, and low-income residents who...
View ArticlePULSE Art + Technology Festival to focus on Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality...
The Telfair Museums'Â PULSE Art + Technology Festival, returns for its twelfth year on Jan. 17-21, with artworks highlighting virtual and augmented reality, lectures and performances and a special film...
View ArticleBoard of Regents finalizes Armstrong, Georgia Southern consolidation
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia yesterday granted final approval for the creation of two new institutions through consolidation. Georgia Southern University and Armstrong...
View ArticleAnd the survey says: Don't change or remove Confederate Memorial
The City of Savannah announced today it received over 5,000 responses in its public survey about the future of Savannah's Confederate Memorial in Forsyth Park, taken from Oct. 30-Nov. 13....
View ArticleBoards, Commissions, and Authorities slots are open for applications
The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah are accepting applications over the next 30 days for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to these Boards, Commissions and Authorities: Civil Service,...
View ArticleCity Council votes to adopt controversial new 2018 budget, including new Fire...
As expected, Savannah City Council today adopted a controversial new budget for 2018, which includes a hotly contested new Fire Service Fee estimated to cost each household nearly $300, and apply to...
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Chief Lumpkin to leave SCMPD, takes job in DeKalb County
A month before the dissolution of the combined Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Dept. he has led for the last three years, Chief Joseph "Jack" Lumpkin announced that he will be leaving the post to...
View ArticleThree-vehicle collision on Abercorn leaves one with serious injuries
SCMPD's Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a three-vehicle crash that left one man with serious injuries."Just before noon today, a 2005 Hyundai Accent driven by Daniel Callaway, 35, was...
View ArticleCity sues another unlicensed STVR operator
The City of Savannah has filed suit against Arnold and Arlene Belzer, for operating an unlicensed Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR). The suit follows a similar effort announced on Dec. 15 against Mark...
View ArticleDouble shooting kicks off the new year
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 4400 block of Skidaway Road on January 1."At about 9:40 p.m., officers...
View ArticleNew parking rates, hours now in effect north of Liberty Street
The holidays are over and it's back to reality as the City of Savannah begins implementing its new Parking Matters rate structure for parking downtown today. But, there's a bit of a grace period until...
View ArticleSCCPSS close schools tomorrow
Due to the hazardous weather conditions expected on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System will be closed, said a spokesperson Tuesday afternoon. Only...
View ArticleFt. Pulaski to close Wednesday
Due to expected hazardous winter weather conditions, Fort Pulaski National Monument will be closed on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, reports the National Park Service. The park anticipates a delayed...
View ArticleWeather update with closings
Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) will activate the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) to level 3 Wednesday morning due to winter weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service,...
View ArticleWeather closings for Thursday
Due to winter storm conditions, Savannah/Chatham County Public Schools will remain closed through Thursday, Jan. 4. City of Savannah government offices are scheduled to open at noon Thursday. The City...
View ArticleRiverwalk, shopping carts debated by City Council
Savannah City Council today approved a $14 million bond issue to extend the riverwalk and build a public elevator on West River Street, in conjunction with the Plant Riverside private sector project...
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