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Questions over Savannah alderwoman’s opposition to homeless shelter, ties to competing proposal Questions over Savannah alderwoman’s opposition to homeless shelter, ties to competing proposal By Max Diekneite | March 4, 2021 at 8:39 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 3:10 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC Investigates has confirmed an alderwoman on the Savannah City Council who has fought against the Salvation Army of Savannah’s efforts to build a new homeless shelter in West Savannah has ties to a proposal for the same land. Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier founded Ivory Bay Community De...

Savannah Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier has been a vocal opponent of the Salvation Army's plans for a homeless facility, while her ties to a non-profit with plans for the same site have brought new questions. Lanier is the registered agent for Ivory Bay Development Corp., a non-profit formed in 2006, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's website. The non-profit lists Deidre Grim as the chief executive officer; Oscar Lanier as the chief financial officer and Malinda Thornton as the secretary. Ivory Bay's plans calls for housing and retail on the site at 2305 Augusta Road, property curre...

He said some homeowners’ associations in the area have expressed support for the project. Opponents include District 1 Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier, who is concerned that a homeless shelter would be detrimental to an already lower income area of the city. “It confounds me that they would not want the Salvation Army doing this good work in that area,” Egan said. According to the minutes of the Dec. 10 city council meeting, discussion ensued between the council and two other properties owned by the Salvation Army – a thrift store at 3100 Montgomery St., and the church and community cent...

Savannah’s new slate of elected officials were all smiles at their inauguration ceremony on Jan. 2, 2020.  Almost one year later, that same group couldn’t all get together for a Christmas card photo at Savannah City Hall.  Hopes were high for what could be accomplished by this new group. The council had seven new members, five of whom defeated incumbents for their seats. The new council had managed a historic first with the election of seven African Americans, including five Black women. The group, along with the new mayor, was committed to progressive change in the city, voicing a peop...

WTOC Investigates: Salvation Army, neighbors passionately debate proposed West Savannah homeless shelter WTOC Investigates: Salvation Army, neighbors passionately debate proposed West Savannah homeless shelter By Max Diekneite | December 23, 2020 at 4:36 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 3:37 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The WTOC Investigates Team continues to follow a controversial proposal before Savannah’s City Council to move the Salvation Army’s homeless shelter to West Savannah. Some neighbors say they have serious concerns about the impact it could have on the community. For the ...