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Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting
The Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on Thursday, July 18 on the SSU campus to establish goals, timelines, procedures and more as the group began the process for finding a full-time President to lead the historically Black university. University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue was in attendance, as was a representative from AGB Search, a firm hired to bring in applicants for the committee to consider before they settle on a group of three to five finalists.
Join Rolling Monkey for 'Christmas in July' National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon
Rolling Monkey will be hosting its annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday, July 21st from 12-6pm. The theme this year is Christmas in July! The festivities will include: Car Show Mascot Race Santa stopping by from vacation to take photos with the kids Water Slide Trivia Small Business Giveaways Ava's Lemonade Stand Two lucky winners will receive free ice cream for a year! Rolling Monkey will also have a special Flavor of the Day, which they will be announcing on their social media this Friday, July 19, 2024. Follow the Facebook event page for updates. Rolling Monkey is located at 430 Northside Dr E #166 in Statesboro.
Biden eyes Georgia and Texas trips from Rehoboth bunker
Biden officials are telling Democratic critics that President Biden is eager to prove them wrong and plans to hit the campaign trail once he recovers from COVID, with potential trips to Georgia and Texas in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter. Why it matters: As he...
Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Democrats sue red state governor over fundraising law
The Democratic Party of Georgia is suing Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) over a campaign finance law the party argues is unconstitutional, according to a complaint. In the complaint, which was filed on Thursday in federal court, Georgia Democrats charged that a judge should overturn a 2021 law that allowed leadership committees in the state due […]
Enmarket Arena hosts ‘Sips on Stiles’ festival to showcase various regional beers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Craft breweries from around our region gathered at Enmarket Arena’s ‘Sips on Stiles’ festival to showcase new and familiar beers to hundreds of attendees. WTOC stopped by the festival and spoke with the people making beer, as well as the people drinking it.
The journey home: Parris Island Marine graduates run into airport struggles amidst global issues
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Delays and flight cancellations worldwide gave millions of travelers headaches headed to various different destinations. At the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, five freshly graduated U.S. Marines, who arrived right from the ceremony, had to find new ways home. Every Friday, a new batch of Marines...
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
Forest City Juniors On Top Again: 5th Straight SCTP National Championship Win!
The Forest City Juniors from Forest City Gun Club in Savannah are in Marengo, Ohio. They are going for a fifth consecutive high overall team award in the varsity division at the annual Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships. Forest City Juniors Program Director Lee Summerford is with the team and is providing daily updates to the Prep Sports Report:
NBA family hosts youth basketball camp in Richmond Hill
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) - One of the most influential opportunities for kids in sports during the summer are camps, on the football field, baseball diamond, basketball court. Eric Sutton, a Richmond Hill native, and Marvin Williams Sr, father of Charlotte Hornets assistant and former NBA forward Marvin Williams Jr, welcomed more than 100 kids to camp Friday morning.
On Our Radar: Savannah's bid for Sundance Film Festival falls short. Atlanta moves to next step
When Savannah’s hallmark running event rolls around later this year, it will be the first race with new management and ownership. Visit Savannah announced this week transfer of ownership for the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, and this week’s On Our Radar installment details the race’s new ownership. Also included this week is another high-profile lawsuit in the Savannah area, where lawyers representing conservative activist Beth Majeroni filed a legal complaint related to her being removed from a...
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