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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

Forsyth County tops the list of Georgia's richest counties, with Fulton County ranking fifth despite having the highest investment income in the state.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s Wealthiest Counties Revealed in New Study

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

A bomb threat triggered a full evacuation of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Saturday afternoon, halting operations and rerouting traffic as authorities responded to the security threat.

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation at Savannah Airport

by B.T. ClarkMay 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Officers say they stopped a vehicle and immediately smelled marijuana. After searching the car, police found four guns, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, drugs, and items used for drug distribution.

Crime

Guns, Drugs, and Ammo Seized in Savannah Traffic Stop

by B.T. ClarkApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Savannah residents are getting ready for one of the city’s most talked-about spring events — the Premier Kentucky Derby Party. The celebration takes over East Saint Julian Street on Saturday, May 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., right outside The Olde Pink House.

Savannah Gears Up For Derby Day Bash

by B.T. ClarkApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

prison fence, razor ribbon, wire

Crime

Savannah Man Convicted on Machine Gun and Drug Charges

by B.T. ClarkApril 24, 2025April 24, 2025

The Savannah Police have arrested Donnell Smith, 23, in connection with an April 19 shooting in the 5500 block of Abercorn St. Smith has been charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault, 3 counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, simple battery, and stalking.

Crime

Suspect Arrested in April 19 Savannah Shooting

by Crime ReportsApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025

The dispute is over the preservation of the Gullah-Geechee way of life lived in small bungalows on Sapelo Island, where officials in McIntosh County have voted to allow the construction of larger houses.

Your Government

Constitutional Showdown: Sapelo Islanders’ Last Stand Against Mansion Development

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatApril 16, 2025

All lanes on the Lazaretto Creek Bridge are back open as of 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Drivers heading to or from Tybee Island can expect traffic to return to normal soon. Officials urge drivers to be cautious as traffic flow resumes.

Traffic & Transportation

All Lanes Reopened After Tybee Island Bridge Crash

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025