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Effingham County school bus driver detained after crash
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. (WSAV) – A school bus driver was detained after a crash in front of South Effingham High School Thursday morning. According to a press release from Dr. Yancy Ford, superintendent of the Effingham County School District, no students were injured. No charges against the driver have been announced. “The safety of our students […]
Showers roll in ahead of a cold front for the end of the weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Another warm afternoon for Friday before a cold front rolls in on Sunday. There is a slight chance for showers on Friday and Saturday, but the bulk of the rain will hold off until late Sunday. For timing of rain, it looks like right now the...
Orange Crush founder criticizes increased police presence at Tybee Island event
SAVANNAH, Ga (WTGS). — One of the founders of Orange Crush is criticizing Tybee's increased police presence for this year's Orange Crush. Kenneth Flowe applied for a permit to throw a spring break party on Tybee back in the late 1980s. He wanted to create something for Savannah State students and alumni to have good clean fun.
Police: SWAT team serving warrants leads to road closures in midtown Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. 1:55 p.m.: The suspects have been identified as Jamell Isaiah Gardner, 20, and Zachary Trcey Sharon Myers, 19. Both face numerous drug charges. Myers additionally faces an obstruction charge. 1:30 p.m.: Police say a SWAT team with Savannah Police served a...
Authorities in Effingham search for missing teen
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTGS) — The Effingham County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) is searching for a missing teenager. ECSO said 15-year-old Zikeyus Godwin of Rincon, Ga. was last seen and heard from on Tuesday night. Anyone who has information on Zikeyus's whereabouts is asked to contact ECSO at (912) 754-3449.
Residents express concern after apartment shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Shots fired at a Savannah apartment complex called Montgomery Landing Wednesday has neighbors still upset and downright fed up with the gun violence they say happens every week. A woman was taken to the hospital after getting hit by the ricochet from a stray bullet. But...
DO Savannah: Fling into Spring with these Savannah happenings
Upcoming events take full advantage of the blooming season in Savannah. So, put a little spring in your step with these happenings:. Savannah lifestyle maven Emily McCarthy teamed with artist Bellamy Murphy for a unique coastal Georgia-inspired summer fashion collection, which will be on display at the annual FOT Garden Party. FOT members get in free. Tickets are $25 for Telfair members and $50 for non-members.
As fairgrounds project nears development agreement, city receives $2.5 million grant support
The vision to turn Savannah's fairgrounds into affordable housing has gained momentum this week. Just days after Mayor Van Johnson announced the city was in the final stages of a development agreement with a developer, the site was awarded $2.5 million in state funds through the OneGeorgia Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. The money will go toward sewer infrastructure improvements, reducing the costs of a lift station and additional sewer lines on the site, according to a City of Savannah spokesperson.
Effingham County gives update on parks, population growth during State of the County event
Parks, transportation and population growth were key topics at the annual State of the County event in Effingham County on Wednesday. Local officials provided updates to the public on how the county is addressing change. Here is what to know. Residential development. A whopping 3,068 residential units are slated for...
Savannah Police searching for man wanted for murder
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department is asking for help locating a man wanted for murder. Police are looking for 36-year-old Lucius Gregory Young. He is 6′4″ and weighs 230 pounds. They say Young is known to frequent homeless camps, specifically in the Wheaton Street area.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia prepare for annual event by turning cookies into meals
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The annual legacy of leadership event for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is now under a month away. On Thursday, a decision was made to see which of their cookies will be turned into a menu item for next month's event. The chef at the...
Orange 'Crush and Park' party planned for Friday at Lake Mayer denied by Chatham County officials
Chatham County Parks and Recreation officials have canceled bookings and refunded the reservation fees paid by organizers who had reserved Lake Mayer Community Park (1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads) for an event called “Crush and Park” scheduled for Friday, April 19. With Orange Crush on Tybee Island expected to...
Weekend forecast includes rain chances and a big temperature swing
The first 90s of the year are here for inland locations of Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry. After hitting 90° on Thursday in Savannah, highs may reach the low 90s on Friday and Saturday. The weekend is set to start warm and humid. Lurking for Sunday is a cold...
This Georgia city takes aim at bringing down gun thefts from cars
MACON, Ga. — After a string of youth violence in Houston County, a police department said many young people get their hands on guns through car break-ins. In Savannah, city leaders passed a new ordinance this month that requires you to lock your car if you have a gun stored in there. It may seem like common sense, but gun theft is a big problem across the country.
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