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Employee at Savannah McDonald’s sentenced to federal prison for dumpster fire he started with ‘piece of cardboard’
Joshua Daryl McGregor of Savannah has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to setting ablaze an outside dumpster at the McDonald's he worked for once the drive-thru got too busy, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO). McGregor, 34, of Savannah, was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, said Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood also ordered McGregor to pay restitution for property lost in the fire, and to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term.
Georgia Ports Authority sees decline in Savannah, growth in Brunswick
SAVANNAH, Ga. — According to a report issued Tuesday from the Georgia Ports Authority, experienced a slight decline in traffic in Savannah’s port location. President and CEO Griff Lynch reported to its Board of Directors that the GPA handled 5.25 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30, 2024. The performance constitutes a decrease of 2.3 percent or 123,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.
Meet WJCL 22 News' 'Mom of the Year,' plus a full recap of all of the moms honored
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It’s been a full year of celebrating moms in our community with WJCL 22 News’ "Mom of the Month." A dozen different moms with different challenges, successes and stories. Previous mom of the month, Shakuria Smith, says the title of mom is the best...
Port of Brunswick Closes in on Baltimore as Leading U.S. Auto Import and Export Hub
The Port of Brunswick has edged up to share the spotlight with Baltimore as the top U.S. auto port, moving a record-breaking 830,000 automobiles during the 2024 fiscal year, per the Georgia Ports Authority; the spike represents a 21% climb compared with the previous year, with Brunswick and the Port of Savannah collectively handling over 876,000 units of vehicles and heavy machinery.
Secretive Guided Missile Submarine USS Florida’s Leadership Talks About Their 727-Day Deployment
The Ohio class nuclear-powered guided missile submarine (SSGN) USS Florida returned to its homeport of Kings Bay, Georgia this morning after 727 days deployed traversing more than 60,000 miles “undetected” around the globe. The War Zone had the unique opportunity to interview the commanders of the Florida to get an inside look at the 41-year-old but still highly-prized and very secretive submarine’s long patrol.
Restaurant Inspections: Wipe on, wipe off, but do not line shelves with towels
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted July 17–July 30, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Report: Failing to regulate hospital mergers means consumers pay more
In North and South Carolina, Novant Health of Winston Salem recently purchased six hospitals and opened one other. The company was forced to abandon plans to acquire two more hospitals in Charlotte, N.C., after federal regulators said it would have given Novant near-monopoly power in the region, according to STAT News. Photo by DiscoA340 (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Statewide Opioid Task Force gathers in Augusta to declare war on fentanyl
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr led the meeting with state and local leaders at Augusta University on Wednesday. They're calling the drug a weapon of mass destruction, and have come up with ways to combat it.
Optimism, uncertainty reign in Port Royal
Indications are new mystery developer’s plans a step in right direction. In 2004, 20 years ago, then-Governor Mark Sanford called for the selling of the Port of Port Royal. In that year the General Assembly passed legislation ordering the Ports Authority to sell its Port Royal Terminal and allow the Town to plan the commercial and residential future of this site.
State Botanical Garden at UGA receives $1.6 million grant for seed network
ATHENS -- The State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia recently received $1.6 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create a native seed network for restoration projects in Georgia. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden in April,...
Amber Alert issued in Georgia for 2-month-old child believed to be in ‘extreme danger’
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - An Amber Alert has been issued in Georgia for a 2-month-old child who was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Reya Clark was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at 6110 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Atlanta. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and diaper.
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