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Local Entrepreneurs Selected for Inaugural Class of Launch Savannah
The City of Savannah recently welcomed the inaugural class of Launch Savannah, a new business accelerator program offered by the Economic Development Department in partnership with The Creative Coast and the Small Business Assistance Corporation. Launch Savannah is a 12-week intensive, in-person series designed to provide an elevated business education...
Raines adds Sea Palms Resort to portfolio
Management, development and investment company Raines adds the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Ga., to its management portfolio. This addition, owned by RREAF Holdings, is now part of Woven by Raines, the company’s lifestyle division, and includes a golf course, marking the second golf course managed by Raines.
Restaurant Inspections: Downtown stalwarts stumble on keeping their cool
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted July 10–July 16, 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. ...
Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ game presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron's mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen. Leading the mission was U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Jones, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron and a former catcher for the Miami Marlins organization. ...
Black bear makes an appearance at Aiken County home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County resident said Wednesday a black bear came walking up her driveway in broad daylight. She even sent News 12 a video showing the bear ambling up before scampering away from the house on Croft Mill Road. Although black bears don’t tend to be...
Son charged with neglect after father found dead in Grovetown, police say
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 74-year-old was found dead in Grovetown, and now his son is being charged with neglect, Chief Jamey Kitchens stated on Thursday. April Evalyn Short was charged with premeditated murder in the death of her 11-month-old son on post. On Wednesday, July 17, at approximately 8:40...
Nike Peach Jam: Looking at the Louisville basketball targets
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - I had a chance to spend a few days over the weekend at the Nike Peach Jam. The event is the finale of the Nike EYBL circuit for this spring and summer and features some of the best club teams in the country. The Peach Jam began last Friday and runs through this coming Sunday. The tournament portion of the Peach Jam begins on Friday.
New details on $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure investment across Georgia
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Gov. Brian Kemp announced new details on Thursday about the $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure across Georgia. The funding, which is included in the “Amended Fiscal Year 2024” budget, intends to help with advancing various transportation projects as well as future expansions. The investment was first announced during the 2024 Legislative […]
Small business owners impacted by the water crisis can apply for a low-interest loan in these 11 Georgia counties
GEORGIA, USA — A low-interest loan is now available to businesses impacted by the Atlanta water main break crisis. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced the new option on Wednesday. City of Atlanta officials previously reported the outage impacted 6,900 small businesses. Businesses in Atlanta had...
WALB Investigates: How safe is the Flint River?
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a scary reality, 10 people drown every day in the U.S. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In South Georgia, the dangers of drowning seem even more prevalent with major river channels and bodies of water scattered throughout our region.
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