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Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting
The Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on Thursday, July 18 on the SSU campus to establish goals, timelines, procedures and more as the group began the process for finding a full-time President to lead the historically Black university. University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue was in attendance, as was a representative from AGB Search, a firm hired to bring in applicants for the committee to consider before they settle on a group of three to five finalists.
Statesboro leaders make room for tallest building in the city
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – A landmark housing development in Statesboro is shaping up a year out from its projected completion date. The $61 million project is being called Charme on Georgia Avenue. “Bit by bit that project is coming together,” said Justin Williams, planning and housing administrator for the city of Statesboro. Williams says it’s […]
Ice Cream Day is July 21. Celebrate at Savannah's new custom ice cream sandwich shop
National Ice Cream Day returns on July 21. There are plenty of options for celebrating around Savannah, but residents can try out a brand new business in the area. The Baked Bear, a national chain specializing in custom ice cream sandwiches, will open its Savannah shop at noon on Saturday, July 20. According to its Instagram, the first 50 people in line will get a free sandwich.
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
Off the Beaten Path: Former Liberty County Jail holds 'melting pot' of art
One of the best places to see art in Hinesville, Georgia, is in the drunk tank. And no, you don’t need to get thrown into the back of a police cruiser to take a look. That’s because the Liberty Melting Pot of Art, the preeminent art organization in the region, has turned the old Liberty County Jail into an art gallery.
Local military community reacts to shocking allegations against nonprofit founder
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – A Rincon woman is accused of defrauding the federal government by taking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs that were not legally hers, and the local military community is in shock. Miranda Briggs allegedly collected more than $130,000 in VA benefits as the spouse of a veteran who passed. That’s […]
Demoted Savannah BC Alleges Race Discrimination and Retaliation
A Savannah battalion chief who was demoted to captain after he complained about race discrimination, has filed suit alleging discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Croslen filed suit in US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against City of Savannah and Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen. Chief Croslen claims that despite...
Georgia man arrested for fatal hit and run of Keithville man
KEITHVILLE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — A Georgia man was arrested after he turned himself in for a fatal hit and run Thursday. According to a press release, Caddo Sheriff’s Detective Jeremy Edward arrested 43-year-old Anthony Ebizie. Officials say on Thursday around midnight, Caddo Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a...
Woman’s death in Flagler Beach leads to man’s arrest in Georgia, police say
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – A person of interest has been arrested in Georgia following the suspicious death of a woman in Flagler Beach, according to police. The investigation began Thursday, the Flagler Beach Police Department said in a news release dated Saturday. The woman who died was identified as Sally J. Byrd, 66, who resided in the Pebble Beach Village community, the release states. Byrd’s cause of death had not yet been determined at the time of this report, police said.
Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Severe Weather Coverage (July 20)
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Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
LIST | Georgia hospitals, businesses also reportedly impacted by global IT outage
ATLANTA - It's not just flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that are being affected by the global technology outage. Local hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, hotels, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions, county and government services, and even Starbucks have been impacted. However, we've heard that Waffle House is open for business as usual.
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