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E. Bryan St. at Bull and Victory Lane at Abercorn closed due to utility problems
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The city of Savannah says that East Bryan Street between Bull and Drayton Streets as well as East Victory Lane between Abercorn and Habersham Streets are both closed due to utility problems under the roadway. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and avoid the area...
SCCPSS said they still need to fill bus driver spots ahead of the school year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The first day of school for Savannah Chatham County Public Schools is right around the corner, and the school district is once again experiencing a bus driver shortage. The good news is the school district said it did not have a decline in bus drivers compared to last year.
Police identify victim killed in Savannah shooting; investigation ongoing
Police in Savannah are investigating a shooting that left one person dead. According to the Savannah Police Department, officers responded Tuesday around 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of Shawnee Street. The victim, later identified as 21-year-old Xavier Hoffman, was found dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone...
INTERVIEW: Registered Dietitian Mackenzie Elrod
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s Chronic Disease Month and Wednesday we’re shedding light on the two most common chronic conditions. Registered Dietitian at DaVita Kidney Care, Mackenzie Elrod, gives us all we need to know about kidney disease and diabetes.
Effingham County School District and Savannah Tech announce academic expansions in Effingham County
Effingham County School District (ECDS) and Savannah Technical College (STC) celebrated academic expansions in Effingham County recently with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Effingham County School District Performing Arts Center and the Jack Hill Conference Center and ribbon-cuttings for STC’s Nursing/Science Lab expansion and STC’s Commercial Truck Driving training expansion its Effingham Campus. “Dayle and I are incredibly excited to celebrate these amazing accomplishments for our community and the students in Effingham County,” said Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). “From increased education opportunities at Savannah Technical College to the Jack Hill Conference Center and the new Effingham County Performing Arts Center,...
NISA Awards Michigan Stars FC Forfeit v. Savannah Clovers FC Due to Operations Manual Violations
CHICAGO (July 24, 2024) – The National Independent Soccer Association today declared the match between Michigan Stars FC (MSFC) and Savannah Clovers FC (SCFC) scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, is a forfeit due to League Operations Manual violations on the part of SCFC. SCFC has also been issued an undisclosed fine for failing to follow standards set forth in the NISA League Operations Manual.
Shooting on Shawnee St. leaves 1 person dead
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting in the 1000 block of Shawnee St. According to authorities, one man, Xavier Hoffman, died at the scene Tuesday night. He was 21. No suspects have been named at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Savannah-Chatham […]
Rain chances increase...when you will need an umbrella this week
Rain chances linger through the work week with the chance of heavy downpours increasing by Thursday and Friday. Keep an umbrella on standby each day. If you have outdoor plans there will be dry hours mixed in with feels like temperatures around 100 degrees each afternoon. Check the latest videocast...
Environmental groups pushing to delay Georgia Power gas turbines project
ATLANTA – Georgia Power should delay building three new “dual-fuel” turbines at Plant Yates near Newnan to allow time to consider potentially less expensive alternatives, an independent energy consultant said Wednesday. The Atlanta-based utility received bids late last week in an all-source procurement request for proposals (RFP) to expand its electrical generating capacity to meet Georgia’s rapidly increasing needs for power. Taking the time to evaluate those bids could help Georgia Power reduce its reliance on natural gas, Albert Lin testified during a hearing held...
Waiting for an organ transplant? How quickly you get one may depend on your race
At least three people including a Georgia man, have filed a federal lawsuit against multiple hospitals claiming a race-based formula violated his civil rights and caused him serious damage.
Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.’s CenterWell health care services announced on Wednesday. The new centers will be located next to Walmart Supercenters in clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart...
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