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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...
Newly-crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen rocks fro before Crown Day 2024
ATLANTA - An Atlanta native was just crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen. She did it while rocking her natural hair the day before Crown Day 2024. The state pageant was held July 2 at the Crown Plaza Atlanta Ravinia in Atlanta. Trinity Smith, who proudly wore her afro on...
South Georgia celebrates Independence Day with several local events
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Communities across South Georgia are gearing up for Independence Day with parades and festivals. Below are what events are planned to celebrate our country’s independence:. Ben Hill County. The City of Fitzgerald is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Paulk Park on July 4....
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.
Update on Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher
Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher’s family has released a new update on the sheriff’s health. Wilcher has been in the hospital since June 16 due to a heart condition. The update from his family is below. The Wilcher Family is pleased to share another positive update about the...
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...
Georgia (RVA) Claims Third Straight Title at 2024 Boys PGA High School Golf National Invitational
Georgia (RVA) claimed its third-consecutive team title at the 2024 PGA Boys High School Golf National Invitational presented by Titleist & Footjoy on Wednesday. The three-day, 54-hole event was contested at Fields Ranch East and West courses at PGA Frisco, as well as WestRidge Golf Course in McKinney. Georgia (RVA)...
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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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