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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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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...

Jesup, GA · 4d

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Crews deepening the Savannah River kept pulling up cannons. By 2022 they had 19, sunk nearly 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War

A routine harbor-deepening project in 2021 turned into a major historic find when a dredge scooping the Savannah River bed pulled up a rusted cannon in its jaws. Crews widening the channel quickly raised two more guns in the next scoop, eventually recovering 19 heavy iron weapons by March 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers later brought up two more from the riverbed, bringing the final tally to 21 Revolutionary War cannons.

Savannah, GA · 12h

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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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Did you know Savannah has the oldest bar in Georgia? Check it out

The oldest bar in Georgia is a Savannah hotspot . Not only is it connected to the state's founder, it's also tied to a world-renowned novel. What is Georgia's first bar? In its list of the oldest bars in every state, VinePair identified The Pirates' House as Georgia's first. It's housed in an old inn and tavern founded in 1753 as the state became more established, welcoming in more visitors. The inn and tavern grew out from what was the Herb House, built in 1734 as a home to the gardener of what was the first public agricultural experimental garden in America, which was established by Georgia's founder James Oglethorpe in 1733. How did the Pirates House get its name? As Savannah became a thriving seaport, the inn/tavern was a popular destination for sailors. The Pirates' House also has a connection to perhaps the most popular pirates book ever written: Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island." It mentions multiple times how one Captain Flint died in Savannah drinking and being merry. It's believed the Pirates' House was the inspiration for this piece of backstory. Pirates House menu As a bar, the Pirates' House has a full menu of drinks including featured

Savannah, GA · 17h

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Proposed Bryan County warehouses raise concerns about traffic, flooding

ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A proposal for three warehouses near Ellabell is raising concerns among a nearby resident and an environmental group about traffic, flooding and the pace of development. Portman Industrial’s plan calls for approximately 2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse and distribution space on about 178 acres...

Bryan County, GA · 14h

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Traffic impacts to be expected on Abercorn Street Monday

Both northbound and southbound lanes of travel will be impacted, city officials said.

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7 future Airmen take oath of enlistment during Ga. hockey game

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 165th Airlift Wing reported that seven future Airmen took the oath of enlistment during the Savannah Ghost Pirates game on Friday, November 6. It was part of the Ghost Pirates’ “Military Appreciation Weekend.”. U.S. Air Force Col. Puanani P. Miller, deputy commander of...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Alpha Kappa Alpha International President Charletta Wilson Jacks Receives Key to the City of Savannah

Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson surprised Charletta Wilson Jacks, the 32nd International President and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., with the Key to the City on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Johnson presented the honor while the sorority’s Board of Directors was in Savannah for its November...

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Georgia's Former Army Base Is Now A National Monument With Civil War Relics And Historic Trails

The U.S. state of Georgia may be best known for its bustling capital city, Atlanta, but the Peach State is also rich in history, being home to hundreds of Civil War battle sites. On Cockspur Island just outside Savannah, often called the friendliest U.S. city by tourists, sits a 19th-century fort known as Fort Pulaski. Once the site of a major siege during the Civil War, today the fort is a registered National Monument with historical relics and seaside trails open to the public. Visitors can explore the fort grounds inside and out via Ranger tours or self-guided discovery, learn something new at the Visitor Center, and walk and bike along scenic hiking paths.

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City of Port Wentworth to host ‘Skate with the Mayor’ event

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Port Wentworth is inviting community members to come skate while getting to know their mayor on Monday night. The “Skate with the Mayor” event kicks off with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Tracy Saunders at Ice Cove. The city said the family-friendly event serves as an opportunity to meet Saunders and talk with her about what is going on in your neighborhood.

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City of Walthourville to host public hearings on property tax rate

WALTHOURVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Walthourville is hosting two public hearings Monday to discuss a property tax rate. The first hearing will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. The second hearing will be Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. Both will take place at the Walthourville Police...

Walthourville, GA · 1d

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Forever Tybee Good Neighbor Awards

Whether they drive a neighbor to the doctor, pitch in at community events, or keep the beach clean, 19 Tybee Island residents are being recognized in Forever Tybee’s second annual Good Neighbors Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. November 12, 2026 during Tybee Island’s City Council meeting at Tybee Island’s Public Safety Building, 78 Van Horne Avenue.

Tybee Island, GA · 1d

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Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.'s worst October food inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings

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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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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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Jasper County will see new leadership in city officials

Jasper County has some big changes coming its way, with three new officials stepping into leadership.

Jasper County, SC · 3d

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41 bands play front porches in Baldwin Park for second annual Savannah Porchfest

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - 41 bands played on front porches in the Baldwin Park neighborhood Saturday during the second annual Savannah Porchfest, turning the porches into stages. Lawns, sidewalks and streets were filled with listeners. Music lovers from across the Coastal Empire stopped by, and the event included music, dancing and food.

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County seeks feedback about historic structures

GRAYS — Steps which once led up to a high school in Grays now stand alone in front of an open field overlooking abandoned structures. Those steps and an abandoned boiler house which sit behind the former Grays Consolidated High School are the two structures citizens are being asked to provide feedback on to county officials. The area surrounding the steps and building contain Grays Community Park with basketball courts and a playground.

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