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Court says workers’ compensation law provides SAC with immunity from tower site electrocution lawsuit
The Eleventh Circuit, a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, on Wednesday, declined to renew a lawsuit against SAC Wireless LLC by a crane oiler who was electrocuted and seriously injured while helping remove a crane from an American Tower site in Georgia.
New schools proposed by Bryan County Board of Education
The Bryan County School District is gearing up to meet the demands of growth. The school district’s website details plans to invest more than $200 million on new schools. The plans show unique features that will help bolster education for two new high schools, as well as new athletic fields. Here are a...
Chatham County Police asking for help identifying Highway 204 shooter
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is asking eyewitnesses to come forward amid the investigation of Thursday’s fatal shooting on Highway 204 in a recent statement. On Thursday, July 25, CCPD responded to a shooting on Highway 204 near Gateway Boulevard. An adult male was shot and transported to a nearby […]
From college dropout to Double Eagle: Spring 2024 graduate finds ‘his time’ to shine
When Brandon Moore crossed Georgia Southern University’s commencement stage this spring to earn a master’s degree in higher education, it was a defining moment in his life in several ways. Not only was it a fulfillment of promises made to loved ones no longer here, but also to...
Colonial Group Promotes Two Executives
Savannah, Ga.-based Colonial Group has announced two new promotions within its executive leadership team. Bob Kenyon has been promoted to chief operations officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial Oil Industries. Ryan Chandler has been promoted to chief commercial officer, while retaining his position as president of Colonial...
Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30-Year Run
SAVANNAH, Ga. — 2024 marks 30 years since 'Forrest Gump' premiered in theaters. WJCL 22 News is proud to present 'Chronicle: Forrest Gump's 30 Year Run,' which highlights the film's lasting impact across Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. Watch it in the video above. Hear from some...
ALKEME Acquires Georgia’s Morris & Templeton Agency
ALKEME, a national insurance broker, has acquired Morris & Templeton in Savannah, Georgia, expanding ALKEME’s footprint in the Southeast. Morris & Templeton was founded in 1981, offering commercial and personal insurance coverage, including high-end homeowners products. It has offices in Atlanta and Savannah. Rex Templeton Sr. is president of the agency and Rex Jr., Chris, Steven and Johanthan Templeton are producers.
GBI: Elderly Georgia man who made suicidal comments hospitalized after shooting at deputies
TOWNSEND, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. The GBI announced Friday it was investigating an officer-involved shooting in Townsend early Friday morning. According to the GBI, a 911 call was made around 5:20 a.m. by Allen Barrett, 75, of Townsend. During the call, Barrett reportedly made suicidal comments,...
Coast Guard saves two people after pontoon boat is grounded in Lazaretto Creek
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The United States Coast Guard Air Station Savannah helicopter crew pulled two people to safety. The Coast Guard says their rented pontoon boat grounded in Lazaretto Creek near Tybee Island on Thursday. The rental company tried to help in rescue efforts, but the boat was too...
Forsyth Farmers' Market to host “Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers” this weekend
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, south Georgia’s largest farmers market, will host Market Tales: An Afternoon with Local Writers as part of the farmers’ market on Saturday, July 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free, family-friendly event, which is open to the public, will feature local and regional authors signing copies of their latest food-related books. “We’re delighted to welcome homesteading influencers Sherrie and Bobby Black, award-winning essayist Kathy A. Bradley and acclaimed private chef and food writer Rebekah Lingenfelser to the Forsyth Farmers’ Market on July 27th,” said Tina Saxe, Interim Executive Director of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market. “This local author event is...
Georgia Southern Rifle Schedule 2024-25: Eagles Aim for First NCAA Appearance
Georgia Southern head rifle coach Soren Butler announced the Eagles' 2024-25 rifle schedule, aiming to secure their first NCAA Championship appearance by facing old rivals and new challenges. The Eagles will kick off the season with three home matches in October. Georgia Southern will face five of the eight teams...
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...
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.
BOE tentatively approves millage rate of 7.932, Three public hearings scheduled for August
The Bulloch County Board of Education tentatively approved the adoption of the 2024 Tax Digest and M&O Millage Rate for FY25, at 7.932 mills. This is a decrease from last year's millage rate of 8.478, but an increase of .374 mill over the rollback rate set this year. This increase is necessary to maintain the 14-mill requirement that secures the school's equalization funding. Public hearings about the tentatively approved millage rate will be held on the following days: Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 9:00 am Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:30 am Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm Educators and staff of the Development Authority...
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