Cyrus Film Slated to Shoot in Savannah

Georgia will be getting a bit of Miley Cyrus mania this summer as the state has landed "The Last Song," a major motion picture starring the teen sensation.

Disney chose Savannah as its lead shooting locale headlined by the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star . The film will also be shot in locations along the coast, with shooting slated to start in mid-June. Shooting should be finished by mid-August.

According to the governor's office, the production will likely create 250 jobs.

The governor’s office reported that nine feature films, a pair of TV series and a pilot have been filmed in Georgia during the first three months of 2009.

Proposal Being Put Forward to Make Sure Senators Pay Taxes

State Sen. Eric Johnson (R-Savannah), chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee, is proposing a change to the Senate Rules on Tuesday that will require all Senators to be current on their state income taxes. Failure to pay their taxes could subject them to disciplinary action, which could include removal from the Senate.

“Serving in the Senate requires an oath to uphold the Constitution of this State and the United States, which includes abiding by State and Federal laws. Every Senator should pay their taxes just like we expect of every Georgian. However, there is no method to determine compliance. This rule will create an investigative tool as well as an enforcement incentive,” said Johnson.

Recent news stories have reported that 19 legislators, including three senators, are delinquent in State and Federal income taxes.

The Georgia Department of Revenue is currently conducting an investigation. Preliminary results show that some legislators have failed to pay income taxes since 2002. Currently there is no provision in state law to keep the Legislature from seating members who are behind on their taxes.

The resolution was filed Monday. For a more complete version of the resolution go to www.legis.ga.gov and do a legislative search for SR 452.

Savannah Woman Murdered in Puerto Rico; Suspect Nabbed

Police in Puerto Rico have a man in custody who allegedly murdered a Savannah woman visiting the territory with her fiance.

According to authorities, Sara Kuszak was kidnapped during a morning jog, placed in the suspect's trunk, then later murdered. Kuszak was apparently able to call authorities from the trunk of the car with her cell phone, but was discovered about an hour later in some brush with her throat slashed.

The suspect, Eliezer Marquez Navedo, 36, was allegedly discovered with bloody clothes when apprehended. Navedo was not immediately charged with a crime, but taken into custody for questioning.

Kuszak, who was five months pregnant, had moved to Georgia from San Francisco around 2004. She had only arrived in Puerto Rico for her trip on Tuesday evening.