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More than 20 streets flood in Savannah on Saturday, leaving abandoned vehicles
Savannah experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to streets flooding and abandoned vehicles throughout the city. Between 7 a.m. yesterday and 7 a.m. today, Coffee Bluff experienced 3.51 inches of rain ― the highest rain total of any area in Savannah during that time period, according to an email sent from Jonathan Lamb, meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office.
Savannah leaders speak out after Biden drops out
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Local elected leaders speaking out after President Joe Biden announced he would be dropping out of the election. The messages are, as one would imagine, along party lines. Republican Congressman Buddy Carter believes the 14 million Democrats who voted for Biden in the primary have now been disenfranchised.
Warning: Yellow-legged hornets spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning those in in Chatham County to be on alert as yellow-legged hornets have been spotted in the area. CCSO said in a Facebook post on Sunday, “These insects pose a serious threat to our local ecosystem. Yellow-legged hornets eat honeybees, destroying our vital […]
Chatham County Animal Services offers half-off adoptions
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County Animal Services shared Friday that their adoption floor is full, causing some potentially adoptable pets to wait even longer to get a shot at a new home. To combat increasing pet stays with Animal Services, they are holding a “Cookout Cuties” sale where all their adoptions will be half […]
Sheriff's Office: Invasive yellow-legged hornet spotted in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: Invasive hornet discovered in Savannah. An invasive insect that eats honey bees has been spotted in Chatham County. According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, sightings of the yellow-legged hornet have been reported in the area. And this isn't the first time there...
Three Yellow-Legged Hornet’s nests eradicated in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Agriculture has eradicated three Yellow-Legged Hornet’s nets over a 24-hour period. The department says this happened Wednesday, July 17th and Thursday, July 18th in the Savannah area. On July 17th, the department’s Plant Protection Division found a nest on a pine...
Local military community reacts to shocking allegations against nonprofit founder
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – A Rincon woman is accused of defrauding the federal government by taking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs that were not legally hers, and the local military community is in shock. Miranda Briggs allegedly collected more than $130,000 in VA benefits as the spouse of a veteran who passed. That’s […]
Coastal Georgia hidden history: Savannah’s trailblazing women
The Georgia Historical Commission and Georgia Historical Society have erected over 2,000 historical markers across the state. In Savannah, seven markers celebrate individual women whose accomplishments have shaped Georgia’s first city. The Georgia Historical Commission originally started the initiative to commemorate history and erected over 2,000 markers in the...
Port Wentworth passes moratoriums on rezonings for residential and service stations
After approving rezoning land for gas stations in the last few months, Port Wentworth City Council considered and approved two rezoning moratoriums, including one that would halt the rezoning of any property to establish gas stations. Councilmember At-Large Artlise Alston-Cone initiated the moratoriums on rezonings for service stations and residential...
Lowcountry businesses impacted by the cyber outage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Locally, those impacted by a nationwide cyber outage have either resolved their issues or are working to do so. The outage left crucial public services at a standstill. It all comes as the county’s tax commissioner announced the motor vehicle system is down. That means the...
Top teens visit Savannah to learn new skills
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Top teens from across the country visited Savannah this week to build leadership skills and form connections. The National Humanitarian Organization and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. invited 28 students to attend their Vivien Coe Richard Leadership Academy being held at Savannah State University. Teens attending the Leadership Academy event made […]
On Our Radar: Savannah's bid for Sundance Film Festival falls short. Atlanta moves to next step
When Savannah’s hallmark running event rolls around later this year, it will be the first race with new management and ownership. Visit Savannah announced this week transfer of ownership for the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, and this week’s On Our Radar installment details the race’s new ownership. Also included this week is another high-profile lawsuit in the Savannah area, where lawyers representing conservative activist Beth Majeroni filed a legal complaint related to her being removed from a...
Coastal Heritage Society’s “All In” initiative
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Knowledge and history plays vital role of fostering a strong community and that’s why The Coastal Heritage Society’s “All In” initiative is giving underserved community members access to several museums and educational programs at no cost. Nora Lee, the executive director of...
Loop It Up Savannah Awarded ‘Bridge Grant’ from Georgia Council for the Arts
Loop It Up Savannah was awarded a Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. As...
Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting
The Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on Thursday, July 18 on the SSU campus to establish goals, timelines, procedures and more as the group began the process for finding a full-time President to lead the historically Black university. University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue was in attendance, as was a representative from AGB Search, a firm hired to bring in applicants for the committee to consider before they settle on a group of three to five finalists.
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