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The final blow came last month, when new training rules and response restrictions were issued by the Chatham County Fire Department. But volunteers say the unraveling began much earlier—just before the county officially took control of fire services on July 1.

Fire

‘We’re Done.’ Volunteer Firefighters Resign in Mass Exit From Chatham County Fire Department

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Savannah police are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on North Fernwood Drive. They say he is armed and dangerous.

Crime

He’s Out There: Georgia Man Wanted in Savannah Killing

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently inducted its largest-ever group of students into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, marking a milestone for the university's chapter.

Mercer University Welcomes 46 Students into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025

A disturbing case of animal cruelty has Tybee Island police searching for two men after one was captured on video allegedly strangling a dog with its leash at a local dog park on Saturday. The incident, which occurred on April 5, was reported by a witness who confronted the men before they fled the scene.

Crime

Man Caught on Video Strangling Dog at Tybee Island Park

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Shrimp farmers in Coastal Georgia are welcoming new tariffs announced last week by the Trump administration on imported shrimp, seeing them as a lifeline for an industry struggling to compete with foreign producers.

This Georgia Industry is Happy About Trump’s Tariffs: Here’s Why

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

A mother and her four children died Sunday morning when their rental car burst into flames after a collision on I-95 in McIntosh County.

Traffic & Transportation

Four Children and Their Mother Die in Fiery Crash on I-95 in Georgia

by News DeskApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

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Your Government

New Gun Law Shoots Down Savannah’s Unlocked Vehicle Ordinance

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

A free Spring Break Extravaganza for Savannah youth will take place Saturday, April 5, featuring a job fair, summer program opportunities, basketball activities, games, food, and prizes.

Savannah’s Free Spring Break Extravaganza for Youth

by City ReportsApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Little Girls in Panama Hats Walking

Savannah Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps

by City ReportsApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

A new splashpad featuring full automation and accessibility features opens April 1 at the Tatemville Community Center in Savannah.

Savannah’s New Splashpad Opens

by City ReportsMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Georgia Southern University is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished figures — Freedom, the university’s live bald eagle mascot — who passed away this week.

Farewell Freedom: Remembering the Life of Georgia Southern University’s Mascot

by B.T. ClarkMarch 29, 2025March 29, 2025

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