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Why we have flash flooding in South Georgia?
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - A tropical disturbance has equal chances of developing around the Bahamas - and that could mean more heavy rain for South Georgia next week. With heavy rain, comes the possibility of flash flooding. This past weekend, we saw several parking lots flooded and cars partially submerged...
Ossoff: Harris campaign has put Georgia in play, expects her to win the state
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) said Saturday that Georgia is now “in play” for Democrats thanks to Vice President Harris’s campaign, predicting that she will likely take the Peach State in November. Ossoff said in an MSNBC interview with Rev. Al Sharpton that Harris’s campaign launch has “exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were high.” “She’s…
Tybee Police are looking for two possible credit card thieves
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – The Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) is asking for help to identify two possible credit card thieves. On Saturday, June 15th, two separate vehicles between 6th and 8th Streets (Beachside) had credit cards stolen from them. Later that day, the suspects used both cards to make over $6,000 worth of […]
Democrats had feared Georgia was a lost cause with Biden running. Harris will campaign there Tuesday
Little more than a week ago, Georgia appeared to be slipping out of Democrats' reach. President Joe Biden's campaign was pledging to concentrate more on holding the "blue wall" states in the
Impact Day: Thunderstorms possible for areas of Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry. Here's the timing
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- Impact Day…. It will be dry for most of the day, but there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm. The rain may be heavy at times with some street flooding possible. It will be hot today with highs in the lower-90s for most areas and upper-80s at the beach.
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for 15-year-old girl who disappeared
JONESBORO, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. According to authorities, Lauren Joseph, 15, left her home in Jonesboro the morning of July 18. Investigators believe she could have traveled to the Fayetteville area. Lauren is described as...
Suicide prevention efforts lead to shooting
MCINTOSH CO – The GBI are investigating an officer involved shooting following an E911 call with suicidal comments. At the request of the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Townsend, McIntosh County, Georgia. Allen Barrett, age 75, of Townsend, GA, was shot and injured in the incident. No deputies were injured during the incident.
Savannah and Atlanta Join Forces in Revolutionary Construction Waste Reduction Effort
In a bid to combat the towering issue of construction waste, Georgian enterprises are turning to old as a gold strategy: repurposing. On the east side of Savannah, Re:Purpose Savannah is leading the charge, with staff and volunteers diligently extracting nails from reclaimed lumber and breathing new life into vintage windows, as featured in a report by WABE. This isn’t just a thrifty move; it’s a strike against climate change, circumventing the landfill fates where decomposing materials would otherwise release harmful emissions.
Winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Georgia and Texas
INGLEWOOD – No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in Monday (July 29) evening’s Powerball drawing, according to Lottery officials. Three tickets was sold matching five numbers in Georgia and Texas (2) and are worth $1 million each. The numbers drawn in Monday evening’s Powerball lottery were...
GMAS results are in!: More than 1/3 of 3rd and 8th graders still not reading at grade level
The Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) has posted the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) results for the 2023-2024 school year. SCCPSS Public Information Manager Sheila Blanco sent out a press release around 12:30 p.m. Friday highlighting that the district saw "gains in nearly all subjects and grade bands in school year 2024." ...