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🕵️ The Gist: Residents in Savannah are getting unexpected mail and texts telling them to oppose the Talmadge Bridge project. No one knows yet who is behind it.

Traffic & Transportation

Mystery Text Message Campaign Targets Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge Project

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Savannah Georgia Skyline

Savannah Invites Westside Residents to Pop-up in The Park Events

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

🔍 The Incident: The Savannah Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on June 1, at the intersection of West 34th and Burroughs Street.

Crime

19-Year-Old Arrested in West 34th and Burroughs Street Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Savannah Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the May 18 mass shooting in Ellis Square that left 11 people injured. The suspects, Samira Yvette Kenny, 29; Cazare Pernell Cooper, 18; and Jordan Caleb Jones, 20, were taken into custody on May 30.

Crime

3 Arrested in Connection with Ellis Square Mass Shooting, Investigation Ongoing

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🐊 The Gist: Chatham County police officers became viral sensations after wrangling an alligator from a neighborhood driveway and releasing it back into the wild.

Talk of The Town

Georgia Police Officers Wrangle a Gator and Win The Internet

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

A former Georgia man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection has admitted to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump who violently sought to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.

Savannah Car Salesman Admits Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Before Trial

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

🕵️‍♂️ The Gist: On May 18, 2024, a shooting occurred in Ellis Square in Savannah, injuring 10 people and wounding another by glass. The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s).

Crime

FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Ellis Square Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

Savannah Man Wounded in Ogeechee Road Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The Gist: The FBI and Savannah Police Department are requesting witnesses to submit any multimedia recordings related to the May 18th shooting in Ellis Square, Savannah, which left 10 people shot and one injured by glass.

Crime

FBI Seeks Videos and Photos Ellis Square Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The Gist: Eleven adults were treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting incident in Ellis Square, Savannah, on the night of May 18.

Crime

11 People Shot in Ellis Square in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

The Gist: A Savannah boy was found deceased with a gunshot wound after an armed home invasion in the 1100 block of West 49th Street on May 18.

Crime

Child Killed in Savannah Home Invasion Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

😮 The Gist: Savannah police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on May 18 in the 8000 block of Waters Ave, which left one adult male with minor injuries. The suspect, Corey McNeil, 37, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.

Crime

Arrest Made in Late-Night Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Savannah Police detectives are investigating a shooting on May 14 in the 400 block of East 39th Street that left one man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Crime

Savannah Police Investigate Shooting on East 39th Street

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

🐢 The Gist: The Tybee Island Police Department issued a statement reminding beachgoers to respect nesting sea turtles during the May to October nesting season.

Tybee Island Police Urge Beachgoers to Respect Nesting Sea Turtles

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

The Gist: A fatal shooting occurred on April 26 in Savannah, with police arresting a suspect.

Crime

Savannah Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Following Altercation on West Montgomery Crossroads

by Thom ChandlerApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A man was seriously injured in a shooting near West 54th and Montgomery Street in Savannah, prompting a police investigation.

Crime

Savannah Shooting Leaves One in Serious Condition

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The Georgia Historical Society has made available a comprehensive collection of materials related to the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. This extensive archive includes domestic and foreign editions of the book, various ephemera, and other related materials, donated by the late Dr. John Duncan and his wife, Virginia. The collection, accessible both online and at the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah, offers a unique glimpse into the history and cultural impact of the book that significantly shaped perceptions of Savannah and boosted tourism to the city.

Georgia Staples

Georgia Historical Society Unveils Collection of ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ Material

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A late-night altercation on April 15 in the 1900 block of E. President Street in Savannah, ended with Demetrius Lawton, 23, being treated for a gunshot wound and subsequently arrested for aggravated assault.

Crime

23-Year-Old Arrested After Savannah Shooting

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

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