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Chatham County DA to dismiss several cases investigated by two former Savannah Police officers
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County District Attorney said she’ll be dismissing several cases investigated by two former Savannah Police officers. A release from DA Shalena Cook-Jones’ said all of the cases were investigated by either Darryl Repress or Ashley Wood. Wood and Repress were indicted...
Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center announces 2024-2025 Season
Imaginary creatures, faraway lands, musical tributes and a stage classic make up Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center’s (PAC) 2024-25 mainstage season, which kicks off on Nov. 14. “This season promises to be full of music and live performances meant to excite, engage and entertain audiences of all...
Savannah Ghost Pirates break ground on new ‘Ice Cove’
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Tuesday, the City of Port Wentworth and the Savannah Ghost Pirates broke ground to build their new practice facility, the Ghost Pirates Ice Cove. This is the start of building, what Port Wentworth’s City Manager Steve Davis says, will be the largest investment the city has ever made for […]
Chatham County organization gives away free food for National Senior Citizens Day
GARDEN CITY, Ga. — A Chatham County non-profit ensures seniors are cared for on National Senior Citizens Day. On Wednesday, Sistahs 2 Sisters (S2S) Unite will host a food giveaway at Cricket Wireless near the Food Lion in Garden City. This event is especially timely considering the devastating impact...
Woman asking for help locating mother’s ashes after they were mistakenly donated to Lowcountry Goodwill
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Virginia woman is asking the Lowcountry community to help locate her mother’s ashes after she says they were mistakenly donated to a Goodwill thrift store. Sarah Liberti tells WTOC that her father and mother were living together in Sun City before her mother...
Vidalia Onion Committee is Seeking New Member Nominations
Vidalia, GA — The Vidalia® Onion Committee (VOC) is seeking nominations from industry producers to serve on the committee. The VOC elects eight new nominees annually as part of an annual process. Four members and four alternate seats are currently available on the committee. The VOC administers the...
Curious why flags were at half-mast Wednesday? Here's why
ATLANTA — On Wednesday, many in Georgia wondered why they saw flags flown at half-staff. This is what we found. Kemp signed an executive order on Aug. 20 to lower flags to half-staff on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in recognition of National Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day. In the order, it...
Georgia Fugitive Captured Under Mobile Home in Virginia
When the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that William Jackson Kennedy, a 44-year-old with a rap sheet long enough to make most criminals blush, was hiding out at 1106 Jappa Road in Ridgeway, Virginia, they didn’t take any chances. On August 20, deputies arrived with a search warrant in hand, ready to bring the fugitive’s hide-and-seek game to an end.
NEWS BRIEFS: Credit unions merging will create a $935 million firm
Members of Pinnacle Credit Union have voted in favor of merging with Peach State Federal Credit Union on August 15. The financial merger has been approved by the National Credit Union Administration and is effective September 1, 2024. Pinnacle and Peach State have a shared history of serving educators, and possess common values, mission, and culture.
Nobody Wants to Work: 1.4 Million Georgians Hate Their Jobs
A new survey by CardRates.com revealed that a significant portion of Georgia’s workforce is dissatisfied with their current employment. According to the survey, 28% of workers in the state, roughly 1,389,710 people, admitted that they loathe their jobs. This figure is part of a larger national trend, where 38% of American workers, or approximately 59 million people, report dissatisfaction with their jobs.
How to request a Ga. absentee ballot for November electiion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’re a Georgia voter and plan to cast an absentee ballot in the upcoming November election, the window to request that ballot is now open. Absentee ballots can be requested until Oct. 25. The Georgia State Election Board voted Monday to approve a new...
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