Savannah Agenda

03/03/2025

Savannah Agenda - Rome’s Grand Opening, A Powerful Parkinson’s Performance, Hidden Historic Gems & Mor! - https://mailchi.mp/88c04f02cbce/savannah-agenda-local-matters-march-19-12830831

03/03/2025

By Maddie Greer/ Savannah Agenda

A small, unassuming blue paperback sits on a shelf behind my desk, tucked between a few cherished keepsakes. If you didn’t know what you were looking for, you’d likely overlook it. But the cover, in its simple script, reads The Butterfly by Neil Bartram, with illustrations by Brian Hill. It’s a brief yet profound story about the ever-evolving butterfly effect. Read more at https://savannahagenda.com/a-story-of-fate-friendship-and-perseverance-how-two-performers-with-parkinsons-are-bringing-the-story-of-my-life-to-the-stage-for-a-greater-cause/

28/02/2025

The first phase of a Chatham County historic resources survey unveiled some unrecognized history of the unincorporated area, while recommending the preservation of some important properties.

The first phase of a Chatham County historic resources survey unveiled some unrecognized history of the unincorporated area, while recommending the preservation of some properties. Conducted betwee…

28/02/2025

Another cartoon from Savannah's own, Julia Licht

Find more or her work at https://www.julialicht.art/

28/02/2025

Submitted by Loop It Up

Feb. 27, 2025 — It’s time to Soup It Up for Loop It Up, and the local nonprofit is inviting friends and supporters to join them for a night among the stars to raise funds for Loop It Up Savannah’s creative education programs. Read all about it at https://savannahagenda.com/loop-it-up-celebrates-10-years-of-art-based-education-with-help-of-local-restaurants-at-soup-it-up-fundraiser/

27/02/2025

Thanks to guest artist Julia Licht for drawing the latest f'd up SAV Illustrated cartoon.

26/02/2025

By Shelley Powers / Opinion

Feb. 26, 2025 - Buddy, you're normally a talkative kind of guy, but I've not heard a peep from you other than introduce a bill to buy Greenland and call it Red, White, and Blueland. Even though the actions the Trump administration take are blatantly illegal and threaten the Constitutional balance that has kept our country strong for 250 years.

Read the rest of Shelley Powers' latest column calling on US Rep. Buddy Carter and his Congressional colleagues to address recent actions by the Trump administration at https://savannahagenda.com/dear-buddy-carter-trust/

24/02/2025

Savannah Agenda - - https://mailchi.mp/3504e9b84961/savannah-agenda-local-matters-march-19-12829464 New Taxi Rules, Night Shelter Expansion, Forsyth Park Development, Early Voting begins, Potential Stormwater Project Cuts, Dear Buddy Carter; Tales of Savannah Musicians & more

23/02/2025

Anybody catch a cab lately? Apparently, taxis are having a bit of a resurgence around here. Read about it at https://savannahagenda.com/new-savannah-taxi-rates-and-regulations-pending-as-industry-recovers/

Featured Image: “Gas” by Savannah artist Julia Licht

23/02/2025

Savannah Technical College recently revived its annual Black History Extravaganza. Read about it and other community news at https://savannahagenda.com/local-nonprofits/

23/02/2025

By Shelley Powers / Opinion

Feb. 21, 2025 - Your compatriot, Rich McCormick, had a town hall recently. It did not go as well as he hoped, especially considering the continued chaos in the federal government. Still, he did what a Congressional representative should do, and met with the public he represents.

So, tell us why all the DOGE federal worker cuts are good, and firing people handling the bird flu outbreak is smart, or removing building standards that will actually cut billions in hurricane losses is a win.

Read the full column at https://savannahagenda.com/dear-buddy-carter-have-a-town-hall/

22/02/2025

Feb. 22, 2025 – Early voting for the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education’s proposed extension of the 1% Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) begins on Monday, and continues through March 14, ahead of the March 18 referendum. Read all about it at https://savannahagenda.com/savannah-chatham-esplost-early-voting-starts-feb-24/

21/02/2025

On Wednesday, Jim Reed was on WRUU – 107.5 FM Savannah to discuss the Western NC Hurricane Relief Benefit Album he recently released, which features rare and previously unreleased tracks from over 200 different Savannah-based musical acts. Jim played some songs from the compilation and shared some interesting stories and background about each of those artists with Louis Clausi, host of WRUU’s That Old Savannah Magic. In the column below, you will find some of Reed’s quotes from the discussion, along with links to the individual songs.

By Eric Curl Feb. 21, 2025 – On Wednesday, Jim Reed was on WRUU – 107.5 FM Savannah to discuss the Western NC Hurricane Relief Benefit Album he recently released, which features rare an…

20/02/2025

Feb. 20, 2025 – The Metropolitan Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a special-use permit requested to expand downtown’s Inner City Night Shelter, a facility that has provided emergency housing and services to homeless individuals since 1983.

By Eric Curl Feb. 20, 2025 – The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) on Tuesday approved a special-use permit requested to expand downtown’s Inner City Night Shelter, a facility that has p…

19/02/2025

HAPPENING TODAY (Feb. 19) from 4PM till 6PM EST, Jim Reed will be on WRUU - 107.5 FM Savannah to discuss the Western NC Hurricane Relief Benefit Album he recently released, which features rare and previously unreleased tracks from over 200 different Savannah-based musical acts. Jim will play around 15 songs from the compilation and talk a bit about each of those artists. You can listen live, either on the radio or online at wruu.org. You can read more about the album at https://savannahagenda.com/marshes-to-mountains-savannah.../

Submitted by Fake Fangs Records Dec. 24, 2024 – On Sept. 28, Hurricane Helene defied tradition and veered deep into the Western NC mountains, causing high winds, tornadoes and flash floods wh…

19/02/2025

Feb. 19, 2025 – On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) approved height variances for a proposed office and parking complex near Forsyth Park. The commission voted 6-4 after hearing opposition from multiple residents concerned about the building’s size, traffic and impact on the Historic Victorian District’s character.

By Eric Curl Feb. 19, 2025 – On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) approved height variances for a proposed office and parking complex near Forsyth Park. The commission voted…

18/02/2025

Please welcome Shelley Powers, the latest contributor to Savannah Agenda. You can find her column at https://savannahagenda.com/savannahs-springfield-canal-stormwater-project-likely-casualty-of-trump-cuts/

17/02/2025

Savannah Agenda - Whitaker and Park office development plan heading to planning commission, Superior Court -

Feb. 16, 2025 – The Bull Street corridor south of Victory Drive is continuing to attract investors as older businesses shut their doors or relocate.