Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'Power, policy, and progress': Amanda Hollowell's campaign for Congress focuses on intersection of economic stability and social equity Hollowell and her supporters believe the shifting demographics of Savannah and its surrounding environs, combined with a people-first message, could make the district competitive in the general election this November.
Free Post Lila Miller Drawn to the Sea: Unique exhibit at Ships of the Sea explores nautical history through sequential art The inspiration behind the venture to do an exhibition featuring sequential art came after the museum held an exhibition titled “Sea of Ink” that showcased maritime-related tattoos and the tattoo artists that did them.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Literacy crisis is focus at education candidate forum “We don’t have real data, and we’re not all looking at the same data. How are we going to fix the problems?”
Free Post Frank Ricci Take 5: May 4-10 Cowpunk is a distinct genre that is too often overlooked considering the many enduring branches that sprouted from it.
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.”