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Wet pattern extends through the weekend
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A sun/cloud mix and mostly dry on Tuesday. Isolated showers pushed in from the south early evening with chances holding through midnight. More unsettled weather is on tap for the week. Rain chances ramp up tomorrow through Friday then trend downward over the weekend. Wednesday showers and storms become widely scattered during the afternoon and evening. Expect periods of heavy rain which may result in isolated flash flooding especially in low lying areas. Several inches of rain have fallen and with saturated soils additional rain may result in flash flooding.
Atlanta Braves Legend Otis Nixon to hold autograph signing in Statesboro
Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon is coming down to Statesboro for an autograph signing on July 27, 2024 starting at 11am. The event will take place at 8 East Olliff Street right behind the Dairy Queen. The event is hosted by Statesboro Sports and Memorabilia. Attendees will not only have the opportunity to meet the Atlanta legend, but will also be able to come home with some purchased items. Autographs from Nixon will cost $20 each. Prints authenticated by SSM will cost $15, while authentication for other items will cost $5 each. Nixon jerseys will also be on sale for $65 each. Nixon played with the Atlanta Braves from 1991-1993 and again in 1999. He was a key piece in the team's run to the World Series, where they ultimately lost to the New York Yankees. All proceeds from the event will go to the Roosevelt Cone Jr. Scholarship Foundation. For more information, please call (912) 541-2809.
One man dead after Suwanee St. shooting, officials say
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - According to the Savannah Police Department, Tuesday evening one adult male has been shot near the Rendant Apartments on Shawnee street. Officials say he was found dead at the scene. This is a developing story WTOC is on the scene and we will update the story...
After loss, SC Lowcountry family continues to raise awareness of childhood brain cancer
A young lady’s inspiring life and tragic death should remind us all of the ongoing battles against various forms of cancer and fatal childhood diseases. Nora Peake of Hampton suffered from an aggressive form of brain cancer that took her life on Jan. 10 at the age of 13.
Beaufort Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating two shootings
BEAUFORT COUNTY, Sc. (WTOC) - Two shootings in Beaufort County are still under investigation. One last night, that left four people injured one of those bullets hitting a home in the area. The second one around 1am this morning, that hit a home but no injuries were reported. The first...
‘There’s gators everywhere.’ Mass alligator gathering investigated in Georgia canal
A rarely witnessed congregation of American alligators was recorded in southeast Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp, and researchers are trying to figure out why it happened. Video of the terrifying mass gathering was shared July 16 on Facebook by boater Marty Welch and it had been viewed more than 415,000 times as of July 23.
How to stop those never-ending political calls, texts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four and a half months to go, and more barrages of political ads and messaging are on the way. If you’re a registered Republican or Democrat, the information you’ve provided to the Georgia Secretary of State is public record. And if a political campaign didn’t get it there, it paid a data company for your cellphone number.
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