Savannah police seek help in finding robbers
Savannah-Chatham police are seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two men they say assaulted and robbed a Savannah man on a downtown street and may be involved in other incidents.The...
View ArticlePanama Canal tour cast doubt on completion schedule
ATLANTA — A key state legislator announced misgivings Wednesday about the completion date of construction to widen the Panama Canal, saying Georgia officials could still finish deepening the Savannah...
View ArticleATM robber sought by Savannah police
Savannah-Chatham police are trying to identify and locate a gunman who has been stalking customers at a West Bay Street bank ATM machine.The suspect is described as a black male who is about 5 feet 7...
View ArticleSavannah man who crashed into police car arrested
A Savannah man who crashed a stolen pickup into a Savannah-Chatham police patrol car, narrowing missing the officer standing beside it, lost his struggle with a police canine Tuesday and faces nine...
View ArticleSavannah man shot through front door
A Savannah man was treated for a gunshot wound Wednesday night after being struck by a bullet two other men fired at his apartment door, Savannah-Chatham police reported.The victim was taken to...
View Article'Star Trek' director boldly going to helm new 'Star Wars'
LOS ANGELES — Another universe of sci-fi fans has been put in the hands of J.J. Abrams.According to multiple trade reports, Abrams is set to direct the next installment of "Star Wars," which Disney has...
View ArticleSavannah's mayor calls for more citizen help in fighting crime
With three southside shootings in three days — two of them fatal — Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson called on residents Thursday to do more to protect their city.“Please help us out,” she said. “Help...
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 ArticleSchools must provide sports for disabled, US says
WASHINGTON — Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.Disabled students who want to play for...
View ArticleToday's radar hot spot: Windsor Road
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 ArticleSpotted®: Stratton Leopold's film premiere of 'Parker'
A pre-release screening of “Parker,” which stars Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez, was presented at the Lucas Theatre on Thursday night as a benefit for the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal...
View ArticlePhotos: January Spotted® Photographers Meetup
The savannahnow.com team hosted a party at Satisfied Wednesday night for their team of Spotted® photographers.Click here to view photos from the event.Are you interested in becoming a photographer with...
View ArticleGeorgia GOP Sen. Chambliss won't seek re-election, Rep. Kingston considers seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced Friday he will not seek a third term next year, saying "this is about frustration" with Washington gridlock that he doesn't see changing in a...
View ArticleSpringfield man wins $50K lottery prize
ATLANTA – Jay Key Jr. of Springfield won a $50,000 top prize playing the popular instant game Jumbo Bucks Classic.Key claimed his prize Wednesday at the Georgia Lottery’s District Office in...
View ArticleSavannah psychiatrist held on federal sex-for-drugs charges
A Savannah psychiatrist has been ordered detained by a federal judge on accusations he exchanged sex for prescriptions and cash with local strippers.Dr. William Ellien, 58, was arrested on Wednesday on...
View ArticlePolice searching for missing Savannah teen
Savannah-Chatham police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who left her house on Wednesday.Ivey Curry left her home on Pine Valley Road after a family discussion and has not been heard from...
View ArticleWaterfront Association hires new senior staff
The Savannah Waterfront Association has hired two executives with extensive backgrounds in event planning and organization to head the group in a move described as an effort to bring “exceptional event...
View ArticleSavannah Stopover, SavannahNow join forces for free Forsyth Park concert
Mark your calendars for March 8 -- it's gonna be an all-out party, and everyone in Savannah is invited.The Savannah Morning News, savannahnow.com and Savannah Magazine are proud to announce a new...
View Article2013 Effingham High School Hall of Fame induction held
The 2013 athletic inductees into the Effingham County High School Hall of Fame were presented tonight during ceremonies at the Rebel Gym.Inducted were Paul Sumner, Ramona Wright and Lee Newberry.Sumner...
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