Savannah Man Gets 79 Months for Gun Possession
Orlando Marcus Williams, a convicted felon, was sentenced in federal court after being found with a Glock pistol in October 2025.
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In Savannah, Georgia's oldest city, coverage here follows city government, Chatham County, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the port, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
Weather and Disaster
Cold Front Brings Cooler Weather to Savannah
A cold front crosses Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry Friday, bringing isolated showers before cooler, drier weekend conditions settle in.
Travel
Live Poll
Do you trust that your local airport infrastructure is reliable enough to avoid major travel disruptions?
Power Outage Disrupts Savannah Airport Flights
Operations at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport are recovering following a localized power disruption.
Crime
Savannah Police Crashes Prompt Action Plan
Officers were found at fault in 228 of 437 police vehicle crashes from 2024 through 2026 to date, prompting a new city and department response.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Do you think your community does enough to honor local veterans?
Savannah Hangs Flags on Broughton Street
Volunteers hung casket flags over five blocks of downtown Savannah ahead of the city's Veterans Day observances.
Politics
Live Poll
Should federal prosecutors pursue firearms cases against people illegally in the U.S.?
Honduran Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Firearms Crimes
A Savannah federal court sentenced Jefferson Flores-Padilla to prison followed by deportation after he pleaded guilty to illegal firearms charges.
This section follows city council and Chatham County decisions, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and the port, tourism and logistics employers anchoring the regional economy. From the Historic District and Victorian District to Starland District, Ardsley Park and Thomas Square, neighborhood coverage extends into Bryan County and Effingham County where stories cross the line. The port's freight volumes tie the city's economic growth, infrastructure investment and industrial zoning decisions to national supply-chain patterns that shift across business cycles. Historic preservation, coastal development and school district resources are the recurring subjects in city and county reporting.
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