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Bryan County leaders making plans to build airport
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – The ever growing area of Bryan County and specifically Richmond Hill is sparking conversation among city and county leaders to give residents the ultimate transportation hub, an airport. “We get asked a lot, when industry want to come here, do you have an airport?” says Sean Register. Register is CEO […]
After Tybee passes STR ordinance, residents, property owners look to future
Last month, nearly three years after Tybee Island City Council set a 90-day moratorium for issuing short-term vacation rental permits (STRs) in residential zones, the council set in motion a long-term plan to clear out STRs in those areas completely. The ordinance, which passed 4-1, will drastically limit STRs on...
911 tapes detail moments after alleged Smith State Prison murder-suicide
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – 911 tapes from the night of June 16, 2024, detail what appears to be chaos and confusion after the alleged murder-suicide at Smith State Prison. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), inmate Jaydrekus Hart shot contracted food service worker Aureon Grace before taking his own life. That 911 call […]
Trump Team Pulls Receipts on Black Barbershop Owner Amid Claims of Misleading Event Booking
An Atlanta barbershop owner, Rocky Jones, reported a significant drop in business following an unexpected campaign event for former President Donald Trump at his establishment. The event, held on Wednesday, took place a day before Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden on CNN’s Atlanta stage. Known as the Black American Business Leader Barbershop Roundtable, the gathering at Rocky’s Barbershop featured a surprise phone call from Trump himself.
15th annual Salute from the Shore flyover takes off on the Grand Strand
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Twelve military jets and planes made their way across the shoreline Thursday for the 4th of July and the 15th annual Salute from the Shore. F-16s, Vintage Warbird aircrafts, T-34s, T-6s and T-28s were the stars of the show as hundreds of people in red, white and blue celebrated Independence […]
INTERVIEW: Pooler Fire Department shares firework safety tips
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - The 4th of July is Thursday, and the Pooler Fire Department wants to make sure you are being safe while celebrating the holiday, especially when it comes to fireworks. If you do decide to shoot them off yourself, Pooler Fire says to do so safely. Under...
City of Pooler one step closer to short-term vacation rental ordinance
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Pooler is inching closer to creating an ordinance to crack down on short-term vacation rentals - its something the mayor already told us the city needs. But with the recent growth and tourism, the city is trying to figure out how to regulate the properties.
Preliminary information released in plane crash that killed 5 GA family members
An investigation into the deaths of five members of a metro Atlanta family on a flight from New York to West Virginia by the National Transportation Safety Board says weather may have been a factor in the crash.
Breaking Good News: Nonprofit Highlights
Spreading good news about nonprofits, charity and goodwill in our community. Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society announces 15th annual Camp Buddy in Chatham Country, July 8–12 The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will be hosting its 15th annual Camp Buddy summer camp for Chatham County on July 8 – 12 at St. Andrews School, located at 601 Penn Waller Road, on Wilmington Island.
Pub Crawl, Drag Show, Dog Adoption Pop-Up: 10 events to check out this weekend around Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day; How to keep your pet safe during a disaster. From bar crawls to adopting dogs to drag shows, there are several ways you can have fun this weekend. For those still celebrating Independence Day, there are still some...
Benedictine honored with top boys’ athletic program in region by Georgia Athletic Director’s Association
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Athletic Director’s Association awarded Benedictine as South Georgia’s top boys’ athletic program. Benedictine earned 582 points, the most of any school in the region. All athletic programs in the GHSA are eligible for the award, A through 7A. With a continued...
Dry skies, high buys: Firework safety ignites concerns as sales soar in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America celebrates its 248th birthday on Thursday, and while the day is sure to end with a bang, authorities are also hoping it doesn't end with a wildfire. The Tennessee Division of Forestry is reminding residents that dry land can be dangerous. According to the Climate...
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