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Coastal Georgia health experts warn of waterborne, mosquito-borne illness threat from Debby flooding
LISTEN: Standing water should be avoided if at all possible, owing to the risk of viral and bacterial infections. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. Well after Tropical Storm Debby drenched Coastal Georgia and overwhelmed rivers and stormwater drainage systems, public health officials are warning of an increased threat of waterborne and mosquito-borne illnesses as flooding lingers in some parts of Savannah and surrounding areas.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Savannah Tuesday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:42 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. The alert is for Inland Jasper and Coastal Jasper as well as Chatham County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 8:41 p.m., National...
Police misconduct indictments cause a Georgia prosecutor to drop charges in three murder cases
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prosecutor announced Thursday she's dropping charges against six people in three pending murder cases following the indictment of a pair of Savannah police officers accused of misconduct. Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones, whose jurisdiction includes Savannah, said the decision came after...
Chatham County DNC, RNC delegates speak to News 3
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Nearly one month after the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, the spotlight now shifts to the Democratic Party as Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins Monday in Chicago. The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are represented quite well at both conventions, with two first-time delegates telling News 3 about their upcoming and […]
Lottery player in Chatham County lands $1 million prize. Here's where the ticket was sold
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. A Georgia Lottery player landed a $1 million prize after buying a scratch-off ticket in Chatham County. According to information released Monday by the Georgia Lottery, the 2nd Edition Billionaire Club scratch-off ticket was purchased at Joyner's Corner, 1113 John Carter Road in Bloomingdale.
Has before- and after-school care become scarce in Savannah? Some spaces remain available
On the first day of school for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS), Honey Hernandez was one of a few parents who posted concerns on social media. She wrote in the Parents of SCCPSS Facebook group that her family not only struggled with the rezoning changes but her daughter, a kindergartener, also "lost her placement for YMCA after-school child care at Haven [Elementary School, 5111 Dillon Ave.] and is on waitlist now!!" ...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Savannah until early Monday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 11:14 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until Monday at 12:15 a.m. The alert is for Inland Liberty, Coastal Liberty, Inland McIntosh and Coastal McIntosh as well as Bryan, Chatham and Long counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts...
Savannah Branch NAACP to Host Chatham County Election Officials
On Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 4 pm, the Savannah Branch NAACP will hold a Mass Meeting with a special presentation by Chatham County election officials and will be held at First Bryan Baptist. Church, located at 575 W. Bryan Street in the Yamacraw Villiage Community with Rev. Christopher J....
Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects
Chatham County... Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects WHAT: Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange. NOTE: Detour information is shown in red text. WHEN/WHERE: Daytime Closures Monday, August 19, through Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) Monday, August...
Tri-County Disaster Relief Drive helped to ease burdens
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, the counties of Chatham, Bryan and Effingham hosted a Tri-County Disaster Relief Drive where community members were able to donate or pick up supplies and enjoy some entertainment. During the drive, dozens of volunteers distributed food, clothing, shoes, linen, bug repellent, candles, toiletries and other items to residents impacted […]
Homes in Chatham County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for May shows that potential buyers and sellers in Chatham County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $350,000. The median home sold for $339,710, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means May, the most recent month for which figures are available, was down 2.9% from April. ...
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