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Savannah Police make multiple arrests in W. 54th, Montgomery St. shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The Savannah Police Department (SPD) has arrested three people in connection to the Thursday shooting that left a man in serious condition. According to SPD, it happened near the intersection of West 54th Street and Montgomery Street. Officers responded to the scene at around 11:50...
‘It’s possible that they’re involved in human trafficking’: 13 men say they were forced to work without pay
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A shocking story out of Savannah - 13 men say they are victims of labor trafficking are seeking justice after a months-long nightmare. This story goes back months, as more than a dozen Chinese nationals made their way to the United States after they say they were promised housing, work, and of course, pay for that work.
Savannah Police Department talks enforcement, responds to criticism of gun ordinance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — It has been nearly one week since enforcement began on Savannah’s latest gun ordinance which aims to crack down on those leaving their firearms in unlocked cars. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson signed the unnamed ordinance into law on April 15 after it passed the city council on April 11. The ordinance […]
Event center in Pooler? Residents share concerns about plans for 14-acre development
POOLER, Ga. — More than 100 homeowners in Pooler met Wednesday night to give a piece of their minds to the developer that bought 14 acres of land from them. The developer, Yash Desai, hosted the community meeting to answer questions and concerns from the Savannah Quarters' residents, and they had many.
Recognize him? Police in Savannah seek bicyclist after crash with serious injuries
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. Police in Savannah need your help identifying a man involved in a crash that caused serious injuries. According to Savannah Police, the man was riding a bicycle, failed to stop at a red light and struck a woman while she was crossing the street.
Massive free concert event returns to Savannah this fall
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah Philharmonic announced Friday that its Phil the Park event will be returning to Forsyth Park this fall. The organization’s free outdoor concert will take place Saturday, Oct. 5. Parker's Kitchen is the lead sponsor of this year's event. "This is something that we...
First person in Coastal Empire to receive new cancer treatment
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man in the Coastal Empire has become one of the first to try a new cancer treatment. Eladio Ruiz is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer and Thursday was his first day trying out Pluvicto to treat it. He says it’s been a long road to...
Savannah Salvation Army preps for upcoming events
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Salvation Army of Savannah is celebrating 125 years of serving the community through emergency sheltering, transitional housing, feeding programs, afterschool tutors, senior programs, and disaster services. We sat down with Krissy Williams of Savannah’s Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary to discuss some of their upcoming events. Bargains on Bee will be […]
Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center holds 2024 Prom
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC’s Dawn Baker got a chance to celebrate with the residents and staff at Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Savannah. Friday afternoon was a grand affair - their 2024 prom! Residents decked out in beautiful fancy outfits joined their families and volunteers including some Savannah Police officers for an extra special afternoon.
Reports of a stranger on Johnson High School campus
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV)- On Thursday morning, an email was sent to the parents of students attending Sol. C Johnson High School on reports of a stranger snooping on campus. According to the email sent out, around 8 a.m., a stranger went to the back of the campus, behind the cafeteria, and attempted to lure students […]
See where Savannah area high school athletes signed to play college sports
At 6-foot and 295 pounds with his ability to anchor the defensive line for Benedictine, Jeremiah "Tank" Thomas has one of the most appropriate sports nicknames in the Coastal Empire. Thomas was at the crux of what is considered one of the most famous goal line stands in state history when BC held back Cedartown on four plays from the 1-yard line to close out the game and win the 2022 Class 4A state title in a...
Missing in Savannah: 14-year-old girl last spotted at Bull Street Library
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. Police in Savannah need your help finding a missing 14-year-old girl. Eckaeuta Nomaaea was last seen leaving from Bull Street Library. She was wearing a white cap, black sweater with white stripes on the sleeves and flip flops. She is described...
Georgia governor signs four coastal-inspired bills
(The Center Square) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of measures this week ostensibly tied to coastal Georgia, including a measure that allows the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority to incur additional debt. House Bill 1041, one of four bills signed on Thursday, allows the Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority to increase its maximum amount of bonded indebtedness from $50 million to $400 million and condemn public property "to the extent allowed by law." The governor said it gives the authority powers consistent with those...
Weekend Wrap Up: Art, music, food, fun and fur babies
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - If you are feeling artsy you may want to head right here to Old Town Bluffton for a spring fling art walk that will leave you with something to talk about. This evening you can join Old Town Bluffton and immerse yourself in art, shopping, and...
Homelessness rates dropping in Savannah, according to study
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new report shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Savannah area is going down. Results from this year’s Point-In-Time count found 579 people who are unsheltered or in emergency and transitional shelters. That number is down more than 22 percent from last...
WTOC Hometown Tour: Stand Up for America Day
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - The 51st Stand Up For America Day is Saturday in Port Wentworth and while it’s a day full of fun events, it’s also a meaningful one, celebrating the city’s military community. The Stand Up for America Day is also the first stop...
Suspect charged with murder after deadly shooting at Savannah homeless camp
Above file video: Initial coverage of the shooting. An arrest has been made a week after a woman was shot to death at a Savannah homeless camp. According to Savannah Police, Lucious Young Jr. was taken into custody Monday by U.S. Marshals and SPD. Young was wanted in connection to...
Rescue Me Friday: The Great Ratsby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It is Rescue Me Friday when we visit with the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and meet an adoptable animal and we have one that’s a little different today. Meet The Great Ratsby!. Adoption Manager Nina Schulz and David Pence, of Wolfgang Bakery, who is...
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