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Police: Murder suspect leads authorities on I-95 chase into Coastal Georgia before crashing
KINGSLAND, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in Georgia say a murder suspect is dead following a police chase on Interstate 95. The Kingsland Police Department said Tuesday that a pursuit on I-95 led to the driver eventually crashing, then fatally shooting himself. The suspect, identified as...
Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense
Environment Cassidy and Associates registered to lobby on issues related to the Okefenokee Swamp for the Southern Environmental Law Center. The swamp spans 438,000 acres across the Florida-Georgia border, and a majority of it is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness, but the Southern Environmental Law Center is pushing back…
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
2 CSRA men prosecuted on federal firearms, drug charges
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two men from Augusta and Waynesboro have been charged with felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution in Savannah on Tuesday. Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have...
Baxley native and Georgia Southern Eagle Thomas Higgins drafted in 15th round by Seattle Mariners
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Thomas Higgins grew up dreaming about playing for Georgia Southern. Years down the line, the decision to walk-on in Statesboro earned Higgins an opportunity in Major League Baseball. Higgins was drafted in the 15th round Tuesday afternoon by the Seattle Mariners. “Leading up to the draft,...
Savannah Chatham County School hosts in-person registration event
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Savannah-Chatham County Public School students return to class on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Registration is open and can be done online, but the district will offer an all-day in-person registration event on July 16 at Southwest Middle School. Spanish interpreters will be available, and district...
The Savannah Bananas Captivate 42,000 at Nationals Park Amid National Tragedy
In a spectacle that combined showmanship with America's favorite pastime, the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball, brought their antics to Nationals Park, winning the hearts and eyes of an impressive 42,000 fans. The Bananas, a team that started in the Coastal Plain League and has grown to entertain across MLB and amateur stadiums, showed D.C. that they're to be taken seriously, both on and off the field. A pre-game performance from Princess Potassia, as reported by The Washington Post, set the tone with her baseball rendition of a classic Disney tune, promising "the greatest show in sports."
Reports of trees down across Columbia County after Monday’s storm
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Crews are out across the CSRA Tuesday cleaning up after last night’s severe thunderstorms. According to a spokesperson for Columbia County government, they have received multiple reports of downed trees following Monday night’s storm cell that was particularly damaging in and around the Appling area. According to the National Weather […]
SpeakUpSis is transforming lives in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — SpeakUpSis, a local community-focused business, is empowering people people to embrace and share their personal stories. Founded by Angel Charmaine Wright, her own journey through adversity, including childhood trauma, marital challenges, and personal struggles, inspired her to create the platform. “We need a space where we can actually open up our […]
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