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MCG at Georgia Southern University Savannah opens, beginning a new era for rural healthcare
In less than one year from receiving approval, the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Georgia Southern University in Savannah has officially opened its doors! The grand opening on Friday, July 26, 2024, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of the impressive new facility, is a giant leap forward for the universities and our communities. More importantly, it promises to bring significant upgrades to healthcare in rural Georgia. David Hess, MD, Dean of MCG, served as the master of ceremonies for the ribbon cutting and opened with a warm welcome and a bit of humor. "Welcome to MCG Savannah at Georgia Southern. Look at...
Back to school check-ups: Steps students should take before stepping into the classroom
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Health Department encourages families to prepare their kiddos for the school year by getting immunizations, health screenings, and sports physicals. To learn more from the experts you can visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/.
Showers and storms continue to roll across the southeast
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Another morning of hot and humid conditions, with showers rolling in Friday evening. There's not as much of a chance for rain as we head towards the weekend. Rain totals today will range from 1-2 inches, with the most rain in the Lowcountry. Although, heavy rain will be affecting parts of southeast Georgia.
Lower Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.39 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Lower Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.88 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
John-Paul Miller and the path to South Carolina’s ‘Mica’s Law’
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — For the first time, News13 is hearing from Solid Rock Church pastor John-Paul Miller in a wide-ranging interview with our network partner NewsNation about his relationship with his late wife Mica. John-Paul, who has refused to talk to News13 specifically several times, spoke in the interview about abuse allegations and […]
Family of 8 helped assisted after Liberty County house fire
MIDWAY, Ga. (WSAV) – A family of eight experienced a house fire on Westfield Road Thursday night in Liberty County. Local American Red Cross volunteers responded to assist. The volunteers provided comfort kits, direct client assistance and recovery planning. WSAV News 3 is working to learn more details about the fire.
Kirk Cousins Has New Disagreement With The Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins is learning the hard way that his say in the Atlanta Falcons organization is relatively small. Cousins chose to leave the Minnesota Vikings in favor of a big contract from the Falcons in a location in the country where he wanted his family to live. The veteran quarterback...
Tybee Island City Council hires Savannah administrative veteran Bret Bell as city manager
At Thursday night's Tybee Island City Council meeting, council members approved 5-1 a city manager agreement for Bret Bell, current chief of information and public affairs for the City of Savannah. Bell has worked for Savannah for almost 18 years, including as the chief operating officer. Tybee began the search for a new city manager shortly after former City Manager Shawn Gillen resigned last September, hiring Baker Tilly, a consulting and public accounting firm, to conduct...
HIDDEN GEM: Peek inside this Chatham County getaway where silence and nature are top amenities
From 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. at the Wesley Gardens Retreat on Burnside Island, you won't hear much beyond sounds natural to the coastal South: crickets and frogs in the marsh, cicadas in the summer. This native white noise is maintained largely because the retreat practices a "Grand Silence" between those hours each day, where everyone on the 130-acre property on Moon River is encouraged to refrain from talking. ...
Juvenile Justice welcomes new correctional officers
DECATUR – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held a graduation ceremony for 44 newly trained Juvenile Correctional Officer cadets recently at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. The cadets, which includes two Albany natives, have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state. “Juvenile Correctional Officers help provide a safe environment to transform and rehabilitate the young lives in our care,” DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb said. “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication of...
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