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These 10 Georgia Elementary Schools Earned Recognition In The Newly Released 2027 U.S. News Rankings

Getting near the top of the new U.S. News list takes more than a stack of good test scores. The 2027 rankings weighed reading and math results while also accounting for student backgrounds. The list dropped on October 20, 2026. Roughly 46,000 public elementary schools nationwide went under the microscope.

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The City of Riceboro’s annual Rice Fest honors Gullah Geechee heritage

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Riceboro is preparing to host its largest Gullah Geechee celebration with live entertainment, storytelling and rice dishes from Nov. 13 to 15. Riceboro Mayor Chris Stacy and Historian Dr. Jamal Toure joined Morning Break to discuss plans for the 18th annual Rice Fest...

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Son demands answers after father with dementia released from Jesup nursing home, found in North Carolina

JESUP, Ga. (WTOC) - An 82-year-old Glynn County man with dementia was found two states away in North Carolina after his nursing home released him to distant relatives without his medical power of attorney’s consent, according to his son. James Elledge was supposed to be in the care of...

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Savannah business leaders inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two Broughton Street business leaders were honored Friday night for their contributions to Coastal Georgia. Hundreds gathered at the Hyatt Regency Savannah for the 26th annual Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame, where Lowell Kronowitz, owner and president of Levy Jewelers, and Stratton Leopold, movie producer and owner of Leopold’s Ice Cream, were inducted.

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Tensions flare at Skidaway Island meeting over proposed infrastructure projects

SKIDAWAY ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tensions flared Wednesday night during a Chatham County community meeting over proposed infrastructure improvements on Skidaway Island, as residents questioned both the need for the work and how funds are being allocated. A packed room gathered in Bailey Hall at Skidaway Island Methodist Church as...

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24-year-old unseats longtime Georgia House Rep. in District 161

Bill Hitchens represented District 161 in the Georgia House for 18 years but was unseated by a 24-year-old candidate Tuesday.

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Bulloch County Animal Services waives adoption fees this weekend

"We are waiving the fees for all fixed animals and then the other animals are just $50 for dogs and $30 for cats," Animal Shelter Supervisor Amanda Anderson said.

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Pooler City Council votes down massive apartment plan for The District

POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pooler city leaders rejected a massive development plan that would have brought more than 1,000 apartment units to the city. On Monday night, city council voted down a zoning request to build the apartments within The District. The District is a proposed multi-use project — with...

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Dinner, dancing and holiday cheer: Savannah ball welcomes people with disabilities

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah is inviting people with disabilities, their families and friends to celebrate the season at its annual Therapeutic Recreation Holiday Dinner Ball. “Groove into the Holidays: ’60s & ’70s Holiday Ball” will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at...

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Parkland Residential Celebrates Grand Opening of Palmetto Cay in Pooler

Parkland Residential, the build-to-rent (BTR) division of Parkland Communities, celebrated the grand opening of Palmetto Cay with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 23, 2026. Located within the Providence at Pooler mixed-use development at the intersection of Pooler Parkway and Pine Barren Road, the new 148-unit stacked townhome community introduces well-appointed missing-middle rental housing to the greater Savannah area.

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Chatham County voters approve school property tax exemption changes

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Chatham County voters have approved a bill on how certain homeowners’ school property tax exemptions are calculated, potentially offering additional tax relief as property values increase. The measure, outlined in House Bill 1200, will not affect homeowners’ 2026 tax bills. It is expected to take effect in 2027. Under the […]

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Statesboro City Manager detail budget cuts, recent hires

On Tuesday, Statesboro City Council approved a budget amendment that reduced the budget by approximately $1 million.

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West Savannah residents say air quality sensors will make their concerns concrete

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Residents of two westside Savannah communities near concrete plants say their air quality is being affected, and air quality sensors are being placed in the neighborhoods. Johnny M. Law, an Ogeecheeton neighborhood resident, said she and her husband know neighbors who have dealt with lung damage....

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Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum contributed to feature film

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force contributed to a feature film being released on Friday, Nov. 6 about actor Jimmy Stewart, who was a combat pilot with the Eighth Air Force in World War II. The makers of Jimmy consulted with the Mighty...

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Lanes reopen on I-16 in Chatham County following crash

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 11/5/2026 AT 9:30 a.m.] All lanes have reopened on I-16 eastbound following a crash, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). [ORIGINAL STORY] One right lane is closed Thursday morning on I-16 eastbound in Chatham County following a crash, according to the Georgia...

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Beatification ceremony held in Savannah for The Georgia Martyrs

SAVANNAH, GA. – Five Spanish Franciscan friars ministered to the Guale people in five missions in 1597 and were massacred by Guale warriors for defending their Christian faith 429 years ago. Three of those friars were killed in what is now McIntosh County and two on St. Catherine’s Island.

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Savannah residents cite parking concerns after MPC proposal on East Broad and 38th streets

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Some residents of a Savannah neighborhood say parking has become a major concern near the intersection of East Broad and 38th streets, where a proposal passed by the Metropolitan Planning Commission would reduce parking at a 36-apartment complex. District 2 Alderman Detric Leggett said he is...

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Statesboro native Command Sergeant Major Lafayette "Fate" Deal takes top enlisted post in Georgia National Guard

In a time-honored military tradition, Bulloch County native U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Lafayette "Fate" Deal officially stepped into the highest enlisted position in the Georgia Army National Guard. Deal assumed responsibility as the twelfth State Command Sergeant Major during a formal ceremony held at the Clay National Guard Center on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Deal, known informally to close peers and associates as "Fate," takes the reins from outgoing State Command Sgt. Maj. John Ballenger , who is entering retirement following an illustrious 32-year military career. The transition represents a full-circle journey for Deal, whose military roots run deep right here in local soil. From Statesboro to the State Capital For local residents, Deal’s rise to the pinnacle of state military leadership is a immense point of community pride. He began his career in the Army National Guard in 1999 and was initially assigned to the 648th Engineer Battalion right here in Statesboro, Georgia . From his early days serving in the local unit, Deal climbed steadily through the ranks, stepping forward to lead during critical global missions. During his tenure with the 648th, he deployed to Iraq as a combat team leader. Most recently, Deal served as the

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CCFD introduces largest recruit class in department history

This is the largest recruit class in department history, with past class sizes consisting of only 8-12 new recruits.

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