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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

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest cities in Georgia 150 years ago using data transcribed from the 1870 U.S. Census.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: These were the biggest cities in Georgia 150 years ago

by StackerMay 30, 2022May 30, 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

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

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

In The Know: Alpharetta and Milton will share court services and hire a prosecutor

by Thom ChandlerApril 14, 2022September 24, 2023

A fight with a bouncer in Savannah set off a series of events that led to a man being shot by police.

Crime

Fight with Boomys bouncer leads to police shooting suspect

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2022March 27, 2022

Savannah's mayor and police chief are asking residents to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking during the city's St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

Crime

Savannah Mayor Warns of Human Trafficking Risks at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

by Thom ChandlerMarch 16, 2022October 10, 2023

The Savannah Fire Department is asking for your help identifying a man who they say is suspected of setting a fire behind an Ogeechee Road convenience store.

Fire

$10,000 reward offered for suspected arsonist

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2022February 20, 2022

SAVANNAH -- Georgia's oldest city is celebrating its African American heritage in a new exhibit running through June 22.

Savannah pays tribute to vanishing African American-owned storefronts

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022