Airport $400M expansion: The ongoing upgrade is set to boost flights, cargo capacity, parking and international services, strengthening links with Statesboro and a 28-county region — find out what it means for Statesboro.
Beyond the Badge camp: Savannah PD’s new summer program immerses young women ages 14–21 in everything from traffic control to homicide investigations to boost female representation in law enforcement — find out how it’s shaping tomorrow’s women in blue.
Parker’s Kitchen raises $360K for local veterans: The popular eatery banked $360,000 for injured service members and has launched a new charity initiative to broaden its support for vets — find out how.
Mother of Tremont Park honored: Savannah officials christened a block of Essex Avenue as “Annie Bell Graham Street” this past Friday to honor the matriarch who raised 28 children and served Tremont Park for more than 60 years — find out why.
Victorian fixer-upper triumph: The Scallys spent two years transforming a fire-damaged Victorian home—preserving its hand-carved staircase, navigating historic-preservation approvals, and adding a modern carriage house before selling the fully furnished Emma C. Lee House and earning a Preservation Award — find out how they balanced heritage and innovation.
Savannah’s wine elite revealed: Common on Broughton and 1540 Room at The DeSoto landed Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, joining 3,811 global winners celebrated for their exceptional wine lists and service — find out what earned them top honors.
Civic landmark turns hotspot: The old Savannah municipal building at Broughton and Abercorn has emerged as Municipal Grand, featuring a mid-century modern lobby restaurant/bar, a rooftop Sun Club pool with downtown views, and shareable bites from croquettes to crudo — check out the stylish revival.
Savannah Section 8 waiting list: The Housing Authority of Savannah opened its Section 8 voucher wait list July 7–11, accepting the first 1,500 online applications from households at or below 80 percent of AMI — learn what you need to know.
Teens ace disaster drills: Savannah Youth City volunteers tested a month of FEMA CERT training in simulated shootings, burns, and collapses at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Complex — find out how they’re ready to help.
Savannah loses a cherished leader: Rabbi Arnold Belzer, who shepherded Congregation Mickve Israel for over 20 years and championed its museum and school, died July 9 at 81. His funeral is set for July 14 — learn what made him a pillar of Savannah.
Other Savannah headlines this week
- Walmart completes 117,000 sq ft Savannah remodel
- Savannah-Chatham schools host July registration events
- Proposed horse carriage heat rules draw interest
- Georgia Ports welcomes its summer intern class
- CS Instruments picks Bluffton for NA headquarters
- GDOT extends Chatham Parkway Bridge closure
- Tybee Island property tax rate remains unchanged
- IQ Fiber launches service in Savannah
