AC repair in Savannah, GA

The choice to have my bachelorette in Savannah came down to a few factors: a short flight from New York City (Delta operates direct flights out of LGA and JFK), reasonable costs, and sweater weather in February. I also wasn’t interested in bar crawls, nightclubs, or pedal taverns. The prospect of a nighttime tour of a purportedly haunted old mansion after a few martinis felt more on the mark. I should mention that this trip was in early 2019—before there were brides-to-be wearing veils on the riverwalk, before stylish boutique hotels started springing up, before the Starland District became a bona fide foodie mecca.

Like virtually every Savannah-bound traveler, I was drawn to its history and charm—grand homes, cobbled squares, centuries-old oak trees draped with Spanish moss. Back then, the city’s artsy undercurrent was very much alive, of course (Savannah College of Art and Design was founded in 1978), but it hadn’t become the city’s defining trait—which, I would argue, it is now.

What was once a small, sleepy Southern city has emerged as a buzzing nexus of creativity, fueled by SCAD grads and urbanites seeking greener, more gentle pastures. These days, there’s plenty to explore beyond the leafy squares and preserved landmarks in the historic core.

The purchase and retooling of the old Starland Dairy into artists’ studios ignited a spark of revitalization, transforming what was previously an industrial no-man’s land into a creative hub. Painters, sculptors, designers, and young gastronomes with a forward-thinking vision have put down roots. The result is an area where originality and cuisine flourish, colorful murals cover once derelict buildings, offbeat boutiques sell handmade wares, and the younger generation can find some much-needed excitement.

It’s not only Starland that’s benefited from an infusion of energy. Across the city, the culinary and hotel scenes are rapidly evolving, with dozens of new restaurants and boutique basecamps added to the roster in the past few years. And, of course, a city with this much history has a few long-standing favorites and can’t-miss attractions that very much hold up.

From cobblestones to cocktails (which you can sip while strolling, thanks to Savannah’s open container laws), here’s your complete guide to the coolest compact city in the South.

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A joint venture between Transwestern Development Co. and Transwestern Investment Group—on behalf of a separately managed account—will develop Buildings 5 and 6 at North Gate Industrial Park in Savannah, Ga. The partnership acquired a 30.7-acre site for the facilities, which are set to total 528,560 square feet.

Construction will start later this month. The project team includes The Conlan Co., Randall-Paulson Architects and Kern & Co. JLL will handle leasing efforts.

Transwestern will develop a 240,560-square-foot rear-load building and a 288,000-square-foot front-load facility, each with 36-foot clear heights, dock-high loading doors and multiple points of ingress and egress. Additionally, the properties will have on-site trailer storage, 2,500 square feet of office suites and car parking spots.

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North Gate Industrial Park already has three completed buildings. Those total 853,019 square feet and traded last year, when Greenland Developers sold them to The Orden Co. The campus is 11 miles from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Downtown Savannah is within 15 miles southeast. The facilities will have direct access to interstates 95 and 16.

Savannah’s growing industrial inventory

Savannah had 3.3 million square feet of industrial space under construction at the end of the third quarter, according to a CBRE report. Between July and September, 743,000 square feet came online and 431,000 square feet broke ground.

In June, Capital Development Partners obtained financing for the development of three speculative industrial facilities totaling 1.2 million square feet. The warehouses will be part of Central Port Logistics Center.

At the beginning of the year, a joint venture between Trinity Capital and Barings started work on the second phase of Horizon 16 Industrial Park. Plans call for 1.5 million square feet across six buildings at full build-out.

SAVANNAH, GA — Vicious Biscuit is planning its first Georgia location at 7400 Abercorn St #521, Savannah, GA 31406, with a target opening around the end of the first quarter of 2026, franchisee Tim Paslawski told Business Debut. The breakfast-focused brand will enter Georgia with the Savannah store, according to QSR Magazine and Paslawski.

The Savannah Vicious Biscuit will be a fast-casual restaurant where guests order at the counter, pour their own drinks, and have food delivered to the table. Paslawski expects about 110 seats inside, combining traditional tables with bar-height seating along the windows, plus outdoor seating.

Paslawski and his wife, Kelly, also franchise with Chicken Salad Chick and said their goal is to bring more concepts into the Savannah market. “We want to bring our energy to our local community,” he told Business Debut.

The Paslawskis were impressed by Vicious Biscuit from the first time they visited a location. “We went to my son’s graduation, ate there and thought the food was dynamite,” he told Business Debut.

