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Crime

Savannah Man Convicted on Machine Gun and Drug Charges

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Savannah Police have arrested Donnell Smith, 23, in connection with an April 19 shooting in the 5500 block of Abercorn St. Smith has been charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault, 3 counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, simple battery, and stalking.

Crime

Suspect Arrested in April 19 Savannah Shooting

by Crime ReportsApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025

Savannah police are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on North Fernwood Drive. They say he is armed and dangerous.

Crime

He’s Out There: Georgia Man Wanted in Savannah Killing

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

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Your Government

New Gun Law Shoots Down Savannah’s Unlocked Vehicle Ordinance

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

A free Spring Break Extravaganza for Savannah youth will take place Saturday, April 5, featuring a job fair, summer program opportunities, basketball activities, games, food, and prizes.

Savannah’s Free Spring Break Extravaganza for Youth

by City ReportsApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Savannah Fire rushed to a residential fire in the 10000 block of Queen Ann Court late Monday night, quickly extinguishing flames that originated in a kitchen.

Fire

Kitchen Fire in Savannah Leaves Multiple Families Homeless

by B.T. ClarkApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

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Savannah Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps

by City ReportsApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

A new splashpad featuring full automation and accessibility features opens April 1 at the Tatemville Community Center in Savannah.

Savannah’s New Splashpad Opens

by City ReportsMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Crime

Suspect in Savannah Courthouse Vandalism Caught on Camera

by B.T. ClarkMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

A section of East Broad Street in Savannah will soon honor the legacy of Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Sr., a respected pastor who served the community for over three decades.

Savannah Will Name a Street After Rev. Matthew Southall Brown: Who Was He?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

A man is recovering after being shot in the neck and shoulder during a confrontation in east Savannah Saturday afternoon.

Crime

Man Shot During Confrontation on Street in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

The City of Savannah issued a precautionary boil water advisory today for residents near 2729 Ogeechee Road. The advisory impacts about 25 homes along Ogeechee Road from Dawes Avenue north to Stiles Avenue. Construction work on the Department of Transportation project at Ogeechee Road and Stiles Avenue caused a water main break.

Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Homes Near Ogeechee Road

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Georgia's Talmadge Bridge in Savannah faces potential catastrophic collapse risk from large vessel strikes, according to a new National Transportation Safety Board report.

Traffic & Transportation

Talmadge Bridge Makes Federal Watch List for Vessel Strike Dangers

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025

A late-night stroll through downtown Savannah took an unexpected turn when a man decided the ground needed shooting, but wound up hitting his female companion instead.

Woman Injured After Savannah Sidewalk Shooter Discovers Basic Physics

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Nearly 84 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Georgia native lost in the early hours of America’s entry into World War II will finally be laid to rest with full military honors.

Georgia Pearl Harbor Hero Finally Laid to Rest

by B.T. ClarkMarch 11, 2025

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Crime

21-Year-Old Man Arrested in Deadly Early Morning Shooting in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMarch 8, 2025March 8, 2025