Savannah Square by Square represents the hard work of five talented Savannahians:
Michael Jordan: An award-winning Savannah, GA journalist and filmmaker Michael’s on-air experience includes anchoring nightly Monday-Friday newscasts on Savannah NBC affiliate WSAV/News 3. He is the owner of Cosmos Mariner Productions, a documentary and commercial video production company. Michael earned his Masters of Arts in history from Armstrong Atlantic University in 2006. He is married to Dr. Krista Wiegand, a fellow at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy and professor of political science at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. They have one son, Joseph. Michael is also the editor of a book about Savannah in the Civil War. Check out his author page at www.michaelljordan.com.
“. . . for me, what makes the squares special is the way the architecture and the monuments and the
trees and Spanish moss come together. I’ve been all over the world. I’ve traveled to more than forty
countries, and made documentaries in different places, and I’ve never found anywhere in the world that is as special to me or as amazing as the squares of downtown Savannah.”
“. . . for me, what makes the squares special is the way the architecture and the monuments and the
trees and Spanish moss come together. I’ve been all over the world. I’ve traveled to more than forty
countries, and made documentaries in different places, and I’ve never found anywhere in the world that is as special to me or as amazing as the squares of downtown Savannah.”
Mick McCAY: With career spanning five decades in graphic design and printing, Mick brings a wealth of experience and talent to this project. Much of his work in Savannah has been with museums and non-profit organizations, including the Isaiah Davenport House Museum, the Coastal Heritage Society, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, the Rotary Club, and the Savannah Council of the Navy League of the United States. As a member of the Savannah Scottish Games Committee, Mick’s graphic design skills have been exhibited in advertising and the Games program for the past several years. Among his achievements are two Printing Industries of the Carolinas awards and a Savannah Advertising Foundation ADDY for poster design. www.mickmccay.com
“Do I love this city? You know, you either live in Savannah, or you wish you lived in Savannah!”
“Do I love this city? You know, you either live in Savannah, or you wish you lived in Savannah!”
LESLIE WILKES, M.D.: At an early age, Les was attracted to photography and he began learning the art with a simple camera. However, his work in photography was interrupted by a forty-year career as an orthopedic surgeon. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and served as a flight surgeon with the United States Navy. After retiring in 2014, Les renewed his passion for photography. The Savannah Scottish Games program was graced by many of Les’ photographs. His work was also been featured in several galleries, and he donated time to Hospice of Savannah, creating portraits of patients and their families. Les passed away in April 2020.
“I would say that the squares are the heart and soul of Savannah.”
“I would say that the squares are the heart and soul of Savannah.”
PHILIP HODGKINS: After retiring from a career in Forestry, Phil turned full force into his passion . . . photography. Often he could be found in the marshes and maritime forests, patiently waiting to capture just the right images of the flora and fauna of the Coastal area. Phil's wildlife photography was spectacular. As an official photographer for the Savannah Scottish Games, Phil’s work was been featured in the Games program and advertising for several years. Phil passed away in June 2019.
“I like the shade. I like the fact that people move slowly through the squares, and they stop to talk to each other. It’s fun to talk with the tourists, with the people that are just resting there, taking a lunch break. It’s just a nice place to be.”
“I like the shade. I like the fact that people move slowly through the squares, and they stop to talk to each other. It’s fun to talk with the tourists, with the people that are just resting there, taking a lunch break. It’s just a nice place to be.”
CONSTANCE ROLLOSSON McCAY: Having been born and reared in Cajun-French Louisiana, Connie felt right at home with the live oaks and Spanish moss of Savannah which she now calls home. She graduated from the University of Louisiana - Lafayette with a Masters of Education and has worked in education and in business. Connie's creative love is photography. With an eye for detail, much of her work focuses on small subjects which many times may go unnoticed.
“I think the squares of Savannah are very tranquil. They’re small. The majority of them are neighborhood squares. And it’s just a peaceful place for someone to come, sit down, enjoy the view, and watch people going by.”
“I think the squares of Savannah are very tranquil. They’re small. The majority of them are neighborhood squares. And it’s just a peaceful place for someone to come, sit down, enjoy the view, and watch people going by.”
