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Georgia teen earns college degree before her high school graduation
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Georgia teen celebrated two big graduation milestones in a single month. NeeAli Scott may just be 17 years old, but she's already a college graduate. The Savannah Arts Academy senior graduated from Savannah State University with an associate of science degree almost a month before she walked across the stage for her high school graduation.
Savannah man admits to his role in January 6 attack on U.S. Capitol in new court filing
A Savannah man charged for his alleged role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol confessed to his involvement in a new court filing. In the filing, prosecutors and the attorney representing Dominic Box asked to have a stipulated trial, rather than a jury trial. This will essentially allow things to move quicker and will still give Box the right to appeal. The judge granted the motion.
Savannah opens pool, offers youth summer programs
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — One of Savannah’s four pools officially opened on Tuesday in light of the summer season quickly approaching, and schools being released. Although, the city said they are currently understaffed when it comes to lifeguards. "We will not open a swimming pool without the proper...
Savannah veteran honors granddaughter Sgt. Kennedy Sanders this Memorial Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Memorial Day holds more weight for the family of Army Sgt. Kennedy Sanders. The soldier from Waycross died on Jan. 28, 2024, in a drone strike in Jordan. Eugene Oliver, her grandfather, is a veteran himself, having served six years in the United States Navy. He has experience being overseas himself […]
Savannah leaders looking to expand alcohol to-go cup zone downtown
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah residents and visitors could soon have more places to explore with a cocktail in hand. City leaders are looking to expand its to-go cup zone for alcoholic beverages in a new proposed ordinance. The current zone stretches from the riverfront to the end of West...
Americans gather on Memorial Day to remember and reflect on our fallen soldiers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Today is the day we remember and reflect on Americans who defended our flag and kept our country free. To pay their respects, hundreds gathered in areas across the country and the Coastal Empire to honor our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. One of the solemn ceremonies was held this morning […]
Events coming up with Fight the War Within Foundation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Every day can feel like Memorial Day for Miranda Briggs. She started Fight the War Within to help other veteran families after she lost her husband, an Army veteran, to suicide in 2018. Miranda has several events coming up and has also just released a book...
‘It’s really touching’: Veterans, families attend Memorial Day ceremony on Hilton Head Island
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - Memorial Day ceremonies were held all around our area Monday, including on Hilton Head Island. Hundreds of people showed up at the Veterans’ Memorial at Shelter Cove Park, including a few that say today just means a bit extra. You know the typical...
Stranger things in Georgia: Abe's on Lincoln in Savannah offers doodles, drinks in a dive
Plenty of people have seen Abraham Lincoln's likeness turned into money, statues, and paintings. But have you ever seen America's 16th president as a basketball player, as SpongeBob SquarePants, or as a victim of an alien invasion?. These and other renditions of the beloved historical figure are available to see...
Sun City softball team hosts Memorial Day weekend game
SUN CITY HILTON HEAD, S.C. — As many continue to honor fallen soldiers, the Sun City baseball team hosted its annual softball military celebration. The Sun City community bore the Saturday heat for its 12th annual Memorial Day weekend softball celebration. "It brings a lot of memories for me!...
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