Thursday, July 14, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes detectives "responded to a double shooting at approximately 6:30 p.m., July 13, in the 900 block of West 52nd Street," police say.
"One person is dead and the second is in critical condition following the domestic shooting inside a residence. The names of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification," police say.
"One person is dead and the second is in critical condition following the domestic shooting inside a residence. The names of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification," police say.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police "safely located a six-month-old boy and a 13-year old female who were missing in a wooded area this morning in Liberty City," a department spokesperson says.
Around 4:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to an armed robbery/carjacking. West Chatham Precinct officers spotted the vehicle. When they attempted to stop the driver, the driver fled, crashing at the intersection of Staley Avenue and Liberty Parkway.
"Officers observed Davontay Jones 19, run into the woods with the baby. Officers found and arrested Jones around 6:00 a.m. Other officers found the infant two hours later, alone, near a fence line, behind a shed," police say.
The female teen was located by a passing motorist just before 10 a.m. Both the infant and teen were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
"Investigators have since learned Jones, the infant, and the 13-year-old are siblings. They have further learned that Jones and the 13-year-old were both involved in the robbery," police say.
Detectives believe the 13-year-old female "lured a man to her residence under false pretenses. When the victim arrived, she met him out front with her baby brother and her older brother. The victim gave them a ride. When the victim stopped to let them out, Jones assaulted the victim. Following the altercation, Jones took the victim’s car and fled the scene with his siblings," police say.
Jones and his sister are both in police custody at this time. Jones is charged with robbery by force, cruelty to children and various traffic charges. Jones’ sister is a juvenile and will be charged with robbery by force.
Around 4:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to an armed robbery/carjacking. West Chatham Precinct officers spotted the vehicle. When they attempted to stop the driver, the driver fled, crashing at the intersection of Staley Avenue and Liberty Parkway.
"Officers observed Davontay Jones 19, run into the woods with the baby. Officers found and arrested Jones around 6:00 a.m. Other officers found the infant two hours later, alone, near a fence line, behind a shed," police say.
The female teen was located by a passing motorist just before 10 a.m. Both the infant and teen were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
"Investigators have since learned Jones, the infant, and the 13-year-old are siblings. They have further learned that Jones and the 13-year-old were both involved in the robbery," police say.
Detectives believe the 13-year-old female "lured a man to her residence under false pretenses. When the victim arrived, she met him out front with her baby brother and her older brother. The victim gave them a ride. When the victim stopped to let them out, Jones assaulted the victim. Following the altercation, Jones took the victim’s car and fled the scene with his siblings," police say.
Jones and his sister are both in police custody at this time. Jones is charged with robbery by force, cruelty to children and various traffic charges. Jones’ sister is a juvenile and will be charged with robbery by force.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Blowin' Smoke Southern Cantina will be closing for renovations on Monday, July 25, 2016, for approximately two weeks.
The renovations will include the addition of one restroom; replacement of the existing slab to smooth and extend the foundation to allow for more seating space both inside and outside; and relocation of the main bar to the middle of the dining room to allow for more seating.
To celebrate the completion of the space updates and renovations, Blowin’ Smoke will feature new cocktail and beer offerings upon reopening. The exact reopening date will be announced in early August.
“Luckily, the design constraints of the existing restaurant space has never detracted from our customers happy patronage,” said Brian Huskey, owner of Blowin’ Smoke and its sister restaurants under the Gaslight Group’s brand. “However, we believe with some strategic re-design and improved infrastructure, our friends will appreciate the enhanced space to enjoy their favorite Southwestern-inspired dishes, especially with the addition of the new, larger bar area.”
The renovations will include the addition of one restroom; replacement of the existing slab to smooth and extend the foundation to allow for more seating space both inside and outside; and relocation of the main bar to the middle of the dining room to allow for more seating.
To celebrate the completion of the space updates and renovations, Blowin’ Smoke will feature new cocktail and beer offerings upon reopening. The exact reopening date will be announced in early August.
“Luckily, the design constraints of the existing restaurant space has never detracted from our customers happy patronage,” said Brian Huskey, owner of Blowin’ Smoke and its sister restaurants under the Gaslight Group’s brand. “However, we believe with some strategic re-design and improved infrastructure, our friends will appreciate the enhanced space to enjoy their favorite Southwestern-inspired dishes, especially with the addition of the new, larger bar area.”
