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Smaller towns met with traffic congestion as people and jobs come to area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As more people move to live and work in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, more cars are making their way on the roads. Because of this, cities outside of Savannah are experiencing heavy congestion on highways and other one or two-lane roads. This includes the cities of Port Wentworth, Rincon, Richmond […]
Off-Duty S.C. Police Officer Waiting in Store Checkout Line Foils Robbery
A Georgia man picked the wrong day to nab a wad of cash from a grocery store clerk in Ridgeland. An off-duty Jasper County deputy waiting in the checkout line chased the suspect out the front door and tackled him in the parking lot. Lt. Adam Thompson quickly took notice...
Traffic trouble spots to watch on your morning commute
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – There are several significant infrastructure projects underway in the area, each with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here are some high-traffic spots to watch during your morning commute. The interchange at State Route 307 and Dean Forest Road in Pooler is being revamped with new bridges, lighting and wider […]
Montgomery man is arrested for identity theft
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - On April 29, 2024, Auburn Police, along with assistance from the Montgomery Police Department, arrested 19-year-old Dmitri Miguel German, from Montgomery on a felony warrant charging him with identity theft. Auburn Police received a report involving a fraudulent check on Nov. 15, 2023. Police met with...
Key moments from the Democratic primary forum for Chatham County DA, in the candidates' own words
Chatham County District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones and her former top deputy prosecutor, Jenny Parker, took to the stage Monday at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah for a Democratic candidates' forum ahead of the May 21 primary election. Jones is seeking a second four-year term in office, after having...
Walthourville Food Truck Festival continues to impress attendees
WALTHOURVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — The community of Walthourville spread love from neighbor to neighbor on Saturday. Hillary Park was a draw for the Second Annual Food Truck Festival. People brought their appetites to enjoy a variety of sweet treats, seafood, and barbecue. News 3’s Tina Tyus-Shaw and her husband heard about this incredible food truck […]
Chatham Area Transit efforts expansion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham Area Transit (CAT) recently announced the expansion of its services into areas in Port Wentworth and Garden City. The new route, 5, has 21 stops ranging from grocery stores to City Hall. Officials say it’s just the start. CAT recently launched its SMART Microtransit service, similar to rideshares like Uber […]
Viewer poll: The worst commute in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – There are few things less mundane than a long morning commute. With all the infrastructure improvements, the drive is even slower. News 3 asked Coastal Empire viewers where they see the most congestion. Here is what you told us: A lot of the congestion is due to road construction. One of […]
Pedestrian killed following crash in Hinesville, Georgia State Patrol investigating
HINESVILLE, Ga. — One woman is dead after being hit by a car in Liberty County. According to Georgia State Patrol, it happened Thursday night around 11:30 p.m. on Airport Road near E.G. Miles Parkway. Officers say the woman was intoxicated when she was walking along the road and...
“Road to the Olympics”: Bryan Co. Javelin player qualifies for Olympic Trials
ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A record-breaking javelin throw in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) qualified a Bryan County native, Reinhardt University Javelin player for the U.S Olympic Trials. A small-town athlete, David Friedberg of Ellabell has set his sights on the Paris Olympics. He has already claimed 3...
Police: High school student arrested following Hinesville double shooting
HINESVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Hinesville say a teenager has been arrested in connection to a double shooting. On Friday, the Hinesville Police Department announced it had charged a 16-year-old high school student for an incident that happened back on February 26 at Eagle Apartments on Darsey Road.
Liberty County commission takes over sheriff’s school zone speeding fines account
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners has taken control of a bank account that Sheriff Will Bowman established in 2022 to hold school zone camera ticket revenues. As of April 14, according to county records, the account has brought in $1,100,808.80 since its inception. The tentative agreement, which could change...
EGYM changing the way fitness is done at Richmond Hill YMCA
Gym fanatics and beginners alike in Richmond Hill can enjoy a new era of technology to aid their workouts. The Richmond Hill YMCA hosted a ribbon cutting Monday afternoon to welcome EGYM technology, a move Stefani Mosquera, executive branch director of the Richmond Hill YMCA, calls “revolutionary.”. "We are...
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