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Businesses in college town reflect on impacts with students out of school
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In Statesboro, a big chunk of the economy centers around Georgia Southern. WTOC spoke to local business owners and managers in the area, to see how their businesses are holding up in the middle of summer. Many say the reason their businesses are doing okay, is...
Statesboro’s Baptist Collegiate getting 4-story facelift
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – The Baptist Collegiate Ministry near Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus is getting a total remodel, complete with student living quarters. “I know we have Baptist in the name, but it’s open to anybody and everybody,” said campus minister, Chris Bryan. Bryan said they’ve had this property next to Georgia Southern’s campus […]
Grandparents raise funds to bring home body of Tybee Island drowning victim from Atlanta
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Grandparents of a 16-year-old who drowned on Tybee Island during the Fourth of July weekend have started an online fundraiser to help get his body home and burial costs. According to the fundraiser, Laquvis McCray from Atlanta was on a trip to Savannah with friends...
Savannah Opens Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Advisory
In response to the National Weather Service’s forecast of heat index values potentially reaching 110 degrees on Saturday, the City of Savannah is providing facilities for residents to stay cool. A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, marking the fifth day of extreme weather this summer.
Marking 30 years since ‘Forrest Gump’ debut
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It’s been 30 years since the iconic Forrest Gump premiered in movie theatres on July 6, 1994. Robert Zemeckis’ inspiring comedy-drama starring Tom Hanks as the gentle and good-hearted Gump, simply and dutifully wandering his way through tumultuous periods of American history, won the hearts of millions and cemented its place […]
SPD: Juvenile injured in Greenville Street shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile male injured in the east side of Savannah early Friday morning. According to the Savannah Police Department (SPD), officers responded around 2:45 a.m. to the 1800 block of Greenville Street regarding a shooting. On the scene, SPD found the victim suffering from […]
Man formally charged with murder in 2022 killing
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A 29-year-old man has been indicted for murder. The charges stem from the April 2022 killing of Maranda Dover. She was 23. Prosecutors say Juan Lopez shot at a vehicle in which Dover was an occupant. She was struck and killed, officials say. Lopez faces several charges including felony murder and […]
Savannah man indicted for deadly shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A 19-year-old Savannah man has been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting on June 4. According to an indictment handed down this week, Nazzareth Thacker is accused of killing Makhi Hampton, who was 19 as well. Last month, police responded to the 700 block of Dixon Street near Tatem […]
Sheriff Wilcher makes ‘great strides’ recovering after cardiac event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County’s sheriff continues to “make great strides in his recovery,” according to his family. Sheriff John Wilcher was admitted to the hospital in critical condition on June 16 after a cardiac event. His family says he appreciates the overwhelming outpouring of love and support he’s received since then. “John has […]
Lucas Theatre’s ‘Soundtrack Summer’ brings classics back to the big screen
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The historic Lucas Theatre in downtown Savannah continues its tradition of bringing movie nostalgia to life with its Soundtrack Summer series. Six classic films with iconic scores and soundtracks will be screened over the next six weeks at the majestic 1921 theatre, offering a wide range of genres including thrillers like […]
First Alert Weather Day | Scattered storms return Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Today downpours have weakened and are moving out of north Georgia this evening. Another round of hit-or-miss heavy rain is in the forecast tomorrow. Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day. Storms continue to gradually weaken this evening. Heavy rain continues through sunset in...
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, […]
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