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WEATHER ALERT: Storms expected in Bulloch Thursday afternoon
Update 12:10pm: A tornado watch is now in effect until 7pm Thursday, May 9, for Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, and Tattnall counties. The National Weather Service in Charleston is predicting strong storms across the region this afternoon. A cold front will approach with widespread rain and thunderstorms. Expect some severe thunderstorms and rain into Friday evening. The storms are expected to arrive in Bulloch County around 1pm. NWS predicts the possibility of damaging wind gusts of up to 60mph, some hail of up to 1", heavy downpours, and the possibly an isolated tornado. Residents should bring loose...
Sweet Onion Festival Parade brings thousands to Glennville
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Thousands of people, nearly a hundred vendors, and one of the best turnouts the city of Glennville has ever seen. “We don’t get much stuff like this but once a year. For all the community to come out and fellowship together and socialize together it’s really a blessing to live in Glennville,” said resident Malik Arthur.
Update:Effingham County, Rincon Fire crews dispatched to hazmat situation in Meldrim, 1 dead
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Update: One person is dead following a chemical release in an Americold logics building. Effingham County Fire Rescue says they responded to a call of an Ecolab technician found unresponsive around 8:20 a.m. Friday. By mid-afternoon crews and staff were able to contain the chemical...
Woman hospitalized in Coastal Georgia after stabbing at public park
KINGSLAND, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. A woman has been hospitalized in Coastal Georgia after a stabbing at a public park. According to the Kingsland Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim Tuesday night on West Lilly Street. The victim was rushed to...
Georgia High Schooler Awarded Over $14M In College Scholarships, Accepted Into Over 200 Schools
Liberty County (GA) High School senior Madison Crowell has garnered national attention after she earned over $14 million in college scholarships and was accepted into 231 schools. The 18-year-old prodigy has decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a physical therapist at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. According to the university, which has granted Crowell a full tuition scholarship, she amassed an impressive $14,790,695 in academic merit scholarships. “I wanted to apply to as many schools as I did…because I’m coming from a low-income area of Georgia and so I want to show the kids here in Liberty...
Hinesville V.A. clinic to be renamed after local heroes
Liberty County, Ga. (WTOC) - A grassroots community effort out of Liberty County has made it all the way to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill to name the Hinesville Veterans Affairs Clinic after four local Vietnam veterans passed the Senate last week, and now is awaiting the president’s signature.
Alert Day Saturday...the timing of potentially severe thunderstorms for Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry
The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to start the weekend. Saturday is an Alert Day with a threat of severe thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. The timing of storms on Saturday favors the afternoon hours in the Savannah area. Check the latest videocast for a breakdown of...
Impact Day to kick off the weekend...thunderstorm timing & impacts for Coastal Georgia, Lowcountry
The next round of thunderstorms and potential for severe weather arrives to start the weekend. Saturday is a WJCL Impact Weather Day with a few strong to severe storms possible. Before you adjust or cancel your outdoor plans, let's go over the forecast and potential timing of showers and thunderstorms.
Property Transfers: Government-backed loans for first-time homebuyers harder to secure
This article is the second in a three-part series examining the challenges for entry-level homebuyers. Part 2 focuses on loan availability. With average home prices rising across the tri-county coastal Georgia region to between $316,300 and $365,250, according to real estate website Zillow, buyers in the housing market are facing home prices 8-9%...
Georgia High School Senior Accepted Into 231 Schools, Awarded $14.7 Million In Scholarships
Madison Crowell of Hinesville, Georgia, has achieved an extraordinary milestone in her academic journey. The 18-year-old senior from Liberty County High School is set to realize her college dreams with a full tuition scholarship to High Point University in North Carolina. What sets Crowell apart is not just her acceptance...
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