Monday, December 12, 2016
SCMPD's Violent Crimes investigators seek information on a shooting on the 1000 block of Carter Street that claimed the life of Javonte Reed, 19, on Sunday, Dec. 11.
At about 6:45 p.m. Metro officers responded to the scene, locating Reed with a gunshot wound. Reed was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he died.
"Reportedly, Reed was involved in an altercation with an unidentified male when shots were fired, striking Reed," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a camouflage jacket. He fled in an unknown direction. The shooting is not believed to be random.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
At about 6:45 p.m. Metro officers responded to the scene, locating Reed with a gunshot wound. Reed was transported to Memorial University Medical Center where he died.
"Reportedly, Reed was involved in an altercation with an unidentified male when shots were fired, striking Reed," says Eunicia Baker of the SCMPD Public Affairs Office.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a camouflage jacket. He fled in an unknown direction. The shooting is not believed to be random.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting remain under investigation.
Anyone with information on this case should contact the SCMPD tip line by dialing (912) 525-3124.
Information may also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Air Canada announced today that it will begin seasonal service to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport from Toronto Pearson International Airport on May 1, 2017.
The nonstop flight will operate six days a week departing Toronto at 12:35 PM, arriving at 2:50 PM, and departing SAV at 3:20 PM, arriving in Toronto at 5:35 PM. The service will operate through October 15, 2017.
"We are delighted to bring the Maple Leaf to Savannah next year. Our new service will offer more travel options for local residents, both to visit Canada or to connect conveniently to our international network," said Lisa Pierce, Senior Director, USA Sales & Market Development at Air Canada.
"Getting direct service to Canada has been one of our top priorities for some time now and it is rewarding to see that our hard work has finally paid off," said Savannah Airport Commission Executive Director Greg Kelly. "Our air service development partners at Visit Savannah, Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chamber of Commerce and SEDA were all part of the effort that led to this announcement. We appreciate Air Canada for giving us a chance and we know that this connection to Toronto will be very successful."
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market serving over 38 million passengers annually. With the addition of Air Canada, Savannah/Hilton Head International now offers service to twenty-one destinations with forty-six daily departures.
The nonstop flight will operate six days a week departing Toronto at 12:35 PM, arriving at 2:50 PM, and departing SAV at 3:20 PM, arriving in Toronto at 5:35 PM. The service will operate through October 15, 2017.
"We are delighted to bring the Maple Leaf to Savannah next year. Our new service will offer more travel options for local residents, both to visit Canada or to connect conveniently to our international network," said Lisa Pierce, Senior Director, USA Sales & Market Development at Air Canada.
"Getting direct service to Canada has been one of our top priorities for some time now and it is rewarding to see that our hard work has finally paid off," said Savannah Airport Commission Executive Director Greg Kelly. "Our air service development partners at Visit Savannah, Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Chamber of Commerce and SEDA were all part of the effort that led to this announcement. We appreciate Air Canada for giving us a chance and we know that this connection to Toronto will be very successful."
Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market serving over 38 million passengers annually. With the addition of Air Canada, Savannah/Hilton Head International now offers service to twenty-one destinations with forty-six daily departures.
Savannah Technical College is now collecting disaster relief items including diapers and dog food to transport by truck to help wildfire victims in Sevier County, Tennessee.
The 53’ truck will be driven by STC Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Tom Amacher, who initiated the collection.
“I was watching the news about fires in Gatlinburg and wanted to do something,” Amacher said. “I am donating $100 for fuel and will drive a trailer of items to Gatlinburg.”
The College will be collecting disposable diapers of all sizes (including Pull-Ups) and bags of dog food at its Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405) during business hours through noon on Friday, December 16.
One of the STC 53’ trailers will be parked in the south end of the front visitor lot for donations during business hours. The College is open 8AM-6PM Mondays-Thursdays and 8AM-noon on Fridays.
The 53’ truck will be driven by STC Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Tom Amacher, who initiated the collection.
“I was watching the news about fires in Gatlinburg and wanted to do something,” Amacher said. “I am donating $100 for fuel and will drive a trailer of items to Gatlinburg.”
