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No shooting investigation underway at South Georgia State Fair

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department said information related to social media reports of a shooting at the South Georgia State Fair was not credible. Deputies at the fair also shared with WTOC that there was no shooting investigation underway. The South Georgia State Fair is in its...

Savannah, GA · 13h

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These 10 Georgia Elementary Schools Earned Recognition In The Newly Released 2027 U.S. News Rankings

Getting near the top of the new U.S. News list takes more than a stack of good test scores. The 2027 rankings weighed reading and math results while also accounting for student backgrounds. The list dropped on October 20, 2026. Roughly 46,000 public elementary schools nationwide went under the microscope.

Georgia · 18h

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Effingham County voters do not renew SPLOST by 140 votes

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) — Effingham County voters decided Tuesday not to renew the county’s SPLOST, with the measure failing by 140 votes, or less than 1%. A new library and park expansion are on hold. What the penny paid for. The penny was meant to pay for...

Effingham County, GA · 2d

WSAV News 3

Effingham County commissioners delay vote on data center site plan

Effingham County commissioners unanimously voted to postpone a decision on a proposed data center project site plan Tuesday.

Effingham County, GA · 2d

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GHSA playoff brackets revealed, head-to-head results ignored

The new system rewards teams for winning and strength of schedule, but ignores historical components like region finish.

Georgia · 20h

Savannah Morning News

Commercial site sells for $6.6 million | Property transfers

A group of Savannah-area businessmen made a $6.6 million purchase on Savannah's south side, according to the latest Chatham County property transfers. Three Savannah-based LLCs purchased the Savannah Crossings Shopping Center at 12052 Middleground Road. The center is near Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus. The property’s buyers were Ten Point LLC, 1713 Old Dean Forest LLC and B.G. Bazemore Holdings LLC. Zachary Riddle is the registered agent for Ten Point LLC and 1713 Old Dean Forest LLC. Riddle partnered with Savannah business mogul Greg Parker on renovation of Downtown Savannah’s Truist bank building on Johnson Square. Brent Bazemore, president at Griffin Contracting, is principal of B.G. Bazemore Holdings LLC. Find more on this week’s property sales here, including a plethora of home sales. Last week's transfers: Savannah homes staying on market longer this year | Property Transfers Search property transfers for Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties >> .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } function receiveMessage(event) {document.getElementById(event.data.id).style.height = event.data.height + "px";} window.addEventListener("message", receiveMessage, false); This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Commercial site sells for $6.6 million | Property transfers

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Crash affects traffic on Highway 17 at Jabez Jones Road, deputies say

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Deputies with Effingham County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a crash in the area of Highway 17 at Jabez Jones Road. Officials say drivers should use caution if traveling through this area or find an alternative route, if possible.

Effingham County, GA · 2d

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10 Flashy Georgia Steakhouses That Look Impressive But Leave Some Diners Disappointed

One Georgia steakhouse serves its aged filets inside a restored power plant sitting right on the river. Another plays upbeat music under glitzy lighting while you cut into a dry-aged tomahawk. I love that kind of drama on a dinner night. The flashy details go even further. Some rooms show...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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These 10 Georgia Restaurants Could Make Thanksgiving Dinner Your Easiest Holiday Yet

One Savannah restaurant rolls out a Thanksgiving buffet that stretches 155 feet. That’s longer than most homes, and I can’t stop thinking about the dessert end of it. The building itself dates back to 1753. It started as an inn for sailors, and pirates were known to show up too.

Savannah, GA · 11h

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These 10 Georgia Breakfast Spots Could Change Your Mind About Biscuits And Gravy

One Georgia cafe swaps hollandaise for gravy on its eggs Benedict. I love that kind of quiet rebellion. Another spot pours chocolate gravy over biscuits. And a Macon cafe has been feeding folks since around 1959, with walls full of rock memorabilia. I started looking closer at these places, and...

Georgia · 23h

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We Found 10 Georgia Pizza Spots That Make Cheap Eats Worth Seeking Out

Oxtail on a pizza. That topping exists in Savannah, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The surprises keep coming. One Columbus window sells pies with toppings for about a dollar each. A Valdosta buffet pairs unlimited pizza with an arcade. I love that Georgia hides some of its...

Georgia · 1d

WSAV News 3

Man accused of shooting, killing 20-year-old in Savannah indicted

A man previously convicted of multiple felonies was indicted Wednesday on murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing a 20-year-old man in October.

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Two charged in Hardeeville retail theft investigation, drug possession

Two Savannah, Georgia residents were arrested in connection with a series of organized retail thefts. The arrests followed a joint investigation between the Hardeeville Police Department and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Police apprehended the suspects on Nov. 4 while they were allegedly committing an offense. The Hardeeville Police Department...

Hardeeville, SC · 1d

Savannah Morning News

Savannah area high school football scores from Week 12

The final week of the regular season is here for high school football in the state of Georgia as Week 12 of GHSA play kicks off Friday, Nov. 6. There are some important games on the slate for Savannah-area teams. Benedictine is on the road to Waycross to face Ware County in the "Swamp" in a game that will decide the Region 1-5A title. Calvary Day is set to host Savannah Christian in the Region 3-2A title game as the cross town rivals meet for the first time since 2023. Effingham County is playing host to Greenbrier and the Rebels can clinch the Region 1-6A title with a victory. This is the spot to follow along for live updates of all the action under the lights on Friday night involving Savannah area teams. Here's a link to the live updates and the schedule for Savannah area high school football teams in Week 12. Thursday, Nov. 5 Bulloch Academy 42, Savannah Country Day 0 in GIAA first round playoff game Friday, Nov. 6 Valdosta 49, Richmond Hill 12 * Bradwell 62, South Effingham 38 * Effingham County 45, Greenbrier 10 * Ware County 31, Benedictine 17 * Calvary Day 49, Savannah

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Savannah business leaders inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two Broughton Street business leaders were honored Friday night for their contributions to Coastal Georgia. Hundreds gathered at the Hyatt Regency Savannah for the 26th annual Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame, where Lowell Kronowitz, owner and president of Levy Jewelers, and Stratton Leopold, movie producer and owner of Leopold’s Ice Cream, were inducted.

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Local church serves up Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

First Bryan Baptist Church held the volunteer-led event on Saturday afternoon, where attendees were served a hot holiday meal filled with all of the traditional Thanksgiving staple dishes.

Savannah, GA · 16h

WSAV News 3

Jasper County will see new leadership in city officials

Jasper County has some big changes coming its way, with three new officials stepping into leadership.

Jasper County, SC · 1d

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Travis Washington gets life sentence in 2023 shooting death of Rashad Gooddine

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Travis Washington, 20, was sentenced Friday to life in prison with the possibility of parole, plus 5 years, for the 2023 murder of Rashad Gooddine. A jury found Washington guilty last week in a trial. The first 2 trials were mistrials. Chief Judge John Morse handed...

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Trayvis Hunter Explodes for 2 TDs, 100+ Yards, and His Coach Says He's ‘Just As Good As Travis' as a Freshman

Jacksonville Jaguars logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Travis Hunter just watched his younger brother, Trayvis Hunter, put on a show stopping performance in high school, racking up over 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns in […]

Effingham County, GA · 2d

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Man gets life in prison for 2023 Savannah murder of 22-year-old

SAVANNAH — A Chatham County man will spend at least 30 years in prison for shooting and killing a 22-year-old on a Savannah street three years ago. What happened: A judge sentenced Travis Washington to life in prison with the possibility of parole Friday morning. He must serve at least 30 years before he can ask a parole board to release him. Parole is not automatic.