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Police: High school student arrested following Hinesville double shooting
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Hinesville say a teenager has been arrested in connection to a double shooting. On Friday, the Hinesville Police Department announced it had charged a 16-year-old high school student for an incident that happened back on February 26 at Eagle Apartments on Darsey Road.
Elite 2025 LB Tavion Wallace down to five schools in his recruitment
Jesup (Ga.) Wayne County four-star linebacker Tavion Wallace plans to commit this summer, as he told On3’s Chad Simmons earlier this month. And on Tuesday he took the next step toward a decision by narrowing his previous list of 12 top schools. With more than 30 offers in hand,...
Smaller towns met with traffic congestion as people and jobs come to area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As more people move to live and work in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, more cars are making their way on the roads. Because of this, cities outside of Savannah are experiencing heavy congestion on highways and other one or two-lane roads. This includes the cities of Port Wentworth, Rincon, Richmond […]
Georgia youth pastor arrested for child exploitation
METTER – The GBI arrests a Georgia youth pastor for child exploitation after an investigation into allegations. The GBI arrested and charged Benjamin Dalton Houser, age 24, of Glennville, GA, with Sexual Child Exploitation on Friday, April 26, 2024. On March 29, 2024, the Candler County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate allegations that a youth pastor at Cedar Street Baptist Church in Metter, Georgia was sending inappropriate text messages to members of his youth group.
Walthourville Food Truck Festival continues to impress attendees
WALTHOURVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — The community of Walthourville spread love from neighbor to neighbor on Saturday. Hillary Park was a draw for the Second Annual Food Truck Festival. People brought their appetites to enjoy a variety of sweet treats, seafood, and barbecue. News 3’s Tina Tyus-Shaw and her husband heard about this incredible food truck […]
A News 3 ride along: I-16 commuter woes
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – One of the biggest concerns brought to News 3 regularly is excessive commuter traffic. With an influx of new residents, the cities and towns around Savannah are growing. However, it’s more like outgrowing when it comes to the roadways. I-16 is one of the major roadways in and out of Savannah […]
'We need your help': Emotional support gator with devoted following disappears in Coastal Georgia
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Above file video: Wally goes viral after Phillies game. An emotional support alligator with a devoted social media following has gone missing in Coastal Georgia. Wally, who has amassed more than 100,000 followers on TikTok alone, reportedly disappeared while on a trip from Lebanon, Pa. to...
Traffic trouble spots to watch on your morning commute
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – There are several significant infrastructure projects underway in the area, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here are some high-traffic spots to watch during your morning commute. The interchange at State Route 307 and Dean Forest Road in Pooler is being revamped with new bridges, lighting and wider […]
Pedestrian killed following crash in Hinesville, Georgia State Patrol investigating
HINESVILLE, Ga. — One woman is dead after being hit by a car in Liberty County. According to Georgia State Patrol, it happened Thursday night around 11:30 p.m. on Airport Road near E.G. Miles Parkway. Officers say the woman was intoxicated when she was walking along the road and...
Liberty County commission takes over sheriff’s school zone speeding fines account
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners has taken control of a bank account that Sheriff Will Bowman established in 2022 to hold school zone camera ticket revenues. As of April 14, according to county records, the account has brought in $1,100,808.80 since its inception. The tentative agreement, which could change...
Tennessee murder suspect arrested in Liberty County
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - A Tennessee murder suspect spotted in Hinesville, GA is off the streets. Hinesville Police assisted Liberty County sheriff’s deputies to arrest the wanted man Wednesday night, Dontae Swain. Hinesville police posted the arrest on their Facebook page tonight. No other details have been released in...
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