Drew Favakeh

Savannah Morning News

What does John Bush allege about his ONSE tenure and termination?

In late July 2024, the City of Savannah terminated the employment of a former director due to alleged ethics violations.

Savannah Morning News

Former City of Savannah ONSE Director fired due to alleged harassment, unprofessional conduct

The City of Savannah's first Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) Director, John Bush, allegedly harassed coworkers and exhibited unprofessional/unbecoming conduct of a City of Savannah employee.

Savannah Morning News

Settlement reached in lawsuit of man who died in Chatham County Jail in 2020

Attorneys for the family of Lee Michael Creely, a man who died in a Chatham County Detention Center in 2020, and Chatham County attorneys have reached a settlement.

Savannah Morning News

Lawsuit dismissed for man who committed suicide in Savannah police interrogation room

A Federal Judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed for the family of a man who was found hanging in a Savannah Police Department interrogation room.

Savannah Morning News

"It's worse than meat tenderizer, open sores": Dangerous drug found in overdose deaths

Drug overdoses in Chatham County are decreasing, although there is a dangerous and increasingly popular tranquilizer being found in autopsies.

Savannah Morning News

$972,000 grant from SCAD SERVE will fund Savannah Police "technology enhancements"

A $972,000 fund from SCAD to the City of Savannah awarded in late February 2025 will fund "technology enhancements" for the Savannah Police.

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Settlement reached in gender discrimination lawsuit against Chatham District Attorney

Former Chatham County prosecutor who filed a federal lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and the Chatham DA have reached a settlement agreement.

Savannah Morning News

Parent of deceased Chatham County Detention Center inmate files complaint against county

The parent of a man who died in the Chatham County Detention Center in March 2023 has filed a complaint against the county alleging wrongful death.

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Savannah Pride Center holds vigil for victim of March 15 shooting, potential hate crime

The Savannah Pride Center held a vigil tonight for Chris Allen Villegas Fentress, who was shot and killed on March 15 of this year in Savannah.

Savannah Morning News

11/14/2023

String of fires at this Savannah recycling plant raise concerns about safety

Eight fires and one dust explosion have occurred at the Celadon Plant at 48 Artley Road since it opened in November 2021, endangering employees at the paper processing plant, according to documents obtained through an open records request from the Savannah Fire Department.

Drew Favakeh

Journalist