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3 days ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
Sterling Creek Park in Richmond Hill, Georgia, a popular recreation area, has been temporarily closed. Residents expressed concerns and hopes for the park's reopening, emphasizing its value as a safe, convenient, and family-friendly space. Ask anyone who has been to Sterling Creek Park what makes it unique and each one has a story about why it is so beloved by the community.
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4 days ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
Public feedback is being sought through two open house meetings and an online comment period. Funding details are still being finalized, though $30 million has been allocated for preliminary engineering in 2025. The Georgia Department of Transportation has its eyes on one of Georgia's busiest highways in I-16 and is considering a major project to help remedy traffic congestion along the corridor.
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1 week ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams |Amy Paige Condon
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Summer 2025 will be a "real scorcher" for most of the country. Considering that Savannah chalked up highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s for most of the month of May, about three to five degrees warmer than the normal range of temperatures, we think the almanac may get it right this year. So, how can Savannahians keep their cool without breaking the bank on utility bills?
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Latrice Williams
Bryan County Chairman Carter Infinger (R) said he is considering a run for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District – a seat incumbent Buddy Carter said he would not run for again since he announced he will challenge United States Senator Jon Ossoff. The decision is still up in the air for Infinger, who said he has established a team of people to help determine his path forward. “I'm just kind of looking at it and seeing if it's a good option for me and my family to do it,” said Carter.
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1 week ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
The northern end of Bryan County is expected to see tremendous growth in the coming years. With more than 3,000 homes approved by the city of Pembroke, commercial and residential growth is expected to increase. Bryan County recognizes the potential for that growth and is considering a transportation impact fee on developers to ensure they contribute to costs related infrastructure improvements. The fees can be used for debt service growth related to infrastructure as well.
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2 weeks ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
Memorial Day - a time when folks dust off their grill, fill up their backyard pool and celebrate the official start of summer. It’s also one of the most cherished holidays of the year as the country commemorates and mourns those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Celebrations will be held throughout the country, including in Bryan and Effingham County. Here is what to know. Effingham CountySpeaker LT. Colonel Ray L.
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2 weeks ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
One person has been arrested in Effingham County after selling tobacco products to a minor. Kirankumar J. Patel was charged with selling cigarettes, tobacco related objects, nicotine or vapor products to a minor. The incident occurred May 17 when an operation was conducted at the 1780 Country Store on Highway 80 where an underaged individual was able to purchase tobacco.
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2 weeks ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
The Bryan County Sheriff's Office confirmed that it responded to a death at the megasite around 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to Bianca Johnson, assistant manager of communications and public relations for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, the incident occurred at the battery plant. While the battery plant is a joint venture between HMGMA and LG, HMGMA does not own the battery plant or oversee its construction. This is the third death reported at the megasite since 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
Ford invested heavily in the community, building infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and providing jobs. The Richmond Hill Historical Society is hosting a Centennial Celebration Soiree to commemorate Ford's legacy. In the early 1920s, auto giant Henry Ford purchased 85,000 acres of land in Ways Station, Ga. – he used part of it to build his new winter home. By then, Ford was widely known as founder of Ford Motor Company.
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2 weeks ago | 
savannahnow.com | Latrice Williams
Bryan County needs 800 new homes per year until 2031 to meet increasing demand driven by job growth. Georgia Tech has completed its four-county study of Coastal Georgia’s housing stock. Bulloch, Bryan, Chatham and Effingham County each face their own challenges but they all have one thing in common - a need for more affordable housing. Many Americans face the financial challenges of homeownership. According to the Pew Research Center, 69% of Americans are concerned about the cost of housing.
