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Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
Crowds flock to downtown Savannah on July 4th
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Despite the heat, many chose to spend their Fourth of July in downtown Savannah. Businesses open on Thursday hoped for lots of green as people celebrated the red, white and blue. Nick Pappas, owner of Olympia Cafe on River Street, says that while the restaurant is open seven days a week, […]
Midtown Savannah neighborhood starts new Fourth of July tradition
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There are many longstanding traditions that take place on the Fourth of July holiday. But, one Savannah neighborhood is starting a brand new tradition. “We wanted something really family friendly where people in the community could get out and enjoy Fourth of July together," Jane Kemp, co-founder of Midtown Savannah Parents Group, said.
‘We need unity more than anything’: Georgians react to political climate on Fourth of July
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s hard to ignore politics even during a holiday week if you live in a swing state like Georgia. Many are out celebrating our nation’s independence but can’t help but wonder where our country is headed. “I would like to see...
Hardeeville Police working to receive anonymous tips as Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry dissolves
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - The Hardeeville Police Chief is expressing his shock at the announcement Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry will be dissolving. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit that allows for members of the community to anonymously share information about criminal activity. Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry was one of a dozen local Crime Stoppers programs throughout the state of South Carolina.
From Slavery To Civil Rights: The Legacy Of Negro Spirituals In Georgia
On a recent Sunday evening, the sound of Negro spirituals echoed through the halls of the music building at Kennesaw State University. The six members of the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble gather here regularly to partake in a tradition that dates back centuries. “Done made my vow to the Lord. And...
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
Missing 16-year-old's body found in water near Tybee Island by dive team
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. - The Chatham County Police Department's dive team recovered the body of a missing teenager who disappeared late Friday morning while swimming with their sibling. According to the Tybee Island Police Department, officers responded to the "Back River" area around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a...
Chatham Co. police asking for help identifying burglary suspect
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) needs your help to identify and locate a burglary suspect. The suspect in the attached photo was captured on a surveillance camera taking several items from a booth at Keller’s Flea Market, located at 5901 Ogeechee Road. The burglary happened in the early morning […]
Glennville group hunkers down in Jamaica for Hurricane Beryl
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – While Hurricane Beryl has not threatened the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry, a group of friends and family from Glennville felt the impacts on their vacation in Jamaica. Beryl’s center never made landfall in Jamaica, but it did track right off its southern coast on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane at […]
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