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Bill Dawers

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Savannah, GA, United States

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  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Past articles by Bill:

Nimby-ism on Savannah City Council? Members owe explanation on alcohol license votes

City Talk: Alcohol license dispute during Savannah City Council meeting highlights flawed policies → Read More

Road not taken: TSPLOST defeat should lead to new regional planning strategies

TSPLOST fell narrowly, but even in West Chatham, voters were skeptical of the ballot measure. → Read More

City Talk: Residents should be asking hard questions about shifting aldermanic districts

The center of gravity of the City of Savannah’s population is shifting westward, which will have profound impacts on policies and politics. → Read More

Mark your calendars: Shows at Eastern Wharf, other venues show vibrancy of Savannah music scene

Rain forced the postponement of the second installment of the new concert series at the Park at Eastern Wharf, but fingers crossed for good weather for the rescheduled performances by Swamptooth and Lyn Avenue on Thursday evening. → Read More

Inside Look: Murray C. Perlman, Alex Raskin collections represented in latest Everard auction

The auction has items from the collection of Alex Raskin Antiques, which has occupied the Noble Hardee Mansion on Monterey Square since 1990. → Read More

'3 Kings' will rock into Victory North courtesy of Eric Culberson and his love of the blues

Featuring the music of Albert King, B.B. King and Freddie King, the show was inspired by the “Blues Trilogy” tribute that Eric Culberson produced. → Read More

City Talk: Savannah is better off without Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon

City Talk Columnist Bill Dawers reflects on the Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon's rocky relationship with Savannah over the last decade. → Read More

City Talk: Savannah Civic Center site redevelopment proposal a 'deeply flawed plan'

City Talk columnist Bill Dawers critiques the city council's plan to redevelop the Savannah Civic Center. → Read More

New Laney Contemporary exhibition spans decades of sculpture by Atlanta-based Curtis Patterson

When visitors open the grand front doors at Laney Contemporary, they are met by Curtis Patterson's "Montgomery Bus Stop," a magnificent 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture that conveys the courage of Rosa Parks. → Read More

Upcoming schedule a reminder of Coastal Georgia's entertainment gem, the Tybee Post Theater

The Tybee Post Theater is nestled in a quiet spot at 10 Van Horne Ave., with considerable parking within a short walk. → Read More

'Parklet' program for outdoor dining was a hit during COVID. Will they return in Savannah?

The city is looking into reinstating the program after the COVID ordinance that allowed the program to thrive ran out recently. → Read More

City Talk: Weeping Time archeological survey provides context but no answers on shelter

City Talk: Salvation Army shelter proponents and opponents would do well to find common ground as project moves forward → Read More

Lots of promise in Savannah’s changing entertainment landscape with District Live, city arena

The venues join Victory North as promising new places for music to thrive in the Hostess City despite the losses of The Jinx and other staples. → Read More

Taxpayer folly: Subsidizing a CAT shuttle largely used by tourists to get around downtown

Leaders missed opportunity coming out of COVID-19 pandemic to lure locals downtown and rethink policies related to tourism, parking and mobility → Read More

40th annual Savannah Jazz Festival will feature Ranky Tanky, Ana Popovic, many more

The line-up includes names like Ranky Tanky from Charleston, the Savannah Divas, Grant Green Jr., Ana Popovic and locals such as Eric Culberson. → Read More

Savannah economy bouncing back but will need to be ready to clear new hurdles

Reasons remain to be upbeat about the economic prospects for the foreseeable future, but Savannahians should be watching for dark clouds ahead → Read More

Mayor, council have three strong chief executive choices to further ambitious agenda

The mayor and aldermen need to find the best candidate to weather the inevitable political storms while also advancing their priorities → Read More

Savannah Cultural Arts Center launches new event series for kids, families this summer

The Savannah Cultural Arts Center has been closed for 15 months but is now taking steps toward reopening with the new series, Arts on the Lawn. → Read More

Big wins needed: As pandemic wanes, Savannah City Council due to advance policy

City residents are expecting more progress on a variety of fronts, including crime, poverty and affordable housing → Read More

Reimagining Yamacraw: City has chance to deliver on affordable housing promises

With demolition of the public housing development likely, the 22-acre site could be used to increase the residential presence downtown → Read More