Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach and mayors from across southeast Georgia will join forces in Savannah to "provide a brighter holiday for those in need" at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6th, as part of the 58th annual Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade.
Mayors from dozens of cities in the region will gather at the National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive, bringing with them gifts donated by citizens of their communities. The mayors will then travel motorcade-style to Georgia Regional Hospital, where gifts will be delivered to patients.
"The Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade was started in 1959 by the Georgia Municipal Association at the request of then-Governor Ernest Vandiver as a way of providing holiday gifts for the patients of Georgia’s mental health and retardation hospitals. The program is aimed at raising awareness of the needs of Georgia’s mental hospitals," says a spokesperson.
There are currently seven regional mental hospitals in the state, serving some 3,200 Georgians. Many of these clients have lived in the hospital facility for much of their lives and receive little, if any, support from their families. Without the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade, many of their clients would not receive a gift for the holidays.
Mayors from dozens of cities in the region will gather at the National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive, bringing with them gifts donated by citizens of their communities. The mayors will then travel motorcade-style to Georgia Regional Hospital, where gifts will be delivered to patients.
"The Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade was started in 1959 by the Georgia Municipal Association at the request of then-Governor Ernest Vandiver as a way of providing holiday gifts for the patients of Georgia’s mental health and retardation hospitals. The program is aimed at raising awareness of the needs of Georgia’s mental hospitals," says a spokesperson.
There are currently seven regional mental hospitals in the state, serving some 3,200 Georgians. Many of these clients have lived in the hospital facility for much of their lives and receive little, if any, support from their families. Without the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade, many of their clients would not receive a gift for the holidays.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested a woman today for falsely reporting a rape over the weekend.
"Jennifer Woodard, 18, initially told officers she was sexually assaulted in the first block of Deerwood Road on November 26 by a black male subject, driving a black Mustang. She claimed he threatened her with a gun and then sexually assaulted her," police report.
"Investigators determined that Woodward falsified the report. No sexual assault occurred and the subject description she gave was also falsified," police say.
Woodward was arrested and charged with false report of a crime.
"Jennifer Woodard, 18, initially told officers she was sexually assaulted in the first block of Deerwood Road on November 26 by a black male subject, driving a black Mustang. She claimed he threatened her with a gun and then sexually assaulted her," police report.
"Investigators determined that Woodward falsified the report. No sexual assault occurred and the subject description she gave was also falsified," police say.
Woodward was arrested and charged with false report of a crime.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Savannah-Chatham Metro officers arrested a woman on November 28 after she fired a shot at another woman and a 10-year-old boy.
"Around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Cloverdale Drive in reference to a person with a gun. Officers arrived on scene and found Alexis Gordon, 21, firing a gun at another woman and the woman’s 10-year-old son. Gordon was quickly taken into custody," police report.
"Through further investigation, detectives determined that Gordon had an argument with the victim, and ultimately fired a gun at her," police say.
Gordon was charged with aggravated assault.
"Around 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Cloverdale Drive in reference to a person with a gun. Officers arrived on scene and found Alexis Gordon, 21, firing a gun at another woman and the woman’s 10-year-old son. Gordon was quickly taken into custody," police report.
"Through further investigation, detectives determined that Gordon had an argument with the victim, and ultimately fired a gun at her," police say.
Gordon was charged with aggravated assault.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives arrested a man for the November 5 shooting of a 20-year-old pregnant woman.
"At about 11:20 p.m. on November 5, officers responded to the 1100 block of East 56th Street and found Terriona Scott, 20, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries," police report.
"Detectives determined Scott, who is pregnant, had been in a physical altercation with another woman outside the East 56th Street residence. While they were fighting, a male subject at the scene pulled out a gun and fired a round into the floor of the porch. The bullet ricocheted, striking Scott," police say.
Investigators identified Kevin Maxwell, 20, as a suspect involved in this incident. Maxwell was arrested on November 29 and charged with reckless conduct and a parole violation.
"At about 11:20 p.m. on November 5, officers responded to the 1100 block of East 56th Street and found Terriona Scott, 20, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries," police report.
"Detectives determined Scott, who is pregnant, had been in a physical altercation with another woman outside the East 56th Street residence. While they were fighting, a male subject at the scene pulled out a gun and fired a round into the floor of the porch. The bullet ricocheted, striking Scott," police say.
Investigators identified Kevin Maxwell, 20, as a suspect involved in this incident. Maxwell was arrested on November 29 and charged with reckless conduct and a parole violation.
