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Marine sentenced to nearly 5 years for Nazi salute display during Capitol riot
Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from the hands of two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters
Off the Beaten Path: Former Liberty County Jail holds 'melting pot' of art
One of the best places to see art in Hinesville, Georgia, is in the drunk tank. And no, you don’t need to get thrown into the back of a police cruiser to take a look. That’s because the Liberty Melting Pot of Art, the preeminent art organization in the region, has turned the old Liberty County Jail into an art gallery.
Demoted Savannah BC Alleges Race Discrimination and Retaliation
A Savannah battalion chief who was demoted to captain after he complained about race discrimination, has filed suit alleging discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Croslen filed suit in US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia against City of Savannah and Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen. Chief Croslen claims that despite...
Playing Forrest Gump's 'Lt. Dan' was more than just a role for Gary Sinise
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — Playing the character of Lt. Dan in 'Forrest Gump' was more than just a role for Gary Sinise. "That had a profound impact on me," Sinise said. "Just seeing all these wounded veterans who had really gone through what I kind of did, got paid to do pretending."
Bryan County officials address concerns of ‘toxic workplace’ from former employee
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The work environment within the Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services is being called into question after several claims on social media made by a former employee. “Bryan County has had a long history of discriminatory and unfair practices,” Joel Paskauskas III said. Paskauskas, with the county since January 2022, was […]
SCCPS hosts eighth annual Back to School Expo
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Civic Center was filled with school spirit early Saturday during the eighth annual SCCPSS Back to School Expo. WTOC stopped by the event to find out how it helped families prepare for the school year ahead. Parents and students lined up outside the Savannah...
Severe Weather Coverage (July 20)
MACON, Ga. — The 13WMAZ Weather Team is tracking weather as it moves through the region. PHOTOS | Send us your severe weather pictures on Facebook and by texting 478-752-1309. STAY ALERT | Download our FREE app now to receive breaking news and weather alerts. You can find the...
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 […]
Weekend beach and surf forecast: July 20 and 21
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Up and down the southeast coast the summer doldrums have set in. Surf has been small in the 1-2 foot range which for this time of year is typical since July is climatologically the smallest month of the year when it comes to waves on the east coast. As we go […]
Forrest Gump's lasting impact on Savannah and the Lowcountry, 30 years later
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The blockbuster film 'Forrest Gump' put Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry into the hearts of millions of people. "I think that one of the main characters in that story is the city of Savannah," said Alderman Nick Palumbo, Savannah District 4. "Most of the...
Democrats sue Kemp over leadership committee law
(The Center Square) — Georgia Democrats have filed a federal lawsuit against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying a measure he signed three years ago that allows him to effectively "sidestep" campaign finance restrictions. Kemp signed Senate Bill 221 into law in May 2021. Under the so-called "LC Law," some politicians can chair leadership committees and receive contributions from their members or supporters. Democrats contend the law violates the U.S. Constitution's...
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