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From Slavery To Civil Rights: The Legacy Of Negro Spirituals In Georgia
On a recent Sunday evening, the sound of Negro spirituals echoed through the halls of the music building at Kennesaw State University. The six members of the Georgia Spiritual Ensemble gather here regularly to partake in a tradition that dates back centuries. “Done made my vow to the Lord. And...
Georgia sees its youngest female mayor in state history
ARABI, Ga. (WALB) - A 21-year-old Georgia woman is launching what she hopes will become a distinguished political career. Brooke Huckaby, 21, is the youngest mayor in Georgia state history, and the youngest female mayor in United States history, but her accolades do not stop there. In addition to being...
Groups ask court to speed up whale protections while GA's Rep. Carter pushes for delay
As coastal Georgia’s congressional representative seeks to delay expanding federal rules to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, conservation groups on Tuesday asked a judge to expedite the process. The motion, filed in U.S. District court for the District of Columbia, asks for a Nov. 1 deadline to finalize...
Charitable bail cap temporarily halted by federal judge ahead of new bail law taking effect
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a key part of a controversial cash bail law in Georgia that was set to take effect this week. The law would have restricted individuals and advocacy organizations from posting charitable bail more than three times a year, while surety bonds, used by bail bond agents, would not be capped.
New digital exhibit commemorates Bulloch County’s fallen WWI heroes
A new digital exhibit commemorating Bulloch County’s World War I fallen heroes has been launched, thanks to the collaborative efforts of students from Georgia Southern University’s course on the History of the First World War and the support of Autumn Johnson, Special Collections Librarian. The website is developed as a permanent digital exhibit and aims to provide an in-depth look at the lives and sacrifices of the county's soldiers, particularly focusing on those who have been historically overlooked. Under the guidance of Dr. Brian Feltman, the students utilized various sources from Georgia Southern's Special Collections Library, local newspapers, and other online archives to...
"Fast-Fire'd" pizzas blazing into University Station
Blaze Pizza should be serving up its signature fast-fire’d pies in Statesboro as soon as September 2024 according to Grant Watkins, an operating partner of the restaurant. With construction underway at the budding University Station on Tormenta Way, Watkins says he and his brother/business partner L.B. Watkins are excited to bring the new concept to Statesboro. “I live in Brunswick, but this is home,” Watkins said while talking about his recent ventures into the Statesboro restaurant scene. Just recently, he took ownership of Shane’s Rib Shack on Brampton Ave., and after a brief closure for renovations, the BBQ spot is back open and...
Glennville group hunkers down in Jamaica for Hurricane Beryl
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) – While Hurricane Beryl has not threatened the Coastal Empire or Lowcountry, a group of friends and family from Glennville felt the impacts on their vacation in Jamaica. Beryl’s center never made landfall in Jamaica, but it did track right off its southern coast on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane at […]
Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless shuts down homeless encampment on Wheaton Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Homeless camps along Wheaton Street are shutting down, leaving people and their pets searching for shelter. The camp located on Wheaton Street near East Broad in Savannah was shut down on Wednesday. According to a city spokesperson, occupants were given notice of the closure back in April.
Businesses in college town reflect on impacts with students out of school
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - In Statesboro, a big chunk of the economy centers around Georgia Southern. WTOC spoke to local business owners and managers in the area, to see how their businesses are holding up in the middle of summer. Many say the reason their businesses are doing okay, is...
Update on Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher
Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher’s family has released a new update on the sheriff’s health. Wilcher has been in the hospital since June 16 due to a heart condition. The update from his family is below. The Wilcher Family is pleased to share another positive update about the...
Missing teen’s body recovered on Tybee Island
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A teenager who went missing in the Back River Friday morning has been found deceased. Current reports state that just before 11:00 a.m. on Friday Tybee Island emergency personnel responded to the area near the Inlet Avenue beach access to a report of swimmers in distress. Upon speaking with witnesses, Tybee Island […]
Bradwell Institute Tiger Band marches in National Independence Day Parade
WASHINGTON — The Bradwell Institute Marching Tiger Band spent the Fourth of July in our nation's capital. The talented teens from Hinesville marched in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units,...
The revolutionary war history in Savannah tying the heroes of the past to the heroes of today
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah played a unique role in the Revolutionary War. The 'Siege of Savannah', a bloody battle of loss for the Americans that prepared them for a win at the Battle of Yorktown, the battle that won the war. It happened in Downtown Savannah at what is...
Crowds flock to downtown Savannah on July 4th
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Despite the heat, many chose to spend their Fourth of July in downtown Savannah. Businesses open on Thursday hoped for lots of green as people celebrated the red, white and blue. Nick Pappas, owner of Olympia Cafe on River Street, says that while the restaurant is open seven days a week, […]
He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.
Vernon Reffitt got $30,000 to leave the Army in 1992. It was a one-time, lump-sum special separation benefit offered to service members when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force. Now, more than 30 years later, the federal government wants that money back. In May, the Department of Veterans...
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