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A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps
The official groundbreaking for the 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah is 11 a.m. Saturday at 1200 Bartow Road in Sandersville. The celebration will take place following the annual Sandersville Sizzler 5K Trail Run and MTB Race. This public ceremony event marks the start of construction on what will become the longest paved...
From one box to another: Criminal history questions on Georgia job applications
ATLANTA — Applying for a job can be tough as the competition for a role is fierce, with every person trying to stand out. For some applicants, they’re worried that checking a single box could be all the potential employer is judging them on. This is the reality...
Thunderstorm chances trending lower for Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry as the weekend nears
The active stretch of weather which has resulted in daily downpours and inches of rain over the last week is set to end. Rain chances are forecast to decrease just in time for the weekend. Thursday's thunderstorms provided some photogenic scenes with a shelf cloud in Metter captured by Renee...
Student literacy rates in Georgia continue to lag post pandemic
MACON, Ga. — Juaquin Quijano makes memories with his two kids at the library. "I used to like to come to the library with my mom, so you get to pass that on to the next generation and they love it just as much," he said. For them, reading...
Forsyth Farmers’ Market to host “Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers”
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Authors and writers become the latest local creators to be featured at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market this Saturday with the debut of the Market Tales literary event. Asia Harold is the director of community engagement for the Farmers’ Market. She invites everyone out for a...
HUSK Savannah to host GA Wine dining event
Peter Seifarth, winemaker at Crane Creek Vineyards, will join Husk Savannah sommelier Jamie Crotts + Executive Chef Jacob Hammer for a celebration of Georgia’s best on Monday, August 12 at 6pm. Guests can look forward to a six-course tasting menu of Georgia ingredients and estate grown wine pairings. If...
UGA leads several Georgia universities in liquor law arrests since 2020—And by a wide margin
The University of Georgia has recorded the highest number of liquor law violation arrests combined over a three year span compared to several other major universities in the state. According to the most recently released Clery reports, UGA had a total of 193 arrests for liquor law violations from 2020 to 2022, significantly outpacing its peers. ...
Savannah Fire Department hosts Camp Ignite
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Girls and women in Savannah are gearing up to learn what it’s like to be firefighter. The Savannah Fire Department is hosting its second-annual Camp Ignite. We were at Station 9 in East Savannah to learn more about the program.
Savannah Police arrests four people listed on Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested four people who were on their list of Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. Lavoirse Jackson, Taurus Holloway, Abu Moultrie, and Raquavious Rawls have been arrested and booked into the Chatham County Jail. There are still six people on the list...
Missing in Georgia: Police searching for teenage girl not seen in several days
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenager. Adrian Black, 17, was reported missing Monday. According to the Columbus Police Department, she was last spotted on the 4000 block of Harbin Street around 11 p.m. Sunday. She has brown...
These 2 Big Lots locations in Georgia will soon be closing
Two Georgia Big Lots locations will be closing soon, according to the discount retailer's website. The store at 13051 Abercorn Street in Savannah and 687 Main Street in Thomson will soon close their doors for good. A final closing date is not yet known. ...
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