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Savannah Philharmonic Announces New Board Chair and Members
The Savannah Philharmonic, a community-focused arts organization which strives to present concert performances and music education of the highest caliber throughout the southeast, is pleased to announce a new board chair and three new board members. Daphne Nash has been named Board Chair of the Savannah Philharmonic as the organization...
Savannah Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Gulfstream’s New Service Center and Community Investment
The Savannah Chamber of Commerce attended the Gulfstream ribbon cutting of their new state-of-the-art service center. Their continued investment in our community speaks volumes to their business model and ideals, which we proudly support. President of Gulfstream, Mark Burns, spoke to the importance of Gulfstream employees and the exceptional services they provide daily. Afterward, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Burt Jones discussed the statewide economic impact of Gulfstream while Congressman Buddy Carter spoke about the presence of Gulfstream within the Savannah community. By partnering with Groves High School, Savannah Technical College, and the University System of Georgia, Gulfstream is paving the way for the future workforce of Savannah. We are thankful for all that Gulfstream does and are excited to see their continued growth and success for years to come.
Gulfstream customer support completes Savannah Service Center expansion
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the official opening of its expanded Customer Support service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Savannah Service Center East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly expands Gulfstream’s maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees gathered at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially dedicate the new space on July 12, 2024. “We continue to expand and enhance our service capabilities in support of the continued growth of Gulfstream’s next-generation fleet including the recently certified G700,” said Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream...
Windsor Forest announces hiring of new football coach, former sports standout at Bluffton
Windsor Forest has hired Chris "C.J." Frazier as the school's new football coach, athletic director Cam Turner announced Tuesday. Frazier has three years experience coaching at Ridgeland High School in South Carolina and had taken the job at Hardeeville High School in the spring. Then, the Windsor Forest opportunity came up and he...
Deep Center to host Legacy Quilt Community Conversation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Deep Center’s Block by Block program will be hosting the Legacy Quilt Community Conversation. The legacy quilt is the final product of Block by Block’s year-long programming. “The Legacy quilt project has been exciting because it has been an opportunity for our young people to have intergenerational conversations with their parents […]
Goodman’s ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ stage musical falters, yet shows promise
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 16, 2024) – Before attending the July 8 opening night of the new musical stage incarnation of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” I hadn’t ever read the the best-selling 1994 book by John Berendt. Nor had I seen the 1997 feature film starring Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Jude Law, Kim Hunter, and Dorothy Loudon.
City Event | Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting
Join Us for the Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting. Mark your calendars and join us for a momentous occasion: the unveiling of our brand new Pooler Recreation Complex pickleball and tennis courts! Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can be the first to experience our newly constructed, state-of-the-art facilities. Free play will follow the ceremony, so bring your racket and join in! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, these courts are for everyone to enjoy.
City of Savannah provide spaces to stay cool on Tuesday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees, the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool. All City Community Centers and pools are open as follows for Tuesday, July 16: Community Centers: Grant Center1310 Richards Ave. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastside […]
Multiple Savannah residents facing charges in Southern District of Georgia’s indictments
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Four Savannah residents are currently facing charges as the Southern District of Georgia returns with their July indictments. Seven individuals in total face felony charges which include illegal firearms possession and drug distribution. Additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun […]
“Flavors Food Tours’' expands to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Food is starting to rival history and architecture among reasons people want to visit Savannah and as something locals can take pride in and a new downtown tour makes it possible to get a true taste of Savannah. Leslie Wiggins has started “Flavors Food Tours’' and...
Tracking the Tropics: Looking ahead at the 2024 hurricane season
Download the WJCL app for updates on the tropics: Apple, Google Play. WJCL's Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Nelson, in Savannah, is teaming up with WESH Meteorologist Eric Burris, in Orlando, to bring you an in-depth look at the tropics. Tracking the Tropics airs on WJCL.com and the WJCL Facebook page each...
ATF: Illegal device that turns handguns into machine guns is now on the streets of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It is an object small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but can cause fear. The device is often referred to as a “Glock Switch.”. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns that criminals use it to turn a semi-automatic firearm into an illegal machine gun.
INTERVIEW: First Tee Savannah’s new director Brianna Fisher
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The First Tee Savannah is in the middle of summer sessions, hundreds of kids learning at several local golf courses, and will soon be returning to Savannah-Chatham Public Schools. Brianna Fisher is the new director of the First Tee chapter, which continues to grow in participants...
Savannah store designs shirt in memory of fallen fire chief in Trump assassination attempt
SAVANNAH, Ga. — After the death of a Pennsylvania man in Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Savannah store wants to help the victim's family. Saturday's shooter killed 50-year-old Corey Comperatore while he was shielding his family from gunfire. Comperatore was a veteran, fire chief and...
Cultural Arts Center opens applications for two top grant programs. What you need to know
Arts and culture groups in Savannah looking for a financial boost for community programs, or those in need of performance space, can now apply for this year's round of subsidies from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. The SCAC's Spotlight Use Facility and Arts and Cultural Enrichment grant programs are now...
Need help to register your child for school? SCCPSS to hold event Tuesday and Expo on Saturday
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) schools will reopen their doors to students for the 2024-2025 School Year in just about two weeks on Aug. 1. SCCPSS families should review the following on the district’s Back to School Hub for more information on the following key preparation items: ...
Raffensperger checks voting machines, pushes against political violence during election
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the political temperature in the United States needs to come down, before November’s presidential election.
Graffiti incidences have slightly decreased in Savannah as code enforcement, arrests have increased
In June, the City of Savannah launched a new initiative that wraps corner traffic cabinets with graffiti-resistant laminates featuring archival photos showcasing the historical significance of nearby structures. The initiative focused on traffic cabinets that have been regular targets for graffiti, according to a city press release sent on June 10 of this...
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