Savannah Mayor Van Johnson reflects on 2020 highs and lows January 19, 2021 Savannah Morning News Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said he's proud of Savannah and how the city has shined throughout a year of challenges, heartbreak and suffering.
Savannah elected officials find success among 2020 challenges January 19, 2021 Savannah Morning News Savannah's elected leaders faced a tough first year in office in 2020, one full of challenges, including a worldwide pandemic.
Savannah Police officers vaccinated with 1,000 expected to receive doses January 14, 2021 Savannah Morning News Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter arrived early, rolled up his uniform sleeve and was among the first on the force to receive his COVID vaccine Wednesday.
Video: Van Johnson talks first year in office, responding to COVID and what's next for Savannah January 11, 2021 Savannah Morning News Savannah Mayor Van Johnson sits down with Adam Van Brimmer to discuss his first year in office as part of The Commute podcast.
'We've just got to hold on': Savannah hospitality and business leaders react to St. Patrick's Day parade cancellation January 7, 2021 Savannah Morning News Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said he hoped and prayed things would get better in Savannah, but what he witnessed during the holiday season led him to recommend the continuation of the moratorium on event permits through March.
Savannah St. Patrick's Day festivities canceled for second year in a row, mayor announces January 5, 2021 Savannah Morning News The Savannah St. Patrick's Day festivities will not be happening for the second year in a row, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced on Tuesday.
Savannah: 1800s ordinances forbade Sunday ‘merriment’ December 1, 2020 Savannah Morning News Those that find requirements to wear a mask during this pandemic an infringement of their rights should be thankful they didn’t live in Savannah during the 1800s.
Savannah revenue losses impact continuing budget talks December 1, 2020 Savannah Morning News Revenue losses and an uncertain economy due to the pandemic continue to be at the forefront of the city of Savannah’s budget planning for 2021.
Savannah arena project construction on time November 20, 2020 Savannah Morning News Savannah’s new arena project is on schedule, according to the city of Savannah’s Acting COO Bret Bell.
City CFO: Savannah’s economy will take years to recover November 20, 2020 Savannah Morning News Savannah Chief Financial Officer David Maxwell told City Council members Thursday the city’s revenue was lower than projected for 2020 by about $7 million. Maxwell said he believes the economic recovery post-pandemic will be long and slow, taking several years.