The cut-off/deadline date for the HDBR Meetings will now be the 2^nd Thursday of every month instead of the 2^nd Wednesday. The change is so that the Preservation Staff is not tied up at the HDBR Meeting on the deadline day. 

Application Deadline (Due by Close of Business: 5pm)*	Meeting Date
q Thursday, December 12, 2019	Wednesday, January 8, 2020
q  January 16, 2020	February 12
q  February 13	March 11
q  March 12	April 8
q  April 16	May 13
q  May 14	June 10
q  June 11	July 8
q  July 16	August 12
q  August 13	September 9
q  September 17	October 14
q  October 15	November 12**
q  November 12	December 9
* For petitions that were reviewed at the immediately prior meeting, the deadline is extended one (1) week. ** Rescheduled due to Veteran’s Day.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF DNA

Ordinance re: Quadricycles in Downtown

On Thursday, October 10, the Savannah City Council will be considering legislation to modify the operating areas and activities of the quadricycle slow rides.  This legislation will limit their areas of operation to North of Charlton and West of Abercorn St.  Additionally, a separate piece of alcohol ordinance legislation will PROHIBIT the operation of the slow rides with any OPEN CONTAINERS of alcohol.  It is important that members of the downtown community show their support for this legislation by contacting the alderman as well as attending the Council Hearing on the 10th of October. 

Please reach out to the Mayor and City Council members encouraging them to support this legislation.  If you are able to attend the Council Hearing on the 10th please do, so we can show our support by having a large turnout.

THANK YOU!

Two candidate forums are planned in preparation for this year's election:

1)  The League of Women Voters (LOWV) of Coastal Georgia and its partners will be hosting a candidate forum with the candidates for City of Savannah At-Large Posts 1 & 2, and Mayor.  Read more here.

When & Where:

Thursday, October 3 @ 5:30 - 6:30pm (At-Large candidate forum) & @ 7:30 - 8:30pm (Mayoral candidate forum)

@ Coastal Georgia Center

2)  Savannah Downtown Business Association (SDBA) and partners will be hosting a candidate forum / debate with candidates for the City of Savannah Mayor, Alderman District 2, and At-Large Post 1 & 2.  Read more here.

When & Where:

Thursday, October 17 @ 11:30am - 1:30pm (At-Large candidates forum)
& @ 7:30 - 8:30pm (Mayoral candidates forum)

@ Westin Savannah Harbor

New York Times article (August 6, 2019):  The Charm, and Challenge, of Savannah

Full article available online here.

Thanks to the longstanding relationship with the Savannah Police Department and District Representatives, Northwest Precinct Sergeants provide us with regular updates regarding police activity in the area.  Starting in July 2019, the information will be compiled and a link to a pdf document will be shared with you in the bi-weekly e-newsletter, as well as on this page.

July 11 - 20:  summary available @ Crime Reported 7-11 thru 7-20.pdf

July 1 - 10:  summary available @ Crime Reported 7-1 thru 7-10.pdf

A new resource to check on when and where events, parades, runs, films, etc., that are permitted through the City's Special Events, Film and Tourism Department, are taking place is now available. Please follow the link here. 

Thanks to the longstanding relationship with the Savannah Police Department and District Representatives, Northwest Precinct Sergeants provide us with regular updates regarding police activity in the area.  Starting in July 2019, the information will be compiled and a link to a pdf document will be shared with you in the bi-weekly e-newsletter, as well as on this page.

July 1 - 10:  summary available @ Crime Reported 7-1 thru 7-10.pdf

Part One Crimes Report

For

Downtown Neighborhood Association

40 “reported” Part (1) incidents; Break Down / 30 Day Period 2019

30 Days (Reports are preliminary based) Numbers are based off of what is included the “Neighborhood” Crystal report. The Numbers in this report may not be a final and definite total. This is not raw data.

(4-20-2019 through 5-20-2019)   “27” in 2018

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190427022 W Congress St/Jefferson St. (Beat 27). 04/27/19 03:42 hrs.:  Suspects were observed on video stealing a bag from a patron of the club.  Suspects Arrested.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; 190512019 301 Williamson St. (Beat 27). 05/12/2019 03:10 hrs.: A fight between two groups of patrons escalated and a firearm was fired.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190512028 412 Williamson St. (Beat 27).  05/12/2019 02:43 – 02:44 hrs.:  Vehicle was left unlocked, firearm stolen.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190420124 14 W State St. (Wright Square Antique Mall – Beat 26). 04/20/2019 14:00 hrs.: The business reported that a book was stolen by a known customer.

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190425138 410 W. Broughton St. (Beat 26)  05/25/2019 20:34 hrs.: Two cell phones were stolen from the hostess stand.  The incident was recorded on video.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; 190427028 306 W Congress Ln. (Beat 26). 04/27/2019 04:34 hrs.: Victim reported being stabbed in the back and face while in the lane behind the business.

