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savannahnow.com > story > news > 02/12/2026 > why-georgia-lawmakers-want-to-boost-minimum-speed-on-some-state-roads > 88641674007

Are drivers too slow? Where Georgia lawmakers want to boost minimum speed

Are drivers too slow? Where Georgia lawmakers want to boost minimum speed2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (322+ words) Drivers going too slow on Georgia highways may soon be asked to pick up the pace. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would raise the state's minimum speed limit from 40 mph to 50 mph on roads where the posted maximum is…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > 02/02/2026 > daylight-saving-time-in-march-2026-what-georgians-need-to-know > 88475261007

When is daylight saving time 2026? Georgia clocks spring forward soon

When is daylight saving time 2026? Georgia clocks spring forward soon1+ week, 3+ day ago   (317+ words) Despite the recent snow storm, spring will be returning to Georgia in the not-too-distant future. One of the traditions of this season is the start of daylight saving time. So when is it and will this be the last one?...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > local > 01/29/2026 > gofundme-set-up-for-man-killed-in-savannah-officer-involved-shooting > 88402742007

GoFundMe created for man killed in last week's police-involved shooting

GoFundMe created for man killed in last week's police-involved shooting2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (105+ words) A GoFundMe was created for Mark Whibbey Jr., the man killed in the officer-involved shooting on Jan. 22 in downtown Savannah. GoFundMe created for man killed in last week's police-involved shooting A GoFundMe was created for the man killed in last…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > nation > 09/21/2025 > charlie-kirk-memorial-service-live-updates > 86203128007

Charlie Kirk memorial live updates: Mourners gather in Arizona, how to watch service

Charlie Kirk memorial live updates: Mourners gather in Arizona, how to watch service4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (607+ words) Mourners including President Donald Trump are preparing to honor the life of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, at a memorial service in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday. Turning Point USA, which advocates for conservative politics on high school and college campuses,…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > politics > state > 09/10/2025 > former-democrat-who-switched-parties-over-vouchers-to-challenge-woods > 86074580007

Former state Rep. Mesha Mainor joins others in state school superintendent race

Former state Rep. Mesha Mainor joins others in state school superintendent race5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (242+ words) A former Democrat who switched to Republican in the Georgia House of Representatives is challenging longtime State School Superintendent Richard Woods for next year's GOP nomination. Mesha Mainor, who clashed with Democrats over her support for private school vouchers, joins…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > 08/07/2025 > students-parents-talk-opening-of-new-high-school-in-richmond-hill > 85527418007

'A world class facility," New Richmond Hill High School opens near Heartwood community

6+ mon, 5+ day ago   (490+ words) Richmond Hill High School is officially open. Just a short drive from the Heartwood community, the new school is a state-of-the-art $97 million facility, according to the school's website. According to Bryan County Schools, land was donated for the school. Students…...

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savannahnow.com > story > sports > high-school > football > 06/30/2025 > vote-for-top-returning-quarterback-in-the-greater-savannah-area-for-2025 > 84388719007

Vote for the top returning quarterback in the Greater Savannah area for 2025 season

Vote for the top returning quarterback in the Greater Savannah area for 2025 season7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (164+ words) With the high school football season just around the corner in Georgia, the hype is starting to build throughout the state with opening day set for Friday, Aug. 15. The Savannah area has become a target destination for college recruiters, with…...

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savannahnow.com > story > sports > college > bulldogs-extra > 03/29/2025 > georgia-baseball-daniel-jackson-auburn-tigers-wes-johnson > 82705128007

Daniel Jackson knew it was 'go time.' Then he walked off another Georgia baseball win

Daniel Jackson knew it was 'go time.' Then he walked off another Georgia baseball win10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (569+ words) Daniel Jackson crushed a three-run homer to complete a sweep of Auburn in walk-off fashion. The Wofford transfer: 'This is why I wanted to come here' Daniel Jackson has come through with some clutch hits during his two seasons of…...

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savannahnow.com > story > news > local > 02/20/2025 > memorial-health-no-longer-doing-gender-affirming-care-for-19-and-under > 78640827007

Memorial Health no longer doing gender-affirming care for those under 19; cancels all appointments

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (654+ words) To Indigo, gender dysphoria feels like his own personal dark cloud in the sky. Sometimes, the cloud is higher in the sky, something he doesn't even notice. Other days, and in the weeks following being told he wasn't going to…...