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The journey home: Parris Island Marine graduates run into airport struggles amidst global issues
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Delays and flight cancellations worldwide gave millions of travelers headaches headed to various different destinations. At the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, five freshly graduated U.S. Marines, who arrived right from the ceremony, had to find new ways home. Every Friday, a new batch of Marines...
On Our Radar: Savannah's bid for Sundance Film Festival falls short. Atlanta moves to next step
When Savannah’s hallmark running event rolls around later this year, it will be the first race with new management and ownership. Visit Savannah announced this week transfer of ownership for the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run, and this week’s On Our Radar installment details the race’s new ownership. Also included this week is another high-profile lawsuit in the Savannah area, where lawyers representing conservative activist Beth Majeroni filed a legal complaint related to her being removed from a...
Top teens visit Savannah to learn new skills
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Top teens from across the country visited Savannah this week to build leadership skills and form connections. The National Humanitarian Organization and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. invited 28 students to attend their Vivien Coe Richard Leadership Academy being held at Savannah State University. Teens attending the Leadership Academy event made […]
Statesboro leaders make room for tallest building in the city
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – A landmark housing development in Statesboro is shaping up a year out from its projected completion date. The $61 million project is being called Charme on Georgia Avenue. “Bit by bit that project is coming together,” said Justin Williams, planning and housing administrator for the city of Statesboro. Williams says it’s […]
Kirby Smart visits Savannah to watch his son play baseball
SAVANNAH, Ga. — There's been a big baseball tournament happening in Savannah this week with a possible spot to the Little League World Series on the line. While that is big in itself, there's been a pretty popular college football coach taking a special interest in that tournament. Nine...
Former Georgia Senator, Dalton native passes away at 91
DALTON, Ga. — Former Georgia Senator and Dalton native Dr. Don Thomas has passed away at the age of 91. Thomas' obituary says he passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. According to the obituary, Thomas was a family practice physician in Dalton for 58 years.
Georgia ranks 30th for protecting religious liberty
(The Center Square) — Georgia ranked as the 30th best state for protecting religious liberty, according to a review of all 50 states. The Peach State earned a score of 39.9%, ranking it just ahead of Nevada and just behind Idaho, according to the third annual "Religious Liberty in the States" from the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy, an initiative of First Liberty Institute. The index explores legislation in all 50 states and how it protects religious liberty.
87.7% of Georgia Rivers Are Too Polluted for Swimming
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape—a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major public health concern across large portions of the United States. According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation such as swimming. ...
Taxpayer dollars at work: Tax breaks for disabled people, fire safety, lowering prescription costs
Neither Sen. Jon Ossoff nor Sen. Raphael Warnock is up for reelection this year — the former will run again in 2026 and the latter in 2028. But 2024 is off to a busy start for both senators. In this recurring digital news series, GPB follows your federal tax dollars back to the state of Georgia each week.
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