Man arrested for Aug. 5 homicide
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Jernard Burton on Aug. 5."Around 8:30 p.m. Aug. 5 officers responded to a vehicle versus building crash in the...
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Port of Savannah has its second-busiest month on record
The Georgia Ports Authority announced today that it has "moved 378,767 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUS) in July, an increase of 12.7 percent, or 42,668 TEUs, compared to the same month...
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Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers set for Savannah show Nov. 13
Legendary singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson will perform at the Lucas Theatre on Nov. 13. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. by phone e at 912-525- 5050, online at...
View ArticleSavannah Police officer and his wife stabbed to death on Wilmington Island
The Chatham County Police Department is continuing its investigation into an early morning double homicide on Wilmington Island involving a Savannah Police officer and his wife."Police were called to...
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Statts Fest solidifies lineup of bands, events
More details are set for this year's edition of beloved local music festival Statts Fest.…
View ArticleSavannah Music Festival announces new Executive Director
The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) Executive Committee and Board of Directors today announced the hire of David Pratt as Executive Director following the recent resignation of Rob Gibson from the...
View ArticleCity to ask public to "help shape" new Savannah Arena
The City of Savannah will hold a news conference on Thursday, August 23 about the design phase of the new Savannah Arena project. The conference is Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall."Pete Shonka, the...
View ArticleNational Park Service puts Savannah National Historic Landmark District...
The National Park Service (NPS) this morning released official findings from a recent study it commissioned to determine the status of the Savannah National Historic Landmark (NHL) District....
View ArticleArena Construction Manager contract delayed after $3.9 million error causes...
A key City Council vote to award the "Construction Manager At Risk" contract for the Savannah Arena was delayed two weeks due to chaos caused by a so-called "scrivener's error." The error, totaling a...
View ArticleMidtown streets to experience closures due to movie production
The City of Savannah "will close a few roads and intersections next week near East 31st Street to accommodate movie filming," a City spokesperson says. East 31st Street between Abercorn Street and...
View ArticleHudson Hill Center closed indefinitely due to structural issues
The City of Savannah has temporarily closed the Hudson Hill Center which offers programs for senior citizens, children, and community members. The center is located at 2227 Hudson St. in West...
View ArticleCEMA enters 'enhanced monitoring' phase for Florence
Due to Tropical Storm Florence, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has advanced to "OPCON 4," which means enhanced monitoring. Florence is currently a Tropical Storm and is expected to...
View ArticleCEMA warns of tropical storm force winds and heavy rainfall due to Hurricane...
The Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) says it is "closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and is coordinating response efforts with local, regional and state agencies. Chatham County could be...
View ArticleNo evacuation needed for Chatham County, officials say; moderate risk of high...
Chatham Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday afternoon that for the Savannah area there is a "moderate risk for wind, a very low risk for storm surge, and a low risk for flooding as...
View ArticleAnother lawsuit filed against Starland Village project
Today, a second lawsuit was filed against the controversial Starland Village multi-use project set for the Thomas Square area — this one against City officials for allowing the project to go forward....
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'Frogwarts' set for October 14 at Georgia State Railroad Museum
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sunday, October 14, from 11 am-3 pm.…
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Harry Connick Jr. set for December show in Savannah
Harry Connick, Jr. has announced additional Fall concert dates of the New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration tour that will continue to take him across the U.S. and also London & Paris this year.…
View ArticleApplications accepted for vacant Tybee City Council seat
The City of Tybee Island will be accepting applications to fill the remaining term for the vacant City Council seat left by Jackson Butler’s resignation. Applicants will need to download and complete...
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More road closures announced for downtown movie filming
Roads and sidewalks surrounding Reynolds Square, Greene Square and Forsyth Park will be closed starting Monday to accommodate movie filming in downtown Savannah, according to City officials."Some...
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City of Savannah and Home Depot Foundation team to help local veterans
Today City staff and Team Depot volunteers installed new appliances and made other home improvements to the homes of two Savannah veterans."Starting early this morning, new appliances provided by the...
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