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Keep up with news for the Hispanic community in Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties with La Voz Latina — our free Spanish language newsletter curated by editor @AdrianaIris
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'Outlander' season four to premiere at SCAD Savannah Film Festival
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On Wednesday, Sens. Warnock and Ossoff announced Savannah Hilton Head airport will receive $6 million for a ramp to a new cargo building.
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Joe Biden endorses Warnock, Ossoff in Georgia's U.S. Senate races
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JUST IN: @samheughan LOVES @leopoldsicecream and the Savannah Morning News. You heard it here, first! #savff
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Kevin Evans takes over as basketball coach at Groves, his alma mater
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He's dreamed of playing in the NCAA Basketball Tournament since he was a kid -- now Savannah native Jalen DeLoach gets a chance Friday competing for VCU.
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"Savannah is so proud that W.W. Law was a crusader for justice and the civil rights of African Americans."
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Actor Rob Pattinson draws crowd at seventh day of SCAD Savannah Film Festival
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Get the latest on the Georgia statewide hand-recount in our live blog, Day 2: A collaborative effort of @SavannahNow @ajc @AUG_Chronicle @LedgerEnquirer @MaconTelegraph @onlineathens .
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Jon Ossoff surges ahead of David Perdue in the Georgia Senate race
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Charles Seiler: Texas mascot not 'malicious' toward Georgia bulldog Uga X
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Georgia solidifies its swing-state status thanks, in part, to Stacey Abrams
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Former Houston Astros outfielder Josh Reddick helps Savannah Bananas Premier Team effort
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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson fires back on mask debate: 'Gov. Kemp does not give a damn about us'
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Open letter to Rep. Carter: You have violated your oath and should resign seat in Congress
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Multiple officials confirmed that the active shooter reports at Savannah High are a hoax. Here's what we know:.
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Comedian/actor/writer @billburr to make #Savannah debut: http://t.co/QmcyGUTvxT | @LindaSickler
http://t.co/C05X7cReP6.
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Election results: Joe Biden passes Trump in Georgia overnight
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Chad Lunsford paying for 50 Georgia Southern students to attend bowl game
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Benedictine offensively lineman had Power Five football offers before he started a game for the Cadets. Now he's a top national recruit.
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The Trump campaign/GOP lawsuit against Chatham County regarding the handling of absentee ballots has been dismissed, reports @willpeeblesSMN. Story coming. #gapol.
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Buttigieg visited the port to view the expansion projects and discuss how the newly passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will further alleviate backlogs and high demand at the ports and related sites.
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Looks like @MaryLeeShark had a little competition this past week at #TybeeIsland. Gator came ashore. @MaryLandersSMN
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Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have introduced a bill to extend federal funding for Tybee Island's beach re-nourishment projects.
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Benedictine's Thomas, Savannah Christian's Robicheaux, share Finocchiaro Award as top football players in Savannah
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BEST OF PREPS: BOYS GOLF COACH OF THE YEAR: Tommy Hensley, Richmond Hill
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Chatham County Superior Court Jude Timothy Walmsley sentenced Travis McMichael and his father Gregory McMichael to life plus 20 years without the possibility of parole in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Read more at
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Crystal Beer Parlor turns away customer who refused to wear mask
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CASTING CALL: Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson need doctors, wrestling fans for new movie in Savannah
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With no help from Georgia Southern, unfortunately, we've tried to tell you about Timothy Pearson, a GS professor who sadly lost his life to COVID-19. “Tim was an outstanding educator. An intelligent, wise and gentle man. Tim was a wellspring of joy." .
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BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Liberty County's Davion Mitchell:
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CASTING CALL: Savannah area rednecks needed for Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson movie
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Savannah-shot 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' with Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson set for summer release
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“If we could sign a 100-year lease, we would sign a 100-year lease. We believe in this community. We believe in what we can do.”. The Savannah City Council looks at renewing a 5-year lease with @TheSavBananas tomorrow.
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Melissa Vargas was an outstanding student and athlete when she was at Savannah's Groves High School. She took a different path and has made history as the first female infantry troop commander in the @USArmy's 2nd Cavalry Regiment (@2dCavalryRegt).
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Stacey Abrams: "May this verdict bring a small measure of peace to Ahmaud Arbery’s family and loved ones."
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Playing with a purpose: Antario Brown strives toward football goals in memory of his late mother, Hannah
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Jenkins grad Malik Benlevi leads Georgia State to Sun Belt title, big dance berth
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Well-traveled Tim Quarterman of Savannah back in NBA G League
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.@MaryLeeShark still has #Georgia on her mind: http://t.co/O6vofMDbkK | @MaryLandersSMN | @OCEARCH
http://t.co/MPXuDozfiv.
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Savannah mayor, police chief join in protests of George Floyd killing
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Former Benedictine and Georgia Southern football star Wesley Kennedy III has persevered through personal problems to play again at West Georgia.
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The presidential race has been called and Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States. Tell us in a GIF how you are feeling about the decision! #Election2020 #Election2020results
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The site will employ over 8,000 workers, making it the largest single economic development project in Georgia history.
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All-Greater Savannah Football Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Iannone, Benedictine | @DennisKnightSMN
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2017 BASEBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Carl Carter, Savannah Christian
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Former Jenkins High hoops star Malik Benlevi inks G League contract
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2018 Baseball Player of the Year: Carter Holton, Benedictine
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A late night protest outside of Mayor Van Johnson’s home earlier this week led to the arrest of 21-year old activist Keiajah Brooks.
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BOE appoints Raeburn as new Bryan County Middle School principal
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Nolan Smith's football career started in the youth leagues of Savannah. Now the former Calvary and UGA star will play in Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles.
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JD King shines in first Georgia Southern football scrimmage
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Georgia Southern football lands another Power 5 transfer for 2020
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Todd Bradley's long road to recovery: Georgia Southern player has overcome cancer, now battling football injuries
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Ahmaud Arbery was killed at 25. A year later, Black men who see themselves in him mourn his loss
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Rico Powers, Benedictine
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In ECHS’ biggest win of the season, 6-foot-3, 185-pound junior Timmy Brown caught touchdown passes of 37 and 65 yards to lead the Rebels past Glynn Academy 20-14.
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Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced he's reinstating Savannah's mask mandate in an effort to get ahead of the growing number of COVID-19 cases.
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Football Offensive Player of the Year: Rico Powers, Benedictine
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TODAY: Alton Brown holds secret book signing in #Savannah: http://t.co/VEQjkx1DWg | @altonbrown | #AltonBrownLive
http://t.co/Eo3mVMGHRF.
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Check out these photos of U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock visiting the Kayton/Frazier homes where he grew up in the 80s. 📷
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This float flew Ukrainian flags during Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade as they showed their support for the country amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Despite what Gov. Brian Kemp said about local mask orders being essentially toothless, many Savannah businesses are taking their cues from Mayor Van Johnson. 'No mask, no business.' #gapol.
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Jenkins rolls past Dawson County 42-9, advances to Class 3A Elite Eight
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Savannah Country Day's Kleinpeter dedicates football honor to Windsor Forest's Trayvon Savage
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Jenkins dominates Benedictine for Region 3-3A football crown
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jeremy Smith, Jenkins
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Supporters flocked to Savannah's downtown early Tuesday with lines stretching from the Civic Center to Bull Street past Six Pence Pub.
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