EDITORIAL: Tybee bridges: Size matters
AREA RESIDENTS got a chance to view the proposed plan to replace the two bridges on U.S. 80 to Tybee Island during an open house Monday night, and it was eye-opening — and not on the pleasant side.The...
View ArticleGSU trying to learn from mistakes in semifinal rematch
STATESBORO — Georgia Southern’s players haven’t done any finger pointing this week in an attempt to explain a lopsided semifinal playoff loss to North Dakota State a year ago.After all, who would be...
View ArticleRock 'n' Roll Marathon Savannah contract extended three years
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon has extended its contract in Savannah for three additional years, through 2016. The original agreement for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon and ½...
View ArticleVIDEO: St. Paul's preschoolers perform in 13th annual Christmas program
Children at St. Paul's Preschool performed in the school's 13th annual Christmas program Tuesday evening. Click play to watch highlights from the show.
View ArticleGa. trying to clear sex offender registry backlog
ATLANTA — State officials say they're trying to catch up with a sex offender registry system that is seriously backlogged.Sexual predators who are considered likely to commit more sex crimes are...
View ArticleBeach bike race planned at Tybee
Prepare to add a beach bicycle race to Tybee Island’s portfolio of quirky and unique events.A group that includes one of the founders of the Beach Bum Parade outlined a vision for a bike race in the...
View ArticleSavannah man shot Tuesday night
A Savannah man was listed in stable condition today after being shot on the front porch of a West 44th Street house Tuesday night.The 19-year-old man reported he was with other men on the porch of a...
View ArticleGrand jury no bills murder, other charges against Port Wentworth police officers
The Chatham County grand jury has issued a no bill on murder and related charges for Port Wentworth police officers Loren Scholes III and Michael McDonald.The charges were linked to the June 26 death...
View ArticleVIDEO: Man stealing packages from downtown Savannah residences
Savannah-Chatham police are seeking help identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with the theft of packages from downtown Savannah residences, said Julian Miller, police spokesman.The black...
View ArticleProposed River Street hotel/retail complex review process begins
The tussle over the future of River Street’s east end has been joined.North Point Hospitality brought its plans to develop an eight-building hotel/retail complex on the former Georgia Power...
View ArticleTRAFFIC ALERT: Henry at Bull closed for accident investigation
The area around the intersection of Henry and Bull streets will be closed until about 8 p.m. as Savannah-Chatham police investigate an accident.Julian Miller, police spokesman, said the Major Accident...
View ArticleDO: Find an event for Thursday, December 13
S.P.A.C.E. Session I Visual Arts Classes and Workshops now RegisteringS.P.A.C.E. Studios, 9 West Henry St. City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for Session I...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Georgia Dome: A challenge flag
ARTHUR BLANK is a successful businessman and generous corporate citizen who has contributed mightily to this state.But that doesn’t automatically mean that his Atlanta Falcons football team is entitled...
View ArticleUGA prepares for Nebraska, reflects on loss to Alabama in SEC title game
ATHENS — More than a week and a half later, not all Georgia players have moved past the punch-to-the-gut loss to Alabama in the Southeastern Conference championship football game.“I literally replay...
View ArticleUGA notebook: Murray weighs early exit to NFL
ATHENS — Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray said Wednesday that he will huddle with his parents after the Capital One Bowl game on Jan. 1 to talk about the pros and cons of entering the NFL draft.The...
View ArticleSEMI-SWEET: A look at 5 memorable semifinal games for the Georgia Southern...
STATESBORO — The goal is always to get to the national championship game.But you can’t skip any steps.First, you have to get past the semifinals, and the Georgia Southern Eagles won’t have an easy...
View ArticleNo. 7 Ohio State routs Savannah State 85-45
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Deshaun Thomas scored all but one of his 22 points in the first half and No. 7 Ohio State showed its firepower inside and out in beating Savannah State 85-45 on Wednesday...
View ArticleSavannah visitor hurt in scooter crash
A 19-year-old Maryland man was listed in stable condition Wednesday night after a motor scooter he was riding collided with an SUV at Bull and Henry streets.Tyler Douglas Brewer of Phoenix, Md., was...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
Award season is under way following Thursday's announcement of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations.Steven Spielberg's Civil War epic, "Lincoln" led the pack of this year's biggest movies...
View ArticleTree falls on house near Savannah's Daffin Park
City of Savannah crews are working this afternoon to remove a large oak tree that crashed into a home on Washington Avenue.City spokesman Bret Bell said workers will be in the area of the 1500 block of...
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