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Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense
Environment Cassidy and Associates registered to lobby on issues related to the Okefenokee Swamp for the Southern Environmental Law Center. The swamp spans 438,000 acres across the Florida-Georgia border, and a majority of it is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness, but the Southern Environmental Law Center is pushing back…
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
Military Sealift Command to host job fair
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Military Sealift Command (MSC) is hosting an upcoming job fair for those interested in maritime careers. The event will be on August 13 at the Chatham One Stop Center located at 7216 Skidaway Rd. Suite C. Jobseekers from a variety of backgrounds such as veterans, civilian mariners, maritime school graduates and […]
Baxley native and Georgia Southern Eagle Thomas Higgins drafted in 15th round by Seattle Mariners
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Thomas Higgins grew up dreaming about playing for Georgia Southern. Years down the line, the decision to walk-on in Statesboro earned Higgins an opportunity in Major League Baseball. Higgins was drafted in the 15th round Tuesday afternoon by the Seattle Mariners. “Leading up to the draft,...
Allegiant Air adds new nonstop routes to Savannah/Hilton Head Int. Airport
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Three new routes will be added to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. On Tuesday, Allegiant Travel Company announced the new nonstop routes which include: The company said the additional routes come at a time of high demand. “The addition of new routes is a testament to the success of our existing […]
“Flavors Food Tours’' expands to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Food is starting to rival history and architecture among reasons people want to visit Savannah and as something locals can take pride in and a new downtown tour makes it possible to get a true taste of Savannah. Leslie Wiggins has started “Flavors Food Tours’' and...
ATF: Illegal device that turns handguns into machine guns is now on the streets of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It is an object small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but can cause fear. The device is often referred to as a “Glock Switch.”. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns that criminals use it to turn a semi-automatic firearm into an illegal machine gun.
INTERVIEW: First Tee Savannah’s new director Brianna Fisher
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The First Tee Savannah is in the middle of summer sessions, hundreds of kids learning at several local golf courses, and will soon be returning to Savannah-Chatham Public Schools. Brianna Fisher is the new director of the First Tee chapter, which continues to grow in participants...
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
GPB evening headlines for July 16, 2024
Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is partnering with a non-profit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November election. A carbon monoxide leak at Atlanta's Fulton County...
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