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Savannah leaders are asking everyone to wear orange this Friday in a bold show of unity against gun violence. The city is joining a national movement on June 6 to remember lives lost and to spotlight the growing demand for change

Savannah Officials Want You to Wear Orange on Friday to Honor Victims of Gun Violence

by B.T. ClarkJune 5, 2025June 5, 2025

A Guyton City Councilman is accused of using taxpayer money for personal purchases, and now he’s facing five felony charges. Residents say they want answers.

Crime

Guyton City Councilman Faces Felony Fraud Charges: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Close-Up Shot of a Hood of a Car

Emergency Drill Alert: Savannah Stages Citywide Safety Test Thursday

by B.T. ClarkMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

A popular Savannah dog park will shut down temporarily starting Monday for renovations aimed at improving safety and amenities.

Savannah Dog Park Closes Next Week for Major Upgrades

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Mother Nature's serving up what looks like beach perfection this Saturday on Tybee Island. But before you grab your flip-flops and head for the sand, that yellow flag flying today means you'll want to keep your wits about you in the water.

Perfect Beach Day Comes With a Side of Caution on Tybee Island

by B.T. ClarkMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

What We Know: The shooting happened around 2:10 a.m. on May 24 in the 100 block of West Congress Street. Three of the men were found on the sidewalk with serious gunshot wounds when officers arrived. A fourth man who was shot showed up at Memorial Health University Medical Center after someone drove him there.

Crime

Memorial Day Weekend Begins With Another Shooting in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMay 24, 2025May 24, 2025

Stylish woman with shopping bags in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan.

District Shops at Historic Pier Road Opens June 7 on Jekyll Island

by B.T. ClarkMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

A Savannah-Chatham County school police sergeant says he faced pay cuts and demotion after reporting sexual abuse allegations against a fellow officer. The claims, now at the center of a new lawsuit, raise questions about how the district handles reports of misconduct and whistleblower protections.

Crime

Savannah School District Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Sexual Abuse

by B.T. ClarkMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

When disaster strikes, some businesses throw in the towel. But not Bryan Furman Barbecue or OK Café, two Georgia institutions that refused to let fires and setbacks extinguish their passion for serving up good food and good vibes. These two local eateries have made it onto a list of the most inspiring business comebacks in the country, and their stories are a testament to the power of grit and community spirit.

Food

Brave Businesses Bounce Back: The Story of How 2 Georgia Restaurants Made Comebacks

by B.T. ClarkMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Businesses front-loading orders to avoid looming tariffs are continuing to drive containerized cargo traffic at the Port of Savannah.

How Are Tariffs Impacting Georgia’s Ports?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Savannah Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Augusta Avenue. The blaze engulfed a vacant structure, destroying it.

Fire

Photos: Fire Destroys Abandoned Structure in Savannah

by B.T. ClarkMay 17, 2025May 17, 2025

Authorities have issued a Levi's Call -- Georgia's Amber Alert system -- for 3-year-old Leilani Elliott, who disappeared on May 15 in Savannah.

Amber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Savannah Girl Leilani Elliott

by B.T. ClarkMay 15, 2025May 16, 2025

🏝️ What We Know: St. Simons Island claimed the top position in Southern Living's reader poll of the South's best beach towns. The magazine gushed about the island's allure, noting how "visitors come in waves to this alluring town where the peel 'n' eat shrimp and gorgeous sunsets are requirements." Georgia dominated the rankings with Tybee Island landing at fourth and Jekyll Island at fifth.

What Are Georgia’s Top Beach Towns?

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025