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U.S. House 3: Jack’s fundraising dwarfs Keller
(The Center Square) – Republican Brian Jack has raised $1.72 million more than his Democratic opponent Maura Keller. Both candidates are competing to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, a heavily-Republican district. In the first six months in 2024, Jack’s campaign brought in $1,776,507. Over that same period, Keller’s campaign totaled $49,458. George Cantrell, an independent,...
Opioid settlement from Kroger is set to bring millions to Georgia. But like others, it'll take time
LISTEN: Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion dollar multi-district settlement over the franchises participation in the opioid addiction crisis. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-district settlement over the...
How to avoid a school zone speeding ticket
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- Starting Aug. 1, the Chatham County Police Department’s (CCPD) speed cameras will be active and issuing speeding tickets in school zones. “We’re doing everything we can to help you avoid a school zone speeding ticket,” the CCPD said on Facebook. The cameras are placed in zones that have signs indicating when school […]
3 of Savannah’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives in custody
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – News 3 is checking in on the Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives in Savannah. So far, three suspects have been arrested since the list was released last week, including: photos provided by the Savannah Police Department Anyone with information on the remaining fugitives is asked to call the SPD tip line […]
Coroner IDs 16-year-old Savannah shooting victim
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The coroner’s office has identified the victim of a July 7 shooting in Savannah. Coroner David Campbell says Leeddis Tyson was shot at least one time on W 49th and Florence streets. He was 16. Tyson was pronounced dead at Memorial Health. Campbell says an autopsy has been completed and no […]
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
Incoming 2024 Class for Women’s Cross Country
MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – Paul Deaton, the head Cross Country Coach has announced the introduction of some key runners to the women’s team for the 2024 season. Mary Kyle Kitchens-Hayes From Richmond Hill, Georgia, Kitchens-Hayes is the daughter of Chick and Kimberly and sister to Wyatt. She enjoys apprenticing on Nubian dairy goat farm, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with the US Fish and Wildlife service and the GA Coast. She is an Animal Science major and her race day superstition is to pack her back the exact same and wear chicken leg shorts pre-race. The four-time scholar…
More than the 'big yellow bus'?: Savannah schools explore future transportation solutions
"It's not that big yellow school bus anymore that can solve all the problems," Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (SCCPSS) Executive Director of Transportation Lanetta Mills said. She made the statement while presenting her Multi-Faceted Transportation Plan update during the school board's July 10 Informal Session. The main reason the yellow bus falls short is because SCCPSS...
Louisville Slugger Museum opens exhibit on Savannah Bananas
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A temporary exhibit showcasing the Savannah Bananas opened this week at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. The Savannah Bananas will take on the Party Animals from Aug. 1-3 at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville. Coinciding with the team's visit to Louisville, the museum has an array of memorabilia for both teams.
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