Evan Lasseter

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Evan Lasseter

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock took his fight to save clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to Savannah on Monday, holding a press conference touting the impacts of IRA credits to Georgia's economy. Warnock's office released a report last week that claimed the state is at risk of losing as many as 42,000 jobs and nearly $28 billion in investment if IRA credits were cut.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Evan Lasseter

Interstate 95 through Bryan County is a string of nondescript exits, with typical green exit signs and sparse development. But a signature hotelier known to Coastal Georgia is seeking to change that, creating an "oasis" entertainment district off Old Keller Road in Richmond Hill. That latest Kessler Collection development―Kessler Richmond Hill―broke ground Wednesday, beginning construction on a dual-brand, 200-room key property.

4 days ago | savannahnow.com | Joseph Schwartzburt |Evan Lasseter

Sen. Warnock warns that Georgia could lose jobs and investment if Congress cuts clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Some Republicans, including Rep. Buddy Carter, have expressed support for maintaining certain IRA tax credits. Warnock highlights the positive economic impact of the IRA in Georgia, citing Hyundai's metaplant as an example, although Hyundai maintains their site selection predated the IRA. Sen.

4 days ago | savannahnow.com | Evan Lasseter

A tornado watch is in effect for portions of Chatham County, including Savannah, until 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Portions of Chatham County are under a tornado watch until 8:45 p.m. Saturday as severe thunderstorms make their way through the Savannah area, according to the National Weather Service Charleston.

5 days ago | savannahnow.com | Evan Lasseter

Abercorn Street (between 64th and 66th Streets) is closed due to flooding. Abercorn Street between 64th and 66th Streets is being closed due to flooding Saturday morning, according to a Savannah Police Department spokesperson. The Savannah area featured heavy rains and thunderstorms Saturday morning, leading to some street flooding in the city.