The College will be collecting disposable diapers of all sizes (including Pull-Ups) and bags of dog food at its Savannah Campus (5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, 31405) during business hours through noon on Friday, December 16.
One of the STC 53’ trailers will be parked in the south end of the front visitor lot for donations during business hours. The College is open 8AM-6PM Mondays-Thursdays and 8AM-noon on Fridays.
Monday, December 5, 2016
The City of Savannah and District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz, along with GDOT and consultant Kimley-Horn, will host a town hall meeting on the status of Project DeRenne, the City project to improve DeRenne Avenue between I-516 and Harry S. Truman Parkway.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium at Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, and will include a 30-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A session.
At the meeting the City will update the public on the project’s status including a new video simulation model of the boulevard portion of Project DeRenne.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium at Savannah Tech, 5717 White Bluff Rd, and will include a 30-minute presentation and 30-minute Q&A session.
At the meeting the City will update the public on the project’s status including a new video simulation model of the boulevard portion of Project DeRenne.
Sunday, December 4, 2016
"With heavy hearts the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department announces the passing of retired Lt. John Cain, who died in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 4," a department spokesperson says.
"For 27 years, Cain faithfully served the Savannah-Chatham County community as a police officer, most recently in the SCMPD’s Southside Precinct. SCMPD honored Cain as its 2015 Supervisor of the Year," police report.
Cain was promoted to lieutenant in November 2016, before officially retiring.
In 2015, Lt. Cain garnered attention across the world when a photograph by Casey Jones showed him helping an injured runner across the finish line during the annual Rock-N-Roll Marathon.
Cain later explained that helping the runner, a cancer survivor, cross the finish line became important to him when the runner expressed that he was completing the race to honor his father, who had recently died of the disease.
One month later, Cain learned that he would begin his own fight against pancreatic cancer. Cain fought hard during his year-long battle with the disease.
“The news of Lt. Cain’s passing is deeply saddening to myself, the SCMPD and the community we serve,” said SCMPD Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr.
“During this time of bereavement, I hope his loved ones find solace in knowing that in addition to the commitment to the badge shown to us all on television, his service to this community and pride in his profession was continual. It was shown whether or not the cameras were rolling. I’m proud to have served at this agency with a law enforcement professional such as Lt. Cain. He will be missed.”
"For 27 years, Cain faithfully served the Savannah-Chatham County community as a police officer, most recently in the SCMPD’s Southside Precinct. SCMPD honored Cain as its 2015 Supervisor of the Year," police report.
Cain was promoted to lieutenant in November 2016, before officially retiring.
In 2015, Lt. Cain garnered attention across the world when a photograph by Casey Jones showed him helping an injured runner across the finish line during the annual Rock-N-Roll Marathon.
Cain later explained that helping the runner, a cancer survivor, cross the finish line became important to him when the runner expressed that he was completing the race to honor his father, who had recently died of the disease.
One month later, Cain learned that he would begin his own fight against pancreatic cancer. Cain fought hard during his year-long battle with the disease.
“The news of Lt. Cain’s passing is deeply saddening to myself, the SCMPD and the community we serve,” said SCMPD Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr.
“During this time of bereavement, I hope his loved ones find solace in knowing that in addition to the commitment to the badge shown to us all on television, his service to this community and pride in his profession was continual. It was shown whether or not the cameras were rolling. I’m proud to have served at this agency with a law enforcement professional such as Lt. Cain. He will be missed.”
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Southern rock legend and area resident Gregg Allman will play two weekend nights at the Lucas Theatre in 2017, June 16 and June 17.
Tix for the general public go on sale Friday Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Get tickets at www.savannahboxoffice.com
Tix for the general public go on sale Friday Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. Get tickets at www.savannahboxoffice.com
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Devon Allman show scheduled for this weekend at the Tybee Post Theatre has been cancelled. A rescheduled show is set for next March.
"All the tickets sold will be good for the rescheduled show on Friday, March 10, or if patrons can't attend, we will offer refunds," says a spokesperson for Tybee Post Theatre.
"All the tickets sold will be good for the rescheduled show on Friday, March 10, or if patrons can't attend, we will offer refunds," says a spokesperson for Tybee Post Theatre.
