Thursday, April 14, 2016
The Savannah Children’s Choir has announced the hiring of Jared Hall as Managing Director.
Hall will direct the Choir’s operations, educational programs, and performances.
He is currently Music Director for Historic Trinity United Methodist Church, where he also directs the Church’s concert series.
Hall recently served as the Managing Director for the Flannery O’Connor Childhood home, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and programming.
But probably most Savannahians know him for his role as keyboard player in the very popular local gypsy swing band Velvet Caravan, which recently "got discovered" at the SXSW festival in Austin.
“My music career has been dedicated to the celebration of music and the furtherance of music education for children. I look forward to collaborating with the Choir’s talented and dedicated staff and conductors, and to sharing my skills and passion for choral music with the children of Savannah," Hall says.
“It is such a coup for us to bring Jared on board,” says SCC Executive Director and co-founder Roger Moss. “Not only can he handle the day-to-day operations of the choir and manage the logistics, he’s passionate about music and teaching it to others. He’s going to be a tremendous asset as we continue forward with our mission.”
Hall will direct the Choir’s operations, educational programs, and performances.
He is currently Music Director for Historic Trinity United Methodist Church, where he also directs the Church’s concert series.
Hall recently served as the Managing Director for the Flannery O’Connor Childhood home, where he was responsible for all day-to-day operations and programming.
But probably most Savannahians know him for his role as keyboard player in the very popular local gypsy swing band Velvet Caravan, which recently "got discovered" at the SXSW festival in Austin.
“My music career has been dedicated to the celebration of music and the furtherance of music education for children. I look forward to collaborating with the Choir’s talented and dedicated staff and conductors, and to sharing my skills and passion for choral music with the children of Savannah," Hall says.
“It is such a coup for us to bring Jared on board,” says SCC Executive Director and co-founder Roger Moss. “Not only can he handle the day-to-day operations of the choir and manage the logistics, he’s passionate about music and teaching it to others. He’s going to be a tremendous asset as we continue forward with our mission.”
"Motorists in Savannah’s Downtown area should expect road closures and delays Saturday morning as thousands of runners in the 2017 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure travel along the designated race route," City officials warn.
The run starts and ends at the intersection of Broughton and Barnard streets. Traffic will be impacted from about 6 a.m. until noon.
A map of the race route is available here.
"Street parking will be limited along the race route. Alternative parking is available in City of Savannah parking garages located throughout the downtown area," the City says.
The run starts and ends at the intersection of Broughton and Barnard streets. Traffic will be impacted from about 6 a.m. until noon.
A map of the race route is available here.
"Street parking will be limited along the race route. Alternative parking is available in City of Savannah parking garages located throughout the downtown area," the City says.
Reportedly, the woman entered a store located on the 400 block of Whitaker Street in the afternoon hours. "The suspect then walked through the store as if she was shopping. Eventually, she inspected several purses before she chose a light in color purse and exited the store with it," police say.
The suspect is described as a white female approximately five feet five to eight inches tall and weighs around 135 to 145 pounds with shoulder length brown hair. She wore a black shirt, black pants, a pink sweater and black leather flats during the incident.
Elton John and his band return to Savannah at the Civic Center on Wednesday, September 21 at 8 pm, as part of a select eight-city concert tour including tunes from his latest release
"Wonderful Crazy Night."
“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” says Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them”.
The public on-sale will begin Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Visit eTix.com for more information.
"Wonderful Crazy Night."
“The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” says Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them”.
The public on-sale will begin Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Visit eTix.com for more information.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Woodrow Williams, 23, was taken into custody and served with felony warrants for aggravated assault, aggravated battery and kidnapping.
"Metro’s patrol officers, K9, and various elements of the Special Weapons and Tactics team responded to the incident and worked in conjunction with neighbors and the suspect’s family to peacefully resolve the situation," police say.
Robbery detectives are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately midnight, April 10, in the 300 block of Barnard Street.
"The four victims, two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, were sitting near the intersection of West Harris Street and Barnard when they were approached by two black males who asked them for a lighter before robbing them at gunpoint," police say.
Police say the suspects are dark skinned, between 5-foot, 8 inches and 6-feet tall, and in their late teens or early 20s. They were last seen running westbound on Harris Street.
"The four victims, two 18-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, were sitting near the intersection of West Harris Street and Barnard when they were approached by two black males who asked them for a lighter before robbing them at gunpoint," police say.
Police say the suspects are dark skinned, between 5-foot, 8 inches and 6-feet tall, and in their late teens or early 20s. They were last seen running westbound on Harris Street.
Friday, April 8, 2016
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Department Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a male teen at approximately 4:30 p.m., April 7, at a residence in the 1300 block of East 69th Street.
"Jajuan McDowell, 14, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the residence and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
McDowell and a second teen were reportedly playing with a firearm at the time of the shooting," police say.
