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Bryan County Emergency Services director addresses social media concerns
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Chief Freddie Howell, director of Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services Department, has responded to concerns over management circulating on social media. Howell says inaccurate comments made about former Emergency Services Director Randall “Mack” McPherson’s resignation letter “have caused unnecessary concern and anxiety within the community.” This comes in the wake […]
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
Outage slows businesses and daily tasks for some
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – The recent worldwide internet outage disrupted business operations and impacted people’s daily activities Friday. Kim Blake, a Pooler resident, told News 3 she was lucky the outage didn’t disrupt her day, and she could still accomplish her to-do list. “I planned to take my car in for service today, so my […]
City manager of Rincon takes leave of absence
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – City Manager Johnathan Lynn will be taking a temporary leave of absence, according to a Rincon spokesperson. News 3 is told Lynn is taking temporary leave to focus on personal matters and prioritize his well-being. “We extend our full support to Jonathan during this time, and we wish him a swift […]
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.
Humanitarian nonprofit MANA Nutrition breaks ground on 315,000-square-foot warehouse in Pooler
Local and state officials joined MANA Nutrition, a nonprofit organization based in Georgia that produces ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), for the grand opening of a 315,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Pooler. What started as a small facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia, MANA Nutrition seeks to combat childhood malnutrition across the globe with...
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...
Savannah police employee logs nearly 3,900 overtime hours she didn't work, records show
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A WJCL 22 Investigation has uncovered how a Savannah police employee logged nearly 3,900 overtime hours in what the chief calls an “egregious theft of taxpayer money.”. Tiffany Welch-Nealy was an administrative assistant at SPD’s southside precinct, until she was fired in March. In...
Savannah-Chatham County schools' principals list for 2024-25: Find your school's leader
Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect that Heather Handy had been the principal at Herschel V. Jenkins High School not Sol C. Johnson High School. The article has also been updated to correct that Carrie E. Gould Elementary School's principal Michelle Carthon was the principal last year, as well. ...
Auspicious Baking Co. moves into build-out phase at Turner Creek restaurant
In so many ways, Savannah is really a big town more than it is a small city. No place is too far away, and wherever we go, we see friends or familiar faces, which is nice. That also means that good news travels fast, bad news even faster, and gossip is a brushfire.
Former Savannah Fire employee alleges racial discrimination in new civil lawsuit against city
Former Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the City of Savannah and SFD Chief Elzie Kitchen that claims he was passed over for an assistant chief position, partially due to racial discrimination. In the suit, filed on July 10, Croslen claims that Kitchen ultimately terminated his employment in retaliation for raising concerns about SFD’s promotional process and SFD’s tendency to “stifle dissent.” ...
Boarded up buildings in downtown Savannah set to be transformed into hotels and housing
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Rhino Collective, a group known for restaurants, has purchased several downtown buildings, but not all for dining. Metropolitan Planning Commission CEO Melanie Wilson said the collective's plans are to turn the buildings into housing, which could help with the demand in downtown Savannah. "I think...
Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Beer Festival, Water Festival, Shrimp Fest: 10 events in and around Savannah this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video:May River Shrimp Fest 2023. This weekend has a lot in store for you in and around Savannah. Check out these 10 events that range from festivals to an exclusive dining event. Beaufort Water Festival. When: July 12-21 Where: Waterfront Park. Price: Free to...
Update: Missing South Carolina teen found safe
ANDREWS, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Update: He has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in South Carolina need your help finding a missing teenage boy. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Dontavias Dollard, 16, was reported as a runaway by his family. He was last...
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