911 lines down in Effingham
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 911 lines are down this evening due to thunderstorms.Calls for assistance should be made to the sheriff’s office at 912-754-3449.
View ArticleMidtown Savannah crash closes intersection
A midtown Savannah crash has shut down early Monday traffic.The intersection at 39th and Bull streets will be closed to all traffic until about 7 a.m., as crews work to replace a utility pole and fire...
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SEARCH: 24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County
24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted. Visit booked.savannahnow.com to view photos and information.All information has been obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleCargo shipments for April up 4.7 percent at Georgia Ports
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) moved 2.4 million tons of cargo in April, a 4.7 percent increase – or 108,532 tons – over the same month a year ago. This figure was boosted by a strong performance in...
View ArticleSavannah area gas prices edge downward
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 1.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.34 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
View ArticleFla. Powerball winner hasn't come forward
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — So far the winner hasn't come forward to claim the highest Powerball jackpot in history.The lucky ticket was bought at a Publix supermarket in Zephyrhills, Fla., a city of...
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Darien to mark date it was burned in Civil War
DARIEN, Ga. (AP) — As the 150th anniversary of the burning of Darien approaches, historian Buddy Sullivan wants to clear up what he considers a misconception about the south Georgia town's Civil War...
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Several Republicans weighing challenge to Barrow
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Now that Rep. John Barrow has turned down a campaign for the U.S. Senate, the challenge ahead for the Deep South's last white Democratic congressman will be to defy the odds a...
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Savannah murder suspect to defend self
Darrell Hendrix today was ordered to remain in jail pending a May 30 preliminary hearing on a murder charge in an April 25 slaying of Rodrick Richardson. Assistant Public Defender Brandon Thomas told...
View ArticleArmed robbery suspect surrenders
An armed robbery suspect who was sought by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office turned himself in this afternoon.Antonial Kirkland, 18, of Springfield, is in the Effingham County Jail, according to...
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Driver in late night Savannah wreck faces charges
Savannah-Chatham police are investigating a Sunday night car wreck in which the driver appeared to be speeding away from a police officer who was not following him.Baheem Frazier, 20, of the 600 block...
View ArticleSavannah food and wine festival to debut in November
The Tourism Leadership Council on Monday announced plans to expand its annual Taste of Savannah event into the Savannah Food & Wine Festival.Scheduled for Nov. 11-17, the festival will feature...
View ArticleTeens arrested for downtown Savannah pedicab robbery
Three juveniles were arrested after allegedly robbing a pedicab driver Sunday night in downtown Savannah.At 10:04 p.m., Savannah-Chatham police were dispatched to the Oglethorpe House on the 200 block...
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Police look for missing Savannah mother, child
Savannah-Chatham police are asking for the public’s help locating a Savannah woman who allegedly absconded with her 2-year-old daughter Thursday.Warrants have been filed charging Marcelle Jefferies,...
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Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and...
View ArticleTea party groups plan IRS protest in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Tea party groups are planning a protest at the Georgia Capitol over the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service during the 2010 and 2012 elections.It's one of...
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City, Goodwill collecting SCAD “trash”
The annual treasure hunt that follows the end of Savannah College of Art and Design’s school year is set to begin.Before departing the city for the summer break, students dump furnishings, electronics...
View ArticleGraduation rates rise
Public schools produced 8.8% more grads from 2011 to 2012 The 2012 Cohort Graduation Rates are in and Savannah-Chatham Public Schools have officially increased the number of students they are able to...
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Falcons get $200 million NFL loan for stadium
BOSTON (AP) — NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.The multipurpose stadium could cost as much as $1 billion, with team owner Arthur Blank...
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