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Mosquito control can help prevent spread of dengue fever
ATHENS -- As overnight temperatures increase during the summer, so do mosquito populations, bringing with them the risk of mosquito-borne diseases. In late June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. is seeing an increased risk of dengue fever, a sometimes fatal viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes. This disease has been across much of South and Central America and the Caribbean, and with about 1,500 cases, the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency over dengue. ...
Catherine Jordan promoted to manager of GBI's Central Regional Crime Lab
DECATUR -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Monday the promotion of Catherine Jordan to manager of the GBI’s Central Regional Crime Lab. Jordan will be responsible for the supervision of staff and others within the Central Crime Lab. “Catherine has proven to be a leader in the crime lab and will continue to serve as a great example as the Central Regional Crime Lab manager,” GBI Director Chris Hosey said. “We can only benefit from the service of such a professional in their field.” ...
Former Georgia public safety commissioner dies at 73
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is saying goodbye to a respected former state official. Col. Sid Miles previously served as the state’s public safety commissioner. He died today while in hospice in Brunswick. Gov. Kemp issued a statement on social media calling Miles a true public servant,...
Safe Streets for All Plan to address road improvement needs in Effingham County
Effingham County is scheduled to hold an open house from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 for the Safe Streets for All Plan. The event will be held at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex Gymnasium. The goal of the meeting is to collect information regarding traffic concerns. Residents are encouraged to drop...
Allegiant adds new nonstop flights from Punta Gorda to Savannah, Georgia
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Allegiant announced a new nonstop route to Savannah, Georiga from Punta Gorda Airport beginning in November. "The addition of new routes is a testament to the success of our existing service in these communities," Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief revenue officer said. One new route...
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA – Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Four wanted for questioning in May Ellis Square shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is seeking the identities of four individuals who have been labeled subjects wanted for questioning regarding the May 18 mass shooting in Ellis Square. Anyone with information on their identities or the incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit an anonymous tip through the […]
Deep Center to host Legacy Quilt Community Conversation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Deep Center’s Block by Block program will be hosting the Legacy Quilt Community Conversation. The legacy quilt is the final product of Block by Block’s year-long programming. “The Legacy quilt project has been exciting because it has been an opportunity for our young people to have intergenerational conversations with their parents […]
McAlister’s Deli to celebrate Free Tea Day this week
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – This Thursday, McAlister’s Deli is celebrating their 16th annual Free Tea Day by offering customers a free Big Tea. Free Tea Day details include: In addition, from July 19 – 21, McAlister’s Deli Rewards Members can get a free Big Tea with purchase on an entree.
Goodman’s ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ stage musical falters, yet shows promise
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 16, 2024) – Before attending the July 8 opening night of the new musical stage incarnation of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” I hadn’t ever read the the best-selling 1994 book by John Berendt. Nor had I seen the 1997 feature film starring Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Jude Law, Kim Hunter, and Dorothy Loudon.
City of Savannah provide spaces to stay cool on Tuesday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – With heat index values potentially reaching 108 to 112 degrees, the City of Savannah and partner agencies are making facilities available to help residents stay cool. All City Community Centers and pools are open as follows for Tuesday, July 16: Community Centers: Grant Center1310 Richards Ave. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastside […]
Savannah Police releases Top 10 Most Wanted list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) has released a Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list following mounting concerns for violence in the city. According to SPD, this list is as of July 16th, 2024. Mayor Van Johnson made it clear weeks ago that he and city staff would no longer watch crime […]
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