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Rapper Quando Rondo Pleads Guilty in Federal Case — Apologizes to the Community: “I’m a Changed Person”
On Tuesday, rapper and singer Quando Rondo pleaded guilty in federal court, changing his previous not-guilty plea. As previously reported, Rondo, born Tyquian Terrel Bowman, was arrested back in December and indicted on charges of conspiring with others to possess and distribute drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. The 25-year-old artist pled guilty to ... Read more
Connect Savannah announces end of magazine and news publishing online
Connect Savannah, a voice in the Savannah community for nearly three decades, announced that on August 16, 2024, it will cease publishing its print magazine and digital news website. This decision marks the end of an era for a publication that has been central to Savannah’s arts, entertainment and news coverage.
Chatham County, Savannah officials knew flooding could be 'historic' early in week
At Tuesday’s weekly press conference, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson praised city workers and departments for the response to the “historic” flooding event caused when the Ogeechee and Canoochee rivers overflowed their banks after Tropical Storm Debby moved through Georgia, dropping more than 10 inches of rain on already saturated landscapes from drenching storms the week before. The tally, according to Johnson: ...
Less humid today and looking ahead to the weekend forecast
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- High pressure-system will build into the southeast throughout the day. There will be east to northeast winds that will keep temperatures a few degrees below average. Highs will be in the upper-80s to near 90° with less humidity. Friday will be a beautiful day with lots...
Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers
The recent partnership between the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Georgia Power has been a major win for engaging with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across Georgia. The collaboration began in 2020 when Georgia Power became the official energy partner for the SIAC. This year, they leveraged the partnership to focus on students, […] The post Power Play: How Georgia Power’s HBCU initiative is energizing careers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Rockit Pest boosts Georgia presence with the addition of Pestwork Solutions
Atlanta, Ga.-based Rockit Pest recently added PestWork Solutions of Gainesville, Ga. PestWork is a full-service pest control company servicing residential and commercial customers. Former owner Shane Hurst founded PestWork Solutions over 20 years ago with the vision of protecting homes and businesses from the heavy pest activity in the Southeast.
U.S. Army women’s trap shooter looks ahead after ‘mediocre’ Olympic debut
FORT MOORE, Ga. (WRBL) — After returning from Paris without a medal, a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit team member and Olympic women’s trap shooter is laser-focused on what lies ahead. Staff Sgt. Rachel Tozier placed 18th overall in a field of 30 of the best women’s trap shooters in the world at the Paris Games. […]
2024 Georgia High School Football Game Predictions: Week 1
Our weekly Pick 6 is back for another season of game predictions, and we start off with six season openers in Week 1 that feature some of the top teams and talent to keep an eye on during the 2024 Georgia high school football season. Lee County vs Warner Robins.
New Hampstead, Robert Toombs open the season with wins
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The high school football officially kicked off for southeast Georgia with two Thursday night games. In Pooler, New Hampstead hosted South Effingham at Pooler Stadium. New Hampstead looked in mid-season form. They put 21 points in the first quarter. They scored nine points in the second quarter, highlighted by a safety […]
All-New Gulfstream G400 Completes First Flight
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream's ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment. The G400...
Jamie Ertle’s Thursday WX Forecast 08-15-2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A lovely summer day with some fair weather clouds giving us some shade from the heat. Only a few cities have hit 90° this afternoon including Claxton, Jesup, and Beaufort. A drier air mass, high pressure, is slowly sliding down I-95 and will settle over us on Saturday before moving off into the Atlantic.
Gun Violence: Multi-agency campaign seeks to stem tide of straw purchases of guns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the launch of “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy,” an anti-gun trafficking campaign. The news conference, which was held in the U.S. Attorney’s conference room at the Cay Building on 22 Barnard St., addressed the regularity of straw purchases in the Savannah area, gave warning to prospective gun buyers about the consequences of straw purchases and explained how local...
After a long journey through accountability court, Middle Georgia graduates prepare for their future
LISTEN: In late July, family and friends gathered in a government building in Eatonton to celebrate graduates of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Adult Treatment Court Collaborative. GPB's Sofi Gratas was there to capture this audio postcard. In late July, family and friends gathered in a government building in Eatonton to...
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