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Jagged Edge singer Brandon Casey hospitalized with broken neck, ribs, and skull
Jagged Edge's Brandon Casey is recovering from a horrific car crash. Casey, who fronts the R&B group with his twin brother, Brian Casey, posted on social media this week that he's recovering in the trauma center at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after sustaining extensive injuries on Thursday. "After bein...
Savannah police employee logs nearly 3,900 overtime hours she didn't work, records show
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A WJCL 22 Investigation has uncovered how a Savannah police employee logged nearly 3,900 overtime hours in what the chief calls an “egregious theft of taxpayer money.”. Tiffany Welch-Nealy was an administrative assistant at SPD’s southside precinct, until she was fired in March. In...
Boarded up buildings in downtown Savannah set to be transformed into hotels and housing
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Rhino Collective, a group known for restaurants, has purchased several downtown buildings, but not all for dining. Metropolitan Planning Commission CEO Melanie Wilson said the collective's plans are to turn the buildings into housing, which could help with the demand in downtown Savannah. "I think...
Savannah-Chatham County schools' principals list for 2024-25: Find your school's leader
Editor's note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect that Heather Handy had been the principal at Herschel V. Jenkins High School not Sol C. Johnson High School. The article has also been updated to correct that Carrie E. Gould Elementary School's principal Michelle Carthon was the principal last year, as well. ...
Auspicious Baking Co. moves into build-out phase at Turner Creek restaurant
In so many ways, Savannah is really a big town more than it is a small city. No place is too far away, and wherever we go, we see friends or familiar faces, which is nice. That also means that good news travels fast, bad news even faster, and gossip is a brushfire.
Savannah-based Nine Line Apparel produces shirt honoring man killed at Trump rally
Following the death of a Pennsylvania man during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a Savannah apparel company is honoring his memory and helping his family with expense through the sale of custom shirts and hoodies. Corey Comperatore, 50 ― a U.S. Army Reserve veteran, former Buffalo Volunteer...
Rincon Woman Indicted for Allegedly Claiming Deceased Veteran’s Benefits in Southern Georgia
The former spouse of a deceased U.S. Army veteran, Miranda Rachel Briggs, has been indicted for wire fraud and theft of government funds, according to an announcement by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia. Briggs, 33, from Rincon, Georgia, was charged with unlawfully claiming the veteran's benefits after his death. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years behind bars along with significant fines.
Former Savannah Fire employee alleges racial discrimination in new civil lawsuit against city
Former Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Battalion Chief Jeffrey Croslen filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against the City of Savannah and SFD Chief Elzie Kitchen that claims he was passed over for an assistant chief position, partially due to racial discrimination. In the suit, filed on July 10, Croslen claims that Kitchen ultimately terminated his employment in retaliation for raising concerns about SFD’s promotional process and SFD’s tendency to “stifle dissent.” ...
The future of the Savannah Mall property
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is continuing to check on the Savannah Mall property and what’s being done with it. That’s January of 2023. Now nearly a year and a half later, the owner of the building and city officials still aren’t sure what will go here. Locals say it hurts to see a formerly vibrant place so empty for so long.
Port Wentworth new ice rink facility, amphitheater set to open end of 2025
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. — A first-of-its-kind, 50-million-dollar sports complex is set to open at the end of 2025. The complex will not only house the new training facility for the Savannah Ghost Pirates, but the only ice rink in a two-hour radius. Port Wentworth's city manager Steve Davis said...
Beer Festival, Water Festival, Shrimp Fest: 10 events in and around Savannah this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video:May River Shrimp Fest 2023. This weekend has a lot in store for you in and around Savannah. Check out these 10 events that range from festivals to an exclusive dining event. Beaufort Water Festival. When: July 12-21 Where: Waterfront Park. Price: Free to...
Aldi on Victory Dr. nearing opening day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We have an update on the new Aldi being built in Savannah. The Aldi supermarket is close to opening. It’s located off of East Victory drive. Construction crews began work back in January this year. Workers are not only building the store but also over...
Parker’s Kitchen to Add Two Georgia Locations
Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s Kitchen has filed construction documents for two new-to-industry locations in southeast Georgia, reported What Now Atlanta. According to the documents, the proposed sites would be located in Bloomingdale, Ga., on Old River Road and Little Neck Road, respectively. Plans indicate that the Old River Road location would feature 16 fuel pumps and a 5,175-square-foot c-store.
'Reporter' who ran with Tom Hanks across Beaufort bridge still getting paid 30 years later
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville. But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.'. "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'" While...
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