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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

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Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Breaking Into House and Exposing Himself to a Child

by Crime ReportsMarch 6, 2025March 7, 2025

Savannah firefighters stopped a blaze from reaching apartments early this morning, preventing what could have been a much larger disaster.

Fire

Fire Breaks Out in Apartment Stairwell in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMarch 6, 2025March 6, 2025

A woman using her phone at a desk, surrounded by art supplies and a laptop, in a creative workspace.

3 Georgia Cities Are Top Places for Creative Communities

by B.T. ClarkMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

These Georgia Landmarks Are in Danger of Disappearing Forever

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 27, 2025

Two Savannah police cruisers crashed into each other while chasing a suspicious vehicle early Thursday morning.

Crime

Savannah Police Cars Crash Into Each Other During High-Speed Chase

by Crime ReportsFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

A man was shot in the leg Sunday evening in Savannah, sending him to the hospital as police work to identify who pulled the trigger.

Crime

A Man Was Shot in The Leg in Savannah: Police Hunt For The Shooter

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

⏭️ What's Next: The boil water notice will stay active until crews complete repairs and water quality tests show the water is safe to drink.

Dutch Island Under Boil Water Advisory

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025