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Blaze burning for nearly a month finally extinguished
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - WTOC is hearing from Savannah Fire for the first time after a debris fire was put out. This happened at a natural recycling facility on Ogeechee Road. It’s home to massive piles of wood, storm and yard debris, and more. Savannah Fire’s Deputy Fire Chief...
Arrest made in deadly Savannah shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police have made an arrest in a shooting that killed a woman. Lucius Young Jr. was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and SPD on April 22nd. He is being charged with murder. On March 24th, Savannah Police officers responded to the 700 block of...
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...
He’s “Just Pete,” and he’s coming to Savannah in May
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and of course, King of Staten Island, Pete Davidson is coming to Savannah’s Johnny Mercer Theater on May 4 for his latest work of comedy genius — The Prehab Tour. As a former Saturday Night Live front-runner, Davidson is...
I-95 closed Tuesday morning while troopers search for missing military training ordinances
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia State Patrols found several cars stopped on Interstate 95 and mile marker 92 while on routine patrol Tuesday morning. Troopers found the cars just after 9 a.m. Upon investigation, they were informed a military ammo canister with training ordinances had fallen from one of the vehicles.
Missing in Savannah: Police searching for 15-year-old girl who disappeared
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Police in Savannah need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Irayonna Smith, 15, has long black hair and brown eyes. If you see her, call Savannah Police SVU at 912-651- 6742.
Cool start for Tuesday but warmer weather is on the way this week
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Temperatures Tuesday morning started off chilly in the 40s and 50s with clear skies. Sunshine in the afternoon will warm temperatures up into the 70s across the area before warmer weather moves in. A front moves in Thursday that will bring cloud cover as well as...
Cocktails for Casa at Bar Julian
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There’s nothing like ending the day with a nice cold cocktail or mocktail and this Thursday you can sit back, relax, and give back to your community. Aria Janel was at Bar Julian to tell us about the fundraising event they’re having.
Orange Crush trademark owner suing promoters, Savannah businesses for copyright infringement
SAVANNAH, Ga. — George Ramson Turner III, the trademark owner of the Orange Crush Festival, said he's taking legal action against anyone using his trademark without permission. Ramson sent five cease and desist letters to multiple people and businesses on April 15; some of those businesses in Savannah: Club...
Death & Co Team Plans Luxury Hotel With a Killer Lobby Bar in Savannah
Hospitality group Midnight Auteur is a partnership between the team behind famed NYC bar Death & Co. and the Ramble Hotel in Denver. After a successful venture in Colorado, the group is headed south to open Municipal Grand in Savannah at 132 East Broughton Street. Located in the former First...
Savannah mayor, police dispel online serial killer rumors
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and the Savannah Police Department (SPD) are dispelling some online circulating rumors of an at-large serial killer. A social media post that circulated over the weekend gained attention claiming seven homicides in the area are connected, and SPD is calling it misinformation.
Future of the Savannah Civic Center to be decided by the end of May
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The Savannah Civic Center was built half a century ago, and the city of Savannah is now deciding the future fate of the building. Mayor Van Johnson says that based on an assessment in 2022, the current space is deteriorating. The substantial costs to upkeep the Civic Center along with the recent opening of Enmarket Arena, puts forth the question of demolishing the complex.
SCAD student prepares to host 2nd inclusive fashion show
SAVANNAH, Ga. — SCAD fashion design student Symiah Saulsberry is preparing to host her second inclusive student-run fashion show in Savannah this weekend. Saulsberry explains that not all SCAD fashion major students get to be a part of the school's fashion show. The school chooses who they want to be in the show during their senior year. This prompted her to create an inclusive fashion show where all students can showcase their work.
Leilani Simon's mother files for custody of surviving children
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Billie Jo Howell, the mother of Leilani Simon, has filed a petition for custody of Simon's surviving children amid a looming murder trial for the death of Quinton Simon. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia, Quinton was reported missing. Nearly a week later,...
Safer Streets Savannah: City talks road safety during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Traffic and the condition of our streets are something nearly all of us are impacted by across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Tuesday, WTGS continues our Safer Streets Savannah projects. This week, WTGS brings us more on the City of Savannah using strategies to eliminate...
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