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Chatham County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert warning
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) says there’s another phone scam going around and is asking recipients to not comply with the scammer’s requests. On Saturday, CCSO said scammers are calling, alleging to be someone from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. The individual is calling from the phone number (803) 398-3886 […]
Care for the Caregiver: Bethany to hold support group for dementia caregivers Monday
The Bulloch County Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group just celebrated its one-year anniversary in June 2024. The support group offers resources and help for caregivers who are taking care of loved ones with dementia. This past year, they had 26 caregivers come through the group. The group's next meeting will take place from 4-5pm on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Bethany Community Commons Building (353 Gesmon Neville Lane, Statesboro, GA 30458). Learn more about the group below and make plans to join if it fits your needs! About the Group This group primarily serves Bulloch County; however, due to the lack of in-person support groups elsewhere, caregivers...
New Insights on Georgia House Fire Tragedy
New information has emerged about a tragic house fire in Georgia that claimed six lives. The incident has left the community in shock and raised critical discussions about fire safety measures. Insights from Hahira Fire Department. Under the leadership of Chief David Thompson, the Hahira Fire Department operates with full-time...
Wells Fargo removing ATMs from Georgia QuikTrips
ATLANTA - Georgia QuikTrips are making a big change inside their stores. A sign at one of the gas station chain's DeKalb County stores says that Wells Fargo will no longer operate ATMs inside of Georgia QuikTrips. While the sign says that the ATMs will be removed "soon," it did...
Shark Week is coming! Visit the Georgia Southern Museum July 7-12 for learning and fun
Join The Georgia Southern University Museum for their 3rd annual Shark Week, Sunday, July 7th through Friday July 12th (closed Monday). A week of summer fun is in store for shark lovers of all ages! Dr. Brent W. Tharp, Director of the Georgia Southern Museum shares, “It’s an important week for us because sharks are a topic that really fascinate the public, and they are an important part of our collection. Sharks have been a key species in coastal plain ecosystems for the last 75 million years." Tharp says, "Shark Week is an opportunity for all of us to better understand and appreciate...
Hot and humid temps fuel afternoon showers and storms
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Hot and humid conditions to start off Saturday with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. Rain will be scattered throughout the afternoon and is likely to stay mainly west of Interstate 95. Some spots will see heavy rain as we head towards this evening, but most...
Savannah, nearly all of Georgia abnormally dry; some corn crops could be 'total loss'
Nearly half of Georgia is experiencing drought conditions, and more than 95% of the state is now considered “abnormally dry,” according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Much of the Southeast is facing similar conditions “due to the hot weather...
Artificial intelligence to affect broad range of public services
ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers may or may not develop legislation this summer and fall to establish state standards for regulating emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology. But one certainty that became clear from the inaugural hearing of a state Senate study committee late last month is that AI will dramatically affect a wide range of government policy areas, from economic development to health care, education, public safety and transportation. “It’s going...
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