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Day 7 of the Leilani Simon murder trial
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The second week of testimony continues in the Leilani Simon murder trial. Prosecutors are trying to prove the Chatham County mother killed her toddler son Quinton in October 2022. The jury has now heard from 26 of the 40-plus witnesses who are expected to take the stand. It was also revealed that the […]
The oldest theatre in Georgia is right here in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah is a city known for its many destinations and attractions. But one that you may not be aware of is that it is also home to the oldest theatre in Georgia. The Savannah Theatre first opened in 1818 and is one of the United States’ oldest continually operating theatres. In […]
Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program available, Savannah mayor says
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Low-to-moderate income households who lost income or sustained property damage from Helene may be able to receive Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits in the Savannah area this week, according to Savannah Mayor Van Johnson. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides temporary food assistance in the form of a one-time […]
Judge recuses himself from Mallory Beach civil case
HAMPTON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — The judge overseeing a lawsuit filed by Mallory Beach’s family against the head of a Savannah corporation has stepped down. The family’s attorneys filed a request asking for Judge G.D. Morgan to step down after finding out the Judge hired a law clerk who used to work for the attorney’s […]
Connect Savannah to host fall festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Connect Savannah is partnering with Red Gate Farms to host a fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Red Gate Farms venue. This festival is only free for kids 5 and under — everyone else must buy a ticket. General admission tickets are $25, and VIP Early […]
HS Vball: Savannah Arts achieves 3rd straight state semifinal appearance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Arts Academy volleyball left little doubt about whether or not they would advance to the state semifinals for the third consecutive year. Savannah Arts Academy dominated Jackson, from Butts County. The Panthers won nine of the first 10 points in the first set. They cruised to a 25-9 victory […]
Crews respond to truck fire on E Derenne Avenue
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Crews responded to the scene of a truck on fire Tuesday evening on E Derenne Avenue. The Savannah Fire Department worked to extinguish the blaze. The Savannah Police Department also responded to the scene as traffic was impacted on E Derenne Avenue near Habersham Street by Candler Hospital. No injuries were […]
SSU announces 2024 Homecoming Parade judges
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah State University (SSU) has announced the panel of distinguished judges who will serve during the 2024 Homecoming Parade, scheduled for 9 a.m., October 26 in downtown Savannah. This year’s judging panel consists of individuals renowned for their expertise, community involvement, and passion for celebrating the spirit of SSU. The judges […]
Tybee Island PD attempting to locate ‘Tito” the tiny dog
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — On Saturday, a small dog went missing in a local Tybee bar during a pool tournament, Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) said. “Tito” went missing on Oct. 12, 2024, after his owner asked a companion to care for it while he participated in a pool tournament. Throughout the evening, TIPD […]
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