Brian Myers

The council also approved a liquor, beer and wine license with Sunday sales for The Montgomery, a new restaurant at 1006 E. Broad St., former home of Das Box.

While the local government sorts out its zoning options and other concerns surrounding large-scale data centers, this moratorium prohibits not only the construction of new facilities with more than 10 megawatts of power, but also the conversion of existing structures for that purpose.

Johnson also pointed out that it’s important for the community to get a jump on things before any interested parties come forward to create a data center. “We need to set the rules for Savannah before the market sets it for us.”

Since 2021, the City has been updating its Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan so that it can better understand which neighborhoods flood the most, as well as what kinds of projects would actually help.

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.

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.

The proposed change swaps out food sales for ticket sales and offers museums another way to capture a revenue stream that, literally, flows like wine in the Hostess City.

“The African American community knows him very well. By putting NO PARKING signs in that area it prohibits him from doing business, but makes it look like he’s being targeted.”

As with years past, the film series is packed with anniversary viewings, digital 4K restorations, and brings together a run of productions that cast some of the greatest performers from bygone eras.

The Axom contracts are part of a $26 million-plus arrangement that includes “conducted energy weapons, body-worn cameras, digital evidence management, and related technologies.”

These errors have resulted in overcharging or undercharging water services customers, leading to some utility bills that were quite puzzling to users.

“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.”

A new brewery will be allowed to operate in the Thomas Square neighborhood. The Alderpersons voted unanimously to give a Class B (Beer, Brewery) license to First City Brewing, who is planning to open its doors later this spring.

'The area in question (Hutchison Island) is a makeshift landfill. At some point soon, we’re going to have to address this, as it exists on our public right-of-way.'

“Whether you are totally of Irish descent, or only have 2% like I do, this is a time as a city that we really embrace people, embraces the things that make us different, but also embraces the things that make us the same.”