CITY TALK: Can residential development keep pace with Savannah's downtown...
A recent City Talk column praised many aspects of hotelier Richard Kessler’s Plant Riverside project at the west end of River Street. Of course, he’s not the only hotel developer in town. Other hotels...
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Investment group buys downtown hotel
Carey Watermark Investors Inc. has purchased the 104-room Staybridge Suites in Savannah’s Historic District for $22.8 million with the intention of investing another $2 million-plus in renovations, the...
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Pace of U.S. home price growth slows in September
WASHINGTON — The U.S. housing market cooled off in September, as home prices rose at an ever slowing pace.Prices increased 5.6 percent in September compared to a year ago, real estate data provider...
View ArticleBringing the future to Savannah
Last week, I had the privilege of teaching an entrepreneurship class at Savannah State, a service design class at SCAD and conducting internship interviews with Armstrong students. It was such a joy to...
View ArticleBiS in brief: Savannah’s Chef Joe Randall is a ‘cover man’
Savannah’s Chef Joe Randall is a ‘cover man’Chef Joe Randall, who owns Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School and is the author of the cookbook “A Taste of Heritage: The New African-American Cuisine,” is...
View ArticleHunterMaclean garners nine top-tier lawyer rankings
Two Savannah law firms, HunterMaclean and Oliver Maner LLP, have been selected for the 2015 edition of U.S.News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”HunterMaclean, a business law firm with offices in Savannah...
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Amid tour industry growth, a new resource for would-be guides
For those paying close attention, a debate raging on the letters to the editor page these last two months has not been the typical liberal versus conservative flame throwing. It’s between locals...
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Olde Pink House, Tybee Island Social Club on list of Georgia's best bars
Georgia Trend magazine has issued its annual list of best restaurants and bars in Georgia, and two local hangouts made the list of best bars included in the magazine’s November edition.No Savannah...
View ArticleFares dropping at SAV
Just a little more than a year ago, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport had the dubious distinction of being tied for the fourth highest air fares among the country’s top 100 airports. As...
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Home prices in Savannah increaseHome prices in Savannah, including distressed sales, increased by 7.3 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013, according to CoreLogic, a property...
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South Carolina artist headed to New York City after winning national competition
Daufuskie Island, S.C., resident Chase Allen, who owns The Iron Fish Art Gallery, will be packing his bags for New York City this weekend after his gallery claimed the Audience Choice Award in the 2014...
View ArticleAn accountant asks: Are you growing money on trees?
Ownership of timberland provides various benefits, including a place to enjoy outdoor activities with friends and family, current and future financial returns and an inheritance to pass down to future...
View ArticleN.C. officials host closed meeting on oil drilling
RALEIGH, N.C. — Officials from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia met privately Thursday with federal regulators and groups funded by oil and gas companies to discuss plans for drilling off...
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Morning News program will benefit nonprofitsThe Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com are introducing a unique program of philanthropy to benefit local nonprofits.Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations...
View ArticleBeef or Chicken? Beef prices hit fast-food chains
NEW YORK — Rising beef prices might not mean the cost of a Whopper is going to skyrocket, but it could mean you’ll be encouraged to order a chicken sandwich instead.Beef prices have climbed in part...
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Visitors in prime spots for shipwatching
With all the visitors coming to our fair city in the next week, beginning with the thousands flooding into town today for the Rock ’n’ Roll Savannah Marathon and Half Marathon and continuing with the...
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Novice crafter? There's a project for that!
NEW YORK — Inspired by that colorful homemade gingerbread on Instagram or the hand-painted coasters on Pinterest, but worried about your skills?Don’t fret. Craft stores and websites are targeting...
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Georgia craft brewers prepare for 2015 legislative push
The Georgia General Assembly doesn’t resume until January, but the state’s burgeoning craft beer industry wants to ensure they’re a top priority when legislators return to Atlanta. The Georgia Craft...
View ArticleSolid hiring provides little boost to wages
WASHINGTON — Healthy job growth in the United States has reached a level of consistency unseen in nearly two decades.In the same week that voters signaled discontent with the U.S. economy, the...
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Junior League accepting applications for projectsThe Junior League of Savannah is accepting applications for community projects and community assistance funds that align with the group’s focus on women...
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