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🔍 The Details: A swift response from the Savannah Fire Department to the fire report at Abercorn St. and Mercy Blvd. saw heavy smoke and flames tackled efficiently, with the scene reached in less than four minutes. A full evacuation and search ensured everyone's safety.

Fire

Fire Breaks Out at Savannah Hotel: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🎉 The Gist: Parker’s Kitchen, based in Savannah, was recognized with the prestigious USA Today Top Workplaces USA 2024 award.

Savannah-Based Parker’s Kitchen Earns National Recognition for Workplace Excellence

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

The Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade, an exuberant celebration of Irish culture and heritage, stands as one of the most vibrant and anticipated events in the Southern United States.

Photos: St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah 2024

by Hannah Grace HaggardMarch 17, 2024March 17, 2024

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Crime

Chatham County Jail Contract Worker Arrested in Drug Smuggling Investigation

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

🎉 The Gist: WalletHub's 2024 survey places Savannah prominently in third place among the best U.S. cities for St. Patrick's Day due to its rich Irish culture and festive traditions.

Georgia By The Numbers

Savannah Secures a Top Spot as a Premier Destination for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In the early hours of March 3, Savannah Police were called to the 600 block of Cape Street, where a shooting incident left three adults injured, thankfully with non-life-threatening conditions.

Crime

Residents rattled as gunfire erupts on Cape Street in Savannah, injuring three

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2024March 3, 2024

🔎 The Gist: A shooting on Delano Street in Savannah has left a woman with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident with no immediate clues on the shooter.

Crime

Woman Injured in Mysterious Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Georgia lawmakers are expected to pass legislation this week targeting illegal immigration following the arrest of a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally for the murder of an Augusta University nursing student in Athens.

Crime

Here’s What Georgia is Doing to Clamp Down on Illegal Immigration after Laken Riley’s Murder

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A woman died following a hit-and-run collision in Savannah's 100 block of East Congress Street early on Feb. 21.

Traffic & Transportation

Savannah Hit-and-Run Leaves One Woman Dead

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah is inviting residents, especially those living near the Hull Park area to a public meeting where updates on flood reduction investments in the Casey South Drainage Basin will be discussed.

Savannah Plans Public Meeting to Discuss Flooding in Casey South Drainage Basin

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Savannah's Park and Tree Department, in collaboration with the Park and Tree Commission, will join forces with Andrea B. Williams Elementary School for an Arbor Day celebration set for Thursday, February 15. This adjustment from the traditional third Friday of February accommodates the school's e-learning schedule.

Savannah Partners with Local School for Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

🚓 The Gist: In the early hours of Saturday, Savannah Police responded to a shooting on Walter Simmons Court, finding a man injured by gunfire from a moving vehicle.

Crime

Man Wounded in Early Morning Savannah Shooting from Moving Vehicle

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Savannah on Tuesday as part of a new effort by the Biden administration to campaign heavily on abortion rights ahead of the 2024 election.

Vice President Kamala Harris Was in Georgia Wednesday. Here’s What She Said

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayFebruary 7, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a significant crackdown on sex trafficking, Richmond Hill police have arrested 17 individuals, including three accused of pimping and 14 of pandering, following a coordinated undercover operation.

Crime

Operation Not for Sale Nets 17 Arrests in Major Coastal Georgia Sex Trafficking Sting

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

📊 The Gist: Forget the hauntings; Savannah is where hearts are aflutter. The city out-romanced 157 others to clinch the third spot on the U.S. list of best date night locales, flaunting its couple-friendly spots and a hotel room seemingly for every two lovebirds.

Georgia By The Numbers

Savannah: Not Just For Ghost Tours, Now a Top City for Romance

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: With a chilling forecast for Savannah this weekend, the city and local agencies are opening warming centers to offer residents without adequate shelter a safe, warm place to stay.

Savannah Rallies to Provide Warmth in Freezing Weekend

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

SAVANNAH -- Change is coming to Savannah's historic squares. On February 10, 2024, the city will officially dedicate Taylor Square, known until now as Calhoun Square, marking a significant shift in the city's landscape and its acknowledgment of history. The day-long celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a dedication ceremony, featuring speakers, musical performances, and clergy, and culminating in the unveiling of the new Taylor Square sign.

From Honoring Slavery to Honoring a Slave: Savannah Renames Historic Square

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

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