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190430067 150 Montgomery St. (Springfield Suites – Beat 26). 04/29/2019 18:30 – 04/30/2019 08:45 hrs.: A wallet and a pair of earrings were reported missing from a guest room.

LARCENY BICYCLE; 190430107 109 W Broughton St. (Beat 26). 04/27/2019 21:00 – 04/29/2019 17:00 hrs.: A bicycle was left secured at this location.  It was missing when the owner returned two days later.

LARCENY SHOPLIFTING; 190504059 119 Bull St. (CVS – Beat 26). 05/04/2019 11:00 hrs.: The business reported a beer was stolen by an older homeless man.

LARCENY SHOPLIFTING; 190508060 217 W Broughton St. (Free People – Beat 26). 05/08/2019 11:53 – 12:03 hrs.: The business reported that two females stole a pair of jeans.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; 190514066 136 Jefferson St. (Beat 26). 05/14/2019 11:00 hrs.: A dispute between roommates collimated in one of the parties being pepper sprayed.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190505121 205 E River St. (Cinnamon Bear – Beat 26). 05/05/2019 16:00 – 21:00 hrs.: The business reported that a display bear was stolen from in front of their store.

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190513041 115 E River St. (Huey’s – Beat 26). 05/12/2019 23:45 – 05/13/2019 10:59 hrs.: Two homeless subjects were reported stealing a bottle of liquor from behind the bar.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190515069 136 Bull St. (Beat 26). 05/15/2019 12:30 hrs.: The complainant reported that his watch was stolen out of his car. 

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190421125 15 E Liberty St. (Beat 25). 04/21/2019 17:45 – 22:15 hrs.: The complainant stated that he had his vehicle valet and when the vehicle was returned to him his Nintendo Switch, several bottles of liquor, cash, GPS, and various other items were missing. 

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190422041 15 E Liberty St. (Beat 25). 04/22/2019 10:05 hrs.: The vehicle was rummaged through while valet parked.  Nothing was reported missing.

LARCENY, FROM YARDS; 190422054 236 Drayton St. (Beat 25). 04/20/2019 05:20 hrs.: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole a monkey statue which had been glued down.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190423130 222 Drayton St. (Parker’s – Beat 25). 04/23/2019 20:49 hrs.: The suspect was reported to have attempted to walk out of the store with a beer without paying. Suspect Arrested.

LARCENY, BICYCLE; 190426093 500 E Broad St. (Beat 25). 04/26/2019 13:00 – 14:00 hrs.: A bicycle was stolen off the rack.  The bicycle was not secured to the rack.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190501069 112 E Taylor St. (Beat 25). 04/30/2019 19:00 – 05/01/2019 12:26 hrs.: The complainant stated that he parked his vehicle in front of his residence and when he returned his golf clubs were missing.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190502145 Bull St/E Gordon St. (Beat 25). 05/02/2019 20:00 – 21:00 hrs.: The complainant stated her vehicle was broken into and a two backpacks with 2  Mac computers, 2 chargers, art books, a hard drive and school text books were stolen.

ROBBERY, SUDDEN SNATCHING; 190504017 222 Drayton St. (Beat 25). 05/04/2019 02:40 hrs.: The victim reported he was sitting in the Square when the suspect snatched his IPhone 4 from his lap.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190505099 222 Drayton St. (Parker’s – Beat 25). 05/05/2019 17:16 hrs.: Homeless subject stole a beer without paying.  The suspect was located nearby and was still in possession of the item.  Suspect Arrested.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190505042 15 E Liberty St. (Beat 25). 05/05/2019 04:16 – 05:09 hrs.: The complainant advised that sunglasses, credit cards, tablet and a GPS system were stolen out of his car while it was parked in the parking garage.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190506022 106 E Taylor St. (Beat 25). 05/06/2019 06:20 – 07:10 hrs.: Video recorded the suspect entering the victim’s vehicle.  A pair of earrings were stolen from the vehicle.

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190508146 Abercorn St/E Harris St. (Beat 25). 05/08/2019 19:30 – 20:47 hrs.: Two suspects were witnessed entering an auto.  A purse was reportedly taken from the vehicle.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190509103 222 Drayton St. (Parker’s – Beat 25). 05/09/2019 16:40 hrs.: The business reported that  the suspects had food made and received their food and left the business without paying for the food.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; 190510123 Turner Blvd/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Beat 25). 05/10/2019 17:49 hrs.: The victim stated that the driver of a gray Grand Caravan pointed a firearm at him while he was pushing his vehicle out of the road.

