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Savannah apartment continues to flood after rain, family says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Multiple apartments at the Verde Vue Apartment complex are flooded with water, according to residents there. There was standing water in the Conerly home after the heavy rain on Friday, July 26. But, they say this isn’t the first time this has happened, and it is causing them to be concerned. […]
Apartment resident expresses concern after battling mold issue for over a year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Management at Regency Park Apartments is now speaking up about an ongoing mold issue. WTOC got a call from a resident there that says it’s been over a year, and the issue has yet to be resolved. The mold issue started over a year ago...
HIDDEN GEM: Clearing House Savannah uncovers kindergarten's outlaw roots
Did you know that it was once illegal to teach a kindergarten class? Well, in Prussia, at least, where the kindergarten movement began under Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and proponent of better methods of educating young children. "He himself had a bad experience with education because I think he would probably...
Chatham County Commission moves to protect oldest home in west Chatham
Off the winding Little Neck Road, where new development continues its march into Chatham County's rural outskirts, sits a snapshot of Savannah's mid-1800s countryside. Likely built between 1825-1850, the Jacob Fox Gould House is an antebellum cottage still standing on 20 acres of its original 650. A staff report from the Chatham County Historic Preservation Commission states the home is the oldest in its vicinity. ...
A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
Georgia Ports Authority Donates $50,000 to Wesley Community Centers of Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority presented a check for $50,000 to the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah on July 26 and committed an additional $100,000 over the next two years. This funding will support the renovation and reopening of the Wesley Early Childhood Education Center, which provides early learning opportunities for children from infancy to age four.
Goodwill store in Richmond holds grand reopening
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There will be a celebration Thursday in Richmond Hill for Goodwill Southeast Georgia. Officials are cutting the ribbon for the grand reopening of the Goodwill Richmond Hill store. Even though the store has been a fixture since 2012, it recently underwent a refresh, including the addition...
City Talk: Savannah needs both affordable and market-rate units to address housing demand
This is the City Talk column by Bill Dawers, a longtime contributor to the Savannah Morning News. A few months ago, I was standing on a sidewalk in the downtown area while looking closely at one of the city’s newer apartment buildings. ...
Savannah City Council to hold final hearing on property tax millage rate
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah City Council is set to meet and the headline of Thursday’s discussions is on adopting 2024′s property tax millage rate. Council is considering adopting a rate of 12.20 mills, which will cause a 9% increase in property taxes for Savannah property owners. This...
City of Savannah invites residents to participate in budget survey
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As the City of Savannah’s annual budget review process gets underway, staff invite residents to include their voices in the process through a prioritization survey. The City’s budget plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of life for everyone in Savannah. Input in the budget process is essential to ensure […]
Local Democratic leaders show support for likely Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A growing war of words as surrogates from both the Harris and Trump campaigns vie for your vote this November. With just over 100 days to go until Election Day local leaders are reacting to recent campaign shakeups. In their first news conference since President Joe...
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