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How will school districts and the State Board of Education handle complaints that a teacher is attempting to “indoctrinate” students?

As Georgia schools open, challenges over ‘divisive concepts’ loom

by Craig Nelson | The CurrentAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022

A Savannah police officer who shot and killed a man last month in Carver Village was previously disciplined and investigated for use-of-force when he worked as a prison guard, records show.

Crime

Savannah cop who killed Carver Village man had past use-of-force investigations as a prison guard

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Being called one of the nation's sweatiest cities is probably not the most sought after designation, but if you've been outside for more than ten seconds in the past week, it is undeniable that some of Georgia's cities could earn a high rank for being -- well, rank.

Georgia By The Numbers

These 3 Georgia cities are among the sweatiest cities in the nation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022September 24, 2023

gun, hands, black

Crime

Savannah spends $489K on ShotSpotter but doesn’t keep data on its effectiveness

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJuly 10, 2022July 10, 2022

Police siren

Crime

18-year-old girl injured in early morning shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJuly 7, 2022July 7, 2022

After a four-year tenure, Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter will step down from his role with the city to focus on the confirmation process for his nomination to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia.

Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter resigns

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2022July 2, 2022

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson says he is open to curfews on the heels of a shooting over the weekend at City Market.

Crime

Savannah considering curfews in response to increased gun violence

by Thom ChandlerJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022

A former Savannah Police sergeant, fired and indicted for an alleged excessive force incident, said he was targeted by Chief Roy Minter and his “personal bias,” according to a recent court filing.

Crime

Ex-Savannah police officer blames police chief for use-of-force indictment

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJune 27, 2022June 27, 2022

The GBI is investigating the shooting of a 31-year-old man by police that occurred Friday. The man is dead and no officers were injured.

Crime

31-year-old man killed by police in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2022June 25, 2022

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Savannah from Tripadvisor.

Food

These are the highest-rated restaurants in Savannah

by StackerJune 17, 2022June 17, 2022

No criminal charges will be brought against the Savannah police officer who shot and killed a 36-year-old man last year during a traffic stop.

Crime

Investigation clears Savannah police officer who killed man at traffic stop

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJune 11, 2022June 11, 2022

Voters streamed into polling stations across Coastal Georgia on Tuesday in what is poised to be one of the heaviest turnouts for a primary election in state history.

Your Government

Election Day Update: Voter turnout steady in Coastal Georgia

by Craig Nelson | The CurrentMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Fox News’ latest poll shows Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue trailing Brian Kemp by more than 30 points with only days to go before Georgia’s May 24 primary. Atlanta and national media have run multiple stories alleging that Perdue’s campaign is in freefall.

Your Government

Sarah Palin was in Savannah Saturday to campaign with David Perdue

by Craig Nelson | The CurrentMay 22, 2022September 24, 2023

The City of Savannah’s Municipal Archives, in partnership with Georgia Southern University, opened the new online exhibit “Jim Crow in Savannah’s Parks,” examining how Savannah denied Black people access to the best public parks and recreational facilities, and how Black taxpayers paid for a superior park system for whites.

Online exhibit looks at inequality at Savannah parks during the Jim Crow era

by City ReportsMay 22, 2022May 22, 2022

The Georgia Ports Authority plans to spend roughly $430 million on infrastructure improvements at the Port of Savannah.

What you need to know about the $430 million Port of Savannah improvements

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

Tybee City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance to prohibit smoking on the island's beaches beginning June 1.

Tybee Island bans smoking on the beach

by Mary Landers | The CurrentMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

Camden County voter Beth Miller received error messages several times last week when she tried to pull up a sample Democratic ballot on the Georgia Secretary of State’s official website.

Your Government

High turnout for early voting in Georgia so far, but glitches raise concerns

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022

Four officer-involved shootings have occurred in Savannah within the past two months, prompting the city manager and police chief to conduct an internal review. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports.

Crime

Spate of officer-involved shootings in Savannah prompts internal review

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayApril 15, 2022April 15, 2022