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Restaurant Inspections: Multiple restaurants cautioned to increase frequency of cleanings
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted May 1–May 7, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.
Hot weather next few days with severe storms possible on Thursday
Savannah, Ga. (WJCL)- The summer-like heat and humidity will continue today. There will be lots of sunshine today with some hazy skies. Temperatures will be well above average in the low to mid-90s for most areas and upper-80s for the islands. The hot and humid weather will continue for Thursday....
Martin Lawrence bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are 'hyped' for Bad Boys 4. Actor and comedian Martin Lawrence is bringing his stand-up comedy tour to Savannah. On Wednesday, it was announced Lawrence's 'Y'all Know What it is! Tour' will make a stop in the Hostess...
Savannah Police investigating shooting on Alabama, New Jersey Avenue
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the area of Alabama Avenue and New Jersey Avenue. Savannah Police received a ShotSpotter alert at around 4 a.m. When officers arrived they found one victim who was taken to the hospital. Stick with WTOC for updates.
Dylan’s Wednesday Morning Forecast
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer with highs in the low to mid-90s, the warmest air will be inland southwest of Savannah. If you plan on being outdoors for extended periods today, be sure to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated. Tonight, temps should cool into the...
'This doesn't happen:' Residents react to back-to-back Savannah shootings
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Two early morning shootings in Savannah left one person dead and another in the hospital. The shootings happened only about 10 minutes from each other. "It doesn’t happen in this area very much. That was a shock," said Brenda Mobley, a resident of the neighborhood....
Impact Weather Day Thursday
Hot and humid weather will blanket the area Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will reach the low to mid 90s for most inland locations with highs well into the 80s at the coast. Thursday is a WJCL Impact Day with hot temperatures, then potentially severe thunderstorms the back half of the day. Impacts from the thunderstorms may include heavy downpours, strong winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. Check the latest videocast for an hour by hour look at possible thunderstorm timing.
Health officials urge people to prepare first aid kits ahead of hurricane season
SAVANNAH GA, WTGS — It's almost hurricane season, and first aid experts want to make sure you have the proper care ready to go. Hurricanes are predicted to be worse than ever this year due to rising sea temperatures. Forecasters are predicting 23 named storms, 11 of which become...
Kemp signs state budget: What it means for Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tuesday morning, Governor Brian Kemp signed a $36.1 billion dollar budget for the state of Georgia that will take effect on July 1. In remarks to reporters at the state Capitol after signing the spending plan, Kemp said this year’s legislative session “offered something for everybody.” What the newly signed budget […]
Tickets on sale for 100 Black Men of Savannah Scholarship Gala
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The 100 Black Men of Savannah looks to motivate and uplift Savannah’s youth through mentorship and education. This month they are bringing back their annual Scholarship Gala to raise support for the cause. President of 100 black men, Harold Oglesby and Vanessa Roseman, coordinator of...
Savannah area schools celebrate signings Tuesday afternoon
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As the school year winds down, the college signing celebrations are only ramping up. CJ Gaines from Calvary Day making his commitment to join the Missouri State Bears basketball team. Gaines was the leading scorer for the Cavs this past season. He dropped 22 points to help lead the team to an upset playoff win over the number one seed en route to a Sweet 16 appearance. Gaines says, even when things got tough, there was nothing that was going to stop him from getting to this day.
CAT executive director resigns
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The CEO and executive director of Chatham Area Transit (CAT) has resigned. CAT says Faye DiMassimo will serve in the role until June 3, as she has accepted a newly created position with the city of Savannah. DiMassimo has been at the helm of CAT since 2022. “We appreciate Ms. DiMassimo’s […]
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