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Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to savannah..

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah is getting the state’s assistance this weekend to crack down on drunk drivers. Officers and troopers will also be targeting speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, no seat belt use and other illegal driving behaviors. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is bringing its Thunder Task Team back to the […]

Paving on Memorial Boulevard will take place between December 7 and December 13, 2024. There will be partial lane closures as needed; however, the road will remain open to traffic. Drivers should expect intermittent delays.

PEMBROKE, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts: Apple | Google Play. Authorities are investigating after a nativity scene was vandalized at a Bryan County church. According to the Pembroke Christian Church, the three wise men and the angel were stolen.

This article has been updated to include the position that former detective Ashley Wood accepted as part of her reinstatement. After a series of hearings, the City of Savannah Civil Service Board elected to reinstate and demote Ashley Wood to a “lower civilian position within the City of Savannah,” according to a document...

In a significant bust yesterday night, Springfield police officers seized two illegal firearms, an array of drugs, and cash after pulling over an errant SUV. The vehicle, observed for its reckless driving behavior through Springfield's streets, was intercepted around Chapel Street and Eastern Avenue after committing multiple traffic violations, as reported by the Springfield Police Department.

In the wake of the recent Talmadge Bridge incident, the search for Spc. Estephan Nielsen of the 3rd Infantry Division remains ongoing. Nielsen, reported missing after an alleged jump from the bridge on a Sunday evening prior to December 7, 2023, has sparked a thorough investigation with the closure of the bridge and extensive search efforts. Local law enforcement and military personnel, including Savannah Fire Department’s Marine Patrol, Chatham County Marine Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard, continue their relentless pursuit amid growing concern for Nielsen's well-being. Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are providing support for the operation, while the Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) pleads with the public to submit tips that could aid in the search. This poignant event highlights not just the urgency of the current situation but the need for robust mental health support within military ranks, underscored by the ready availability of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, especially the Military Crisis Line for service members in distress.

A popular seafood restaurant on River Street in Savannah will shut its doors later this month, according to a Facebook post.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Construction on Dean Forest and I-16 is getting closer to being over. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to shut down the intersection to complete the $40 million diverging diamond interchange.  . The owner of Ronnie's restaurant on Dean Forest could not be happier after construction...

This is the City Talk column by Bill Dawers, a longtime contributor to the Savannah Morning News. After a city-owned building was destroyed by arson in 2020, Savannah leaders and neighborhood YIMBYs ("yes in my back yard") supported plans for an affordable housing development with about 40 units. I live...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A Douglas County man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to a scheme to smuggle stolen cars to Africa. Prince Bediako, 41, of Douglasville, was sentenced after pleading guilty to smuggling, according to Jill E. Steinberg, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Bediako was […]

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A train bound for the North Pole is departing Savannah this weekend. The Savannah Santa Train is coming up Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Georgia State Railroad Museum on Louisville Rd. The family tradition features a holiday-themed train ride and...

Gas prices have been rising steadily across the United States in recent months, and Georgia is no exception. As of today, the average price of a gallon of gas in Georgia is $3.02, which is up from $2.71 a year ago. But there is one city in Georgia where gas prices are significantly higher than the state average: Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Chatham County coroner has identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Oct. 22, 2023, in downtown Savannah as Ryane O’Neil Swims, 27, of Liberty County, Georgia. He was a former soldier once stationed at Fort Stewart. Authorities pronounced Swims dead on the scene just...

The man who jumped off the Talmadge Bridge into the Savannah River on Sunday night has been identified as Spc. Estephan Nielsen, a soldier with the 3rd Infantry Division, according to a press release sent by Fort Stewart. After multiple days of a multi-agency search, Nielsen’s body still has not...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit at Savannah’s Waterfront this weekend. The much-anticipated Christmas on the River is set to take place from Fri, Dec 08 at 8pm to Sat, Dec 09 at 7pm at the magnificent Savannah's Waterfront, 1 W River St, Savannah, GA.

The serene atmosphere of Savannah, GA was shattered by a tragic event that has left the community in mourning. Semaj Floyd, aged 16, and Omarion Whitfield, aged 20, were the victims of a double homicide, their lives abruptly ended by gunfire detected by ShotSpotter technology on a recent Monday evening. Found at the intersection of Amaranth and Perth streets, the two men were pronounced dead at the scene, despite the quick response of Savannah Police Department officers. As the SPD continues its investigation without any arrests thus far, the incident has prompted an urgent call to action for anyone with information to reach out to CrimeStoppers.

A Chatham County man has been indicted after making bomb hoaxes targeting a mosque and an office park in Savannah.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two suspects have entered guilty pleas on charges related to a 2021 murder case. Javaris Roundtree negotiated a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter. The murder charges against Roundtree were dropped as part of the plea deal. He was sentenced to 20 years with credit for time...