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U.S. House 3: Jack’s fundraising dwarfs Keller
(The Center Square) – Republican Brian Jack has raised $1.72 million more than his Democratic opponent Maura Keller. Both candidates are competing to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, a heavily-Republican district. In the first six months in 2024, Jack’s campaign brought in $1,776,507. Over that same period, Keller’s campaign totaled $49,458. George Cantrell, an independent,...
Opioid settlement from Kroger is set to bring millions to Georgia. But like others, it'll take time
LISTEN: Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion dollar multi-district settlement over the franchises participation in the opioid addiction crisis. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-district settlement over the...
Family holds candlelight vigil for teen girl found dead from domestic homicide
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The family of the teen girl found dead over the weekend held a candlelight vigil Wednesday night. Savannah police found 17-year-old Maria Pollock dead Saturday night after responding to Adel Street for reports of gunshots. Her suspected shooter, 43-year-old Maurice Pollock was also found at the scene seriously hurt from a gunshot.
Savannah, Georgia Chosen for Windrose’s New Electric Truck Plant
Shanghai-based Windrose Technology plans to open a manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, to deliver its electric semi-trucks in the US by 2025. This move positions Windrose to directly compete with Tesla's Semi in its home market. The news was first reported by Reuters. “The U.S. market is friendly towards Chinese...
Authorities release images of possible suspect vehicle after deadly I-16 hit-and-run crash
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. — Above: Initial coverage of the crash. The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released images of possible suspect vehicles one day after a motorcyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver on I-16. It happened around 5 a.m. Tuesday at Highway 280. Georgia State Patrol said...
New pickleball courts open at the Pooler Tennis Complex
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pickleball is booming throughout the country and the Coastal Empire and Wednesday, the City of Pooler is unveiling brand new courts that anyone can play on for free. There are eight pickleball courts and six tennis courts at the Pooler Tennis Complex which many players say...
Judge approves referendum sought by slave descendants to challenge rezoning of island community
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday approved a referendum sought by residents of one of the South’s last remaining Gullah-Geechee communities of slave descendants, ordering an Oct. 1 special election on whether to overturn zoning changes that Black residents see as a threat to an island enclave founded by enslaved ancestors.
May River Manor brings Lowcountry luxury to Bluffton, South Carolina
May River Manor is Bluffton’s new boutique hotel. Nestled amongst tall pines and swaying palms, May River Manor affords guests a luxe boutique hotel experience in Bluffton, South Carolina. The property, which opened in January, is situated on five acres of open and wooded landscape and offers up extraordinary attention to detail with an exemplary level of service.
Hilton Head baseball 10U all-stars are headed to Diamond Youth World Series in Louisiana
A group of 11 nine and ten-year-old boys from Hilton Head will represent South Carolina at the Diamond Youth World Series in Bossier City, Louisiana in early August with hopes of bringing home the trophy. This would be the first time since 2001 that a team from Hilton Head secured the title.
A Servant Leader – Mayor Kevin Phillips
As Mayor of the Town of Port Royal, Kevin Phillips knows the importance of giving back to the community in which you live. Growing up in Snellville, just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Mayor Phillip’s family was all about giving back. “My family was always very involved in the community....
Pickleball takes over! New state-of-the art, 11-court indoor venue opening in Bluffton
The Local Pickle, a 22,000-square-foot facility, will feature pro-cushion flooring, lessons with certified instructors and even glow in the dark games. Nancy Herbst, founder and pickleball pro, says the facility will help fill an access gap for public courts on Hilton Head and in Bluffton.
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