Free Post Caitlin Philippo Chatham County immigrant detention by the numbers The release from the Deportation Data Project reflects detainments from January 23rd through October 15th of this year. The Savannahian has analyzed the data to determine the most affected communities in the region.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Savannah on edge after horrific Forsyth Park attack 'While this was a disturbing incident, we want to reassure our community that we are actively investigating and have increased patrols in our parks out of an abundance of caution.'
Free Post Caitlin Philippo City plans archaeological research into historic Black burial ground at Whitefield Square “I had identified that the city had relocated the remains of the Negro Burial Ground to Laurel Grove South, but that there also had been a brief second cemetery from 1844 to 1852, when the Negro Burial Ground got overcrowded,” said Spracher.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo POST records paint a picture of local law enforcement We examined a complete list of Georgia law enforcement officers whose POST records detail their decertification from 2010 to 2024, along with the reason given for this action.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo GROW Initiative tears down barriers to access 'On the prevention side, we intentionally include the creation of emergency plans as part of our bilingual literacy classes.'
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Buddy Carter: Triggered by Mamdani win? Carter, a self-proclaimed MAGA warrior who announced his plan to unseat Democrat Jon Ossoff in the 2026 senatorial race, has made quick work of comparing the policies of the new NY mayor and his competition.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Ballot problems crop up on eve of election focusing on PSC, SPLOST Running on six-year cycles, the one-percent sales tax collects funding for infrastructure projects, such as road and drainage repairs, and could raise as much as $700 million.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Kemp bill removing pesticide liability for companies takes effect January 1 Pushback from the farming community against the bill has been consistent. In August, a coalition of fifty-one farmers and industry groups across the United States banded together to prevent further progress of pro-pesticide bills in Congress.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Local organizations brace for impact of SNAP cuts on 'the most vulnerable members of society' 'We're talking about pregnant and post-partum women, we are talking about grandparents raising grandchildren – these are some of the most vulnerable members of society.'
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Savannahians gather to protest administration in second 'No Kings' rally Contrary to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s rhetoric that the No Kings Protests are actually hate rallies, Georgians assembled in protest against the sweeping directives of the current Trump administration.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Public Service Commission: A closer look at one of the most important, but least understood, elections This five-member government body holds immense power throughout the state. Responsible for regulating Georgia Power, the Commission's members control the electricity rates affecting every Georgia Power customer, including approving the utility's plans for electricity generation and distribution.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Firings, furloughs, and health care: The fight over a government shutdown hits Georgia This shutdown has the potential to eclipse the length of the government’s shutdown in 2018. Under the first Trump administration, that shutdown was the longest in the country’s history, lasting for 35 days.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Detainee deaths in ICE custody: Georgia at focal point of controversy The 48-page report detailed a laundry list of gruesome infractions at the Folkston ICE facilities.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'Tone deaf': Yamacraw residents remain unconvinced of Housing Authority's commitment to relocation Repeated reminders from the Housing Authority that they do not have to provide relocation assistance services under the terms of their demolition application felt tone deaf, as Savannah and the country at large is in the midst of a housing crisis.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Geoff Duncan: Republican-turned-Democrat runs for Lt. Governor In the video announcing his campaign, Duncan said that he will work tirelessly to “make Georgia the front line of democracy and a backstop against extremism,” emphasizing his track record of standing up to Trump and his cronies.