Archive for March, 2010

Lawmakers ponder budget recommendations

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Rebuilding for low-income Savannah neighborsIn prepartion for Spring Rebuilding Day on May 1, Rebuilding Together Savannah will hold a first house captain’s meeting tomorrow at the Cambria Suites near the airport.

Analysis: Johnson campaign gets seriousFormer state Sen. Eric Johnson is about to begin a new - and critical - phase of his campaign for governor.

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3 Missing Savannah Children Found Safe

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

The usual blaming of the victim follows latest pedestrian deathThis sequence of events is becoming awfully easy to predict:Pedestrian is killed or injured on a local street that’s dangerous by design. News media coverage of the incident uncritically repeats law enforcement warnings that pedestrians should use crosswalks.Readers and viewers of news media coverage

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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Savannah Bicycle Campaign, B Street Salon forge partnershipWhat can a business do to become truly bicycle friendly?

Police chief finalists could be named soon

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Police chief finalists could be named soonA finalist, or finalists, for Savannah-Chatham police chief should be announced within two weeks, Savannah City Manager Michael Brown said Tuesday.

Sustainable agriculture conference to be held in Savannah, April 16 and 17The Greening the Southeast Regional Summit is scheduled for April 16 and 17 at the Coastal Georgia Center [...]

Its a big week for bicycles in Savannah

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Savannah Fire truck gets faceliftFirefighter Howard Tillman gives the cab of Rehab-1 a final buff before Savannah Fire and Emergency Services introduces the vehicle in a press conference at Johnson Square.

Ex-American Idol finalist arrested in SavannahA former “American Idol” finalist is out of jail after Savannah authorities arrested her for fighting in a local park [...]

Oil spill shuts down Savannah River

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Its a big week for bicycles in SavannahWhile the big news on the streets of Savannah yesterday involved a presidential motorcade, a different sort of vehicle should get more attention as bicycle-related events round out the week. On Thursday, March 4 at 9 p.m., the bicycle culture movie “Veer” will be screened at SCAD’s River [...]

Savannah couple celebrates anniversary on Saint Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Earth Day Savannah - April 17The City of Savannah, in partnership with Return Logistics Inc. and South University School of Pharmacy, will hold Savannah’s first Medicine Cabinet Cleanout at this year’s Earth Day RecycleRama on Saturday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the south end of Forsyth Park.

Analysis: Johnson campaign gets seriousFormer [...]

Savannah Fire truck gets facelift

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Two left homeless in Liberty City fireTwo people were left homeless this morning after their Liberty City home was damaged by fire, according to Savannah Fire & Emergency Services.

Savannah Fire truck gets faceliftFirefighter Howard Tillman gives the cab of Rehab-1 a final buff before Savannah Fire and Emergency Services introduces the vehicle in a press [...]

The usual blaming of the victim follows latest pedestrian death

Monday, March 29th, 2010

The usual blaming of the victim follows latest pedestrian deathThis sequence of events is becoming awfully easy to predict:Pedestrian is killed or injured on a local street that’s dangerous by design. News media coverage of the incident uncritically repeats law enforcement warnings that pedestrians should use crosswalks.Readers and viewers of news media coverage

The return of Ellis Square, Savannahs next great public space

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Savannah police make DUI arrests Friday and SaturdayThe first night of Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day pre-weekend yielded up to 10 arrests as Savannah-Chatham police took to downtown streets on foot, by car and even surveillance camera to keep the peace.

The return of Ellis Square, Savannahs next great public spaceStanding in Ellis Square yesterday evening, it [...]