Van Brimmer: Focus on rates at graduation time misses 23 percent of the story
The diploma Michael Owens Jr. receives Wednesday will bear the same markings as every other one awarded to the Windsor Forest High School graduates.No asterisks.No missing signatures.No fine...
View ArticleUndoing health law could have messy ripple effects
WASHINGTON — It sounds like a silver lining. Even if the Supreme Court overturns President Barack Obama’s health care law, employers can keep offering popular coverage for the young adult children of...
View ArticlePSC candidate's debts, education in doubt
ATLANTA — Pam Davidson, a challenger in the Republican primary for Public Service Commission, acknowledged Friday that statements about her finances and education were incorrect but calls them minor...
View ArticleDiamond Causeway lanes closed today, Tuesday
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a single-lane closure of Ga. 204 spur/Diamond Causeway today and Tuesday.Contractors for the GDOT will be installing a single-lane closure on Ga. 204...
View ArticleSavannah-Chatham summer school schedule
This summer, Savannah-Chatham public schools will be working with about 2,000 students who need to brush up on skills, make up failed courses or who just want to get ahead academically.Funding...
View ArticleA 'jungle primary' could change Georgia politics
ATLANTA — If California’s latest political fashion comes east, it could shake up politics in the Peach State, experts say.Last Tuesday, California put into gear its so-called jungle primary in which...
View ArticleFeds OK new Chatham County commission, school board districts
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved district boundaries for Chatham County Commission and the local school board.There’s just one problem: The county already has held qualifying to run for the...
View ArticleHearing on Ogeechee River pollution permit expected to draw crowd
Hundreds of people are expected for a 7 p.m. public hearing today at Effingham County High School about a permit to pollute the Ogeechee River.Many of them will be angry and frustrated with the...
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Savannah lawyer convicted on molestation, sexual battery charges
Savannah attorney Lawrence Edward Madison on Monday was convicted of child molestation and sexual battery against a victim over a six-year period.Chatham County Superior Court Judge James F. Bass Jr....
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Man charged in shooting at Savannah State University
A 23-year-old man was arrested after a shooting at Savannah State University on Friday night.Nicholas Rashad Cox is charged with carrying a weapon on school property, aggravated assault, aggravated...
View ArticleSavannah pet groomer hearing continued
A state inspector testified Monday he issued 16 violations of state regulations against dog groomer Sallie Bond for conditions at her business.But, Scott Sell with the Georgia Department of Agriculture...
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Cemetery owner jailed for violations
Evergreen Cemetery owner Matthew Jones on Monday was sentenced to 10 days in jail for repeated violations of the city’s property maintenance ordinances at the westside property.Chatham County...
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Fresh Start program stays true to its name
School saves 42 of 46 students“Pomp and Circumstance” began to play and a procession of smiling students made their way past proud parents and applauding officials from Savannah-Chatham public...
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Apple integrates Facebook into iPhone software
SAN FRANCISCO — Fresh off a disappointing initial public offering, Facebook is getting a big boost from Apple, which is building the social network deep into its iPhone and iPad software.With the next...
View ArticleMaintenance affects Chatham Co. roads
Public safety summary I-516 eastbound Exit 5 off-ramp temporarily closed Georgia Department of Transportation crews will temporarily close the Interstate 516 eastbound Exit 5 off-ramp to Interstate 16...
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Grants mean new equipment, improved training for Garden City Fire Rescue
Thanks to grant money, Garden City Fire Rescue has some new state-of-the-art equipment and heightened training for firefighters.On Monday, the latest purchase made possible through a more than...
View ArticleCounty, cities begin one-percent sales tax negotiations
Chatham County’s city leaders have some math homework.On Tuesday night, they were presented with a formula that could determine their share of the Local Option Sales Tax for the next 10 years.All they...
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PHOTOS: Savannah High, Savannah Arts, Johnson High students graduate
View photos on the left from yesterday's Savannah-Chatham high school graduations and click the links below to view the full photo galleries. Be sure to come back to savannahnow.com today to watch the...
View ArticleSavannah police: Man found shot near SCAD building uncooperative
Savannah-Chatham police discovered a man collapsed and suffering from a gunshot wound about 1 p.m. Tuesday near a Savannah College of Art and Design building.The man, who was transported to Memorial...
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Hundreds seek small roles in 'CBGB'
Wearing a black leather motorcycle jacket with large, studded lapels over a grungy white T-shirt, Tim Ostrom clutched a black and red biker’s helmet and an electronic cigarette as he proudly burst out...
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