Chatham University will relocate students who live in the Eden Hall Campus residence hall for the 2024-25 school year. University officials told Channel 11 that a recent analysis of residence hall capacity and operations ahead of the coming semester led to the decision. Students will be moved to the main Shadyside Campus. Officials said most […]
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Chatham County PD actively investigating attempted robbery at a Savannah Sam’s Club
· Crime scene tape outlines the scene of a crime in Tallahassee. The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) announced around 3 p.m. Saturday that it was searching for a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery at Sam’s Club, 1975 E. Montgomery Crossroad. CCPDD said the incident occurred 6 p.m. Friday, June 21. CCPD’s Facebook […]
2 killed in plane crash near Siler City airport in Chatham County
An airplane crashed, killing two people in Chatham County on Friday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash happened near the Siler City Municipal Airport around 12:50 p.m., reported ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner. Chopper 11 flew over the crash site and noted that it was about 1 mile south-southeast […]
Chatham County grand jury indicts two former Savannah officers for perjury, violation of oath
A Chatham County grand jury on Wednesday indicted two former Savannah Police Department officers on multiple counts of perjury and violating their oaths of public office. These are the first charges brought by Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones against local law enforcement. Former detective Ashley Wood was indicted on four counts perjury and […]
Who will represent District 1 on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners? The results and more
In the Republican primary to represent District 1 on the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, Wayne Noha took the race with nearly 58% of the vote. Noha is a native of Burnside Island and a former fire chief. There is no Democrat running for the seat, making Noha the presumtive commissioner. Noha ran on deep […]
Chatham Co. Superior Court candidate Christopher Middleton talks about why he’s running
Christopher Middleton, a Savannah defense attorney and lifelong Savannahian, is taking a step up to run for Chatham County Superior Court Judge. In the nonpartisan race held on May 21, Middleton is running against Frank Pennington, an assistant U.S. Attorney. Superior Court judges are elected to four-year terms, and judges John E. Morse Jr. and […]
Chicago man accused in Chatham shooting facing felony charges
CHICAGO — A Chicago man accused of injuring a 19-year-old in a shooting at a South Side gas station on Wednesday is now facing felony charges. 35-year-old Donell Payne, a Near West Side resident, is facing three felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery on […]
Plane makes emergency landing on US 1 in Chatham County
A single-engine plane was forced to land on U.S. 1 in Chatham County on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured, according to the State Highway Patrol, but rush-hour traffic was backed up in both directions near the Pea Ridge Road interchange. It appears the plane left Lynchburg, Virginia, and was on its way to Ocean […]
Former Garden City manager appointed to new position in a different Chatham Co. municipality
After resigning from his Garden City city manager post in early February, Scott Robider has been appointed to a position in Port Wentworth as the police compliance and grant manager. Robider will be responsible for code enforcement process oversight and review, grant writing and assisting with management of police accreditation processes. He has a strong […]
Voters from Chatham to Kankakee to decide between Thaddeus Jones and newcomer Gloria White
Standing between Democratic state Rep. Thaddeus Jones and an eighth term representing the 29th House District in Springfield is Democratic candidate and financial adviser Gloria K. White, who is hoping south suburban voters want a change in leadership. Jones, who is also the mayor of Calumet City, has won six of his seven previous elections […]
Chatham County judge places Quando Rondo drug deal case on dead docket
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you’re curious about, email Drew at AFavakeh@savannahnow.com. Judge places Quando Rondo case on dead docket On Feb. 1, Chatham County Superior […]
Chatham County Police investigating death of an adult male found early Saturday morning
The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating the death of an adult male who was found deceased early Saturday morning. According to a tweet by CCPD, at around 7:30 a.m. today, CCPD officers were called to the area of Brassler and King George Blvd., where they found a deceased adult male who appeared to […]