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Savannah Christian volleyball star named to AVCA All-America Watch List
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Christian senior Maggie Kyriakides is the only player in the Savannah area to have been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America Watchlist. The prestigious list is made up of 1,095 seniors nationwide who have received some significant form of external recognition for their...
In Defense of a Dream: Elijah Griffin's story
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The best high school football player in the state of Georgia resides in Savannah. Just about every SEC and ACC school wants Elijah Griffin on their campus. Yet the Savannah Christian senior is used to the spotlight. He made headlines as an eighth grader when UGA offered him an athletic scholarship.
Shooting on Audubon Dr. leaves juvenile injured
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) said they are on the scene of a shooting in the 1500 block of Audubon Dr. SPD said Sunday, one juvenile male victim sustained a minor, non-life-threatening leg injury and was transported to Memorial Health for treatment. Authorities say anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers […]
Jamie Ertle's Labor Day WX Forecast 09-01-2024
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We had a couple of spotty downpours this afternoon and we will be dry for all by 6pm. It’ll be 86° at 7:47pm sunset. There is a bit of a coastal trough off shore with the bulk of the rain off the coast through the tonight, maybe just skimming areas right along the coast toward morning.
Reverend Monsignor Jim Costigan has died at 82
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Reverend Monsignor Jim Costigan has died, according to The Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. According to the church, Rev. Monsignor Costigan was in Ireland when he passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. No further details are available at this time.
City of Savannah’s Labor Day sanitation schedule
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Emergency services will remain open. Sanitation services will be affected by the holiday closure. Residents can expect the listed changes to their schedule. Residential Garbage and Yard Waste No service Monday, Sept. […]
Vote for the Savannah Morning News Football Player of the Week in an open poll
There were some memorable high school football games played Friday night in the Greater Savannah area, highlighted by a explosive matchup between New Hampstead and host Effingham County, won by the Phoenix in the final seconds. Benedictine looked strong as the Cadets got their first win of the season against visiting Burke County, and Liberty County got a last second touchdown to edge Windsor Forest. ...
Local coffee shop hosts Mutts and Mochas adoption event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Black Rifle Coffee Company on Fort Argyle Road hosted a Mutts and Mochas event Saturday alongside Chatham County Animal Services. While people were grabbing cups of coffee, they also got to meet several dogs up for adoption at Chatham County Animal Services. Butch Krishnamurti, who’s one...
“Really devastating”: Savannah food pantry destroyed by flooding
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Many communities are still picking up the pieces after flood waters took over many parts our area. It’s left House of Bread New Beginnings, a local church and food pantry, out of commission. “It was really devastating to see the floodwaters just overtake our church, as...
Cooler temperatures move in this week along with showers and storms
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Hot once again for Sunday with a slight chance for a few pop up showers. Cooler weather is on the way as a cold front approaches. For Labor Day on Monday, temperatures will warm but there will be a chance for scattered showers. A few downpours are possible and heavier rain will move in this week.
Georgia 'a major player' in election and Savannah is on the map
More than 35,000 Georgians have volunteered for the Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris campaign since she launched her bid after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on July 21. Outside the Atlanta metro, there are 50 full-time staffers across seven offices in South Georgia, according to campaign stats. Harris...
'We have a chance to see some candidates in real life '
SAVANNAH, Ga. — After Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris visited Savannah, her team posted several of her stops online. One stop in particular being Dottie's Market, where she asks, "What is that cake?" The cake in question is the caramel chocolate cake which, according to the co-founder...
Savannah State listening sessions reveal stakeholder preferences for next president
Prior to Vice President Kamala Harris touring Savannah with a delegation of Savannah State University (SSU) students and then speaking at an Enmarket Arena rally on Thursday, Aug. 29, a presidential event of another sort took place. Much more intimate crowds trickled in and out of SSU's Elmore Theater inside the King Frazier...
Effingham County school district creates 5-step disciplinary plan for cell phone policy
Effingham County Superintendent Yancy Ford said the school district has created a 5-step policy regarding the use of cell phones in school. Before the 2024-2025 school year, a cell phone would be removed and kept at the school until the end of the year if the student was caught using their phone...
Friday highlights: Truell and Maxwell max out in a shootout at Effingham County
There were some impressive performances under the lights on Friday night in Week 3 of the high school football season in Georgia. New Hampstead came out on top of an unforgettable shootout at Effingham County as the Phoenix scored in the final minute to pull things out. Richmond Hill (2-0) and Savannah Christian (3-0)...
Clean energy projects a boon to union workers making solar panels
As a union member for 28 years, I know the difference a good-paying, pro-worker job can make. I am proud to be a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 613, which has been advocating for high safety standards, family-supporting wages, and industry-leading benefits for its members since 1891. The IBEW […]
Daylight Saving Time: What it is, when it ends and how it affects the weather
MACON, Ga. — Most everyone's heard of Daylight Saving Time. We relish 'falling back' for that precious extra hour of sleep; we dread 'springing ahead,' sometimes waking up disoriented and groggy. Thankfully, the next time change means some extra rest — and Central Georgia's already seeing signs of that...
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