City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, December 5th, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Tatemville Community Center, 333 Coleman St.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed fire fee.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed fire fee.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Chatham Emergency Management Agency will be offering a free class, "You Are the Help Until Help Arrives," to prepare members of the community for life-threatening emergency situations.
"Citizens attending can expect to learn important skills such as, how to stop bleeding, how to correctly position an injured person, and how to provide comfort and keep safe during an emergency," says a CEMA spokesperson.
You Are the Help Until Arrives, will be held at two different locations and times on November 28. Each class covers the same content. Registration is encouraged, but not required. To register, visit the Chatham Emergency Management Agency website.
Morning Class
10 AM – 12 PM
Unity of Savannah – Center for Spiritual Awakening
2320 Sunset Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31404
Evening Class
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
American Red Cross
41 Park of Commerce Way #200
Savannah, GA 31405
"Citizens attending can expect to learn important skills such as, how to stop bleeding, how to correctly position an injured person, and how to provide comfort and keep safe during an emergency," says a CEMA spokesperson.
You Are the Help Until Arrives, will be held at two different locations and times on November 28. Each class covers the same content. Registration is encouraged, but not required. To register, visit the Chatham Emergency Management Agency website.
Morning Class
10 AM – 12 PM
Unity of Savannah – Center for Spiritual Awakening
2320 Sunset Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31404
Evening Class
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
American Red Cross
41 Park of Commerce Way #200
Savannah, GA 31405
From Thanksgiving until December 22, the first three hours of parking are free in all City parking garages every Thursday and Friday.
Regular rates apply after the first 3 hours; free parking not offered during designated special event parking.
"With more than 3,000 spaces in the City’s five conveniently-located garages, there is almost always parking available just a few steps from of one of the most unique shopping districts in the Southeast," says a City spokesperson.
The five City parking garages are:
- Bryan St. Garage, 100 E. Bryan St., (912) 651-6477
- Liberty St. Garage, 301 W. Liberty St., (912) 644-5934
- Robinson Garage, 132 Montgomery St., (912) 651-6478
- State St. Garage, 100 E. State St., (912) 651-6473
- Whitaker St Garage, 7 Whitaker St., (912) 525-2820
Visit www.savannahga.gov/parking to view a map of garage locations, check rates, and see hours of operation.
Regular rates apply after the first 3 hours; free parking not offered during designated special event parking.
"With more than 3,000 spaces in the City’s five conveniently-located garages, there is almost always parking available just a few steps from of one of the most unique shopping districts in the Southeast," says a City spokesperson.
The five City parking garages are:
- Bryan St. Garage, 100 E. Bryan St., (912) 651-6477
- Liberty St. Garage, 301 W. Liberty St., (912) 644-5934
- Robinson Garage, 132 Montgomery St., (912) 651-6478
- State St. Garage, 100 E. State St., (912) 651-6473
- Whitaker St Garage, 7 Whitaker St., (912) 525-2820
Visit www.savannahga.gov/parking to view a map of garage locations, check rates, and see hours of operation.
District 4 Alderman Julian Miller will hold a Town Hall meeting on Monday, November 27th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street.
"The focus of the meeting will be to provide updates on neighborhood concerns, public safety and the proposed fire fee," says a City spokesperson,
"The focus of the meeting will be to provide updates on neighborhood concerns, public safety and the proposed fire fee," says a City spokesperson,
Chatham County Sheriff’s Office S.O.R.T. Unit arrested wanted sex offender Montae Chisholm on Nov. 17 at 602 E. 32nd Street in Savannah.
"Chisholm had been a fugitive from justice for almost a year and was wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony), Felony Probation Violation and Child Support Warrant. Chisholm was also wanted by Savannah-Chatham Metro Police for Aggravated Assault by Strangulation (Felony)," the office reports.
"Chisholm had been a fugitive from justice for almost a year and was wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (Felony), Felony Probation Violation and Child Support Warrant. Chisholm was also wanted by Savannah-Chatham Metro Police for Aggravated Assault by Strangulation (Felony)," the office reports.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
This morning, Stratton Leopold will host a ceremonial lighting of the neon and grand opening of Leopold's Ice Cream's new full-service shop at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
The new location is at the top of the escalator. 400 Airways Ave. There is already a Leopold's kiosk in the TSA security area, which opened this past June.
The new location is at the top of the escalator. 400 Airways Ave. There is already a Leopold's kiosk in the TSA security area, which opened this past June.
