U.S. stocks avoid a fourth straight losses
NEW YORK — The stock market sputtered to an indecisive close Thursday, taking a pause after three straight days of losses.Small company stocks, which have slumped 10 percent from their early-July peak...
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Monster ships and other myths
Despite the fact that the long-awaited deepening of the Savannah River channel is one of the most studied and discussed civil works projects in U.S. history, misconceptions about what the project will...
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Moon River begins hiring for Effingham movie studio
Moon River Studios Inc. has begun hiring people to make movies in Effingham County.The company’s name change, from Medient, has become official and its new offices in Rincon have opened, CEO Jake...
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Surge of hiring cuts US jobless rate to 5.9 pct.
WASHINGTON — In a burst of hiring, U.S. employers added 248,000 jobs in September and helped drive down the unemployment rate to 5.9 percent, the lowest since July 2008.The Labor Department's report...
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City accepts electronic submittals for site permitsBeginning Oct. 1, the city of Savannah is accepting electronic submittals for site development permits. Information about the new process can be...
View ArticleSavannah author touts benefits of drinking coffee
Roseane Santos is an unabashed defender of coffee and the nutritional benefits she says it has on the body.Santos, a South University pharmacy instructor, is the co-author of “An Unashamed Defense of...
View ArticleMeeting the education needs of industry
Spending time and money on training employees is definitely a big investment – and it’s worth it. It reminds me of this poignant little story. The CFO asks the CEO, “What if we invest in training our...
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Savannah's 'gingerbread' house under new ownership
The iconic Gingerbread House, 1917 Bull St., is changing hands, but the new owners say it will remain available for weddings and special events. SJ Management Group LLC., whose owners include Savannah...
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Yoga studios owner to fund hospice programKate Taylor, owner of Savannah Power Yoga studio located in the Norwood Plaza in Sandfly, has announced she will fund the newly developed Hospice Savannah,...
View ArticleCITY TALK: Savannah's 'civic spine' getting stronger
One evening last week, a friend and I met for a drink at The Collins Quarter, the new café at the northwest corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue.After enjoying the ambiance there, we wandered to...
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DeRenne Middle students get lesson in video game development
In the hierarchy of things middle schoolers care about most, video games are arguably near the top. A new program being launched for the first time this year in Savannah is attempting to teach...
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Southside neighborhood strikes deal with big grocery chain
For almost 15 years, homeowners in a small southside neighborhood off Abercorn Street and Wilshire Boulevard have been looking for a commercial developer to strike a deal with — one who would not only...
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Newsmakers
DR. MICHAEL ADAMS New job title: Chief medical officer Company: J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care CenterDuties: Adams is responsible for providing outpatient medical services as well as overseeing all...
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Georgia Tech-Savannah Speaker Series Date: Oct. 9Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Location: Georgia Tech-Savannah, 210 Technology CircleSpeaker: Russell Clark, a senior research scientist in Georgia Tech’s...
View ArticleGas prices drop in metro Savannah
Average retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 3.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.23 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas outlets in Savannah. The...
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Gas prices drop in metro SavannahAverage retail gasoline prices in Savannah have fallen 3.4 cents a gallon in the past week to $3.23 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 262 gas...
View ArticleNew York Times travel article focuses on Savannah's neglected black history
Last week’s New York Times travel piece about Savannah has spawned some interesting discussion about the city’s neglected black history.“A visitor could easily spend a week sauntering along the city’s...
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SCAD gives tour of the new Savannah Film Studios
Over its 35-year history, the Savannah College of Art and Design has mastered the art of extreme makeovers — from gutting abandoned properties around Savannah’s Historic District to converting parking...
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Hewlett-Packard splits off PC, printer businesses
NEW YORK — Hewlett-Packard is splitting itself into two companies, one focused on its personal computer and printing business and another on technology services such as data storage, servers and...
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Survey: Historic District now airport's top destination
Five years ago, 59 percent of passengers flying into Savannah were headed either to the downtown Historic District or Hilton Head Island, with the bulk of them — nearly 40 percent — bypassing Savannah...
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