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Ice Cream Day is July 21. Celebrate at Savannah's new custom ice cream sandwich shop
National Ice Cream Day returns on July 21. There are plenty of options for celebrating around Savannah, but residents can try out a brand new business in the area. The Baked Bear, a national chain specializing in custom ice cream sandwiches, will open its Savannah shop at noon on Saturday, July 20. According to its Instagram, the first 50 people in line will get a free sandwich.
The journey home: Parris Island Marine graduates run into airport struggles amidst global issues
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Delays and flight cancellations worldwide gave millions of travelers headaches headed to various different destinations. At the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, five freshly graduated U.S. Marines, who arrived right from the ceremony, had to find new ways home. Every Friday, a new batch of Marines...
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
Hostess City no longer in running to host Sundance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah will not be home to the Sundance Film Festival, according to an update from the Sundance Institute’s website. The renowned festival, which has showcased premieres of award-winning movies for over four decades, has been accepting submissions for a new host city. The festival’s contract with longtime homes Park City and […]
Aldi on Victory Dr. nearing opening day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We have an update on the new Aldi being built in Savannah. The Aldi supermarket is close to opening. It’s located off of East Victory drive. Construction crews began work back in January this year. Workers are not only building the store but also over...
Gallery: Savannah Technical College and Effingham County School District host groundbreaking and ribbon cutting
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – The Effingham County School District and Savannah Technical College broke ground on the Effingham County School District Performing Arts Center and the Jack Hill Convention Center on Thursday. They also cut the ribbon on the Nursing/Science Lab expansion and Commercial Truck Driving training expansion at the Savannah Technical College- Effingham Campus. […]
Demoted Savannah BC Alleges Race Discrimination and Retaliation
A Savannah battalion chief who was demoted to captain after he complained about race discrimination, has filed suit alleging discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Croslen filed suit in US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against City of Savannah and Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen. Chief Croslen claims that despite...
Nine Line pays tribute to man killed during Trump assassination attempt
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A Savannah and veteran-owned business, Nine Line Apparel, is helping out a Pennsylvania family after tragedy struck during former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday. Corey Comperatore, a veteran, fire chief and father of two, was shot and killed during the assassination attempt while shielding his family. Comperatore was a Nine […]
Traffic stop leads to chase, crash on Walker Street
A short chase between a suspect driving a black Ford Focus and drug unit deputies ended at the intersection of Walker Street and Coweta Avenue when the driver struck a telephone pole around 3:30 p.m. Detectives initially made the traffic stop in the Oak Park community. The owner of the...
Washington County Native Allisha Gray Wins WNBA 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge
Washington County native Allisha Gray has made a life and career out of making history. On Friday night, the former WACO Lady Hawks Basketball standout notched another bit of prominence to her ever-growing lore when she became the first player – man or woman – to win the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge in the same season.
Virginia man arrested in connection to inappropriately contacting Valdosta child
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A Virginia man is behind bars after he reportedly inappropriately contacted a minor, according to the Valdosta Police Department (VPD). On June 21, a Valdosta resident reported to police that she had seen “inappropriate contact” from an adult man with her 7-year-old niece. The communication involved explicit images, according to a police release.
Enrollment begins for Harris County Schools’ Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program
HARRIS COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — With the school year getting closer every day, the Harris County School District is asking qualified families to apply for the school’s Free and Reduced-Price School Meal program. For the second year in a row, the application process will be done primarily online through www.EZMealApp.com, but there are several ways […]
Jerry Seinfeld performing new comedy set at Macon City Auditorium this November
MACON, Ga. — Jerry Seinfeld will be bringing the laughs to the stage at the Macon City Auditorium in November, according to a press release from Oak View Group. Seinfeld is bringing his newest stand-up routine to Macon. He has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.
Warner Robins working to develop a stronger brand and identity
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WPGA) - The City of Warner Robins is the works of forming a stronger sense of identity through a new branding project. There have already been focus groups and outside branding experts were invited to tour the City. One goal is to help identify the things that make Warner Robins unique and stand out from other areas.
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