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Mysterious signs say Midway Fire Station is closed
UPDATE 7:35 a.m. July 27: City to hold special called meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, to address Midway Volunteer Fire Department issues, followed by 6 p.m. work session; adds text exchange between Clancy, Campbell stating GFSTC’s Toms to attend. Sometime Wednesday, signs appeared on the doors of...
Effingham County woman indicted on federal charges by U.S. District Court Grand Jury
Miranda Briggs of Rincon has been indicted by the U.S. District Court Grand Jury on federal charges for wire fraud and theft of government money, property or records. According to a press release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia, “The divorced spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran has...
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia set to open on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Medical College of Georgia is finally ready to open its doors on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern. After a little more than a year building the school, leaders from around the state came together Friday for an official ribbon cutting. This is a dream...
Security takes down fan after bombarding stage at Jason Aldean concert
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - According to Savannah Police Department, one man is now banned from Savannah’s Enmarket Arena following an incident at the venue Thursday night. Country music star Jason Aldean was performing at a concert held at Enmarket Arena on July 25 when things took an unexpected turn.
4-year-old injured in crash on Eisenhower Dr., White Bluff Rd.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police confirm that a four-year-old has been injured after being ejected from a car. The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m. Friday near Eisenhower Drive and White Bluff Road. Police say the vehicle ran off the road and hit a light pole, ejecting the child....
Arrest made in Adel St. domestic homicide
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An arrest has been made in a domestic homicide that happened in the 900 block of Adel Street. Maurice Pollock has been arrested and charged with murder. According to Savannah Police, officers responded to the 900 block of Adel Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20th, based on reports of a gunshot.
Savannah Junior Roller Derby -- Busted lips, bloody noses, and a whole lot of fun!
“Some teachers seem a little suspicious when I’m covered in bruises. I’m like ‘trust me guys, I’m fine,” says Calliope Cooper, a rising senior at Savannah Arts Academy. Cooper, age 17, also known as Radiobled, has been playing with the Savannah Junior Roller Derby team...
Savannah State graduate signs professional basketball contract
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Amari Heard, a 6-foot guard from West Point, Mississippi, has been one of the pillars of Savannah State women’s basketball since 2019. Heard spent five seasons with the Tigers, really taking on a major production role her senior season. She saved the best for last, leading the team in points this past winter, and ranked second in the SIAC in field goal percentage.
Six Eagles picked as All-American Scholars by Golf Coaches Association of America
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A major goal for any athletic department is to produce scholars, and Georgia Southern men’s golf is doing just that. Six members of the team were named All-American Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Brantley Baker, Hayden Carner, Parker Claxton, Reece Coleman, Hogan Ingram, and Luke Koenig are the honorees.
Dairy Queen Blizzard sales benefit children's hospital
GLENNVILLE, Ga. — Dairy Queen locations nationwide celebrated Miracle Treat Day Thursday, offering frosty treats to customers while supporting a noble cause. Miracle Treat Day is an annual event that has been supporting the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals since 1984. This year, the Glennville Dairy Queen is standing out, ranking among the top ten locations in the country for raising funds through the sale of the popular Blizzard treat.
Major Buc-ee's location set to open minutes from Florida border
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Great news for travelers! Buc-ee's just unveiled the opening timeline for its biggest Georgia location yet, and it's conveniently located about a half-hour north of the Florida-Georgia state line. Brunswick, located in coastal Georgia, will soon be home to the Peach State's newest travel center off Interstate...
Boys & Girls Club after-school registration now open to the public
Hey Statesboro! If you're looking for after-school activities to keep your kids engaged and active, now's the time to act. The Boys & Girls Club has officially opened their after-school registration to the public, and it's on a first-come, first-serve basis! To get started, you can either swing by the Boys & Girls Club in person to grab an application or download it directly from their website. Check out all the details and access the application form here: Boys & Girls Club After-School Registration. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enroll your child in a program filled with fun, learning, and new friendships. Secure your spot and get your application in early—spaces are filling up fast!
‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift
Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course. The existing Intro to African American studies class has been in the catalogue of state-funded […] The post ‘It’s not a reversal’: Georgia teachers union responds to AP African American History course shift appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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