SLIDESHOW: Memorial Day observances, celebrations across the nation
View a slideshow of photos from Memorial Day observances and celebrations across the nation this weekend.
View ArticleGa. Civil War camp turns up hundreds of artifacts
In just three years of field work, researchers have turned up more than 600 artifacts — from suspender buckles to railroad spikes — at the site of a Civil War prison camp in southeast Georgia that...
View ArticleSome Georgia parks move to private management
ATLANTA — Five Georgia state parks will be soon be completely managed by private, for-profit firms.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/ZoABCX ) reports that the Florida-based Coral...
View ArticleGeorgia universities show low classroom utilization rate
ATLANTA — A two-year study by the University System of Georgia shows classrooms are empty during most of the week.The Athens Banner-Herald reports (http://bit.ly/Zmx2x4 ) that of the 440 classrooms at...
View ArticleGeorgia film alliance wants to attract movie makers
ST. MARYS — Three Georgia counties have joined a growing partnership that officials in southeast Georgia say will attract more film and television projects to the region.The Brunwsick News...
View Article11 displaced after Savannah apartment fire
An apartment fire Monday in Savannah displaced 11 people, according to the Red Cross.A fire at 521 W. 38th St. caused major damage to two units, said Robin Wingate, executive director of the American...
View ArticleBlue Jays batter Braves 9-3
TORONTO (AP) -- Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, Colby Rasmus and J.P. Arencibia each had a two-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Monday night.Encarnacion went 2...
View ArticleFallen troops honored at Bonaventure Cemetery on Memorial Day
A freshly placed floral wreath beneath an American flag before rows of uniform white tombstones serving as a backdrop, Jimmy Ray addressed the solemn onlookers gathered beneath oaks and hanging moss...
View ArticleSEARCH: 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 ArticleToday's radar hot spot
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Windsor Road.Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
View Article2 men killed in crash of small plane in central Ga
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Authorities say two men were killed in the crash of a single-engine plane in central Georgia.The Telegraph newspaper in Macon reports (http://bit.ly/10ZF4pK) that the crash...
View ArticleLittle movement in local gas prices
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 1.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.36 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah.The national...
View ArticleMan hospitalized after he's rescued from Ga. cave
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (AP) — A man is hospitalized after he was freed from a northwest Georgia cave -- one of the nation's deepest -- after a nearly 24-hour rescue effort.The caver was rescued Monday...
View ArticleSpotted® Photos: The 200 Club hosts the Savannah Mile
The 200 Club hosted the annual Savannah Mile race in downtown Savannah Saturday morning.Click here to view photos from the event and see who was Spotted®.
View ArticleVIDEO: Royal Caribbean ship burns, passengers evacuated
BALTIMORE — For the second time this year, a fire at sea has aborted a cruise ship's voyage. This time, aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas and the ship's 2,200 passengers were expected back...
View ArticleUltra-light aircraft makes emergency landing
JEFFERSON, Ga. — Authorities say an ultra-light aircraft made an emergency landing near the northeast Georgia town of Jefferson.Jackson County Emergency Services Director Steve Nichols said the pilot...
View ArticleMan ordered held in Wesley Franklin slaying
Brandon Rainer Mackey today was ordered to remain in jail pending a June 20 preliminary hearing on charges of murder and armed robbery in the slaying of 21-year-old Isle of Hope firefighter Wesley...
View ArticleEat It and Like It: A new day at Belford's
When we talk about food in Savannah’s Historic District, more times than not you hear, “Oh, what a great space that is” or “I love that building.” That is part of the charm. Obviously, with a city as...
View ArticleHawks hire Budenholzer as coach
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have named longtime Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer as head coach.General manager Danny Ferry called on his past experience with San Antonio to select Budenholzer to...
View ArticleSavannah-Chatham police investigating after Coastal Transitional inmate found...
Savannah-Chatham police are investigating after a man was found stabbed Saturday night in the parking lot of Memorial University Medical Center.The 37-year-old man, identified by police as an inmate at...
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