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Georgia National Fair announces 35-hour flash sale for admission tickets
PERRY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Georgia National Fair is offering a special admission discount on Thursday. In a post on Facebook, the Georgia National Fair is celebrating the event's 35th anniversary with a flash sale for tickets that only lasts 35 hours. Fair-goers can purchase admission tickets for only...
Report: Chinese electric truck manufacturer plans Georgia factory
Chinese electric truck startup Windrose plans to open a manufacturing plant for its fleet of semi-trucks in Georgia, according to Reuters. Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han told the news outlet Friday it would build its first U.S. factory to assemble truck chassis and other Chinese-made vehicle parts into semi-trucks for the American market. Han did not say how much his company would invest in the U.S., and specifics around the planned factory were scant.
Judge won’t block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn’t violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected the request for an injunction against Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, which […]
Neighbors react after two people were found dead in a Wilmington Island home
WILMINGTON ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - “It’s certainly unheard of, scary for sure,” said one neighbor. A small suburb of Savannah is rocked after Chatham County Police Officers spent most of Thursday investigating what happened at a home on Wilmington Island. A welfare check ended in two bodies...
Wildfire smoke from Canada heads toward the Carolinas
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Devastating wildfires have been plaguing Canada, especially near Jasper. The smoke from these fires is headed south, thanks to the upper-level wind pattern. Smoke will be carried southward, but the amounts shouldn’t be anything like what we experienced last year. Hazy skies will be the...
Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County and Fixing the Boro receive $40,000 grant
The Humane Society of Statesboro Bulloch County (HSSBC) and Fixing the Boro were recently awarded a grant from the Georgia Department of Agriculture in the total of $40,000 for Bulloch County. Each grant was awarded separately, with HSSBC receiving $25,000 and Fixing the Boro receiving $15,000. The grant is part of the Dog and Cat Sterilization Grant Program, which provides financial assistance with sterilization procedures. The Department hopes that grant funds will ease the burden of sterilization procedures and increase the number of dogs and cats sterilized in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture website, “the Georgia General Assembly created the Dog and...
Scam Alert: Scam phone calls about voter registration have been reported
With election season in full throttle, local residents may receive scam calls and messages asking about voter registration and requesting personal information. Here in Bulloch County, some residents are receiving phone calls stating that their registration has expired and then referring them to another number to call and text to be reinstated. Do not give them your information. While third-party organizations have access to some of your information, they don't have the most up-to-date sources and may not be acting in your best interest. "If you aren't sure about something, call us first so that we can verify and check if your voter registration is still current," said Joanne Nesmith, Clerk at Bulloch County's Elections and Voter Registration Office. If you get a phone call or receive mail requesting your personal information related to voter registration, contact the Elections and Voter Registration Office at the Bulloch County Annex. Their contact information is provided below. Shontay Jones Elections Supervisor (912) 764-6502 elections@bullochcounty.net voterregistrar@bullochcounty.net 113 North Main Street, Suite 201 Statesboro, Georgia 30458 Website: https://bullochcounty.net/elections/
Power outages reported in Savannah area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- Power outages are being reported around the Savannah area following an issued tornado warning. Georgia Power’s website shows that around 3,000 people are out of power. Power is expected to be restored by 12:30 a.m. in most areas. To report an outage, use the Georgia Power website. WSAV will continue to update […]
Savannah pediatricians: Here's what you need to know ahead of the new school year
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Empty classrooms will soon be filling up with students, and doctors want to make sure your kids are prepared for the new school year. Dr. Ben Spitalnick with the Pediatric Associates of Savannah said, "So as you get ready for back to school, one of the most important things to remember is that you, me and kids do better on a routine."
Jason Aldean concertgoer escorted out by police after rushing the stage
Jason Aldean's Thursday night concert in Savannah, Ga., didn't go exactly as planned. At one point, a man rushed the performer and was "escorted off the stage," a rep for the Savannah Police Department tells EW. No charges were filed; however, the individual was banned by both Enmarket Arena and...
City of Statesboro launches new Housing Rehabilitation Program
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Starting Monday, Statesboro residents who qualify may be able to receive free repairs and services through the funding of the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. City officials say this program is essential when it comes to the city building a stronger community.”. “We have more money...
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