Coastal Lens
This collection holds photos and other visual reporting from galleries, events and Coastal Georgia news.
Photo gallery: More than 6,000 people pack stands for HBCU Battle of the Bands at Savannah State
Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities showcased their musical talents at Savannah State University’s Ted Wright Stadium during the 2026 HBCU Battle of the Bands on September 14.
Savannah’s 4th annual 9/11 climb honors 343 fallen NYC firefighters
Nearly 500 participants, including firefighters, completed 110 flights of stairs at Savannah’s Enmarket Arena on Sept. 6, 2026, to honor those lost in the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms’ ‘Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour’
Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah.
Ebenezer Creek kayaking trip highlights natural beauty, Civil War tragedy
Nonprofit Color My Outdoors led a kayaking trip through Georgia’s Ebenezer Creek to commemorate the historical significance of the area and honor those who perished during the Ebenezer Massacre.
Cherokee of Georgia powwow unites communities, preserves indigenous heritage
The Cherokee of Georgia held its annual Spring powwow, a celebration of Southeastern indigenous culture, with veterans being the focal point of the festivities, and traditional dances, music, art, and community vendors present.
Scenes from the 202nd Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade
Photos from the 202nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah on March 17, 2026
Vietnamese-American youth maintain cultural legacy through lion dance
The Golden Koi Lion Dance Association, founded by three high school and college students, has been practicing for months to perform a traditional lion dance at the Lunar New Year celebration at the Chùa Cát Tường Buddhist Temple in Garden City, in order to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and prosperity into…
A Night to Shine on the red carpet
Night to Shine is a prom-style event celebrating individuals with special needs, organized by the Tim Tebow Foundation and powered by local students, families, and church members, which provides a night of celebration and equality for those who attend.
Volunteers fan out across Savannah for annual homelessness count
Nearly 90 volunteers braved the cold to conduct the annual Point-in-Time count of Savannah’s unhoused citizens, collecting data to inform federal, state, and local organizations on how to allocate resources.
Photo essay: Reenactors gather to mark 161 years since Fort McAllister’s fall
On the 161st anniversary of the fall of Fort McAllister, reenactors gathered to reenact the battle in which 250 Confederate troops defended the Fort against 4,000 Union soldiers, resulting in the capture of the fort and opening the Ogeechee River to reconnect Sherman’s army with the Union fleet.
Hundreds rally in Savannah against Trump’s immigration policies
Over 600 protesters gathered in downtown Savannah to denounce the Trump administration’s immigration policies on the same day as another fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers.
Scenes from 2025: Justin Taylor
Visual journalist Justin Taylor shares his favorite photos and stories from the past year.
Gallery: Savannah honors veterans with 79th annual parade
The 79th annual Veterans Day parade in Savannah featured the Benedictine Cadets, Sol. C. Johnson High School dancers and marching band, St. Vincent’s Academy students, Vietnam Veterans, and JROTC cadets from Johnson and Savannah high schools.
From oyster brood to table, a photo essay
Georgia has completed its first summer oyster harvest season, with new regulations allowing for closed-season harvesting under strict conditions. Follow how oysters are grown through photos.
Gallery: Donald Trump visits Savannah
Photos capture festive gathering for candidate’s appearance in Savannah
Gallery: 2024 Darien Blessing of the Fleet
The annual Blessing of the Fleet drew festival fans and an time-honored ritual to welcome the shrimping season.
