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Lowcountry nonprofit needs your help making teacher supply drive a success
Students in Beaufort County will head back to the classroom in just a few weeks, and one nonprofit is making sure they have everything they need to succeed. Bluffton Self Help is hosting its annual teacher supply drive now through Aug. 22. They’ll be collecting items like pencils, notebooks, dry-erase...
Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair
The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (. 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from...
USCB Center for the Arts Announces New Season
Tickets for the USCB Center for the Arts 2024-25 performing arts season are now on sale, including the fall production of “Oklahoma,” which recently held auditions. From electrifying live music concerts to stunning theater productions and captivating tributes, the upcoming season offers something for everyone. Tickets are available...
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.
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: ...
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...
'Trust in His timing': Fire Chief Freddy Howell retiring from post in Bryan County
Bryan County Fire Chief Freddy Howell announced his retirement Tuesday. After more than a decade of service, Howell said his faith led him to make the decision. “I have faith in God, pray, and trust in His timing,” said Howell. “I believe it is His will for me to step away from public safety and pursue something different for a few years before retiring for good. On July 3, I completed 39 years in public safety with a government agency, and many of my colleagues have already retired or moved on to other opportunities.”
Savannah Police releases Top 10 Most Wanted list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) has released a Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list following mounting concerns for violence in the city. According to SPD, this list is as of July 16th, 2024. Mayor Van Johnson made it clear weeks ago that he and city staff would no longer watch crime […]
Next in line: Jenkins' junior Cam'Ron Thompson hopes to follow path of brother Nolan Smith
Off the football field, Cam'Ron Thompson has a friendly disposition despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 325-pound frame — and comes across as a gentle giant. But once he settles in as the right guard on the offensive line, the Jenkins junior does whatever it takes to get the job done in the trenches.
Georgia State Law Students Shine Under the Gold Dome
Each year after the Georgia General Assembly concludes its annual legislative session, new laws go into effect on July 1. This year, the legislators closed out their 40-day odyssey of making those laws on March 28. Sine die, the Latin term assigned to the adjournment of the legislative calendar, was met with the usual frenzy of finalizing bills and the time-honored tradition of scattering the legislative chambers with shredded paper tossed about in a confetti like celebration.
Health inspections: See which restaurant has 'fruit flies and live roaches'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 5 and 11, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
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