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Savannah apartment continues to flood after rain, family says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Multiple apartments at the Verde Vue Apartment complex are flooded with water, according to residents there. There was standing water in the Conerly home after the heavy rain on Friday, July 26. But, they say this isn’t the first time this has happened, and it is causing them to be concerned. […]
Flau'jae Johnson holds second annual back to school event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Flau’jae Johnson is back in Savannah this weekend for her second annual Back to School Giveback Festival. Johnson gave out backpacks, clothes, shoes, and headphones to students from the Coastal Empire at Enmarket Arena. Along with the school supplies, the festival also includes music, food, games, bounce houses, face paintings, and prizes.
Storms strike with funnel clouds, flooding, & fierce lightning...when a break in the rain arrives
Severe thunderstorms slammed parts of Savannah on Friday delivering funnel clouds, flooding rains, and fierce lightning. The storm first swept across parts of Beaufort and Jasper counties. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for strong winds near Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. The storm continued to dive south-southeast and strengthen....
Georgia Ports Authority Donates $50,000 to Wesley Community Centers of Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority presented a check for $50,000 to the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah on July 26 and committed an additional $100,000 over the next two years. This funding will support the renovation and reopening of the Wesley Early Childhood Education Center, which provides early learning opportunities for children from infancy to age four.
Victim ID’d after body found in Savannah River
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A week after a body was found in the Savannah River, positive identification has been made. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says 38-year-old Jermaine Pate from Georgiana, Ala., was identified as the victim. Pate’s body was found in the Savannah River early July 19.
75-Year-Old Townsend Man Shot by Deputies After Suicide Threat
At the request of the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) are conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Townsend, McIntosh County, Georgia. The incident involved 75-year-old Allen Barrett of Townsend, who was shot and injured. No deputies were harmed during the event.
Apartment resident expresses concern after battling mold issue for over a year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Management at Regency Park Apartments is now speaking up about an ongoing mold issue. WTOC got a call from a resident there that says it’s been over a year, and the issue has yet to be resolved. The mold issue started over a year ago...
Savannah pediatricians: Here's what you need to know ahead of the new school year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Empty classrooms will soon be filling up with students, and doctors want to make sure your kids are prepared for the new school year. Dr. Ben Spitalnick with the Pediatric Associates of Savannah said, "So as you get ready for back to school, one of the most important things to remember is that you, me and kids do better on a routine."
Jason Aldean concertgoer escorted out by police after rushing the stage
Jason Aldean's Thursday night concert in Savannah, Ga., didn't go exactly as planned. At one point, a man rushed the performer and was "escorted off the stage," a rep for the Savannah Police Department tells EW. No charges were filed; however, the individual was banned by both Enmarket Arena and...
Local nonprofit founder arraigned on federal fraud charges
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- The founder of the non-profit Fight the War Within appeared in court on Friday after being arrested on accusations of defrauding the federal government. Miranda Briggs was arraigned in the Federal Magistrate Court in Brunswick and accused of wire fraud and theft of government money, property or records and could face up […]
Mullins cattle farmer slowly recovers from South Carolina drought
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — The owner and operator of Atkinson’s Cattle Company in Mullins said this is the worst his 500-acre farm has been since 2007 and 2011 when it comes to the effects of the severe drought since June. However, over the past two weeks, Don Atkinson said that the farm has received scattered […]
Savannah Police Department to host back to school bash
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will host a back-to-school event on July 27. The event will take place at the Savannah Impact Program building at 2005 Waters Avenue. It will last from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. SPD officers will be on hand to distribute school supplies and backpacks to children […]
CeCe Winans Looks Ahead To Christmas With New Holiday Tour
It may still be summer, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the legendary CeCe Winans. She’s hitting the road ahead of Christmas for a multi-city holiday tour and tickets are on sale right now. The 15-time Grammy Award winner is bringing along American Idol...
Police: Car forced off Savannah road by another vehicle, passenger ejected in crash
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. One person was thrown from a car and injured following a crash Friday morning in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, it happened at White Bluff Road at Eisenhower Drive around 10:30 a.m. Police say a vehicle was forced off...
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