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High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors. Warren King, 48, was convicted of murder and other crimes in the September 1994 shooting death of...
Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out
Rudy Giuliani’s creditors, including two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, are opposing his attempt to convert his bankruptcy into a liquidation, saying they’ll likely ask that the case be thrown out instead because of what they call his flouting of bankruptcy laws.
Bradwell Institute Tiger Band marches in National Independence Day Parade
WASHINGTON — The Bradwell Institute Marching Tiger Band spent the Fourth of July in our nation's capital. The talented teens from Hinesville marched in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units,...
Tybee Island Independence Day weekend; what you need to know before hitting the beach
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Tybee Island has one of its busiest weekends for July 4th, the day starting with a bike race at Memorial Park. The Stewart family who started the race 10 years ago says it gets bigger every year. "It's a great tradition. I'm glad they enjoy...
He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
Ralo Leaves Crime Behind As He Buys Entire Atlanta Block Following Prison Release
Atlanta, GA - Ralo is looking to leave his old life of crime behind and establish himself as a legitimate businessman following his release from prison. The former Cash Money signee was freed last November after spending almost six years behind bars over a drug trafficking conviction. He has now...
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Local doctor provides safety tips for Fourth of July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations, a Memorial Health medical professional wants to make sure you are avoiding a trip to the hospital. Dr. Jay Goldstein, Assistant Medical Director with Memorial Health, said the hospital sees tons of injuries during the holiday. “We see tons of injuries whether it’s near […]
Just purchased a boat? Here’s how to get it registered in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and has plenty of rivers and streams that flow throughout the area that’s perfect for boat trips. However, all mechanically propelled vessels and any sailboats more than 12 ft. in length used on Georgia waters must be registered with the Georgia […]
City of Pooler host second STR town hall meeting
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Residents of Pooler discussed the city’s first Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance at Tuesday’s town hall meeting. A recent adjustment made to the ordinance includes proof that property owners directly adjacent to the STR have been notified of the proposed use. Proof of insurance and an agreement to ensure rental guest are not disrupting neighbors […]
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