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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Looking for a new house? Home prices are increasing the fastest in these 10 Georgia cities.

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Home prices have come down slightly in Georgia, according to a new report. In May 2025, RedFin found home prices were down 0.53% yearly, with the median sale price $383,700. Overall, the number of homes sold was down 7.9%, from 12,703 in May 2024 to 11,698 this year. Just over 21% of homes sold in May were above list price, down 4.5 points year over year, and 33.2% of homes had a price drop, up from 27% in May last year.
Garden Guy: Enjoy some Primal Scream therapy in the garden with these vibrant daylilies

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Norman Winter

Five years ago, I started growing and writing about Rainbow Rhythm daylilies from my landscape perspective in Muscogee County, Ga. That first year I reached out to Jenny Simpson, who along with husband Jerry, owns Creekside Nursery in Dallas, N.C. At the time I told everyone to follow them on Facebook, and that recommendation is even stronger todayAt the time Jenny told me Rainbow Rhythm Primal Scream was her favorite.
PHOTOS: Savannahians join second Juneteenth Walk to the River, led by Mayor Van Johnson

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Evan Lasseter

Evan LasseterHundreds of Savannahians gathered in Wells Park for the second Juneteenth Walk to the River in Savannah, where people walked down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Plant Riverside to commemorate the holiday on June 19, 2025.
Social Security Administration reveals most popular baby names for girls and boys in 2024

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

On average, about 10,000 babies are born in America every day, according to data from the CDC. That equates to millions of people every year wondering "What should be the baby's name?"The Social Security Administration releases annual lists of the 1,000 most popular names in each state and across the U.S. Is your baby's name trendy or a trend setter?
'Savor Georgia' has the top dishes in the state, including these 4 from the Savannah area

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

There are plenty of lists ranking the best restaurants, but what about the best dishes? "Savor Georgia" magazine identified the 50 best dishes from restaurants across the state. Here are which ones from the Savannah area were highlighted and what the writers had to say about them:Circa 1875Steak Frites from Circa 1875 in Savannah: "A 10-ounce New York strip comes drenched in a red wine demi-glace and is served with fries.
Chatham County Commissioner Pat Farrell launches bid for U.S. House as "reliable conservative"

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Evan Lasseter

Chatham County Commissioner Pat Farrell announced his candidacy for Georgia's 1st Congressional District. Farrell, a self-described "strong, reliable conservative," aims to continue Rep. Buddy Carter's work. He supports cutting income taxes, a balanced budget amendment, and eliminating the Department of Education.
Georgia ice cream shop in No. 6 on USA Today's 10Best list. Leopold's

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

When the sun gets as hot as it does this summer, an ice cream hits the spot. Good news if you want the best of the best: USA Today released its list of the 10Best ice cream shops, which included one in Georgia. The 10 were nominated by a panel of experts and voted on by the readers. They were chosen for their use of quality, fresh ingredients, and creativity. What is the best ice cream shop in Georgia? Savannah residents won't be surprised to know that Leopold's Ice Cream made the list.
The shark in 'Jaws' is 20+ feet long. Are there sharks that big off Georgia's coast?

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," a classic film that has caused a fascination and terror around sharks. While shark attacks are fairly rare, sharks are swimming along Georgia's coast. But are they anything like the "Jaws" monster? Here's what we know:How big was the great white shark in Jaws? In the original novel, the Jaws shark was 20 feet long.
Pooler City Council proposes additional regulations, penalties to stormwater ordinance

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Pooler is revising its stormwater ordinance to reduce flooding and protect waterways. The revisions aim to prohibit dumping and illicit discharges into all waterways and wetlands, not just storm sewers. Amendments also include increased open space requirements in new subdivisions and stricter regulations for building in floodplains. The City of Pooler is considering amending its stormwater ordinance to strengthen and better protect the waterways and floodplain in the city.
Does cracking garage door cool homes in hot Georgia summers? What the experts say

1 week ago | savannahnow.com | Miguel Legoas

Georgians have been experiencing pretty frequent rain, but whenever the sun comes back, it does so with a vengeance. Long-range forecasts have consistently called for hotter-than-normal summers, and we've already had some days of 90+ temperatures. Many will be looking for easy and cheap ways to keep cool. Does cracking the garage door help with heat? Similar to cracking the window, you may be tempted to crack open your garage. Whether or not this is a good idea is up for debate.