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Impact Day: Heat Advisory for Coastal Georgia and Lowcountry
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- * Heat Advisory 12 pm – 7 pm *. Impact Day… The hot and humid weather will continue today. There is a Heat Advisory from 12 pm-7 pm. The highs will be in the mid-90s for most areas with feels-like temperatures 104-108°....
City Event | Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting
Join Us for the Pickleball & Tennis Court Ribbon Cutting. Mark your calendars and join us for a momentous occasion: the unveiling of our brand new Pooler Recreation Complex pickleball and tennis courts! Don’t miss out on this exciting event where you can be the first to experience our newly constructed, state-of-the-art facilities. Free play will follow the ceremony, so bring your racket and join in! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, these courts are for everyone to enjoy.
Cultural Arts Center opens applications for two top grant programs. What you need to know
Arts and culture groups in Savannah looking for a financial boost for community programs, or those in need of performance space, can now apply for this year's round of subsidies from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. The SCAC's Spotlight Use Facility and Arts and Cultural Enrichment grant programs are now...
Need help to register your child for school? SCCPSS to hold event Tuesday and Expo on Saturday
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) schools will reopen their doors to students for the 2024-2025 School Year in just about two weeks on Aug. 1. SCCPSS families should review the following on the district’s Back to School Hub for more information on the following key preparation items: ...
Graffiti incidences have slightly decreased in Savannah as code enforcement, arrests have increased
In June, the City of Savannah launched a new initiative that wraps corner traffic cabinets with graffiti-resistant laminates featuring archival photos showcasing the historical significance of nearby structures. The initiative focused on traffic cabinets that have been regular targets for graffiti, according to a city press release sent on June 10 of this...
Memorial Day Athletic Director Andrea Bagnall brings experience from SEC basketball, the Olympics, and the NFL
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — After a search for a new athletic director in February, Memorial Day School in Savannah seems to have found the perfect fit in Andrea Bagnall. Bagnall brings a wealth of experience in athletics, taking part as a trainer for Tennessee and Auburn women’s basketball along with the Olympic games, and has […]
Savannah's Miller T51 after first round of US Girls Junior
Savannah's Mary Miller, a member of Savannah Christian Preparatory School's Class of 2024, carded a 2-over 73 and T51 after the first round of the US Girls Junior Amateur Championship being played July 15-20 at El Caballero Country Club in Tarzana, California. The US Girls Junior Amateur is the most...
Gulfstream Aerospace opens expanded customer support centre in Savannah
Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its expanded customer support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Service Centre East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly enhances Gulfstream's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community...
Monday Motivation: Maintaining your peace
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Carole Mendoza, a transformational leadership coach, joins News 3 for the newest installment of Monday Motivation. Amid tumultuous times, Mendoza shares helpful ways to maneuver through the stress and keep the peace in your life. Stay tuned for Monday Motivation each week during WSAV’s 5:30 p.m. newscast, and follow along at wsav.com/mondaymotivation.
Escapee captured, found hiding in tree after escaping from Washington County Hospital
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — An inmate at Washington County Hospital escaped while undergoing treatment Tuesday afternoon, but his game of hide and seek ended only a few hours when the sheriff's office found him hiding in a tree, Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says. In a Facebook post, the...
Questions on tampon safety: What CSRA women should know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons: They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. These materials have been found to increase the risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. They can damage the liver, kidneys and...
Allendale boil water advisory lifted
UPDATE, 07/18/2024, 11:35 A.M. – According to the officials, the boil water advisory for the Town of Allendale has been lifted. ALLENDALE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Town of Allendale is currently under a boil water advisory. Officials urge residents to boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking with […]
C.A.S.T. for Kids set for free fishing event at Callawassie Island
OKATIE, S.C. — The C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation helping children with disabilities or disadvantages get hooked on fishing. The non-profit organization set to host their second annual event on Saturday, July 20 at Callawassie Island. The free fishing event starts at 8:30 a.m. at the River Club of Callawassie...
Belair Middle School students moving from K-8 building to defunct Langford Middle School
Richmond County School System's rightsizing plan is already underway. The school district's spokesperson Haley Lacuesta last week confirmed that Belair Middle School students will start the school year in the defunct Langford Middle School building. They will call it home until a new middle school can be built for the Belair students.
50 Years Ago: July 16,1974
Ronnie Lee Crooms, 16 year-old letterman in three sports at East Laurens High School, drowned Monday noon while swimming in a lake near Dublin. His death has been ruled accidental by Laurens County Coroner Jimmy Allen. Crooms drowned shortly after arriving at Lake Tanya, a recreational area on the Old...
Navy Yard storehouse redeveloped into boutique housing units
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Over seventy boutique housing units have opened in Navy Yard Charleston, which is set to double as a working space where a storehouse once stood. Storehouse Nine’s 78 new homes, which range from 540 to 930 square feet, include studio and one-bedroom options. Designers combined elements from the original storehouse, like exposed […]
Quinton Simon’s mom gets trial date in Ga. toddler’s death
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The former Burke County resident who’s accused of killing her son, Quinton Simon, has been given a date for a jury trial. According to the Superior Court of Chatham County, jury selection for Leilani Simon’s trial will begin on Oct. 9. We are now learning...
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