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Chatham County Sheriff's deputy arrested in Rincon
SAVANNAH, Ga. — A deputy with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office was arrested by Rincon police after refusing to sign a ticket and obstructing justice. Carlos Petiote was booked into the Effingham County Jail Friday on four charges: misdemeanor violation of Georgia's move over law, failure to sign his ticket, misdemeanor obstructing justice and felony obstruction. He was released Saturday on $1,300 bond.
Driver involved in Hinesville police chase has not been found
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday morning, at around 4:30 a.m. a police chase occurred in Liberty County. A trooper tried to pull over a Ford Escape for speeding on State Route 38 and Shaw Road. According to Georgia State Patrol, the driver of the vehicle did not to stop and...
Bruce Pearl praises newcomer Ja’Heim Hudson following summer workouts
Auburn basketball is set to have many new faces this upcoming season. One of those new players, SMU transfer forward Ja-Heim Hudson, is already impressing his head coach as summer workouts get underway. Tigers coach Bruce pearl had high praise for the 6-foot-7, 220 pound forward when speaking to the media this week, saying “[Hudson] brings a level of toughness that I really like”. Pearl also mentioned he liked the incoming seniors “grit”, especially considering he plays in a crowded front court featuring star Johni Broome, senior Dylan Cardwell, and second-year Tiger Chaney Johnson. While that trio of big men are all...
Beaufort officials plan discuss storm water drainage plans
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - People who live in the Alljoy neighborhood in Beaufort County will have the chance to speak with officials about storm water drainage plans. At a meeting, Council Members Mark Lawson and Paula Brown, along with county storm water staff will go over the study for drainage in the area.
Beaufort’s Michael Dickson soaring on track
BEAUFORT, Sc. (WTOC) - From the track at Beaufort High School to the track at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Michael Dickson is now one of the best hurdlers in the world, but he began his career in 7th grade almost by accident. “The (older) guys tried doing the hurdling and...
Video Shows South Carolina Father Dancing Moments Before He Placed Fatal Firework On His Head
While millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, we have to remember that they're small explosives. One South Carolina father accidentally killed himself after placing a firework on his head. The South Carolina father definitely embraced the holiday. He was decked out in a stars and stripes outfit similar...
Kairos Ministry to honor college students and first responders
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WSAV) – Kairos Ministry will be honoring their 2024 college bound students, continuing college students and first responders on Saturday, July 20. The event will be held at the Agape Family Life Center located at 5855 S. Okatie Hwy. The cost for the event is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. […]
Suspects arrested after a missing Georgia lady is Found dead in Tennessee
Authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with the disappearance and death of a 20-year-old woman from Georgia whose remains were discovered in Tennessee. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the remains of Maury-Ange Martinez, a resident of Alpharetta who was reported missing from Gwinnett County in August 2023, were discovered on January 5th in a wooded area outside Chattanooga.
Plant Vogtle Update: Further Behind Schedule, Still Billions Over Budget
Georgia Power customers and taxpayers have been helping foot the bill for the expansion project at Plant Vogtle, which is billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule. The state’s largest utility is building two new nuclear reactors at the facility south of Augusta. It's a massive project, the...
Georgia Playlist: Yacht Rock Revue
What started as a tribute to the greats, has taken on a life all of its own. Yacht Rock Revue harnesses the nostalgic soft rock vibes of the ‘70s and ‘80s, taking the term “tribute band” to a whole new level. Whether on the road, or at their own venue Venkman’s in Atlanta, Yacht Rock Revue take their audiences on a voyage to sounds of the past.
Georgia to expand all-terrain wheelchair program to 20 chairs, increase access to state parks
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced at the end of June that it expanded its Outdoors Beyond Barriers program, nearly doubling the number of all-terrain wheelchairs it had across the state.
Baby Season Is Busy Season For Wildlife Rehabilitators
It’s springtime in Georgia. The weather is warming, gardens are blooming and animals, well, they’re having babies. Lots and lots of babies. Sometimes, those babies need help. “It’s going to be non-stop this month,” wildlife rehabilitator Kim Wright said. She lives in the city of Byron.
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