He said conversations with staff and leadership reinforced their interest, citing strong operations and a clear direction for the brand. The Paslawskis describe themselves as focused on the casual dining space, looking for concepts that feel relaxed but well run.

Vicious Biscuit’s biscuit-centered menu and fast-casual service model fit that approach as they add it alongside their Chicken Salad Chick locations.

The Savannah restaurant is currently in the planning phase. The space is an unusually shaped unit that Paslawski described as “kind of shaped a little bit like a trapezoid,” and the team is working with an architect on the layout.

They expect to finalize plans, bid the project to contractors, and are targeting a late first quarter 2026 opening. Paslawski said they have committed to three Vicious Biscuit locations in the area over roughly the next three years, all planned for the broader Savannah market.

Hours

The planned operating hours are seven days a week, 7 a.m. — 3 p.m.

City officials say a private contractor hit a city water main, causing water outages.

SAVANNAH, Ga. —

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Update 2:45 p.m.: The City of Savannah has issued the following statement, urging residents in the area to boil their water.

"The City of Savannah has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers located on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive, off Coffee Bluff Road, effective immediately following damage to a City water main caused by a private contractor.

City crews have been on site throughout the day and are nearing completion of the water main repair. Once repairs are finalized, crews will conduct approximately five hours of system flushing in the affected area. Water service for impacted homes is expected to be restored by the end of today.

As part of standard protocol, the City’s Water Resources team is implementing a short water system testing and reporting plan for the shaded area. The microbiological testing program will begin promptly upon completion of flushing to minimize the necessary Boil Water Advisory window.

As a precaution, customers located inside the affected area are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and preparing baby formula until the advisory is lifted. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

Customers located inside the affected area should continue to boil their water until they are notified by public health officials or the City of Savannah that the system has been fully restored and the water is safe to drink, at which time they are advised to flush

Customers near the affected area (South of Felt Drive in Coffee Bluff/Rose Dhu) may experience discoloration in their water and are encouraged to flush each of their faucets for at least 5-10 minutes or until water runs clear."

Update 1 p.m.: City officials say a private contractor hit a city water main, causing water outages for approximately 142 residents living on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive off of Coffee Bluff Road. Repair work is underway.

Initial report:

A Savannah alderman is reporting a major water outage in the Coffee Bluff area.

Alderman Kurtis Purdee says the city has been contacted and crews will address the issue.

It's unclear how many customers are impacted.

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 3:40 p.m. 11/27/2025] The City of Savannah lifted a precautionary boil water advisory for customers located on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive, off Coffee Bluff Road.

As of Thanksgiving afternoon, all City of Savannah water operations have resumed and are operating as normal.

[UPDATE 2:49 p.m. 11/26/2025] A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for people located on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive, off Coffee Bluff Road in Savannah.

This precautionary boil water advisory is effective immediately following damage to a City water main caused by a private contractor, the City of Savannah says in a statement.

“City crews have been on site throughout the day and are nearing completion of the water main repair. Once repairs are finalized, crews will conduct approximately five hours of system flushing in the affected area. Water service for impacted homes is expected to be restored by the end of today. ”

As part of standard protocol, the City’s Water Resources team is implementing a short water system testing and reporting plan for the shaded area below.

The microbiological testing program will begin promptly upon completion of flushing to minimize the necessary Boil Water Advisory window.

The City of Savannah says:

As a precaution, customers located inside the affected area are advised to boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and preparing baby formula until the advisory is lifted. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.

Customers located inside the affected area should continue to boil their water until they are notified by public health officials or the City of Savannah that the system has been fully restored and the water is safe to drink, at which time they are advised to flush

Customers near the affected area (South of Felt Drive in Coffee Bluff/Rose Dhu) may experience discoloration in their water and are encouraged to flush each of their faucets for at least 5-10 minutes or until water runs clear.

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[ORIGINAL ] There is a major water outage in Coffee Bluff, according to District 6 Savannah Alderman Kurtis Purtee.

In a social media post, Alderman Purtee says the city has been contacted and crews will address the issue.

The water outage is “possibly due to fiber optic installation in the area,” Alderman Purtee says.

According to a press release sent by the City which WTOC just received, a private contractor hit a city water main causing water outages for approximately 142 residents living on Daveitta Drive, Country Walk Circle, and Country Walk Drive off of Coffee Bluff Road.

“Crews are actively working on the repair. Water service will likely be restored by the end of today.”

The City says more information will be provided this afternoon.

This is a developing story and this page may be updated as more information becomes available.