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Arizona man arrested after flying to Georgia for sex with teen
An Arizona man has been arrested by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to meet an underage girl for sex.Steven Schlesselman, 45, of Maricopa County, Ariz., solicited sex from what he...
View ArticleLocal companies among nation's fastest growing
The Savannah area’s economic recovery is often tracked through visitor spending, container traffic and housing starts.A more subtle measure of growth is the number of local companies in Inc. magazine’s...
View ArticleEnova, Colonial Group announce agreement
Enova Wood Pellet Group, a subsidiary of Enova Energy Group, has entered into a long-term port agreement with Georgia Kaolin Terminals, Inc. (GKT) a subsidiary of Savannah-based Colonial Group, Inc.The...
View Article10th person exposed to rabid Chatham County cat
Public health officials continue to encourage anyone who may have been bitten or scratched by a rabid feral cat found in theTowneLakearea of Godley Station to get in touch with the Environmental Health...
View ArticlePolice: Man shot in Savannah on Friday still in critical condition
A man who was shot Friday morning was still hospitalized in critical condition Monday afternoon, police said. Rashamel Howard, 19, was taken to Memorial University Medical Center after being shot at...
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Sheriff's office: Man who scammed his way out of Chatham County jail back...
The man who allegedly scammed his way out of the Chatham County jail Thursday night with another inmate’s wrist band and personal information is now back behind bars.The U.S. Marshal’s Service...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Jail escape: One too many
THIS IS a “first” that Chatham County didn’t want to have — the first successful escape from the Chatham County jail in more than 20 years.But the escapee didn’t flee the old-fashioned way by going...
View ArticleCity crews respond to minor sewage spill
A grease blockage in a sewer main is believed to be the cause of a blockage that sent about 620 gallons of sewage into a drainage ditch at the end of Travis Street on Monday.The ditch flows into the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Body recovered at site of missing Jesup man's plane crash
A search is under way near Lake Park at a plane that disappeared off radar Monday night after the pilot, Rick Poppell of Jesup, reported trouble, officials said.WALB TV is reporting that Lowndes County...
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Eat It and Like It: A holiday fruitcake they'll actually eat and like
Editor's note: This feature is part of columnist Jesse Blanco's "12 Days of Christmas" special presented by eatitandlikeit.com and SavannahNow. Today through Dec. 18, Jesse will introduce you to one...
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UPDATE: Glynn County commissioner slain, body found in water
Glynn County Commissioner Tom Sublett was killed overnight and his death is being investigated as a homicide, Glynn County Police Chief Matt Doering said. Sublett’s body was found floating between a...
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Savannah man arrested for shooting gun during family fight
A Savannah man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless conduct after firing a handgun while arguing with his wife and her relatives.Ryan Polselli of Forest Cove...
View ArticleTeenage Savannah shooting victim dies
The 19-year-old man critically injured when a gun being handled by several men on West 53rd Street Friday has died of his injuries.Rashamel Howard was transported to Memorial University Medical Center...
View ArticleJudge lifts its hold on part of Ga. immigration law
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge in Atlanta has cleared the way for a section of Georgia's tough law targeting illegal immigration that had been blocked to enter into effect.U.S. District Court Judge...
View ArticleJudge denies bond motions in Trayvon Martin case
SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge has denied defense requests to end 24-hour GPS monitoring of George Zimmerman while he is out on bond in the fatal shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.Judge...
View ArticleHovering Savannah helicopter working, not crashing
If you look to the skies and see a helicopter dangerously close to the ground, don't worry.A helicopter contracted by Georgia Power will be in the area conducting power line inspections at a very low...
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What's with all the good Savannah restaurants closing?
Don’t you hate it when a place you love to eat closes?Especially if it’s popular?Strange things have happened the past few weeks here in town. Three by all accounts very popular Savannah restaurants...
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Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturns Saints bounty suspensions
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue overturned the suspensions of four current and former New Orleans Saints players in the league’s bounty investigation of the club. Tagliabue,...
View ArticleMiami man's $1 million lottery ticket purchased in Hinesville
A Miami corporate sales manager has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize after purchasing the winning ticket in Hinesville.Bobby Latham, 41, matched the first five numbers from the Nov. 21 Powerball...
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