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2 upcoming Savannah Bananas games to air on ESPN
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Two of the Savannah Bananas upcoming games will be broadcast on ESPN. The Bananas announced that their upcoming July 5 and July 7 games against the Firefighters will air nationally on ESPN. Both games will take place at Grayson Stadium in Savannah. The broadcast start time for both games is at […]
Sawmill cited for 'willfully exposing workers to hazards' after death of 24-year-old
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor has determined a Georgia sawmill could have prevented a 24-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries while working with a woodchipper if the company had ensured that federal safety regulations were followed. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the Dec....
Tompkins Class of ’64 Celebrates Another Milestone
The Sophronia Tompkins High School Class of 1964 gathered for their 60th Class Reunion on May 17-19, 2024. The weekend began with a Meet & Greet on Friday at the host hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown. The fun-filled evening was spent reminiscing, viewing videos of past reunions and sharing stories and events with fellow classmates, family members and friends. We were delighted to have Mrs. Jessie Collier DeLoach, one of only a few remaining instructors, in attendance. Mrs. DeLoach shared that she was 94 years young, and still remembered the faces of many who were students.
Holmes And Turner Enter Transfer Portal
After one season as members of the Savannah State women’s basketball team, Augusta natives Ja’Siiyah Holmes and Kiara Turner have both entered their names in the transfer portal. Holmes is a 6-foot-2 center who came to SSU from Josey High School while Turner, a 5-foot-10 guard, graduated from...
GDOT, Effingham County prioritize traffic light to improve traffic flow in Springfield
After a crash left one person dead on Highway 21 and McCall Road in Springfield, residents took to social media calling for more safety measures. Their voices were heard as far away as Atlanta. ...
Effingham County Sheriff’s Office warns against phone scams
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Effingham County Sherriff’s Office has issued a warning against scammers posing as law enforcement officials. The office seeks to remind citizens that law enforcement agencies will not attempt to contact them via phone to pay warrants. Warrants must be paid at your local courthouse or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). […]
Register now for the International Friendship Day 5K and fun run
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The third annual S2S Facts fun run commemorating International Friendship Day will be held on July 27 in Pooler. The run aims to bring friends and family together to commemorate friendship and community. It will begin with the “Tiny Tots” fun run at 7 a.m., and then the 5K, lasting from […]
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 […]
Costco being sued for toxic chemicals in its baby wipes
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Many people shop at Costco for deals on items like electronics, furniture, appliances, food, drinks and baby wipes. However, the company’s Kirkland baby wipes has landed it in a class action lawsuit. Larisa Bullard and Mila Corrigan filed a class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. and Nice-Pak Products Inc., the […]
Truck Driver Charged For Killing Three In April 2024 Crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ.- A 43-year-old Bridgeton, New Jersey man who was wanted after being charged in connection with running a red light that killed three people in an early April 2024, South Brunswick fatal crash was taken into custody in Georgia on Wednesday. According to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone,...
Wells Fargo removing ATMs from Georgia QuikTrips
ATLANTA - Georgia QuikTrips are making a big change inside their stores. A sign at one of the gas station chain's DeKalb County stores says that Wells Fargo will no longer operate ATMs inside of Georgia QuikTrips. While the sign says that the ATMs will be removed "soon," it did...
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
Yes, Georgia landlords are banned from charging three months’ rent as a security deposit nationwide
ATLANTA — Housing can be one of the biggest expenses for families. According to the latest data from Zillow, the median rent for a one-bedroom in Atlanta – is $1,665. If you are a renter, you know that background checks and security deposits are also required when you first secure an apartment.
New treatment and tracking for Parvo may help save more dogs
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Canine Parvovirus, which we all know as Parvo, is one of the deadlines and contagious viruses for dogs. But for the first time ever, there is a way to track and treat the nearly 500+ cases in Georgia. “Its just been unbelievable for our staff just...
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