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Top 10 Most Wanted: Savannah Police release list of fugitives, including suspect in mass shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. The Savannah Police Department has released its "Top 10 Most Wanted" fugitives list. This comes following several high-profile public safety incidents in the city, including a mass shooting at Ellis Square and an officer-involved shooting. Mayor Van Johnson noted earlier this...
ATF: Illegal device that turns handguns into machine guns is now on the streets of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — It is an object small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but can cause fear. The device is often referred to as a “Glock Switch.”. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives warns that criminals use it to turn a semi-automatic firearm into an illegal machine gun.
Promised Land Farm announces passing of longtime owner Robert Johnson
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Promised Land Farms in Port Wentworth announced that one of their longtime owners and operators, Robert Johnson, passed away on Saturday. Johnson, affectionately known as ‘Uncle Bob’, was a revered Elder in his church and a cherished figure in the Savannah community.
The Savannah Bananas Captivate 42,000 at Nationals Park Amid National Tragedy
In a spectacle that combined showmanship with America's favorite pastime, the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball, brought their antics to Nationals Park, winning the hearts and eyes of an impressive 42,000 fans. The Bananas, a team that started in the Coastal Plain League and has grown to entertain across MLB and amateur stadiums, showed D.C. that they're to be taken seriously, both on and off the field. A pre-game performance from Princess Potassia, as reported by The Washington Post, set the tone with her baseball rendition of a classic Disney tune, promising "the greatest show in sports."
Gulfstream Aerospace opens expanded customer support centre in Savannah
Gulfstream Aerospace has officially opened its expanded customer support service centre at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Service Centre East has added more than 200 new jobs and significantly enhances Gulfstream's maintenance, repair and overhaul facility capabilities in the region. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community...
Next in line: Jenkins' junior Cam'Ron Thompson hopes to follow path of brother Nolan Smith
Off the football field, Cam'Ron Thompson has a friendly disposition despite his intimidating 6-foot-3, 325-pound frame — and comes across as a gentle giant. But once he settles in as the right guard on the offensive line, the Jenkins junior does whatever it takes to get the job done in the trenches.
Beaufort Co. sheriff’s investigating early morning shooting that injured 1
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday and left one individual injured. Around 3:45 a.m., BCSO deputies were called to Seaside Road on Saint Helena Island for the report of shots fired. Once on scene, officers discovered a […]
Four Emory hospitals ranked best in Georgia and Atlanta by U.S. News and World Report
ATLANTA – Four Emory Healthcare hospitals have ranked notably in this year’s regional rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals issue. For the thirteenth year in a row, Emory University Hospital ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Georgia and metro Atlanta in the 2024-25 Best Regional Hospitals rankings. (Emory University Hospital includes Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods.)
Navy Yard storehouse redeveloped into boutique housing units
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Over seventy boutique housing units have opened in Navy Yard Charleston, which is set to double as a working space where a storehouse once stood. Storehouse Nine’s 78 new homes, which range from 540 to 930 square feet, include studio and one-bedroom options. Designers combined elements from the original storehouse, like exposed […]
Sheriff's Office: Adult faces felony charge following disappearance, death of 8-year-old Jesup child
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities say an adult has been charged in connection to the disappearance and death of an 8-year-old child in Wayne County. Noah disappeared back on May 15. His body was discovered the following day. More than 50 days later, after investigators initially said there was...
Storms take down trees, knock out power across CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An overnight thunderstorm knocked down trees and brought power outages early Tuesday across the CSRA. The National Weather Service said the storm was a microburst. A microburst is column of fast-moving sinking air that can cause destruction as the wind hits the ground and spreads in all directions.
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