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Raided local church accused of stalling federal investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A church accused of defrauding veterans and the government of millions of dollars is stalling a federal investigation, according to prosecutors. In documents filed April 4, prosecutors want Georgia’s southern U.S. District Court to impose fines and hold several House of Prayer leaders in contempt. The...
Georgia Milestones Assessments are coming to a public school near you. Is your child ready?
The Georgia Milestone Assessment System (GMAS) exams will start as early as April 24 for some schools within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS). The district's 2024 school year assessment calendar, found at the district's recently revamped sccpss.com website, provides the testing dates for all schools based on grade levels.
Early voting for May's state and local primaries begins next week. What you need to know
With the completion of Georgia's Presidential Preference Primary election, the jam-packed election year now moves to a slate of state and local races in May. On the ballot next month: state legislators, county commissioners, and general elections for nonpartisan races such as various judge positions. The advance voting period for...
Phillips, Hollis to continue careers in college
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — We had five signings today from young athletes aspiring to be pros one day. At Liberty County, two athletes continuing their careers Jeremiah Phillips will play football at Eskrine College. He played right tackle for the Panthers this season and Kamora Hollis will play basketball at Brewton Parker College. Hollis […]
Chatham 911 director discusses improvements at Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting
During a Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) meeting last Tuesday night, Chatham 911 Director Diane Pinckney announced that she was implementing multiple improvements to the 911 center. Among the improvements:. Conducting remote pre-employment testing during hiring process. Hiring additional call takers. Adding an evening shift 911 coordinator. Conducting employee focus groups,...
1 dead after motorcycle crash on Abercorn Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a Thursday night fatal two-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist. The crash backed up traffic for two hours on Abercorn Street/State Route 204 at Sweetwater Station Drive near the large American flag. Around 10 p.m., the Chatham County Police Department requested the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) […]
Free legal advice offered on May 2
United Way of the Coastal Empire is partnering with Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) to offer a complimentary clinic on Thursday, May 2nd to assist Bryan County residents with a range of civil legal issues. Ask A Lawyer Day will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM at the...
Q&A: Chatham Co. Superior Court candidate Frank Pennington talks about why he's running
Frank Pennington, an assistant U.S. Attorney and lifelong Savannahian, is switching lanes to run for Chatham County Superior Court Judge. In the nonpartisan race held on May 21, Pennington is running against Christopher Middleton, a Savannah defense attorney. Superior Court judges are elected to four-year terms, and judges John E. Morse Jr., and Lisa Colbert are up for reelection this year. Penny Haas Freesemann is retiring at the end of this cycle.
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