Free Post Caitlin Philippo A record-breaking year for Sea Turtle nests on Tybee This past Wednesday, center officials reported a confirmed total of 46 nests on Tybee Island, eclipsing the previous record of 35 set in 2022.
Free Post Kenneth Zapp SCAD earned over a quarter-billion dollars in 'profit' in 2025 The 990 also reported the compensation for SCAD’s highest paid executives. President Paula Wallace received $5.74 million.
Free Post Brian Myers Property tax discussion and an alcohol license debate: Savannah City Council wrap-up, July 9 A potential de facto property tax increase began looming, the promise of a massive new downtown parking structure cleared a major financial hurdle, and Savannah’s sometimes questionable alcohol license approval process once again exploded in the public face.
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: July 13-19 The connection between Ireland and Savannah is well-known. The crusty connection with a style of extreme music from England is not.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo FLETC ramps up ICE training on the Georgia coast Sitting on 1600 acres just off I-95, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or FLETC, is a town unto itself, featuring its own ZIP code just outside Brunswick, GA.
Free Post 'An expansive and divisive conversation': Savannah Stage Company performs ROE in wake of overturn of women's right to choose “This play is not a civics lesson,” adds SSC Artistic Director Jayme Tinti. “The relationship between the two women helps theatricalize it. It’s a portrait of real women whose lives became symbols, whether they wanted to or not.”
Free Post Jenna Moore Sweat, strings and sunshine: Homegrown Summer Jam is the soundtrack to a hot Savannah Summer 'When honoring other famous musicians, it’s important to find the right group of people. I always start by asking the potential musician if they are a true fan of the music.'
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: July 6-12 Sometimes you just need a wall of guitars ringing away, all broody and emotional, to get you through the championship rounds of life’s obstructions.
Free Post The Savannahian Soundboard: July 6-12 Monday 7/6 * Ray Tomasino (5pm) @ Wexford Pub * Open Mic (6pm) @ The Wormhole * Blake Eason (6pm) @ Vic’s Tuesday 7/7 * Joe Wilson (5pm) @ Wexford Pub * Cyril Durant (4pm) @ Fleeting
Free Post Savannah caught in the middle of long-alleged College Park City Council corruption "We want to know why the secrecy, and why they're holding the meeting over 200 miles away at a time when the mayor is not available to preside over the meeting," McGouirk said.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms display united front at enthusiastic rally While the Democratic Party has gained strength in Georgia in recent years, Bottoms’ suggestion to “imagine what we can do with a governor and two senators,” would be a major coup if realized.
Free Post Rumors quashed and serious community issues discussed as new restaurant in Starland is approved “Our street looks like something from a theme park, but it’s not a real residential street. Not one house on that street has a single family living there. It’s all Airbnb’s.”
Free Post Slow Fire BBQ set to take over Baby's General Store “I’m just curious as to why the MPC was making recommendations as to which type of alcohol” Slow Fire can sell, City Manager Jay Melder asked.
Free Post Brian Myers Affordable housing steps: Savannah City Council wrap-up, June 25 The Savannah City Council has taken another step toward addressing the city's housing needs by approving the transfer of three vacant, City-owned lots to the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority.
