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From Slavery To Civil Rights: The Legacy Of Negro Spirituals In Georgia
On a recent Sunday evening, the sound of Negro spirituals echoed through the halls of the music building at Kennesaw State University. The six members of the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble gather here regularly to partake in a tradition that dates back centuries. “Done made my vow to the Lord. And...
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
New digital exhibit commemorates Bulloch County’s fallen WWI heroes
A new digital exhibit commemorating Bulloch County’s World War I fallen heroes has been launched, thanks to the collaborative efforts of students from Georgia Southern University’s course on the History of the First World War and the support of Autumn Johnson, Special Collections Librarian. The website is developed as a permanent digital exhibit and aims to provide an in-depth look at the lives and sacrifices of the county's soldiers, particularly focusing on those who have been historically overlooked. Under the guidance of Dr. Brian Feltman, the students utilized various sources from Georgia Southern's Special Collections Library, local newspapers, and other online archives to...
Sheriff Wilcher makes ‘great strides’ recovering after cardiac event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County’s sheriff continues to “make great strides in his recovery,” according to his family. Sheriff John Wilcher was admitted to the hospital in critical condition on June 16 after a cardiac event. His family says he appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of love and support he’s received since then. “John has […]
Missing 16-year-old's body found in water near Tybee Island by dive team
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. - The Chatham County Police Department's dive team recovered the body of a missing teenager who disappeared late Friday morning while swimming with their sibling. According to the Tybee Island Police Department, officers responded to the "Back River" area around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a...
Chatham Co. police asking for help identifying burglary suspect
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) needs your help to identify and locate a burglary suspect. The suspect in the attached photo was captured on a surveillance camera taking several items from a booth at Keller’s Flea Market, located at 5901 Ogeechee Road. The burglary happened in the early morning […]
Savannah Bananas Games In Buffalo New York Will Air On ESPN
If you were not lucky enough to score tickets to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Sahlen's Field in Buffalo this weekend there is some good news. READ MORE: WHERE TO SEE FIREWORKS IN WESTERN NEW YORK THIS WEEKEND. You will still be able to see all the action. The...
2024 Savannah Jazz Fest announced
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The dates are set for the 43rd annual Savannah Jazz Fest. The annual festival, which brings crowds by the hundreds to hear musical artists, is hosted by the nonprofit Savannah Jazz in conjunction with the City of Savannah and will take place September 18 through 22.
"Fast-Fire'd" pizzas blazing into University Station
Blaze Pizza should be serving up its signature fast-fire’d pies in Statesboro as soon as September 2024 according to Grant Watkins, an operating partner of the restaurant. With construction underway at the budding University Station on Tormenta Way, Watkins says he and his brother/business partner L.B. Watkins are excited to bring the new concept to Statesboro. “I live in Brunswick, but this is home,” Watkins said while talking about his recent ventures into the Statesboro restaurant scene. Just recently, he took ownership of Shane’s Rib Shack on Brampton Ave., and after a brief closure for renovations, the BBQ spot is back open and...
Marking 30 years since ‘Forrest Gump’ debut
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It’s been 30 years since the iconic Forrest Gump premiered in movie theatres on July 6, 1994. Robert Zemeckis’ inspiring comedy-drama starring Tom Hanks as the gentle and good-hearted Gump, simply and dutifully wandering his way through tumultuous periods of American history, won the hearts of millions and cemented its place […]
Glennville group hunkers down in Jamaica for Hurricane Beryl
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – While Hurricane Beryl has not threatened the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry, a group of friends and family from Glennville felt the impacts on their vacation in Jamaica. Beryl’s center never made landfall in Jamaica, but it did track right off its southern coast on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane at […]
Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless shuts down homeless encampment on Wheaton Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Homeless camps along Wheaton Street are shutting down, leaving people and their pets searching for shelter. The camp located on Wheaton Street near East Broad in Savannah was shut down on Wednesday. According to a city spokesperson, occupants were given notice of the closure back in April.
Businesses in college town reflect on impacts with students out of school
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In Statesboro, a big chunk of the economy centers around Georgia Southern. WTOC spoke to local business owners and managers in the area, to see how their businesses are holding up in the middle of summer. Many say the reason their businesses are doing okay, is...
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