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🚨 What’s Happening: Savannah Police responded to reports of gunfire around 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Bolton Street. When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Crime

Man Shot on East Bolton Street in Savannah

by Crime ReportsFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

🗳️ What Voters Decided: In the 2024 referendum, Georgia voters supported HB 581’s property tax cap. However, Savannah’s move to opt out shows a potential conflict between the priorities of the city leaders and city residents.

Savannah Officials Want Out of Statewide Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Savannah Fire

Fire

1 Killed in Vacant Building Fire in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

Homeless man is feeling cold.

Savannah Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Snap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 18, 2025January 18, 2025

Accident of water supply, sewerage. Water flows from hatch of road sewage system. Dirty sewer flows down fountain along road. Water flows from hatch. Fountain flows down road from sewer

Water Line Break Spurs Boil Water Advisory in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 12, 2025January 15, 2025

Residents in Savannah are being urged to winterize their water pipes as freezing temperatures approach. Officials warn that unprotected pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting, which can cause costly damage.

Savannah Urges Residents to Protect Water Pipes as Temperatures Drop

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Throngs of regulars packed the tiny one-room tavern not just to drink cheap PBRs, but to pay tribute to a special visitor from long ago: former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100.

‘Raise Your Glass to President Carter:’ Savannah Bar He Made Famous Pays Tribute to Jimmy Carter

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025

A shooting on Christmas Eve in Savannah left one man injured, and authorities are now asking for the public’s help as they investigate.

Crime

Savannah Police Investigate Christmas Eve Shooting

by B.T. ClarkDecember 26, 2024December 26, 2024

(The Center Square) – A new gangway was installed on Sapelo Island, where seven people died after a dock collapse in October.

New Gangway Installed After Sapelo Island Dock Collapse

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareDecember 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Savannah Fire

Toy Run Brings Joy to Savannah’s Children’s Hospital

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Georgia

Around Georgia: Road and Holiday Closures

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Georgia cities Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta are among the areas where residents are most likely to rely on pawnshop loans for quick cash, according to a recent study by BadCredit.org.

These 5 Georgia Cities Are Pawn Shop Hotspots

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

When it comes to caring for your dogs and cats, you will undoubtedly want the best care for them. There’s no telling whether your newly adopted pet is going to be adventurous and subject to accidental injuries or whether they’re only going to require the basic vaccinations and live an otherwise incident-free life. Either way, you’ll want to be prepared.

Pets

Top Five Vet Clinics in Savannah for Your Dog or Cat

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 10, 2024December 10, 2024