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Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects in Chatham County
Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange. WHEN/WHERE: Daytime Closures Monday, July 29, through Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intermittent right and left lane closures at the following locations: I-16 westbound from the I-16/I-516 Interchange (MP 164) to the I-16/I-95 Interchange (MP 157) Monday, July 29, through Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intermittent right and left lane...
Yia Yia’s Kitchen and Marketplace battles flood damage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Yia Yia’s Kitchen and Marketplace sits near the corner of Habersham and E 48th. While it looks dry now it’s a completely different scene when it rains. “Three times in one week, we’ve had these downpours and this area has gotten flooded,” said owner,...
Less rain for tomorrow, showers return for the work week
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Happy Saturday!. Rain chances are low for a good portion of our viewing area. Sunday will mirror the same forecast: few clouds and small sporadic showers. Expect greater chances of rain on Monday and through the work week. For the first days of school, send the kids out with an umbrella for the ride home! Drive safely!
Seven former Eagles report to NFL training camps
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Every NFL team’s training camp is now underway, and there are seven former Georgia Southern Eagles spread throughout the league:. Baker Jr. earned the starting spot for the season opener and kept it for the first half of the season. He will look to regain his position with the Colts this year.
Chances tick up for development; Carolinas could see tropical system early next week
The National Hurricane Center on Saturday morning outlined a 20% chance of development into a Tropical Depression or named system over the next seven days -- but by Saturday night that was up to a 40% chance.
Back to School Guide: Dates, resources that parents in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry should know
Above video: Need school uniforms? Check to see where you can get your student outfitted. Summer is still going strong in the greater Savannah area. But it won't be long before students return to class. Below is a list of resources and information parents may find valuable before the first...
Showers and storms continue throughout the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A few areas of patchy fog will start the day on Sunday as lows fall into the mid-70s. However, showers and storms return quickly as a frontal boundary enters the region. This will aid in the development of showers and storms by the afternoon. Storms will be slow moving at times leading to localized flash flooding. Stronger storms may contain gusty winds. Highs on Sunday will be in the upper 80s to near 90.
LIST: Back-to-school events to help families in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Summer break is about to come to an end, and thousands of families across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are already preparing for the upcoming school year. While for some shopping for school supplies is a fun activity, a new WalletHub survey showed most parents think...
Georgia Is the 9th Worst-Paying State in the U.S. for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries are undergoing significant shifts in 2024. While the residential sector experienced a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic, new home construction has now declined from its 2022 peak. In contrast, public sector construction has seen steady growth, fueled by major legislative efforts like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. For carpenters and other skilled trade workers, this evolving landscape can influence job opportunities and wages, with some cities offering more lucrative prospects than others. ...
Georgia officials say tests show improvement following pandemic
(The Center Square) — Georgia education officials say the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones results show "steady academic recovery" among Georgia's public school students following education disruption amid the pandemic. According to education officials, the results, released on Friday, reveal scores "increased or held steady" for 10 of the 13 English language arts, science and social studies assessments. However, math results were not available pending the implementation of new content standards and assessments. ...
UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods
ATHENS -- Georgia's leading industry is agriculture, which relies significantly on irrigation — approximately half of the state's cropland is irrigated. For most farmers operating on razor-thin profit margins, irrigation is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. Due to this critical dependence, numerous state agencies actively promote water use efficiency to sustain the industry. In the Coastal Plain region of the state, where the majority of crop...