The Savannahian

19/06/2025

Lila has a great review of Dog Days Festival, just published as a mid-week story. Free to read right now.

I screamed and cried. It was the best show I’ve ever been to, and the energy in the crowd tasted delicious.

17/06/2025

This week, our newest writer Caitlin Philippo tackled the ongoing issue of sanctuary protections for immigrants in the city, talking to locals about their perspective on Savannah's immigrant community.

'We’ll enforce the laws we’re able to enforce, and the federal government will enforce the laws they’re able to enforce,' Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has said.

16/06/2025

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14/06/2025

Dog Days Fest is back and happening NOW! The increasingly popular festival from the successful local promoter is readying its third year, and Lila spoke with coordinator Paige Petrangelo to find out what's in store this weekend.

An interview with organizer Paige Petrangelo

12/06/2025

In a rare rebuke, the MPC last week finally said enough is enough with development in the Highlands area of West Chatham, where residents say the infrastructure is woefully inadequate for what's already there. Jim reports on this increasingly contentious topic.

On June 3, the MPC heard an almost desperate plea by a developer to be allowed to build potentially 225 new housing units on a 10-acre parcel that most people agree is the last remaining undeveloped tract in what is known as the Highlands Business Park area of Godley Station.

10/06/2025

American Aquarium frontman BJ Barham is returning to town for what's sure to be a compelling solo show. Ahead of the gig, Jim Reed spoke to Barham about his career and solo endeavors.

The leader of American Aquarium performs a set at The Thompson at Eastern Wharf this weekend.

09/06/2025

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06/06/2025

Longtime documentarian, filmmaker, and film buff Pat Longstreth is hoping that a screening for a doc about the legendary Hazel Scott will be the catalyst for a documentary film festival on a local level. Jim spoke with Longstreth about his plans and the Scott documentary screening, happening TONIGHT at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center.

Scott's career was effectively ruined shortly thereafter by charges of communist affiliation – a familiar avenue of attack against liberals and Civil Rights advocates in the McCarthy era of the 1950s.

05/06/2025

On June 8, bartenders from across the city will compete to win the title of Best Bartender in Savannah! Ahead of the competition, Brian spoke with organizer Lindsay Sparmann about what people can expect.

Craft cocktail creations entail much more than just speed-pouring various assortments of liquor into a glass and stirring in juices or sodas.

04/06/2025

To mark the 100th birthday of the late, great Jim Collins, a group called the Jim Collins Bar Alumni is celebrating with a huge party at the Sentient Bean. Ahead of the festivities on June 7, Jim spoke to folks who knew Collins and the impact he had on Savannah.

'The atmosphere tended to instantly w**d out almost anyone who had a lick of pretension or bigotry in their body. This made it a dark, dusty, old-fashioned home away from home for misfits and oddballs of all stripes.'

02/06/2025

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31/05/2025

Following the recent killing of Chris Fentress, Savannah Pride Center has announced a new partnership with Savannah Police Department to provide "safe space trainings." Jami spoke with folks at the Pride Center to learn more about the new initiative.

'If new officers are going to be part of our cities future, then they must be educated, by us, on how to recognize the humanity, safety and dignity of LGBTQ+ people.'