Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Daniel Brantley
"At 11:46 p.m. Metro responded to a reported gun discharge in the square on Bull and Congress streets. Downtown Precinct patrol officers located Alicia Patterson, 29, and Seth Myers, 27, who were robbed at gunpoint minutes earlier," a police spokesperson says.
Metro Robbery Unit detectives "believe the suspect opened fire after realizing that one of the victims also was armed with a gun. The victim and suspect exchanged fire before the suspect ran west toward Bryan Street. No injuries were reported," police say.
Police located Brantley on Drayton and Bay streets with a gun tied to the crime scene was in his possession.
Brantley is charged with armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Violent Crimes investigators of Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department are seeking information on a Thursday night gunfire exchange that injured a Savannah man.
"At 10:15 p.m. Metro was dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert on the 2200 block of Burroughs Street," police say. "Responding officers located Eric Taylor, 46, who was grazed by a bullet during an exchange of gunfire between at least two groups of shooters."
Taylor was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators seek to identify suspects in this case.
Anyone with information on this case should call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
"At 10:15 p.m. Metro was dispatched to a ShotSpotter alert on the 2200 block of Burroughs Street," police say. "Responding officers located Eric Taylor, 46, who was grazed by a bullet during an exchange of gunfire between at least two groups of shooters."
Taylor was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators seek to identify suspects in this case.
Anyone with information on this case should call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
B. Matthew’s Eatery, at 325 E. Bay St., will be closing for renovations on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, for approximately one week. An official reopening date will be announced.
"The renovations to the historic building will include the installation of a staircase leading from the main floor to the second-floor space," a spokesperson says.
"The addition of the staircase will grant access to the second level for guests to use for additional restaurant seating and private events. The renovations will also include a new bar with seating on the second level."
“Operating in such a tight space at B. Matthew’s has always been a bit of a challenge for us,” said Brian Huskey, owner of B. Matthew’s Eatery.
“The renovations and addition of seating on the second level will allow us to expand our offerings to larger parties and groups. In fact, the staircase will actually be made to resemble the original staircase that used to exist when the building was first constructed many years ago. It’s an exciting addition and one I think our patrons will appreciate.”
"The renovations to the historic building will include the installation of a staircase leading from the main floor to the second-floor space," a spokesperson says.
"The addition of the staircase will grant access to the second level for guests to use for additional restaurant seating and private events. The renovations will also include a new bar with seating on the second level."
“Operating in such a tight space at B. Matthew’s has always been a bit of a challenge for us,” said Brian Huskey, owner of B. Matthew’s Eatery.
“The renovations and addition of seating on the second level will allow us to expand our offerings to larger parties and groups. In fact, the staircase will actually be made to resemble the original staircase that used to exist when the building was first constructed many years ago. It’s an exciting addition and one I think our patrons will appreciate.”
The City of Savannah is hosting a series of meetings "to give the public the opportunity to learn more about the proposed Food Truck Ordinance and provide feedback on food trucks in Savannah," a City spokesperson says.
The public can also provide feedback online at www.savannahga.gov/foodtrucks.
The meetings will be held at various community locations, listed below, "and will be an opportunity for participants to comment on the licensing and regulations for mobile food service units," the City says.
Food Truck Ordinance Public Meetings:
September 9, 2015
Location: The Creative Coast- 415 West Boundary Street, Savannah, Ga. 31401
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 10, 2015
Location: Crusader Community Center- 81 Coffee Bluff Villa, Savannah, Ga. 31419
Times: 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 15, 2015
Location: Moses Jackson Advancement Center- 1410 Richards Street, Savannah, Ga. 31415
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 16, 2015
Location: Aldergate United Methodist Church- 2020 Tennessee Avenue, Savannah, Ga. 31404
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The public can also provide feedback online at www.savannahga.gov/foodtrucks.
The meetings will be held at various community locations, listed below, "and will be an opportunity for participants to comment on the licensing and regulations for mobile food service units," the City says.
Food Truck Ordinance Public Meetings:
September 9, 2015
Location: The Creative Coast- 415 West Boundary Street, Savannah, Ga. 31401
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 10, 2015
Location: Crusader Community Center- 81 Coffee Bluff Villa, Savannah, Ga. 31419
Times: 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 15, 2015
Location: Moses Jackson Advancement Center- 1410 Richards Street, Savannah, Ga. 31415
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
September 16, 2015
Location: Aldergate United Methodist Church- 2020 Tennessee Avenue, Savannah, Ga. 31404
Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Rascal Flatts will headline the 2015 Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon on Saturday, November 7.
"The band will perform for thousands of runners and spectators at the Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series event powered by iHeartRadio at Forsyth Park," says a spokesperson for the race. "The finish line concert is free and open to the public."
Rascal Flatts is known for hit singles, “These Days,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most,” “My Wish,” “Take Me There” and “Here Comes Goodbye.” They have earned over 40 trophies from the ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more making them the most awarded country group of the past decade.
The trio has scored 15 No. one songs and sold over 22.8 million albums.
"The band will perform for thousands of runners and spectators at the Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series event powered by iHeartRadio at Forsyth Park," says a spokesperson for the race. "The finish line concert is free and open to the public."
Rascal Flatts is known for hit singles, “These Days,” “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most,” “My Wish,” “Take Me There” and “Here Comes Goodbye.” They have earned over 40 trophies from the ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more making them the most awarded country group of the past decade.
The trio has scored 15 No. one songs and sold over 22.8 million albums.