Savannah is ranked No. 3 city in the United States and No. 9 city in the world, according to the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey announced yesterday and available now on www.TravelandLeisure.com/world-best.
Making its first appearance on the world’s best cities list coming in at No. 9, Savannah was ranked No. 7 in 2015 in the United States list, leaping to No. 3 for 2016.
The new survey from Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure reveals the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, from cities and islands to cruise lines, airlines, hotels and more.
"Cities are rated on sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value," says Erica Backus of Visit Savannah.
Charleston, South Carolina is named Top City in the United States and is also the No. 1 city in the world this year.
The World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best now and is the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 15.
Making its first appearance on the world’s best cities list coming in at No. 9, Savannah was ranked No. 7 in 2015 in the United States list, leaping to No. 3 for 2016.
The new survey from Time Inc.’s Travel + Leisure reveals the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, from cities and islands to cruise lines, airlines, hotels and more.
"Cities are rated on sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping, and value," says Erica Backus of Visit Savannah.
Charleston, South Carolina is named Top City in the United States and is also the No. 1 city in the world this year.
The World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey results (listed by overall and regional rankings) and survey methodology are featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com/worlds-best now and is the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 15.
Blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on February 25, 2017.
The US tour is in support of his newest studio album, Blues of Desperation. The show will feature both new songs and old favorites.
Ticket presales begin July 12, and the public on sale is July 15. Purchase tickets online at savannahcivic.com.
The US tour is in support of his newest studio album, Blues of Desperation. The show will feature both new songs and old favorites.
Ticket presales begin July 12, and the public on sale is July 15. Purchase tickets online at savannahcivic.com.
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Thursday, July 7, 2016
Art Rise Savannah is excited to announce it’s been awarded a $10,000 Project Grant from the Georgia Council on the Arts (GCA) for programs including the First Friday Art March, Non-Fiction Gallery, and the Savannah Art Informer.
The awarded grant will be used to increase the capacity, awareness, and impact of theses three programs in 2017. This is the second grant Art Rise has received from the GCA.
“I couldn’t be more proud of our team here at Art Rise for securing this funding for the arts here in Savannah,” said Clinton Edminster, Executive Director of Art Rise. “We are incredibly excited to be able to offer increased programming for the community in 2017 and we now have the state arts council to thank for that. We are ramping up on all levels and financial stability is key to creating an organization that is both dynamic in its response and consistent in it’s goals. This grant demonstrates once more that we are headed in the right direction with the right steps.”
The GCA’s Grant Panel commended Art Rise Savannah “for bringing arts experiences to underserved communities and advancing the concept of developing a creative economy” as well as “their resourcefulness and recognition for strong administrative support in order to fulfill the mission.”
Art Rise Savannah continues to grow through corporate sponsorships, individual community support, and grants such as these both at a state and local levels.
The awarded grant will be used to increase the capacity, awareness, and impact of theses three programs in 2017. This is the second grant Art Rise has received from the GCA.
“I couldn’t be more proud of our team here at Art Rise for securing this funding for the arts here in Savannah,” said Clinton Edminster, Executive Director of Art Rise. “We are incredibly excited to be able to offer increased programming for the community in 2017 and we now have the state arts council to thank for that. We are ramping up on all levels and financial stability is key to creating an organization that is both dynamic in its response and consistent in it’s goals. This grant demonstrates once more that we are headed in the right direction with the right steps.”
The GCA’s Grant Panel commended Art Rise Savannah “for bringing arts experiences to underserved communities and advancing the concept of developing a creative economy” as well as “their resourcefulness and recognition for strong administrative support in order to fulfill the mission.”
Art Rise Savannah continues to grow through corporate sponsorships, individual community support, and grants such as these both at a state and local levels.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Armstrong State University’s latest Coastal Empire Economic Monitor reports that "the Savannah metro economy accelerated during the first quarter of 2016. Solid gains in total employment along with nearly all other economic indicators supported strong regional economic activity," according to a University spokesperson.
The Economic Monitor, which analyzes data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, tracks key growth areas. "The Coastal Empire coincident economic index increased to 172.5 from 171.8 in the previous quarter, noting an annualized pace of 3.3 percent during the opening quarter of 2016," the University says.
