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Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,805 in the week ending July 13, up from 4,953 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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.
Join Rolling Monkey for 'Christmas in July' National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon
Rolling Monkey will be hosting its annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday, July 21st from 12-6pm. The theme this year is Christmas in July! The festivities will include: Car Show Mascot Race Santa stopping by from vacation to take photos with the kids Water Slide Trivia Small Business Giveaways Ava's Lemonade Stand Two lucky winners will receive free ice cream for a year! Rolling Monkey will also have a special Flavor of the Day, which they will be announcing on their social media this Friday, July 19, 2024. Follow the Facebook event page for updates. Rolling Monkey is located at 430 Northside Dr E #166 in Statesboro.
Some of Savannah's top Democrats react to President Biden's withdrawal from reelection bid
As recently as Thursday, top Savannah-area Democrats took to Johnson Square to stump for the Biden-Harris 2024 ticket. By Sunday afternoon, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, State Representative Anne Allen Westbrook, and Chatham County District 6 Commissioner Aaron "Adot" Whitely were reacting to the news that President Joseph Biden would step away from his campaign for a second term in the White House and had endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the ticket.
Forest City Juniors On Top Again: 5th Straight SCTP National Championship Win!
The Forest City Juniors from Forest City Gun Club in Savannah are in Marengo, Ohio. They are going for a fifth consecutive high overall team award in the varsity division at the annual Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships. Forest City Juniors Program Director Lee Summerford is with the team and is providing daily updates to the Prep Sports Report:
Enmarket Arena hosts ‘Sips on Stiles’ festival to showcase various regional beers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Craft breweries from around our region gathered at Enmarket Arena’s ‘Sips on Stiles’ festival to showcase new and familiar beers to hundreds of attendees. WTOC stopped by the festival and spoke with the people making beer, as well as the people drinking it.
The journey home: Parris Island Marine graduates run into airport struggles amidst global issues
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Delays and flight cancellations worldwide gave millions of travelers headaches headed to various different destinations. At the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, five freshly graduated U.S. Marines, who arrived right from the ceremony, had to find new ways home. Every Friday, a new batch of Marines...
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...
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 […]
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
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