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Proposed subdivision would add more than 28,000 daily traffic trips in Pembroke
A hotel, a drive-in bank, fast food joints and a whopping 2,000 homes are part of a massive, proposed development that could one day become reality in the historic railroad town of Pembroke in Bryan County. Located on Highway 67 and Sims Road, the Warnell Tract would see 2,000 homes...
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...
Police are unsure why a woman was in the wrong lane in a Georgia highway crash that killed 4
GARFIELD, Ga. - Investigators remain unsure why a woman was driving in the wrong lane in a head-on crash of two vehicles that killed four people in southeastern Georgia. Georgia state troopers said Tuesday that the people who died in the crash were Shyneice Sanders, 30, of San Antonio, Texas and her three-year-old daughter Zoeigh Wright, as well as Jacquelyn Johnson and William Johnson, a married couple, both 61, who lived in Statesboro.
Street improvements, Tentative budget discussion at Brooklet Council May 16
Mayor Nicky Gwinnett opened the meeting with a prayer for the family of the late Maybelle “Belle” Gay who passed away on May 12, 2024. She served the city of Brooklet from 1997 until 2016. Councilmember Keith Roughton then led the pledge of allegiance. The agenda was amended to reflect multiple changes: items 16.4 and 16.5 were not discussed in the meeting 16.9 FY25 Tentative Budget Approval was added to the agenda. Item 4a was removed from the agenda as the Mayor would’ve needed to recuse himself, Councilmember James Harrison was absent and Councilmember Jonathan Graham resigned. Only Mayor Pro-Tem Rebecca Kelly, who would...
Bryan County employers look for top talent at local job fair
Norma Precision, C&H Precision and Orafol were among 12 employers at the Bryan County Palooza job fair Wednesday at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. According to Zachary Dykes, project manager for the Development Authority of Bryan County, there were at least 240 positions among the dozen companies looking for hires. Over the last five years, the DABC has assisted with projects that have created nearly 12,000 jobs.
Changes made to Richmond Hill HS graduation
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV)- Parents of Richmond Hill students received text messages today about the upcoming changes that will take place for graduation and dismissal. Due to inclement weather coming to the area, the School District is making some changes to ensure that the graduating class still has a memorable and inclusive celebration. Graduation for […]
Georgia High School Senior Accepted Into 231 Schools, Awarded $14.7 Million In Scholarships
Madison Crowell of Hinesville, Georgia, has achieved an extraordinary milestone in her academic journey. The 18-year-old senior from Liberty County High School is set to realize her college dreams with a full tuition scholarship to High Point University in North Carolina. What sets Crowell apart is not just her acceptance...
WEATHER ALERT: Storms expected in Bulloch Tuesday
Corey Kemp, Bulloch County EMA Director has issued a weather alert for Bulloch County. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected to develop on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 along a warm front this morning and lift to the northeast across southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina through late morning hours. A few of these thunderstorms could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts, and perhaps a tornado. Additional thunderstorms could impact the area late afternoon into evening hours. During this activity, damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat though small hail will also be possible. At 844 AM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm near...
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 […]
President Joe Biden Shouted Out a Graduating Black Teen Who Landed This Unbelievable Amount of Scholarship Money!
A Georgia teen and her family will have plenty to celebrate at her high school graduation this year: Madison Crowell, a senior at Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Ga., was accepted at 231 colleges and universities across the country and received $14.7 million in scholarships. In the fall, Crowell...
Save the Date: Family Fun Resource Day at Berkshire Village is May 31
The Statesboro Village Builders are excited to announce their upcoming Family Fun Resource Day event which is scheduled for 3-6:30pm on Friday, May 31st. The event will be held at Berkshire Village Lawn, located at 220 Lanier Dr. in Statesboro. Their community partner, PMG Rentals, has generously allowed them to utilize this location for the event. This is an opportunity for the Statesboro Village Builders to provide valuable resources to the youth and families in the Village 5 area of the Statesboro community. The Village Builders aim to close out Child Mental Health Awareness Month in a meaningful way through this event. They further aim to raise awareness and advocate...
Glennville couple shares their love for wine and history with the community
GLENNVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - Driving down Tattnall County you’re likely to see plenty of farmland, including these famous Vidalia sweet onions, but that’s not the only sweet thing growing in the area. In Glennville, these lush green vines are turning into fine wine. Charles and Debra Tillman are...
Fort Stewart to celebrate the return of the 3rd ID from Poland
FORT STEWART, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s a big day at Fort Stewart as the 3rd Infantry Division is celebrating coming home from deployment in Eastern Europe. The 3rd Infantry Division was deployed for almost nine months in Eastern Europe. The goal being to train with allies of the United States and deter aggression against NATO countries.
Honor Flight Savannah plans trip to Washington D.C.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - First responder agencies in Effingham County are teaming up to honor and thank local veterans with a trip to visit memorials in Washington D.C. dedicated to those who served and sacrificed in America’s past wars. Owen Hand is a board member for Honor Flight Savannah...
Huey Magoo’s Statesboro holds grand opening and ribbon cutting
Huey Magoo’s Statesboro is the 63rd restaurant opening company-wide, spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states. The 3,200 square foot, free-standing restaurant features an outdoor patio and double drive-thru. This is the second of eight to 10 Huey Magoo’s restaurants to open in Georgia and Tennessee, joining Milledgeville, under the franchise group led by Tom Scarborough and Jeramie Martin. The next location is slated to open in Augusta later this year. Statesboro offers dine-in/out, take-out, catering, and delivery through third-party delivery services DoorDash and Uber Eats. Huey Magoo’s Statesboro opened on April 29, 2024 and held their official grand opening and...
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