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Pooler firefighters respond to burn injuries near West U.S. Highway 80

POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pooler Fire-Rescue firefighters are on scene in the 900-1000 block of West U.S. Highway 80 for burn injuries, the department said Friday afternoon. LifeStar Georgia Air Ambulance 2 out of Hinesville is also on scene. A-shift firefighters are responding. Companies on scene include Engine 602, Truck...

Pooler, GA · 10h

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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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Savannah City Council tables proposed midtown paid parking zone

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah City Council voted to table a proposal that would have added a new paid parking zone in midtown. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Savannah mayor addresses gangs, domestic violence, parking, and more at weekly press conference. See previous coverage in video format:. The new meters would have...

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New vision for Savannah's Canal District takes shape | Exclusive

Commuters entering Savannah from Interstate 16 can see an array of city landmarks welcoming them into the Hostess City of the South: The Talmadge Bridge, the DeSoto Hotel, and to the west, Enmarket Arena. The arena’s placement at the corner of Stiles Avenue and Gwinnett Street, between Savannah’s downtown and a hub of historically Black neighborhoods, is intended to spur economic opportunity in the area. It opened in 2022 and is home to the Savannah Ghost Pirates, the Savannah Steel and a steady run of concerts. Now, the city is approaching the next set of critical questions about the district the arena anchors. What types of growth and development should go around it? A market analysis and land-use report commissioned by the City of Savannah provides insights into that future. “I think this is an incredible opportunity to make real the hopes and dreams, and decades of community work in our west side neighborhoods,” said Savannah City Manager Jay Melder. Context: Savannah takes coordinated approach on major projects | Exclusive The report, informed by a year of community engagement, identified a mix of housing and retail that could complement the area, particularly on a group of five city-owned blocks where

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Georgia Southern professor details options for baby surrender

"Babies can now be surrendered at fire stations, sheriff's departments, police departments, hospitals and even now with ambulance workers," Mondor said. "As long as they're actually handed to a person, there is no judgment that is placed on the person.

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Private Savannah River Mega-Terminal Breaks Ground in 2027, Five Miles From River Street

A privately owned marine terminal five miles downstream from Savannah's River Street is set to break ground in 2027, bringing a 3,000-foot ship berth and years of sea wall work to a stretch of riverfront that has already drawn objections from the region's biggest port operator. The SeaPoint Industrial Marine Terminal sits on 755 acres along the Savannah River, positioned closer to the Atlantic Ocean than the facilities run by the Georgia Ports Authority and other cargo handlers nearby.

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Private shipping terminal planned along Savannah River moves forward

Another shipping terminal is coming to Savannah’s crowded working riverfront, this one closer to the Atlantic Ocean than facilities operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and other cargo handlers. Construction is scheduled to begin next year on the long-planned SeaPoint Industrial Marine Terminal. The privately owned port project is...

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Savannah Hoops Shootout returns to Enmarket arena

After a one-year Hiatus, the Savannah Hoops Shootout is returning to Enmarket Arena Nov. 27-28th.

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Beach football hungry for first playoff win since 1957

Beach takes on Columbia, the fifth-ranked team in Class AAA, according to AJC rankings.

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First Tabernacle Church announces TABSgiving outreach initiative

The church is asking for the community's help finding deserving families.

Savannah, GA · 16h

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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.

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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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StormTeam 3: Coldest days since March coming to the Coastal Empire, Lowcountry

A blast of cold air will send temperatures tumbling Friday through and much of next week.

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Cohen’s Retreat to hold annual Pop-Up Party

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can get a head start on holiday shopping before Thanksgiving arrives at the 12th Annual Cohen’s Retreat Pop-Up Party November 13-14. The event will include local artisans and makers in a holiday market plus live entertainment, family-friendly activities and lawn games. The first day,...

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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

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Microsoft Outlook outage disrupts work, classes across Savannah area

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A worldwide Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted businesses, government operations and schoolwork across the Savannah area, with some users unable to access the service for up to 16 hours through Friday morning. The effects extended beyond email for some people who rely on Microsoft services for daily...

Savannah, GA · 8h

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Humane Society for Greater Savannah to give away free dog food Friday

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is giving away free dog food Friday, Nov. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or while supplies last. The giveaway will take place at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive in Savannah. The organization said the food was made available through a donation.

Savannah, GA · 15h

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