The proximity and historic character of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, have led to many comparisons. Here's how the two cities stack up.
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Best animal
rescue service
Renegade Paws Rescue
Renegade Paws Rescue is about to celebrate its second birthday. Founded on June 3, 2019, this young and ambitious organization is trying to redefine expectations for animal rescue.
Co-founded by Jennifer Taylor, Kristin Staples, Becca Watts, and Shelby Westberry, Renegade Paws Rescue is a non-profit organization that rescues and cares for abused, neglected, injured, and abandoned dogs.
Taylor, the organization’s director has been working with pet rescues in Savannah since she relocated here nine years ago.
After finding a stray dog, working with a local rescue and going through the fostering process, Taylor was hooked. She’s been volunteering and working with animal rescues ever since.
Savannah Bananas to open season at home with reduced capacity
Savannah Bananas to open season at home with reduced capacity By Lyndsey Gough | May 16, 2021 at 12:10 AM EDT - Updated May 16 at 12:12 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In just under two weeks, the Savannah Bananas open their 2021 campaign at home against their rival the Macon Bacon. With new CDC guidelines on wearing face masks and some Major League Baseball stadiums opening up to full capacity, WTOC spoke with the team about what fans can expect when they head back to Historic Grayson Stadium.
Capacity for May and June games will be held at 75 percent, accommodating around 3,000 fans. Since the Savannah’s City Council voted to extend the city’s mask ordinance through Monday, May 31, masks will be required for at least the first two Bananas home games.
Savannah mayor & local doctors react to new CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people
Savannah Mayor & Local Doctors React to New CDC Guidance By Bria Bolden | May 14, 2021 at 1:23 AM EDT - Updated May 14 at 1:32 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After over a year of masking, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated people donât need to wear a mask or socially distance except for in areas required by laws, rules and regulations.
Here at home weâre finding out what health and city leaders think about the new CDC guidance. They say they would like to see Chatham Countyâs vaccination rate much higher than it is now.