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New location for Pooler tree lighting ceremony

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The holiday season officially arrives in Pooler Saturday, Nov. 14 when the city holds its Tree Lighting and Movie Night, which will be bigger than ever this year. The free community event will be held at the Pooler Recreation Complex, a new location this year, to...

Pooler, GA · 1d

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Get a Taste of Tybee! Inaugural Seafood Fest Happening This Weekend!

Seafood lovers, it’s time to head to Tybee Island! The inaugural Tybee Seafood Fest is underway through November 15, bringing a week of fresh coastal flavors, live entertainment and family-friendly fun to Savannah’s beach. Throughout the week, participating island restaurants are serving up special seafood dishes and festival-inspired...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Savannah native creates YEBO initiative to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - After walking dogs as a child and starting mobile businesses, 30-year-old Alix Baptiste Jr. will celebrate the grand opening of his first storefront and launch of a youth initiative in Hinesville on Saturday, Nov. 14. Savannah native Alix Baptiste Jr. joined Morning Break to breakdown the...

Hinesville, GA · 1d

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10 years of Black excellence! Savannah chamber announces milestone gala

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - BA decade of Black business excellence is taking center stage in Savannah this December. The Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce (GSBCC) is preparing to host its 10th Annual Black Business Gala on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Armstrong Center. This year’s milestone celebration, themed “Black...

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Georgia Ports Pour $5 Billion Into Savannah and Brunswick as Automakers Pile In

Georgia's ports are getting a $5 billion facelift over the next decade, with five new container berths planned for Savannah and a new Roll-on/Roll-off berth going up in Brunswick, as the state's auto-manufacturing sector keeps expanding. The investment comes as Hyundai, Kia, Rivian and Audi have all staked out ground in Georgia, pushing demand for port, rail and logistics capacity to new heights.

Brunswick, GA · 2d

Savannah Tribune

AKA President Jacks Leads First Directorate Meeting in Savannah

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International President and CEO Charletta Wilson Jacks held her first Directorate meeting after her July installation in her hometown of Savannah, GA November 4th – 7th, 2026. The Board of Directors and International Committee Chairmen gathered for days of purposeful leadership, meaningful service, and memorable sisterhood.

Savannah, GA · 2d

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D’Angelo Shaw: A Celebration of Life

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One year after military veteran D’Angelo Shaw was killed, his friends are remembering him and the legacy he left behind. Friends described Shaw as a mentor and, for some, a source of family when they needed it most. They said he had a smile that could light up a room and a hug that could melt problems away.

Savannah, GA · 20h

WSAV News 3

Benedictine football ready to start quest to Atlanta

The Benedictine football team begins the journey for a fifth state title in program history Friday night at home against Whitewater.

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GDOT proposes $124 million Highway 21 expansion between Chatham and Effingham Counties

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A major expansion could be coming to one of the busiest travel corridors connecting Chatham and Effingham counties. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is proposing to widen more than four miles of State Route 21 from four lanes to six in an effort to address traffic congestion, improve safety […]

Chatham County, GA · 1d

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Second Harvest announces upcoming food distributions across Coastal Georgia

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The WTOC Holiday Food Drive will benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia this year, with donations accepted Nov. 19 at two Kroger locations. People can drop off nonperishable food items from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kroger on Mall Boulevard or the Kroger on Johnny Mercer Boulevard on Wilmington Island. Farah and Farah is sponsoring the food drive.

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Clearwave Fiber reports outage affecting multiple markets

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Clearwave Fiber says an outage is affecting service in several of its markets, as well as the company’s phone line and website. The company said its teams are investigating the issue and working to restore service. Clearwave did not specify which markets were affected or provide an estimated restoration time in its announcement.

Savannah, GA · 17h

Savannah Tribune

Rev. Paul E. Smith Receives Community Impact Award at Golden Nights in Harlem Gala

Rev. Paul E. Smith, M.Div., was recognized with the Community Impact Award during the “Golden Nights in Harlem” Awards Gala on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Student Union Ballroom. Presented by the Alpha Iota Sigma Alumnae Chapter and Upsilon Theta Undergraduate Chapter, the gala...

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Microsoft’s Outlook e-mail service is down nationwide

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Microsoft confirmed on X that users are having issues accessing their online emails through outlook. WTOC is affected by this outage as well as users nationwide. This is a developing story, please check back with WTOC for updates.

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Community Corner: EmployAbility takes top spot as Supported Employment Provider in Georgia

Savannah, GA (WSAV-TV) — Since its inception in 1951, EmployAbility— originally founded as the Kicklighter School– has been dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The nonprofit is now recognized as the number one Supported Employment Provider in the state! Brendan Ferrara, President and CEO, sat down with WSAV’s Kim Gusby to talk about […]

Savannah, GA · 5h

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Three work to transform Lamarville lot into community park through Jumpstart Coastal Georgia

Savannah native Ahmad O’Neal has two passions: running and his hometown. When he saw a for-sale sign on an overgrown parcel of land in Lamarville while visiting with a friend, an idea sprouted. O’Neal partnered with Keith Padgett, another Savannah-native and senior painter, and Colin Deering, Maryland-raised construction project...

Savannah, GA · 22h

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National Nurse Practitioner Week highlights critical care providers at Memorial Health

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Nurse practitioner Jessi Bohannon helps care for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives at Memorial Health’s critical care unit. “Being a part of a patient’s journey, especially in the critical care space, is being a part of a patient and...

Savannah, GA · 21h

WSAV News 3

Tybee officials announce short-term rental public meetings

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — The city of Tybee Island will host two public meetings on Nov. 18 to discuss short-term rentals, a spokesperson said on social media Thursday. The two meetings will accommodate different audiences; the first is meant for short-term rental management companies and the second is intended for residents and community members. […]

Tybee Island, GA · 1d

WSAV News 3

Memorial Health receives recognition for specialty care excellence

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah’s Memorial Health was recognized, among a list of HCA Healthcare hospitals, by Healthgrades for its excellence in specialty care. Healthgrades provides users with collected information to assist in finding the right doctors for any need. Healthgrades does so by evaluating hospitals using certain measures that account for differences in patients’ […]

Savannah, GA · 3d

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Parent University heading to West Chatham Elementary

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Finance 101, Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft and Teaching Math for 3rd-through-5th graders are just some of the classes that will be available when Parent University reconvenes in Savannah on Saturday, Nov. 14 at West Chatham Elementary School. The free program has been offering adult-education courses...

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