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Community hits beach ahead of Tybee fireworks
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Thousands of people turning to the beaches of Tybee Island Thursday to celebrate the 4th of July. The beaches were packed with people and umbrellas as far as the eye can see. Tybee officials say last year about 45,000 people came out to Tybee for...
Travel rush begins for 4th of July weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - With many people returning home after the 4th of July this holiday weekend, the TSA says they’re expecting long security lines and to screen as many as 3 million fliers on Sunday alone. The travel rush could start Friday now that the holiday is over.
Owner of Randy’s BBQ gives tips for grilling on the 4th of July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We know a lot of you will probably be shopping Wednesday and lighting the grills Thursday to celebrate independence Day. The owner of Randy’s BBQ showed us how he grills his beloved ribs.
At Pour Boy Coffee on Savannah's south side, even the drinks tell exciting stories
The summer blockbuster movie scene is in full swing, and sequels such as “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and "Inside Out 2” are making big bucks at the box office. I, however, am saving my movie-going dollars for something a little bit different. No disrespect to those films, but the movie I’m most looking forward to is “Curse of the Caramel Knight.”
Keitaro Harada Returns to Georgia As New Savannah Philharmonic Music Director
The Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins this Saturday, Sept. 14, with a new music director: Keitaro "Kei" Harada. Harada grew up in Tokyo, but he's no stranger to Georgia. He studied at Mercer University in Macon, where he was assistant conductor of the Macon Symphony. After that, he picked up the baton for four seasons as associate conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony.
Madden appointed Artistic Director, Principal Conductor of Savannah Wind Symphony
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – After an intensive search process, The Savannah Wind Symphony Board of Directors has announced the appointment of director John Madden as the Artistic Director of the Savannah Wind Symphony (SWS). Madden will begin his five-year termeffective July 1. Madden, a conductor, trumpet player and music arranger, has been a music educator […]
4 vintage recipes that could trend in Savannah this 4th of July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Some may argue that hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad are quintessential Fourth of July foods. However, with Savannah’s diverse cuisine, some may look back to see what they want to sink their teeth into this holiday. Here are a few vintage recipes that locals may be enjoying this year. Old […]
Restaurant Inspections: Once more for those in back, floors are not shelves, especially for food
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted June 26–July 2, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Dining Update: Savannah chef Chino Hathcock kicks off Fleeting residency with CRYBABY
Friends and folks in the food industry know chef Chris Hathcock as Chino. His 2023 departure from Husk heralded the Savannah native’s hiatus from high-pressure full-time fine dining, but in the last year, Hathcock has stayed beyond busy with hired-knife butchery at Brochu’s, consulting and catering, part-time work as an oysterman, and plenty...
Bryan County leaders making plans to build airport
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – The ever growing area of Bryan County and specifically Richmond Hill is sparking conversation among city and county leaders to give residents the ultimate transportation hub, an airport. “We get asked a lot, when industry want to come here, do you have an airport?” says Sean Register. Register is CEO […]
Michael Thurmond holds book signing for "James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia"
A work 24-plus years in the making that offers a refreshing take on Georgia’s founder had its local formal presentation on Saturday, June 29 at Savannah’s Hyatt Regency. Historian and DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond held a book signing and discussion with Q&A of his latest,. “James Oglethorpe,...
Leadership Savannah Class of 2024 Explores Local Arts Scene
On June 18th, the Leadership Savannah Class of 2024 explored Savannah’s vibrant arts scene. The day began with an exclusive visit to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where they toured the newly opened back lot and innovative LED stage, which showcased future film and media production.
Pub Crawl, Drag Show, Dog Adoption Pop-Up: 10 events to check out this weekend around Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day; How to keep your pet safe during a disaster. From bar crawls to adopting dogs to drag shows, there are several ways you can have fun this weekend. For those still celebrating Independence Day, there are still some...
New exhibition at Jewish Educational Alliance's Montag Gallery depicts message in childhood toys
When you think back to your childhood, what toys did you play with? For me, as a suburban boy growing up in the eighties and nineties, it was G.I. Joe, Transformers, and a whole lot of plastic guns that looked a lot more realistic than the blasters kids are exposed to today. My...
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