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Registry shows 68 sex offenders living in Bryan County as of week ending Jan. 11

There were 68 registered sex offenders living in Bryan County as of the week ending Jan. 11, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

By Savannah Standard | Jan 16, 2025

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Savannah sees record-building permit valuations rise to $930 million

The City of Savannah issued a record number of building construction permits in 2024, with the total valuation reaching $930 million.

By Savannah Standard | Jan 16, 2025

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Registry shows 156 sex offenders living in Bulloch County as of week ending Jan. 11

By Savannah Standard | Jan 14, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 156 registered sex offenders were living in Bulloch County as of the week ending Jan. 11.

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Savannah announces closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Savannah Standard | Jan 14, 2025

City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will close on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Registry shows 147 sex offenders living in Effingham County as of week ending Jan. 11

By Savannah Standard | Jan 13, 2025

According to the Registry, 147 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Effingham County as of the week ending Jan. 11, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 147 living in Effingham County as of week ending Jan. 4

By Savannah Standard | Jan 12, 2025

According to the Registry, 147 of Georgia’s sex offenders live in Effingham County as of the week ending Jan. 4, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Savannah addresses water line break affecting traffic and residents

By Savannah Standard | Jan 12, 2025

City crews in Savannah are actively working to address a water line break that occurred near DeRenne Avenue and Reynolds Street.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 156 living in Bulloch County as of week ending Jan. 4

By Savannah Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 156 registered sex offenders were living in Bulloch County as of the week ending Jan. 4.

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Savannah seeks community input on new walking tour regulations

By Savannah Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The City of Savannah's Office of Special Events, Film, and Tourism has announced a series of public meetings to gather community feedback on a proposed pilot program that aims to modify regulations governing walking tours.

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Local Government Meeting today in Savannah Metro

By Savannah Standard | Jan 9, 2025

Savannah Metro City Council Meeting starting at 2 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Savannah Municipal Archives seeks student proposals for historical showcase

By Savannah Standard | Jan 9, 2025

The City of Savannah Municipal Archives has opened the call for proposals for the 2025 Hungry for History Student Showcase, set to take place on May 1 and May 2, 2025.

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Savannah's mayor assumes key role at National League of Cities

By Savannah Standard | Jan 9, 2025

Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has been elected as the Second Vice President of the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 68 living in Bryan County as of week ending Jan. 4

By Savannah Standard | Jan 8, 2025

There were 68 registered sex offenders living in Bryan County as of the week ending Jan. 4, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Jill E. Steinberg resigns as U.S. attorney for Southern District of Georgia

By Savannah Standard | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg has announced her resignation from the Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Office, effective January 17, 2025.

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Registered Sex Offenders: 694 living in Chatham County as of week ending Jan. 4

By Savannah Standard | Jan 7, 2025

Chatham County is home to 694 sex offenders registered as of the week ending Jan. 4, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Government event this week in Savannah Metro: Jan. 5-11

By Savannah Standard | Jan 6, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Savannah Metro this week.

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City advises residents on winterizing water pipes amid upcoming cold weather

By Savannah Standard | Jan 6, 2025

The City has issued a recommendation for residents to take measures to winterize their water pipes as cold weather approaches.

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Number of sex offenders living in Bryan County grows as of Q3

By Savannah Standard | Jan 5, 2025

There was one more registered sex offender living in Bryan County as of the third quarter of 2024 than in the previous quarter, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.