Free Post SMF Review: Charles McPherson Quintet/Joe Alterman Trio A really great live jazz session leaves behind a profound sense of mental and spiritual balance and calm tranquility. Last night’s epic Savannah Music Festival double bill at the Trustees’ Garden Metal Building was an excellent example of this.
Free Post Damn Right: Buddy Guy pulls out all the stops in SMF 'farewell' appearance One of the last surviving great legacy bluesmen, a hale and hearty 86-year-old Guy stalked the outdoor stage like a predatory cat, flinging out filthy blues licks like a machine gunner and telling time-tested stories.
Free Post The Summer of AURA Fest: Multiple venues on tap for June metal extravaganza Bury Your Dead and Bodysnatcher headline Southbound Brewing event, while Falsifier and Downswing headline the evening prior at El Rocko and Totally Awesome Bar.
Free Post Paddy's Day Pro Tips Know the drill! A few words of useful advice from a St. Patrick's Day veteran.
Free Post 'Underground Weekend' continues the musical legacy of Tim Walls Weedeater, Cloak headline two-day fest at El Rocko
Free Post The rEVolution is here: Breaking down the dramatic impact of the new Hyundai plant and its orbit of suppliers The entire workforce of Bryan County currently amounts to a little over 19,000 people. But the Hyundai Metaplant might employ as many as 8,500 people – that’s a jump of nearly 50 percent in the whole county workforce.
Free Post Bridging the gap: A closer look at the plan to raise the Talmadge The Ga. Dept. of Transportation recently unveiled plans to raise the unfortunately-named Talmadge Bridge to accommodate larger shipping vessels. Here's a deep dive into why this controversial plan is probably the least objectionable alternative.
Free Post Why was Cru Lounge's license denied? The Mayor says it’s ‘inappropriate’ to even ask Despite passing every requirement needed to sell alcoholic beverages in the City of Savannah, the Black-owned business had its license application denied -- again.
Free Post Broughton closing AGAIN: City knew road pavers were substandard prior to installation This week, the City is set to tear up a portion of Broughton Street due to pavers it knew beforehand couldn't handle vehicle traffic. The City says it warned businesses the roadway would close again after the holidays—but business owners say differently.
Free Post 'Courtyard Closed': City Market transformation targets nightlife “Rebranding” by new owners combined with reduced police staffing means desperate measures at popular downtown area
Free Post Rachael Flora 2022 In Review: The biggest stories in Savannah Relive the year that was with us
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Free Post After five-month 'crap show' of personal attacks and competing press conferences, City accepts last-minute LOST offer from County Most of the "real-time negotiating" was done by Chatham County Commissioner Dean Kicklighter, who made a successful last-minute offer that Savannah City Council has voted to accept.
Free Post A literal clown show: Dispute between City and County over LOST revenue hits 'rock bottom' As Bozo the Clown looked on, City officials surrounded the entrance to the County Commission headquarters to call attention to the breakdown in talks over the billion-dollar sales tax.
Free Post Welcome Yamacraw, and good riddance to Calhoun: Savannah's squares begin another chapter The story of Savannah’s squares, far from being rigidly etched in stone, has always been a constantly shifting narrative of changing names, circumstances, and uses.