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Intense close-up of a cat's eye showing detailed texture and color.

Rabid Cat Scratches Savannah Resident

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

A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits.

Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Savannah State University has appointed Jermaine Whirl as its next president, effective April 1, 2025. Whirl, currently president of Augusta Technical College, was selected after a six-month national search.

Meet The New President of Savannah State University

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

A brutal home invasion in Savannah sent a man to the hospital with serious head injuries. Now, police say they have the suspect in custody.

Crime

Arrest Made in Savannah Home Invasion

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

🚨 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

Jackie Johnson, Brunswick’s former district attorney, is accused of obstructing the investigation into Ahmaud Arbery’s 2020 murder.

Crime

Jury Selection Underway for Former District Attorney in Ahmaud Arbery Case

by News DeskJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 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

Savannah College of Art and Design president Paula Wallace was honored at a White House ceremony Thursday night, where she was bestowed the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden.

SCAD President Honored at White House Ceremony

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayJanuary 6, 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