BURGLARY, RESIDENTIAL; 190511059 408 E. McDonough St. (Beat 26). 05/11/2019 211:03 hrs.: The reporting party advised that two Xboxes and a backpack were stolen from her home.  She advised the doors were left unsecured.

LARCENY, FROM BUILDING; 190514133 201 W Boundary St. (Beat 25). 05/11/2019 15:00 – 19:00 hrs.: The complainant reported that his Scooter was stolen from the dorms.  The Scooter was later located at another dorm nearby.

AUTO THEFT; 190516083 306 Lincoln St. (Beat 25). 05/16/2019 14:38 hrs.: Two suspects stole a motorcycle by loading it into a pickup truck.  Video was recorded of the event.

BURGLARY, RESIDENTIAL; 190517152 E Gordon Ln./Price St. (Beat 25). 05/16/2019 14:38 hrs.: The reporting party stated that the keys to her car were taken from her home and her vehicle was then stolen and wrecked across the street.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190519048 116 E McDonough St. (Beat 25). 05/19/2019 03:00 hrs.:  A roof rack with lights was reported stolen from the top of a vehicle.

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190424022 608 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Beat 25). 04/23/2019 19:00 – 04/24/2019 07:54 hrs.: The complainant advised that someone broke with window and rummaged through his vehicle, nothing was reported stolen.

ROBBERY, STRONGARM; 190427025 W Hall St/Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Beat 25). 04/27/2019 04:00 hrs.: The victim stated that the suspect jumped on her and hit her in the chest and arms. The subject then forcefully took the keys to her vehicle from her and fled in her vehicle north on MLK from Hall St. 

LARCENY, ENTERING AUTO; 190429138 301  W Liberty St. (Beat 25). 04/29/2019 09:55 – 20:00 hrs.: The reporting party advised that his tag was stolen off his vehicle while it was parked at this location.

LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING; 190504130 610 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Family Dollar – Beat 25). 05/04/2019 19:24 hrs.: The business reported that two suspects entered the business and stole a trash bag full of items before running out of the store.

LARCENY, BICYCLE; 190424047 530 E Hall St. (Beat 24). 04/23/2019 10:30 – 04/24/2019 07:00  hrs.: The complainant stated that her bicycle was stolen.  The complainant advised it had been locked and secured.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; 190427149 Drayton St/E Hall St. (Beat 24). 04/27/2019 21:41 hrs.: Victim stated the suspect pulled out a box cutter and started swinging it at him. Victim stated the suspect then got back onto his bike and rode off.

LARCENY, BICYCLE; 190518010 513 E Hall St. (Beat 24). 5/18/19 01:44 hrs.: A bicycle was reported stolen off the front porch at this location.  The bicycle was left unsecured.

Captain Cary Hill Northwest Precinct Commander 912-651-6990 (Office) chill@savannahga.gov

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The Downtown Neighborhood Association's Board of Directors announced today the recipients of this year’s community grants. They are:

Bike Walk Savannah
Deep Center
Emmaus House
Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home Foundation
Forsyth Farmers' Market
Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs
Friends of Massie (Massie Heritage Center)
HUGS - Heads-Up Guidance Services
Inner City Night Shelter, Inc
League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia
Loop It Up Savannah
The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire
Savannah Association for the Blind
Savannah Children's Choir
Savannah Tree Foundation
Thomas Park Food Pantry
Trustees Garden Club
Urban Hope, Inc.
WRUU - 107.5 Savannah

Each year, the DNA bestows grants to community organizations that have an impact on the greater downtown area, particularly those that help or enrich the residential quality of life. Each recipient goes through an application process and before the DNA Board of Directors for selection.

The funds for the grants are raised each year through the DNA’s Savannah Holiday Tour of Homes. Members and supporters of the DNA open their homes and inns for visitors to tour and learn about architecture, home décor, and the history and culture of the South. Close to a hundred volunteers supported the day-long event held last December. The DNA sold more than 800 tickets and raised $45,000 from the event. With two-thirds going to grants, the additional $10,000 will support community initiatives that address livability issues for downtown residents.

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The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K will be held April 6th, starting at 7:30 a.m. Twelve Historic squares will be on the route.  It will also be winding its way to Daffin Park before heading back downtown.  The race starts at Bolton & Drayton Streets and will finish in Forsyth Park where there will be live music and entertainment open to the public.

The event will go live on the WAZE app tomorrow beginning with the first road closure.  Waze is an app that can be used by private drivers who need community-based traffic and navigation help during events. You can download WAZE via the app store or google play, and it is free. The app will navigate drivers out of the enclosed areas.

For more information on the race course, click HERE.  Contacts for the race are Jonathon Sykes who can be reached at 912-644-6452 and emailed at jsykes@visitsavannah.com and Rob Wells rwells@visitsavannah.com.