Free Post 'Better late than never': MPC approves wider buffers between industrial and residential areas “The MPC and City and County staff acknowledge that current zoning ordinance which contain potential 40 feet buffers are inadequate for the intense industrial uses we are seeing now,” said MPC staffer Subhashi Karunarathne at the April 21 meeting.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Off the beaten path: Pat Wilver walks the walk in grassroots bid for 1st District seat “I think that the root of almost every single problem we look at is the undue influence of money in our political process. And so, I think trying to fix these issues without fixing the root problem is just an exercise in futility,” said Wilver.
Free Post Paul Holm Oyster reefs: Georgia's future coastal protection may already be waiting under the water Georgia’s lawmakers are not wrong to invest in beach renourishment. But as millions continue to flow toward projects designed to be rebuilt again and again, the state risks overlooking solutions that grow stronger over time.
Free Post Brian Myers More smart-readers for utility bills: Savannah City Council wrap-up, April 23 These errors have resulted in overcharging or undercharging water services customers, leading to some utility bills that were quite puzzling to users.
Free Post Jenna Moore The Savannahian Soundboard: April 27-May 3 Our FREE weekly live music calendar!
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: April 27-May 3 Sicard Hollow play progressive bluegrass with elements of jam, rock, and just enough punk energy to keep the mandolin player from living in a cardigan sweater.
Free Post Avery Melhado Busking’s beating heart: Behind the fight for Savannah’s street artists Proposed new regulations are a massive change from restrictions set in previous years. Many buskers and artists feel entirely excluded from the conversation that affects them so explicitly.
Free Post Brian Myers First City Brewing set to open in cozy Thomas Square spot “We grew up in the '80s and want to get a kind of ‘Cheers’ feeling in our own space,” E.J. said. “We want to create a place where everyone knows you and that you don’t want to leave.”
Free Post Ansley Standridge Strange Bird: Not much actual fusion, but still delicious You couldn’t go wrong with anything from this restaurant, and it’s obvious how much thought and care go into each dish.
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: April 20-26 That may be part of the genius here. Take something simple and attractive and make it 1000x better…and shirtless.
Free Post Kristy Edenfield Students lead the questioning in 'Conversations with Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown and Mr. Roger Moss' What sets this forum apart from others is that Savannah Chatham County Public School System students will be on stage with the candidates and helping to ask questions.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Who will lead the fight against data centers? Town hall attempts to answer the question While resident comments repeatedly called attention to local government bodies, demanding higher standards and stewardship, panel members responded by kicking it back to the community, insisting that local advocacy is what moves the needle.
