Savannah Morning News

The Savannah Morning News is a daily publication based in Savannah, Georgia, and is produced by Gannett. Its motto is "Light of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry". The newspaper caters to the residents of Savannah, its surrounding metropolitan area, and extends its reach into certain regions of South Carolina.

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Confirmed: Larry Haywood AKA the"Flag Man" in Savannah dies in hit-and-run. What we know

5 days ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Social media in the Savannah area has been viral with chatter that a local icon had died. Now, sadly, we can confirm that is true. Larry Haywood, known to locals as the "Flag Man," has died. This was verified via text message by Savannah Public Safety Spokesman Neil Penttila on Friday. Haywood was the victim of a hit-and-run while he was riding his bicycle around 8:45 p.m. on April 9 at the intersection of Skidaway Road and East 49th Street. The incident is under investigation.
Worried about tariffs? Switch to a budget-friendly phone plan to save on monthly bills

6 days ago | savannahnow.com | Trisha Easto

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OCEARCH tagged 3 great white sharks off Georgia shore in 2025. Are they near Tybee Island?

6 days ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

With spring breaks underway, Orange Crush coming to Tybee Island this weekend, and summer coming soon, more and more Georgians are heading to the beach. People love the sand, sun, and waves, but one other thing many are equally terrified and fascinated by are sharks. Whatever the reason, you may want to check out the OCEARCH Shark Tracker as it can tell you about any sharks that may be offshore. Should Georgians be concerned? Here's what we know:What is OCEARCH?
Georgia baseball vs Vanderbilt: Live score, highlights, how to watch

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Marc Weiszer

Georgia baseball continues a stretch of eight straight games against top 20 teams with a three-game set Thursday through Saturday in Nashville against Vanderbilt. The No. 5 Bulldogs (33-6, 10-5 SEC) begin the series tied for fourth with LSU in the SEC standings. Georgia won two of three from then No. 1 Arkansas last weekend and beat No. 13 Georgia Tech Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. The No. 17 Commodores (27-10, 8-7) are tied for eighth with Alabama.
Savannah launches CALI program for community advancement training

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Evan Lasseter

The city launched the Community Advancement Leadership Institute, an initiative that will bring more than 60 affordable classes for residents to take.
How do I know if my driver's license is a Real ID? What Georgians need to know

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Making plans to travel over the summer? Whether it's abroad or somewhere else in Georgia, make sure you have the right ID. The Georgia Department of Driver Services has been issuing reminders for drivers to make sure their license is a Real ID. Here's what to look for and why this is important. How to tell if you have a Real IDReal ID is a driver's license or state ID card marked with a star or other symbol depending on the state.
Board of Regents approves consolidation of Georgia Southern and East Georgia State

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Joseph Schwartzburt

Show Caption Hide Caption A conversation with Savannah State University President Jermaine WhirlA conversation with new Savannah State University President Jermaine Whirl about his plans and the outlook for the future of SSU. The University System of Georgia (USG) approved the consolidation of East Georgia State College (EGSC) and Georgia Southern University. EGSC has experienced declining enrollment in recent years, impacting its funding.
Will Tybee Island still hold Easter Sunrise Services on Sunday after Orange Crush?

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Just hours after spring breakers file off the beach and out of Tybee, and the Orange Crush stages and tents are broken down and gone, residents of all denominations will be able to welcome Easter Sunday with a sunrise service on Tybee Island's beach. Service will begin around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Tybee Island Pier. Sunrise will occur around 6:49 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and coffee.
Georgia man arrested for $32 million in alleged fraud. How he tried to wire money to himself

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Show Caption Hide Caption Experts show how to avoid getting audited by the IRSHere's a look at how the Internal Revenue Service chooses taxpayers to audit — and how you can, for the most part, avoid being selected. As Georgians continue to do work on their taxes because of the extended deadline, one from the Atlanta area did it very wrong.
What will summer be like in Georgia? Here's what the Farmer's Almanacs predict for 2025

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Spring is in full swing, but as the days get progressively warmer, summer isn't too far away. Georgians are used to it being intense, but how intense will this year's be? The Farmers' Almanac and the Old Farmer's Almanac have long been tools for getting long-range forecasts. So, what do they say about summer and how do they compare to the National Weather Service's forecasts? Here's what we know:What does the Farmers' Almanac predict for summer in Georgia?