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Savannah apartment continues to flood after rain, family says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Multiple apartments at the Verde Vue Apartment complex are flooded with water, according to residents there. There was standing water in the Conerly home after the heavy rain on Friday, July 26. But, they say this isn’t the first time this has happened, and it is causing them to be concerned. […]
Apartment resident expresses concern after battling mold issue for over a year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Management at Regency Park Apartments is now speaking up about an ongoing mold issue. WTOC got a call from a resident there that says it’s been over a year, and the issue has yet to be resolved. The mold issue started over a year ago...
Chatham County Commission moves to protect oldest home in west Chatham
Off the winding Little Neck Road, where new development continues its march into Chatham County's rural outskirts, sits a snapshot of Savannah's mid-1800s countryside. Likely built between 1825-1850, the Jacob Fox Gould House is an antebellum cottage still standing on 20 acres of its original 650. A staff report from the Chatham County Historic Preservation Commission states the home is the oldest in its vicinity. ...
Georgia Ports Authority Donates $50,000 to Wesley Community Centers of Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority presented a check for $50,000 to the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah on July 26 and committed an additional $100,000 over the next two years. This funding will support the renovation and reopening of the Wesley Early Childhood Education Center, which provides early learning opportunities for children from infancy to age four.
HIDDEN GEM: Clearing House Savannah uncovers kindergarten's outlaw roots
Did you know that it was once illegal to teach a kindergarten class? Well, in Prussia, at least, where the kindergarten movement began under Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and proponent of better methods of educating young children. "He himself had a bad experience with education because I think he would probably...
City Talk: Savannah needs both affordable and market-rate units to address housing demand
This is the City Talk column by Bill Dawers, a longtime contributor to the Savannah Morning News. A few months ago, I was standing on a sidewalk in the downtown area while looking closely at one of the city’s newer apartment buildings. ...
Trail would connect Tybee to Athens
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – A nonprofit is breaking ground in Union Point on a walking trail that would connect Tybee Island to north Georgia. “We’re investing in families and small kids, mothers, fathers having something to do with their families,” said Founder Mary Charles Howard. Howard says she left her hometown in Union Point to […]
City of Tybee Island has a new city manager
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV)- The City of Tybee Island’s search for a new city manager came to an end on Thursday night. Bret Bell, who is currently working as the City of Savannah’s Chief Operating Officer, will take over the job on Sept. 3. He will be paid $165,000 a year. This comes after the […]
Local Democratic leaders show support for likely Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A growing war of words as surrogates from both the Harris and Trump campaigns vie for your vote this November. With just over 100 days to go until Election Day local leaders are reacting to recent campaign shakeups. In their first news conference since President Joe...
Savannah City Council passes 2024 millage rate in unanimous vote at Thursday meeting
The Savannah City Council voted to approve unanimously on Thursday, July 25 the 2024 millage rate at 12.20 mills. It means the 2024 millage rate will remain unchanged from 2022 and 2023, but property values rising means some could be paying more in taxes despite the unchanged millage rate. Mayor Van Johnson said at City Council’s regular meeting that the approval will mean millions of dollars in revenue added to the city’s balance.
Celebrate Jimmy Carter’s birthday through mosaic
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Carter Center invites people to participate in a mosaic celebrating Jimmy Carter ahead of the former President’s centennial birthday. In a statement, the center provides the details of the project: “Help us celebrate a historic milestone! President Carter turns 100 on Oct. 1, and we’re creating a beautiful mosaic with […]
Savannah maintains millage rate, puts drainage into focus with added revenues in back-to-back years
The City of Savannah is set for an extra $7.1 million in revenues devoted to drainage, traffic calming and public safety initiatives. Included in those initiatives is $3.5 million for stormwater projects, and the allocation comes on the heels of a spate of heavy rains in Savannah. The initiatives are funded by additional...
Pipe failure causes part of Broughton Street to crumble
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - This week’s flooding is still impacting downtown Savannah businesses. Wednesday, crews are fixing a pipe failure that caused part of Broughton Street to crumble. WTOC went to where the street is now shut down and we’re getting a better idea of when that busy road...
On Our Radar: Applications open for leadership academy, plus a recap of Warnock's visit
Step-Up Savannah's Neighborhood Leadership Academy has become known for producing alums who move on to impactful community roles such as advisory boards or city councils. This week's On Our Radar piece will detail the application process for this year's class and share who is leading it. Beyond the leadership academy, any Savannah...
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