“Consumer expectations in the south Atlantic states will remain positive in the second quarter,” said Michael Toma, Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics and the Director of Armstrong’s Center for Regional Analysis. “Economic growth is expected to continue through the second half of 2016 at a pace comparable to first-quarter growth.”
In the housing market, building permit issuance for single-family homes has hovered around 500 new homes per quarter since 2015. The seasonally adjusted number of new residential homes permitted for construction declined 4.4 percent during the first quarter, falling from 509 to 487.
"However, the housing market is only off one percent (six units) from year-ago levels. The average value of a building permit issued for single family homes jumped 23 percent to $251,800 from $205,600, though the bounce is not considered sustainable and is expected to return to typical levels in second quarter data," according to the Monitor.
Additional highlights from the latest Economic Monitor include:
· The Coastal Empire leading economic index increased 1.4 percent, rising to 154.5 from 152.4 in the previous quarter. "The index was primarily lifted by a significant jump in the average value of building permits issued for single-family homes and by diminished new filings for unemployment insurance," the Monitor reports.
· Seasonally adjusted employment in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham County increased 1,300 jobs to average 175,600 for the quarter. Over the course of the year, employment growth was 3.6 percent, marking the seventh consecutive quarter during which employment growth exceeded 3 percent, roughly twice the long-term growth rate since 1990. "Savannah’s growth in the current period is diverse, reaching across many sectors, unlike the immediate pre-recession period that relied mostly on surging construction activity," the Monitor reports.
· Manufacturing added 200 workers while construction firms lost 100 workers.
· Consumer confidence wavered during the first quarter of the year, "but appears to be setting up to be back on track during the second quarter," the Monitor says.
· In the labor market, seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) fell 14 percent from 758 claims to 651 per month. The number of UI claims is now 15 percent below previous year data and is about 100 claims less than expected, given the size of the workforce.
The Economic Monitor, which analyzes data and identifies trends affecting the regional economy, tracks key growth areas. "The Coastal Empire coincident economic index increased to 172.5 from 171.8 in the previous quarter, noting an annualized pace of 3.3 percent during the opening quarter of 2016," the University says.
“Consumer expectations in the south Atlantic states will remain positive in the second quarter,” said Michael Toma, Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics and the Director of Armstrong’s Center for Regional Analysis. “Economic growth is expected to continue through the second half of 2016 at a pace comparable to first-quarter growth.”
In the housing market, building permit issuance for single-family homes has hovered around 500 new homes per quarter since 2015. The seasonally adjusted number of new residential homes permitted for construction declined 4.4 percent during the first quarter, falling from 509 to 487.
"However, the housing market is only off one percent (six units) from year-ago levels. The average value of a building permit issued for single family homes jumped 23 percent to $251,800 from $205,600, though the bounce is not considered sustainable and is expected to return to typical levels in second quarter data," according to the Monitor.
Additional highlights from the latest Economic Monitor include:
· The Coastal Empire leading economic index increased 1.4 percent, rising to 154.5 from 152.4 in the previous quarter. "The index was primarily lifted by a significant jump in the average value of building permits issued for single-family homes and by diminished new filings for unemployment insurance," the Monitor reports.
· Seasonally adjusted employment in Chatham, Bryan and Effingham County increased 1,300 jobs to average 175,600 for the quarter. Over the course of the year, employment growth was 3.6 percent, marking the seventh consecutive quarter during which employment growth exceeded 3 percent, roughly twice the long-term growth rate since 1990. "Savannah’s growth in the current period is diverse, reaching across many sectors, unlike the immediate pre-recession period that relied mostly on surging construction activity," the Monitor reports.
· Manufacturing added 200 workers while construction firms lost 100 workers.
· Consumer confidence wavered during the first quarter of the year, "but appears to be setting up to be back on track during the second quarter," the Monitor says.
· In the labor market, seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) fell 14 percent from 758 claims to 651 per month. The number of UI claims is now 15 percent below previous year data and is about 100 claims less than expected, given the size of the workforce.
Detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at approximately 9 a.m., July 5, in the 100 block of Weatherby Court.
Detectives say suspects forced their way inside a residence and took items belonging to the victims at gunpoint.
The suspects, described as black males, fled the scene in a red sedan.
Detectives say suspects forced their way inside a residence and took items belonging to the victims at gunpoint.
The suspects, described as black males, fled the scene in a red sedan.
