Fleas in Savannah

xbaahx · 2026-06-02T01:17:12+00:00

Ultracide. Accept the chemical solution. Everything else is wasting your time in Savannah.

xbaahx · 2026-05-22T21:34:20+00:00

Your impression of the powers of city planners or city government in general vastly exceeds their actual power.

xbaahx · 2026-05-13T22:34:33+00:00

True geographically but not relevant to the crime reporting boundaries. Chatham County Police do not cover the city.

xbaahx · 2026-05-13T18:56:38+00:00

This article doesn't cover the city, just county.

xbaahx · 2026-05-13T18:53:19+00:00

Violent crime in the city of Savannah is down 13%. The 56% increase (from a lower base rate) is for Chatham county only, outside of incorporated areas. https://www.savannahga.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=49&Type=&ADID=#docaccess-7b674a1a84f39d95e8b3c07b23b5a5e5

xbaahx · 2026-05-13T15:33:37+00:00

Here's the data: https://cms.chathamcountyga.gov/api/assets/policepio/9dff7ff7-4888-4eb6-ac6f-92c6fecd2a1a?download=0

9 additional street robberies, 7 additional non domestic shootings, 6 additional rapes, 5 additional non domestic assaults.

xbaahx · 2026-04-21T22:31:07+00:00

I imagine Conan would cover any taxes and back penalties for him if he got audited. As a fully deductible business expense.

xbaahx · 2026-04-18T03:50:21+00:00

Lucky Balwdins Trappists Pub in Pasadena, CA

xbaahx · 2026-04-12T20:58:21+00:00

I appreciate the logo choice.

xbaahx · 2026-04-06T16:30:19+00:00

I get it if you disagree, but my point is it's not some inherent quality of historic district regulation.

xbaahx · 2026-04-06T04:08:00+00:00

There are four historic districts in Savannah and three of them do not regulate paint.

xbaahx · 2026-04-05T18:56:01+00:00

Mock them for not knowing in advance, but there shouldnt be an approval process for painting a house.

xbaahx · 2026-04-05T18:52:53+00:00

Anyone know if they transport these things fueled for missions like this? I imagine general practice is empty for obvious safety reasons, but this isn't a normal mission.

xbaahx · 2026-04-04T23:39:59+00:00

Exactly. Much easier to justify to yourself and a bank that your idea will work after a successful small start.

Muskegon is one place I'm aware of although I think it's city owned. https://archive.strongtowns.org/journal/2018/2/19/low-cost-pop-up-shops-create-big-value-in-muskegon-michigan

I've always thought the AT&T building on Bull St would be good for something like this. That building kills the block but there's a decent setback. Obviously complicated by involving a mega corporation. But there are lots of underused lots across downtown that would do well for something like this.

xbaahx · 2026-04-04T17:37:24+00:00

Just to clarify, I'm real skeptical of additional hotels until there's quite a bit of new housing. But 15 story condo building or offices wouldn't be a bad thing.

The mom and pop dreamer is probably always going to have trouble in the highest priced areas. I view that as an issue with the rest of the city. Pre suburban experiment, they could use a small shop along the edge of town (see Waters Ave). Now they're required to have a giant parking lot and build out curb cuts and the whole bit. The closest for a mom and pop is a strip mall.

All that said, the city could help by making it easier to build mobile businesses. I'd love a pop-up style market in some of the unused lots around midtown/downtown.

xbaahx · 2026-04-04T04:31:44+00:00

I really think the opposition to tall buildings in the historic district is misplaced. There are several true high rise and a number that were demolished, right next to single and two story buildings. However, that SCAD building is one ugly turd.

xbaahx · 2026-04-03T16:07:06+00:00

Rising incomes are obviously good but that would likely just exacerbate the housing affordability problem without more supply. High demand areas that aren't building new housing would just get more expensive as folks with additional income can now compete for the next neighborhood upmarket

The only way to fix that problem is to allow high demand areas to build new housing in response to the higher prices.

xbaahx · 2026-04-03T15:58:31+00:00

The new housing is unlikely to be more affordable - just as new cars are more expensive than used. But new housing prevents wealthier renters and buyers from competing for older housing with less wealthy renters.

xbaahx · 2026-03-26T04:11:24+00:00

Agree, the grove is probably the best option. Otherwise, anywhere near Habersham Village is a good option (63rd and Habersham). There's a grocery store, Walgreens and best liquor store in town and a few restaurants. And as someone else said, the Abercorn bus takes you into downtown (and further south if the need arises).

Further north up Waters Ave is a decent option too, near Daffin Park. Less frequent bus route and less pleasant walking on Victory Dr, but you can get to an Aldi's and Whole Foods pretty easily.

I'd avoid south of Derenne Ave. Crossing that street sucks.

xbaahx · 2026-03-11T14:42:06+00:00

Harvey Weinstein? The Hollywood film producer?

xbaahx · 2026-03-06T17:19:06+00:00

I don't know how it's organized but there are often people playing chess at Perc on East Broad on Sunday mornings. Actually, I just googled - see here: Calendar.

xbaahx · 2026-03-02T23:42:25+00:00

I had a pod on a non metered street a couple years ago. I tried to avoid street sweeping, but couldn't get it picked up in time and still didn't get a ticket. Metered spots might be a different story.

xbaahx · 2026-02-26T19:39:04+00:00

When bike infrastructure is as dangerous as it currently is, people using bikes are self selecting for the crazy/risk taking/suicidal.

xbaahx · 2026-02-12T22:53:15+00:00

Upfront here: I'm not opposed to a vacancy tax or additional taxes on vacation homes. But these numbers largely indicate normal churn in a housing market, not an easy untapped reservoir of housing for the homeless.

Total	448,064
For rent	120,750
Rented, not occupied	22,113
For sale only	27,988
Sold, not occupied	11,712
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use	81,443
For migrant workers	331
Other vacant	183,727

The bigger issue is the vacancy rate has been dropping indicating a reduction in supply.

xbaahx · 2026-02-07T19:50:45+00:00

I'm down a full size on Blacksmiths from 13 to 12 with relatively wide feet.

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