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Growing population could impact SCCPSS schools
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s no secret that our area is facing immense growth with progress happening on industrial sites like the Hyundai Metaplant, but one question on many parents’ minds, how is this going to impact our schools?. Thursday, board members from the Savannah Chatham County Public...
‘Blessed are the peacekeepers’: Savannah community honors fallen police officers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department hosted its annual Police Memorial ceremony on Wednesday. It was an emotional moment for many who were in attendance. Some were family members and others stood beside those men and women in the line of duty. “I always get emotional because the law enforcement has been our […]
“How hot is too hot for children?”: Officers discuss hot car safety
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As we start to say goodbye to that cooler weather and temperatures begin to climb, so begins the conversation surrounding hot car safety. On average 38 children a year under the age of 15 die due to being trapped in a hot car. It’s a common...
16-year-old arrested, charged for shooting death of 14-year-old boy in Bryan County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced 16-year-old Israel Lee Williams has been arrested and charged with the shooting death of 14-year-old Michael Jmai Palmer in Pembroke. GBI made the announcement on their website. The incident occurred Friday on Dubois Street in Miller Village. The Pembroke Police Department responded to the...
Father survives medical emergency while driving with help from 11-year-old son
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – A Bryan County man is still alive after suffering a medical emergency while behind the wheel of a car. His 11-year-old son is the person who pulled the car over to safety. It happened on Saturday around 1 p.m. Garrett Devine and his son, Garrison, were traveling down Interstate 16 […]
Four candidates are vying for Chatham Coroner. Who are they? What are their platforms?
One of the most hotly contested Chatham County races this primary election season is for the Coroner's Office. The primary responsibility of county coroners in the state of Georgia is to investigate death by helping to establish the cause and manner of death. As an elected position, however, the coroner is not required to be a medical professional or hold certifications in pathology. Here are the four candidates vying for the position. ...
Local group works to tackle period poverty
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Period Poverty Awareness Week starts on Monday, May 20th. Lacey Gero with the Alliance for Period Supplies is just one person trying to get the word out. “Period poverty is the lack of access to a sufficient supply of period products that are needed to actually...
Police: 'Around nine rounds' were 'fired from vehicle' near Windsor Forest High School Monday
An investigation is ongoing after police say shots were fired from a vehicle on Monday morning near Windsor Forest High School. Officers responded to a call near the corner of Abercorn Street and Largo Drive just after 7am on Monday, May 13, according to a statement provided to Connect Savannah by the Savannah Police Department (SPD) on Wednesday, May 15.
Potential sites for future southside community center explained. What you need to know
Since Savannah City Council approved a total $8.9 million in funding for a new multi-purpose community center on the southside, city staff has been undergoing site evaluations of three city-owned properties to find the center's eventual location. There are three properties under consideration: the former Woody's Skate Park, Joseph Tribble...
Dylan’s Wednesday Morning Forecast
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Heading into your Wednesday, I’ll look for starting temps in the mid to lower 70s. There’s a chance we could see a little patchy fog around sunrise, but I’m not expecting much. We’ll start the day with more cloud cover and a few isolated shower chances through the morning.
Winning Wednesday: Jonathan Dewer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Life is all about getting back up once you’ve faced chances. It’s a sentiment Jonathan Dewer knows all too well. But thanks to the Salvation Army’s rehab program in Savannah, he got a second chance at life. Catch more stories like these at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday on WSAV or online […]
'It makes buying it more special': SCAD jewelry design students unveil trunk show in Poetter Hall
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design is hosting a trunk show in Poetter Hall, where the public can see and shop their students' jewelry designs. Senior Sara Grace Wiley says Thursday is just the start of many of their careers in design. "I think it's...
SCAD community experiencing ‘housing crisis’
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Some students at Savannah College of Art and Design say they have had an especially difficult time with finding a place to live, some calling it a housing crisis. Students have even created a social media campaign, asking the university to address their concerns. SCAD says they are doing everything they […]
Sunshine returns today with breezy west winds
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- There will be lots of sunshine today with breezy west winds. Most of the day will be dry, but there could be a spotty shower or thunderstorm. Highs will be in the mid to upper-80s for most areas. Dry weather for Thursday and most of the day...
Restaurant Inspections: Lessons in dishwashing at midtown Savannah establishment
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted May 8–May 14, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.
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