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Dining Update: Savannah chef Chino Hathcock kicks off Fleeting residency with CRYBABY
Friends and folks in the food industry know chef Chris Hathcock as Chino. His 2023 departure from Husk heralded the Savannah native’s hiatus from high-pressure full-time fine dining, but in the last year, Hathcock has stayed beyond busy with hired-knife butchery at Brochu’s, consulting and catering, part-time work as an oysterman, and plenty...
Committee opens 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade application
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Observance Day Association, Inc., Parade Committee has released its application for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. The parade is held annually on the date of the icon’s birth and spotlights King’s ideals through a celebration of civil rights history and view for the future. The committee […]
Bryan County leaders making plans to build airport
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – The ever growing area of Bryan County and specifically Richmond Hill is sparking conversation among city and county leaders to give residents the ultimate transportation hub, an airport. “We get asked a lot, when industry want to come here, do you have an airport?” says Sean Register. Register is CEO […]
At Pour Boy Coffee on Savannah's south side, even the drinks tell exciting stories
The summer blockbuster movie scene is in full swing, and sequels such as “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and "Inside Out 2” are making big bucks at the box office. I, however, am saving my movie-going dollars for something a little bit different. No disrespect to those films, but the movie I’m most looking forward to is “Curse of the Caramel Knight.” ...
Restaurant Inspections: Once more for those in back, floors are not shelves, especially for food
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted June 26–July 2, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Madden appointed Artistic Director, Principal Conductor of Savannah Wind Symphony
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – After an intensive search process, The Savannah Wind Symphony Board of Directors has announced the appointment of director John Madden as the Artistic Director of the Savannah Wind Symphony (SWS). Madden will begin his five-year termeffective July 1. Madden, a conductor, trumpet player and music arranger, has been a music educator […]
Michael Thurmond holds book signing for "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia"
A work 24-plus years in the making that offers a refreshing take on Georgia’s founder had its local formal presentation on Saturday, June 29 at Savannah’s Hyatt Regency. Historian and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond held a book signing and discussion with Q&A of his latest,. “James Oglethorpe,...
Savannah’s La Scala Ristorante shuts down
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The popular Italian Savannah restaurant La Scala is shutting down. They made the announcement on Facebook back on Friday. The restaurant has been open downtown for the last five and a half years. It’s also where famous actor Clint Eastwood filmed and at dinner at in...
Sixth annual jazz concert held to benefit Camp Lighthouse
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It was a packed house Sunday night at Congregation Mickve Israel for the sixth annual jazz concert benefiting Camp Lighthouse. The night featured performances by jazz legends Teddy Adams and Huxsie Scott. WSAV’s Kim Gusby served as emcee for the evening. Camp Lighthouse was opened to help underserved children ages 5 […]
Telfair Museums’ Children’s Art Museum to celebrate its first anniversary
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Throughout the month of July, the Telfair Children’s Art Museum (CAM) is inviting little ones and their families to celebrate the first birthday of the beloved mascot, Cammy the Chameleon, and the first anniversary of CAM, with a full schedule of programs and events. CAM is a destination for families seeking […]
Unlock Health Benefits of Qigong at the Savannah Conference
The National Qigong Association is proud to highlight the distinctive advantages of Qigong, a gentle, flowing exercise suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, including those with physical limitations. Often referred to as moving meditation, these softer movements are incredibly effective for health and well-being. Unlike typical exercises...
‘Trial Watchers’ Authors Hold Book Events
For those in the Low Country interested in why people put their lives on hold to watch the Alex Murdaugh trial and others – a new book tackles this topic and more, and you’ll have three upcoming chances to meet the authors:. Friday, July 12th from 12 -4...
Savannah Downtown Business Association Will Host July Networking Luncheon Spotlighting Savannah's Art Community
The Savannah Downtown Business Association will host its monthly networking event sponsored by SCAD on Wednesday, July 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Morris Center (10 E. Broad St. Savannah, GA 31404). This month’s speaker is Kristin Poitras, Director of Museum Programming and Operations for the...
Savannah Philharmonic Announces New Board Chair and Board Members
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...
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