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More than 20 streets flood in Savannah on Saturday, leaving abandoned vehicles
Savannah experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to streets flooding and abandoned vehicles throughout the city. Between 7 a.m. yesterday and 7 a.m. today, Coffee Bluff experienced 3.51 inches of rain ― the highest rain total of any area in Savannah during that time period, according to an email sent from Jonathan Lamb, meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office.
Family members speak out following a domestic homicide in 900 block of Adel St.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police is investigating a domestic homicide after a 17-year-old girl was found dead. According to police, officers responded to the 900 block of Adel Street around 11:00 p.m. Saturday based on reports of a gunshot. Once on scene, police discovered 43-year-old Maurice Pollock suffering from...
Former Georgia slugger signs largest draft bonus in MLB history
One of college baseball’s most exciting players got himself a nice payday on Friday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that former Georgia third baseman Charlie Condon signed a deal with a $9.25M signing bonus with the Colorado Rockies, who selected him third overall in the 2024 MLB draft last week. Condon’s bonus equals the bonus signed by the No. 2 pick, right-handed pitcher Chase Burns out of Wake Forest. It is the biggest draft bonus in MLB history. Condon was an absolute superstar in 2024, slashing an otherworldly .433/.556/1.009 with 37 home runs, 78 RBI, and 20 doubles – earning SEC Player of the...
Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff investigates late-night fatal shooting in Macon
Macon, Ga (WGXA) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Investigators say 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith was driven to the Navicent Hospital Emergency Room by a private vehicle, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Black Women Invest Columbus Meetup
Ready to crush your financial goals and build a thriving community? The Black Women Invest Columbus Meetup is your power move. We welcome investors of all levels! - From beginners to experienced, to those who are just curious. This is not your average investment club. This is a vibrant community...
Albany non-profit working to improve lives of underprivileged, impoverished children
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Grandma’s Open Hands is a non-profit organization that strives to improve the lives of underprivileged and impoverished children by providing them with support and resources to meet their basic needs. “A parent basically provides, structures, nurtures all that. But grandmas listen. Grandmas gives you advice,...
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