"Jajuan McDowell, 14, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the residence and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
McDowell and a second teen were reportedly playing with a firearm at the time of the shooting," police say.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Police arrested a man for armed robbery on April 3. Today, investigators have determined at least five other incidents in the area may be linked.
"At approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 3, Metro responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred near the intersection of East 41st and Bull Streets. Reportedly, two unknown males robbed a female victim at gunpoint of her purse and cell phones," police say.
Further investigation led detectives to the 200 block of West Henry Street where a search warrant was executed in a residence and vehicle.
"This led to recovery of the some of the victim’s belongings. Additionally, items linked to at least five other armed robberies in the area were located," police say.
Detectives identified Taqwan Robinson, 20, who was at the residence, as a suspect. Robinson was transported without incident to the Chatham County Detention Center and charged with armed robbery.
"He was recently arrested on March 16 when his brother was shot on the 2000 block of East 38th Street. Officers searched their residence and located stolen guns and narcotics associated with that incident. Additional charges may be pending for Robinson," police say.
The second suspect in this incident is described as a black male of a light brown complexion with facial hair, possibly in his teens or early 20s. He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 150 pounds. His hair is styled in a medium afro and he wore a black shirt with dark pants during the incident.
"At approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 3, Metro responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred near the intersection of East 41st and Bull Streets. Reportedly, two unknown males robbed a female victim at gunpoint of her purse and cell phones," police say.
Further investigation led detectives to the 200 block of West Henry Street where a search warrant was executed in a residence and vehicle.
"This led to recovery of the some of the victim’s belongings. Additionally, items linked to at least five other armed robberies in the area were located," police say.
Detectives identified Taqwan Robinson, 20, who was at the residence, as a suspect. Robinson was transported without incident to the Chatham County Detention Center and charged with armed robbery.
"He was recently arrested on March 16 when his brother was shot on the 2000 block of East 38th Street. Officers searched their residence and located stolen guns and narcotics associated with that incident. Additional charges may be pending for Robinson," police say.
The second suspect in this incident is described as a black male of a light brown complexion with facial hair, possibly in his teens or early 20s. He is approximately 5 feet 6 inches and weighs around 150 pounds. His hair is styled in a medium afro and he wore a black shirt with dark pants during the incident.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., April 4, in the 500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in the vicinity of Savannah High School.
"As a result of the incident, school officials initiated a lockdown until the area was deemed safe by Metro officers," police say. "The victim, a 19-year-old male, was getting into his vehicle when the shooter fired rounds at him from the second story of an apartment building nearby. Officers responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and processed the scene."
The suspect is described as a young, light-skinned black male wearing a camouflage jacket and red “Duck Dynasty” hat.
"As a result of the incident, school officials initiated a lockdown until the area was deemed safe by Metro officers," police say. "The victim, a 19-year-old male, was getting into his vehicle when the shooter fired rounds at him from the second story of an apartment building nearby. Officers responded to the scene, interviewed witnesses and processed the scene."
The suspect is described as a young, light-skinned black male wearing a camouflage jacket and red “Duck Dynasty” hat.
Precinct officers made an arrest Sunday evening after an attempted armed robbery in Forsyth Park.
"At approximately 8:50 p.m., Metro responded to the fountain area of Forsyth Park for an attempted armed robbery that had just occurred. A victim was lying in a hammock when two suspects approached and asked for the time," police say.
"One of the suspects then brandished a gun and demanded personal belongings. Another victim, who was nearby, heard the commotion and walked over to the area. This startled the suspects and they fled westbound through the park."
"Officers in the area were able to apprehend one of the two suspects. A 14-year-old was detained and subsequently charged with obstruction by fleeing and criminal attempted armed robbery with a gun," police say.
Investigators are working to determine if any of the recent armed robberies in Forsyth Park are linked to this case.
The suspect that remains at large is described as a black male, possibly in his mid-teens. He was of average build and was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore a dark gray sweatshirt or hoodie during the incident.
"At approximately 8:50 p.m., Metro responded to the fountain area of Forsyth Park for an attempted armed robbery that had just occurred. A victim was lying in a hammock when two suspects approached and asked for the time," police say.
"One of the suspects then brandished a gun and demanded personal belongings. Another victim, who was nearby, heard the commotion and walked over to the area. This startled the suspects and they fled westbound through the park."
"Officers in the area were able to apprehend one of the two suspects. A 14-year-old was detained and subsequently charged with obstruction by fleeing and criminal attempted armed robbery with a gun," police say.
Investigators are working to determine if any of the recent armed robberies in Forsyth Park are linked to this case.
The suspect that remains at large is described as a black male, possibly in his mid-teens. He was of average build and was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall. He wore a dark gray sweatshirt or hoodie during the incident.
