While many believe a proposed zoning ordinance change would make it easier for a landfill to be built in Effingham County, the County says the change actually seeks to protect nearby property owners.
The family of 3-year-old Anthony Lochiatto is looking for two black baby chicks that were stolen over the weekend. These chicks have been assisting Anthony, who is autistic, in his therapy and playing with them had become his favorite part of the day.
The Savannah Music Festival has announced the lineup of music artists who will perform live during the festival’s much-anticipated 2021 Spring Season, May 23-30.
The historical marker joins more than 14-hundred other markers statewide but is one of just over 40 with the unique distinction of being part of the Georgia Civil Rights Trail.
Beginning April 24, 2021, Georgians with phone numbers in the 912 and 478 area codes should get in the habit of dialing 10-digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls.
The Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center is taking a step to reach even more at-risk children in the community this week, specifically in Chatham County’s Hispanic population.
Trisha Cook Realty will be donating a percentage of their closings for the entire year to support Gilliard & Company. A non-profit that helps children and young adults who have just left the foster care system.
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced during his weekly news conference Tuesday morning that COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting Wednesday, April 7 at the Savannah Civic Center.
Millions were left without a job when the pandemic hit, and now, a year later, businesses are reopening but they're struggling to find the proper workforce.
As they wrap up part of their expansion projects in the next couple of month's they are now looking ahead to potentially adding an amphitheater to Tom Triplett. It's a plan they'd like your input on.
Cassandra Duncan is a single mother of two young boys. She lives in Savannah but spends $25 to $30 a day taking Lyfts to get to work in Port Wentworth.
Amusements of America has been shutdown since March 10 of 2020, but the return of the Rincon Spring Fair means a long awaited return to business. “We’ve been preparing for this day for a year now,” said Amusements of America Co-Owner Rob Vivona.
After just a month they received more than 3-thousand team name submissions & according to the team president they should have it narrowed down to one very soon.
“Really it’s about recognizing. Recognizing all the hard work are sacrifice of those civilians and employees just outside our gates and it’s based on community,” said Garrison Commander Col. Bryan Logan about the honor.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire is inviting all runners, walkers and strollers out to Red Gate Farms on Saturday, April 3 for the annual Red Shoes Run.
Shad Tuten is from Augusta and resides in Florida, but he played college golf at Armstrong and spent enough time here that he calls Savannah home. As he plays this week, he has a special spectator following along, and together they’re raising awareness for an important cause.
The Statesboro High parking lot could be as full Saturday as it is on a school day. Feed the Boro will team with several groups to hold their monthly food drop.
As we await the true story behind multiple artifacts, including cannon, found in the Savannah River last month, we’re now learning more about their significance and a possible connection to the British war ship.
One Savannah-area non-profit has continued its mission of helping people find career paths that will lead to better wages and opportunities even through the pandemic.
“We become a great community not by our trees and our historic homes but by how we treat people,” said Savannah Mayor Van Johnson while participating in Wednesday's "March for Meals."
Starting this week, mediation services to help landlords and tenants resolve rent issues to avoid having to go to court and stop evictions are being offered for free.
"It wasn’t needed anymore because it did its job. It did what it was made to do which was save downtown in a time when it desperately needed saving,” said Spring Community Development Director Erin Phillips.
The Savannah College of Art and Design is in the process of converting an old dorm in the city’s Historic District into 21 studio apartments for workforce housing.
Officer Puente has taken to Instagram, Facebook & even started a podcast to provide more resources to students and parents at Effingam College & Career Academy. “I want them to know that not only am I invested in them, but I’m committed to them too to help them succeed.”
Savannah and surrounding areas are famous for their flora and we’ve narrowed down more than a couple of ways that you and your family can enjoy this spring’s glory without breaking the bank.
Tens of thousands of children in Kenya will soon have new libraries in their schools thanks to a non-profit based in Bluffton and one man’s efforts that started with a single book.
While many have seen the monument to Sgt. Jasper in Madison Square, to know his story, is to truly understand why this ceremony and his legacy continues on to this day.
For the second year in a row there was no parade through the streets of downtown Savannah for St. Patrick’s Day. A necessary, yet sad reality of the pandemic, perhaps felt most by the families who traditionally walk in the parade.
