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Tybee Island terminates fire chief, retired chiefs step up
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTGS) — The Tybee Island Fire Department has completely cut ties with Fire Chief Jeremy Kendrick after placing him on administrative leave. According to the city of Tybee Island, Kendrick was terminated from his position last week. Now, the city has appointed tow local retired fire...
Feds aim to slash Port of Savannah vehicle pollution with $15 million in funding
It's a typical weekday, so waves of tractor-trailers serving the Port of Savannah stream along Bourne Avenue as incessantly as an army of ants. Only the traffic signals at Georgia Highway 21 succeed in interrupting the otherwise unceasing ebb and flow of big rigs carrying cargo containers. In some cases,...
Islands celebrates four sharks putting pen to paper
WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Ga. — Islands High School celebrated four student-athletes making their college plans official on Wednesday. Hear from the Sharks in video above. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Small Business Week thrives at City Market’s Art and Soul Music Festival
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday was the final day of Small Business Week and City Market wrapped up their very first Art and Soul Music Festival. It was a way to shine a light on the many small businesses in the area. Music... soul... and.. “Really celebrating the small businesses...
'Don't mess with the nest', Sea turtle nesting season begins in Georgia
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTGS) — They may be cute but you can not touch them. Sea turtle nesting season is now underway, and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center wants the community to be aware. Early Wednesday morning when the sun was beginning to touch the horizon, volunteers made...
Free Comic Book Day in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Comic book fans in Savannah got a special treat Saturday, when Neighborhood Comics gave away free issues. The local comic book store celebrated National free comic book day. The store didn’t just give out issues though, they hosted a mini comic-con. The “con” had artists from across the world signing their comics along with food trucks, and cosplayers. The owner of the store said they had hundreds of fans come through the event today and were on track to give out thousands of free issues.
Historic Savannah Foundation's 2024 Preservation Awards
Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading nonprofit, cultural institution, dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define. Savannah‘s past, present and future - honored 2024 HSF Preservation Award winners on May 2,2024. In addition, HSF President Sue Adler presented Jeff Walker the Volunteer of the Year Award.
Southwest Middle bomb threat evacuation has cleared
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- Southwest Middle School was evacuated, and a large police presence is was on campus due to reports of a bomb threat. According to a Chatham County Schools spokesperson, a bomb threat was called into the school Thursday morning, and it was evacuated while campus police and Savannah Fire Department search the building. […]
WTOC’s Aria Janel wins top prize while Dancing with the Savannah Stars
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Friday night was the big event for Dancing with Savannah Stars!. 10 community stars took to the stage dancing with professionals dancers in the competition at Victory North. WTOC’s Aria Janel took the top prize tonight, but the real winners are the kids that Brightside Child...
‘Orange Crush is not going away’: Activist says more Tybee Island policing won't end festival
LISTEN: Community activist and Savannah State University alum Jaydon Grant is calling on supporters and critics of Orange Crush to work together to improve — not move — the annual spring break festival. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. An activist and recent graduate of Savannah State University is describing...
MILITARY MATTERS: Former Soldiers Are Running Across Georgia To Help Vets And Others
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - “Run Across Georgia” is back this month - helping to raise thousands of dollars for local causes like House of Heroes which does free home repairs for vets. We talked to retired soldiers taking part. Relay teams will run across Georgia, 277 miles from Tybee Island to Columbus this Memorial Day weekend, raising money for two causes.
How Calvary Day won another marathon doubleheader to advance to state baseball semifinals
Just five days after surviving a 12-inning battle in a series sweep of Morgan County, the Calvary Day baseball team played in another marathon doubleheader on Saturday against visiting Dawson County at Grayson Stadium. A storm delayed the first game for a few hours before the Cavs won 7-3, they...
EOA accepting applications to reserve appointment for energy assistance program
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Economic Opportunity Authority is opening registration for those interested in participating in an energy assistance program. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services and operated by the Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc. is readying to accept appointments from low-income residents […]
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