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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...
Marinex Construction Lands $22.8 million Maintenance Dredge Project in Savannah, Ga.
Marinex Construction Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a $22,826,500 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Savannah, Georgia, with an estimated completion date of July 11, 2025. Fiscal 2024 civil construction funds in the amount of $22,826,500 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, Georgia, is the contracting activity.
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
Almost 10 years ago in a Fernandina Beach, Florida garage, three neighborhood high school friends formed a band. This same simple set of circumstances led to the creation of so many greats, from Creedence Clearwater Revival to The Ramones to Descendents to Slayer. It’s one of the great American stories. Flipturn would like their own chapter. They eventually evolved into a five-piece and have expanded far beyond home. They play energetic indie rock, from jangly REM/Byrds style to mellow acoustic grooves and a slew of surprises. Their debut, the EP “Heavy Colors,” came out in 2017, followed by two more extended plays before the album “Shadowglow” in 2022. Nashville duo Hotel Fiction was last seen in town on the Victory North stage supporting Nordista Freeze’s Space Prom. If you were there and saw their version of Heart's "Magic Man," you know enough to know they are worth the price of admission alone.
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...
Promised Land Farm announces passing of longtime owner Robert Johnson
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Promised Land Farms in Port Wentworth announced that one of their longtime owners and operators, Robert Johnson, passed away on Saturday. Johnson, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Bob’, was a revered Elder in his church and a cherished figure in the Savannah community.
Memorial Day Athletic Director Andrea Bagnall brings experience from SEC basketball, the Olympics, and the NFL
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — After a search for a new athletic director in February, Memorial Day School in Savannah seems to have found the perfect fit in Andrea Bagnall. Bagnall brings a wealth of experience in athletics, taking part as a trainer for Tennessee and Auburn women’s basketball along with the Olympic games, and has […]
Savannah's Miller T51 after first round of US Girls Junior
Savannah's Mary Miller, a member of Savannah Christian Preparatory School's Class of 2024, carded a 2-over 73 and T51 after the first round of the US Girls Junior Amateur Championship being played July 15-20 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. The US Girls Junior Amateur is the most...
Savannah Area Realtors’ Young Council to host tailgate to support SAFE Shelter
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Local realtors are coming together for a night at the ballpark while supporting Savannah’s shelter for victims of domestic violence. Members of the Savannah Area REALTORS®’ (SAR) Young Council of REALTORS® (YCR) are hosting their annual tailgate party at Grayson Stadium on Saturday, July 20. The tailgate party kicks off at […]
The Savannah Bananas Captivate 42,000 at Nationals Park Amid National Tragedy
In a spectacle that combined showmanship with America's favorite pastime, the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball, brought their antics to Nationals Park, winning the hearts and eyes of an impressive 42,000 fans. The Bananas, a team that started in the Coastal Plain League and has grown to entertain across MLB and amateur stadiums, showed D.C. that they're to be taken seriously, both on and off the field. A pre-game performance from Princess Potassia, as reported by The Washington Post, set the tone with her baseball rendition of a classic Disney tune, promising "the greatest show in sports."
Gulfstream Aerospace opens expanded customer support centre in Savannah
Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its expanded customer support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Service Centre East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly enhances Gulfstream's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community...
Mediation Center to host free Rock Your Peace event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire is hosting a special Rock Your Peace rock painting event that will be free and open to the public. Rock Your Peace is part of the Mediation Center’s 100 Days of Intentional Peacebuilding community outreach campaign. The campaign is designed to raise awareness on […]
Jury Convicts Two Executives in Conspiracy to Fix Prices, Rig Bids, Allocate Markets for Concrete
A jury in the U.S. District Court in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday convicted Gregory and David Melton for their role in a conspiracy to fix prices, rig bids and allocate markets for sales of ready-mix concrete in Georgia and South Carolina. For Similar Content: Subscribe to Daily Newsletters. The conspiracy,...
Savannah Bananas surprise 8-year-old battling cancer with tickets to sold out game
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A special Maryland boy got the surprise of his young life Friday, and it's all thanks to the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas brought their Banana Ball World Tour to Washington D.C. over the weekend, where they played against the Firefighters. Ahead of the game, players appeared...
Monday Motivation: Maintaining your peace
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Carole Mendoza, a transformational leadership coach, joins News 3 for the newest installment of Monday Motivation. Amid tumultuous times, Mendoza shares helpful ways to maneuver through the stress and keep the peace in your life. Stay tuned for Monday Motivation each week during WSAV’s 5:30 p.m. newscast, and follow along at wsav.com/mondaymotivation.
Disability Pride Month: Savannah mother's daughter, work with children inspires inclusive designs
Three years ago, Katie Bladergroen was nearly halfway through her first pregnancy when she and her husband, Kyle, learned that the baby she was carrying had spina bifida. Since then, the Bladergroens have turned a life-changing event into both a more personal understanding of childhood disabilities and inclusion, as well as an online business for Katie. ...
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.
Former Savannah Area Athletes in the Crowd: BC Alum Holton Drafted By Braves and SCJ Alum Vereen Representing Team USA
Savannah's sports scene has seen some remarkable athletes emerge, with two recent standouts being Carter Holton and Tayon Vereen. Holton, a Southpaw junior pitcher from Vanderbilt University and a Benedictine Military School graduate, caught the Atlanta Braves' attention in the draft. On the other hand, Tayon Vereen, known for his prowess at Performance Initiatives Gym and a graduate of Brewton Parker who attended Sol C. Johnson High School, is set to represent Team USA at the 2024 FISU America Games. These accomplishments showcase the talent and excellence within Savannah's sports community. Check out their achievements listed below.
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