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Murder Suspect on the Run: Police in Georgia searching for man wanted in deadly shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a man wanted for murder. On Friday, the Columbus Police Department said officers were searching for Andrew Crowell, 20. Crowell faces charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a...
Nine Line pays tribute to man killed during Trump assassination attempt
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A Savannah and veteran-owned business, Nine Line Apparel, is helping out a Pennsylvania family after tragedy struck during former President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday. Corey Comperatore, a veteran, fire chief and father of two, was shot and killed during the assassination attempt while shielding his family. Comperatore was a Nine […]
Brooklet annexes 278 acres to be used for single-family developments
Brooklet City Council members approved the annexation of 278 acres of land into city limits at the Thursday July 18, 2024 meeting. 25 acres of adjoining property, also belonging to the Weyerhaeuser company, was already within city limits, and the entire 300 acre tract of land was rezoned as R-3. The approval of this rezoning came with heavy restrictions to the classification of R-3, which typically includes for the allowance of multi-family dwellings, but was essentially limited to only single family dwellings. The land could potentially be the site of 500 homes on 10,000 square foot lots in the future, but representatives of the developer...
City manager of Rincon takes leave of absence
RINCON, Ga. (WSAV) – City Manager Johnathan Lynn will be taking a temporary leave of absence, according to a Rincon spokesperson. News 3 is told Lynn is taking temporary leave to focus on personal matters and prioritize his well-being. “We extend our full support to Jonathan during this time, and we wish him a swift […]
Family of boy who drowned in a ‘borrow pit’ calls for more arrests after 10- and 11-year-old are charged weeks later
It took 55 days to confirm what Noah Bush’s family had known for weeks. His death was not an accident, as authorities had initially insisted. Now the family of the 8-year-old Georgia boy who drowned in a construction pit in May is calling for more arrests and a deeper investigation into the child’s death, which has been ruled a homicide, their attorney said.
Ridgeland Police investigating are occupants held hostage in home invasion
RIDGELAND, S.C. (WTOC) - The Ridgeland Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on July 6. All three suspects are in custody and are being charged. Around 1:15 a.m., officers were called to Wood Duck Street regarding a home invasion. They say they found three armed men holding...
Jasper Co. school board retains legal firm amid superintendent investigation
Jasper Co. School Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon — marking the second unexpected board meeting this week — and voted to continue legal services with the law firm Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. This comes two days after the board voted to remove the superintendent on paid leave.
Troubled waters: How many of Georgia’s lakes, rivers and creeks are polluted?
The State of Georgia has hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, and hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes and reservoirs for recreation.However, before you dive in to the state’s lakes, rivers, streams or reservoirs, you may want to know what you’re swimming in.
Peach Hill Capital acquires Georgetown Crossing community for $25.6 million
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Peach Hill Capital, in a joint venture with RK2 Property Group, has acquired Georgetown Crossing for $25.6 million. Georgetown Crossing, which will be rebranded as Georgetown Oaks, is a 168-unit Class B garden-style multifamily community built in 1994 and located in Georgetown, 13 miles south of downtown Savannah. It is one […]
Disability Pride Month event to be held at Savannah State University
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A free event for Disability Pride Month is being held at the King Frazier Student Center on the campus of Savannah State University. This inaugural event will be hosted by Dr. Rita Livingston King and Dr. Candace Stafford. It will feature multiple activities, workshops, and presentations to offer valuable insights and […]
The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire rocks 100 Days of Intentional Peacebuilding
The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire hosted a free rock painting event on Thursday at its office, 5105 Paulsen St. The local non-profit helps individuals or groups resolve conflicts using a neutral mediator who helps keep the focus on reaching workable agreements, according to its website. “Rock Your Peace” is part of...
Savannah Police to host back to school bash
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) has announced that will be hosting a back-to-school bash. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Daffin Park on E. Victory Drive. Members of SPD will be passing out school supplies and backpacks. The event will also feature games and prizes. The […]
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