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Back-To-School Supply Giveaways In The CSRA
It doesn’t seem that long ago that kids were getting out of school for the summer. Now here we are, getting them ready to head back for another year. As the first day approaches, many programs and organizations host back-to-school supply giveaways to help families in the CSRA send their children back to school with the essentials.
The journey home: Parris Island Marine graduates run into airport struggles amidst global issues
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Delays and flight cancellations worldwide gave millions of travelers headaches headed to various different destinations. At the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, five freshly graduated U.S. Marines, who arrived right from the ceremony, had to find new ways home. Every Friday, a new batch of Marines...
All flights affected at Augusta Regional amid global ground stop
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights from multiple major airlines including Delta, Allegiant, United and American Airlines Friday morning. Augusta Regional Airport spokesperson Lauren Smith confirms all flights have been delayed or cancelled for Friday, July 19 as a result of the global ground...
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...
Forrest Gump's lasting impact on Savannah and the Lowcountry, 30 years later
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The blockbuster film 'Forrest Gump' put Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry into the hearts of millions of people. "I think that one of the main characters in that story is the city of Savannah," said Alderman Nick Palumbo, Savannah District 4. "Most of the...
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...
Bryan County officials address concerns of ‘toxic workplace’ from former employee
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The work environment within the Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services is being called into question after several claims on social media made by a former employee. “Bryan County has had a long history of discriminatory and unfair practices,” Joel Paskauskas III said. Paskauskas, with the county since January 2022, was […]
Local Democratic Party leaders campaign for Biden-Harris
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Local leaders of the Democratic Party gathered in Johnson Square Thursday to encourage people to vote for the Biden-Harris administration. Those leaders included Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, House Rep. Anne Allen Westbrook and Chatham County District 6 Commissioner Aaron Whitely. Each of them commended Biden’s action to protect women’s rights, support […]
2, including 65-year-old man, injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people were injured following an overnight shooting in Columbus. Police were called to the 1000 block of Floyd Road, near Buena Vista Road, shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. That’s where authorities found a 65-year-old man shot and a woman injured by glass shards. Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
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.
Traffic stop leads to chase, crash on Walker Street
A short chase between a suspect driving a black Ford Focus and drug unit deputies ended at the intersection of Walker Street and Coweta Avenue when the driver struck a telephone pole around 3:30 p.m. Detectives initially made the traffic stop in the Oak Park community. The owner of the...
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