Local stories gathered from public news sources while this area builds its own coverage.
An early morning fire on Broughton Street in downtown Savannah affected several businesses and forced hotel guests to evacuate. The incident, which occurred near Bull and Broughton streets, left Milan Day Spa a total loss. No injuries were reported as crews worked to control the blaze.
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A Savannah woman shared her story of survival and renewal after escaping an abusive relationship. She found support at Union Mission’s Parker's House for Women during a 90-day stay. The program helped her rebuild her life, leading to her securing an apartment.
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A Georgia federal judge released Savannah State University's board of regents from several claims in a lawsuit filed by a former business professor. However, the judge allowed her allegations regarding the school's failure to renew her contract or hire her for a new position to continue.
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Work is ongoing at the High-Fidelity Training and Operations Center at the Savannah River Site. This non-nuclear support building will aid the National Nuclear Security Administration’s plutonium pit production mission to restart large-scale manufacturing in the United States. Full construction began in early 2026, with completion expected in 2028.
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More than $11 million in federal grant funding is heading to Savannah for Project DeRenne, a major transportation overhaul. The money will fund right-of-way acquisition for the initiative, which was first proposed in 2008. This project aims to transform traffic flow between I-516, DeRenne Avenue, and White Bluff Road.
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