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SCCPSS preparing for first day of school
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Many kids in our area will be back in school in less than two weeks. That includes students at the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Ahead of that exciting day, WTOC sat down with the superintendent as she reflects on her first year with the district and shares her goals for the future.
State House candidate’s fundraising letter strikes out
Keith Padgett is no political novice. The south Savannah Republican, the party’s candidate for the District 162 state House seat held by Democrat Carl Gilliard, ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the school board two years ago. He’s active in the Chatham County Republican Party and 1st vice president...
In Session: Pre-trial motion hearing scheduled for Leilani Simon; trial set for Oct. 7
This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh. If there are cases you're curious about, email Drew atAFavakeh@Gannett.com. Jenny Parker re-hired at District Attorney’s office. In early...
Sheriff's Office: Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: Invasive hornet discovered in Savannah. An invasive insect that eats honey bees has been spotted in Chatham County. According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, sightings of the yellow-legged hornet have been reported in the area. And this isn't the first time there...
Warning: Yellow-legged hornets spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning those in in Chatham County to be on alert as yellow-legged hornets have been spotted in the area. CCSO said in a Facebook post on Sunday, “These insects pose a serious threat to our local ecosystem. Yellow-legged hornets eat honeybees, destroying our vital […]
Need school supplies? Check out these upcoming community events before you go shopping
Many Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) students and family members attended the annual Back to School Expo to gain valuable information about the coming school year, including assistance with registration. Another reason families attended was to secure free school supplies so they could check items off their children's Supplies Lists. ...
Chatham County Woman Indicted for Fraudulently Claiming Deceased Army Veteran’s Benefits
The divorced spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has been indicted on federal charges for fraudulently claiming the veteran’s benefits. Miranda Rachel Briggs, also known as “Miranda Rachel Fisher,” 33, of Rincon, Georgia, was indicted by a U.S. District Court Grand Jury on charges of Wire Fraud and Theft of Government Money, Property, or Records, according to Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Conviction on the charges carries a statutory penalty of up to 20 years in prison, along with substantial financial penalties.
Georgia Senator Warnock tours new Emergency Operations Center and Gulfstream’s Savannah Technical College aviation campus
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Monday, Georgia US Senator Raphael Warnock toured a key facility aimed at helping Chatham County respond to natural disasters. This was the Senator’s first official visit back to Savannah since Congress passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s Reauthorization Act. WTOC has new details on millions...
Mu Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi holds scholarship giveaway
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - College is a privilege not everyone can afford, but thanks to one fraternity, fifteen Savannah-Chatham County seniors won’t have to bear that financial burden alone. On Saturday, the Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held a scholarship presentation for Savannah-Chatham County graduated...
Lowcountry businesses impacted by the cyber outage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Locally, those impacted by a nationwide cyber outage have either resolved their issues or are working to do so. The outage left crucial public services at a standstill. It all comes as the county’s tax commissioner announced the motor vehicle system is down. That means the...
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