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Coastal Heritage Society Museums offer free admission for Bank of America cardholders this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Bank of America cardholders can visit an iconic Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) location this weekend, free of charge. The financial giant continues its monthly Museums on Us program for Bank of America, Merrill, or Bank of America Private cardholders. On July 6 and 7, cardholders can visit CHS museums for free […]
Ellis Square mass shooting suspects appear in court
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We are learning more information about the investigation into a mass shooting in Ellis Square on May 18. Eleven people were injured and so far, six people have been arrested. For the first time we are learning which businesses gave video to police showing the shooting,...
Savannah mayor to release top 10 most wanted list
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – With mounting concerns about gun violence in Savannah, Mayor Van Johnson says the city will be releasing a top 10 most wanted list. Johnson says some people should be locked up who are not locked up. Many suspects in recent violent crimes have either been out on bond or parole. He […]
30 years later, 'Forrest Gump' returns to downtown Savannah. When and where you can see the movie
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: Where you can find the famous bench from Forrest Gump. Thirty years after making Chippewa Square famous, Forrest Gump is returning to downtown Savannah. The Oscar award-winning film starring Tom Hanks, shot across both Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, will be...
Audit: Georgia agencies can improve call center operations
(The Center Square) — Georgians who turn to some state agencies' call centers for help cannot always reach representatives and sometimes face long waits when the departments are experiencing high call volumes. The findings were included in a new audit from the Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts, which examined six state agencies' customer service approaches and call center technologies. The review included "limited reviews" of chatbots, email and websites. ...
Georgia HEART program has record-breaking year
ATLANTA — The Georgia HEART 2023 annual report reveals how, through the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit program, concerned Georgia citizens have helped enhance the financial stability, operational capacities, and health care outcomes of rural hospitals throughout the state. During the seven years of its existence, the Georgia HEART Hospital Program has generated an impressive $358 million in ...
Gang Activity Prosecution Grant application scheduled to open in July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has announced the opening of the application period for the State of Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant for July 16. The State of Georgia set aside $1,250,000 in funds from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 state budget for a competitive grant […]
All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes
Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience Pass Program provides free passes to those and a number of popular destinations. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced...
Hardeeville shines during Fourth Off Main
The City of Hardeeville kicked off the Fourth of July early with its annual Fourth Off Main celebration June 29 in Hardeeville. The event featured a celebration for the entire family. Some of the events featured games, music, face painting, food trucks and fireworks. There were also train rides available as well as inflatables for children to enjoy.
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors. Warren King, 48, was convicted of murder and other crimes in the September...
Lower personal, business income taxes take effect in Georgia
(The Center Square) — Several tax changes took effect on Monday, the start of fiscal 2025, including a decrease in Georgia's personal and corporate income tax rates. House Bill 1015 lowers Georgia's personal income tax rate to 5.39% from 5.49%, while HB 1023 sets the corporate income tax rate — previously 5.75% — to the same level as the personal rate. Additionally, HB 1021 increases Georgia's income tax exemption from $3,000 to $4,000 per dependent. ...
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