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Savannah Junior Roller Derby -- Busted lips, bloody noses, and a whole lot of fun!
“Some teachers seem a little suspicious when I’m covered in bruises. I’m like ‘trust me guys, I’m fine,” says Calliope Cooper, a rising senior at Savannah Arts Academy. Cooper, age 17, also known as Radiobled, has been playing with the Savannah Junior Roller Derby team...
Six Eagles picked as All-American Scholars by Golf Coaches Association of America
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A major goal for any athletic department is to produce scholars, and Georgia Southern men’s golf is doing just that. Six members of the team were named All-American Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Brantley Baker, Hayden Carner, Parker Claxton, Reece Coleman, Hogan Ingram, and Luke Koenig are the honorees.
Chatham County coroner identifies victim in Highway 204 shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County coroner has identified the victim in a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon. The Chatham County Coroner’s Office says 25-year-old Tre’Von Moorer died at the hospital following the shooting that happened earlier this afternoon on Hwy 204 and Interstate 95. Westbound Highway...
Georgia leaders reflect on the success of the Certified Peer Specialist movement
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A new documentary will chronicle the last 25 years of the Certified Peer Specialist movement. From Stigma to Strength: Georgia is the Birthplace of the Certified Peer Specialist Movement will premiere at a special event on Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Multiple Wawa Stores Coming to South Georgia
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) -The company behind the high-end convenience store Wawa, tells WALB News 10 new stores will soon be built in multiple South Georgia locations, including Albany. Rumors have been circulating on social media that a Wawa will soon be built along Highway 82 near the Lee County line...
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
ATLANTA (AP) — A 12-year-old girl whose disappearance galvanized a Georgia community has been found in Ohio. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch said Friday that Maria Gomez-Perez was found Thursday in Dover, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) south of Cleveland, in the company of a Guatemalan man who is now jailed. “I come to you with some very great news,” Couch told reporters in a news conference. “Maria Gomez-Perez has been safe in Dover, Ohio, and she should be on her way home here to Gainesville with our investigators within the hour.” Gomez-Perez was last seen at the home of her father, Andres Gomez, on May 29 in Gainesville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. She was reported missing a day later.
More local back-to-school events happening this weekend
Get ready for the new school year with the help of Grice Connect. Back to School school supply drives and giveaways are happening in Statesboro -- below are a couple happening this weekend. For a full list of back to school events, click on the back to school button on the Grice Connect Events Calendar or click here. Board of Commissioners: Back to School Supply Giveaway Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00am Description: Bulloch County Commissioners and Employees are doing a back to school supply drive located at the North Main Annex (115 North Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458) on July 26th from 9am until supplies run...
Want to help schools get supplies? One drive will send your purchase where it needs to go
BLUFFTON, S.C. — Back-to-school drives and sales are in full swing as counties in our area are set to go back as early as Aug. 1. In the Lowcountry, one drive is accepting donations through July 31 that will send items directly to schools in need. "We supply school...
Tybee Island advocate for drowning prevention along Tybee’s coast
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – A 15-year Tybee Island resident is pushing for change on Tybee’s coast, and she is planning on going before City Council to share her ideas. Sandy Stoeffler said one drowning death is way too many and she has witnessed more than she could count due to the dangerous waters off Tybee’s […]
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