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‘It should’ve never happened’: Father of student hospitalized after fight speaks out
JESUP, Ga. (WSAV) – A young boy who’s been fighting all his life is now facing an even tougher battle after an incident at Wayne County High School that left him severely injured. His father says it was preventable. Wyitt was diagnosed at a young age with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects lung […]
WEATHER ALERT: Storms expected in Bulloch Thursday afternoon
Update 12:10pm: A tornado watch is now in effect until 7pm Thursday, May 9, for Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, and Tattnall counties. The National Weather Service in Charleston is predicting strong storms across the region this afternoon. A cold front will approach with widespread rain and thunderstorms. Expect some severe thunderstorms and rain into Friday evening. The storms are expected to arrive in Bulloch County around 1pm. NWS predicts the possibility of damaging wind gusts of up to 60mph, some hail of up to 1", heavy downpours, and the possibly an isolated tornado. Residents should bring loose...
Woman hospitalized in Coastal Georgia after stabbing at public park
KINGSLAND, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. A woman has been hospitalized in Coastal Georgia after a stabbing at a public park. According to the Kingsland Police Department, officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim Tuesday night on West Lilly Street. The victim was rushed to...
In rekindled debate, RTM slams door on Jesup Green parking plan
WESTPORT — The Representative Town Meeting on Wednesday made it clear that it would not allow any part of Jesup Green to be paved over to replace parking lost elsewhere. In a debate rekindled from the embers of six-and-a-half hour meeting overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, RTM members rejected some proposed amendments to the resolution — including one floated by the first selectwoman — and passed one that made it clear a $630,000 appropriation using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to redesign Jesup Green and the Imperial Avenue lot could not be used to design parking on the green.
How hot will it need to set a new record this week?
JACKSONVILLE, FL – As temperatures soar across the Southeastern United States, residents brace themselves for scorching conditions set to break records this week before welcoming a much-needed cool down over the weekend. From Jacksonville to Alma, Georgia, cities are experiencing unseasonably high temperatures reminiscent of historical milestones. With southwest...
Hinesville V.A. clinic to be renamed after local heroes
Liberty County, Ga. (WTOC) - A grassroots community effort out of Liberty County has made it all the way to President Joe Biden’s desk. The bill to name the Hinesville Veterans Affairs Clinic after four local Vietnam veterans passed the Senate last week, and now is awaiting the president’s signature.
Civil lawsuit filed in Chatham County Superior Court challenges Savannah gun ordinance
On May 1 of this year, a Wayne County resident filed a civil lawsuit in Chatham County Superior Court against the City of Savannah, challenging its recently passed gun ordinance. In the suit, plaintiff Clarence Belt argued that the ordinance is “void” and “unenforceable," citing state law.
Wayne Co. student in hospital with head trauma after fight
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Wayne County student is in the hospital in Augusta after they sustained head trauma during a fight at lunch Monday. Jesup Police confirmed the other student involved in the fight is charged with aggravated battery. They were taken to the Claxton Juvenile Detention Center.
Police: Fight at school cafeteria in Jesup leads to student being hospitalized, another in custody
Police say a fight at a high school in Southeast Georgia led to one student being taken into custody and another being sent to the hospital. According to the Jesup Police Department, officers responded Monday after a reported fight at Wayne County High School. Police say the fight happened in...
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