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Boots and Roots Fest brings Georgia-raised country music stars to Bryan County

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Four Georgia-grown artists will come together for country music performances at the Boot and Roots Music and Food Truck Festival on Saturday at Belhaven Acres. The event is hosted by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce and will be headlined by Will Moseley. The show also...

Bryan County, GA · 6d

The Island Packet

Doug Seifert wins Beaufort County Sheriff race

Republican candidate Doug Seifert beat Democratic candidate Alphonso Small Jr. to become the next Beaufort County sheriff, the first new sheriff for the county in nearly three decades. With 130 out of 134 precincts reporting, Seifert received about 50,000 of about 84,000 votes to Small’s 34 000, according to unofficial results. He will replace Sheriff P.J. Tanner, who announced in March he would retire and not re-run for his position. Seifert, a 20-year veteran of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, said he wants to double the department’s drug division, keep the 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and add a traffic team north of the Broad. He said he wants to provide more mental health resources to his officers, too. Seifert faced scrutiny over his role in a 2024 incident involving former deputy William Squires, who allegedly drunkenly pulled a gun on three teenagers. He has not made a public comment on the incident, stating he will not speak on pending civil litigation.

Beaufort County, SC · 6d

savannahchamber.com

Chamber’s Jared Downs Sworn In to Georgia Joint Defense Commission

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Governmental Affairs Jared W. Downs was officially sworn in last month by Gov. Brian P. Kemp as the Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield citizen member of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Jared was joined for the special occasion by his wife, Kathrine, their...

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Savannah Morning News

SEDA seeks rezoning for new office building at Forsyth Park campus

The Savannah Economic Development Authority is seeking to expand its Forsyth Park campus with offices intended for several Savannah-area small business organizations. The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a rezoning at SEDA’s office site from Traditional Neighborhood-1 to the more intense Traditional Commercial-2, which would allow for a larger building. The Planning Commission’s recommendation was given with a condition limiting uses at the site to the less intense Traditional Commercial-1. SEDA agreed to the condition, citing a future office use as its intended purpose. “We have numerous small businesses that can't find (office) space. SEDA has a mission to support these businesses and thought it would be a good idea to develop (offices) on this site,” said Joshua Yellin, a HunterMaclean attorney representing SEDA. Economic development news: Expansion of Savannah Machinery Works to add hundreds of jobs SEDA's proposed office building would house organizations that promote the Savannah area’s business community. Yellin said expected tenants include Startup Savannah, the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership, the Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group and GSU’s Center for Irish Research and Teaching. Yellin said each is looking for new office space. The Planning Commission recommended an additional condition limiting

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Georgia Court of Appeals reverses dismissal of lawsuit on behalf of Mary Crocker

The case will be heard again in Effingham County Superior Court and will move forward with discovery.

Effingham County, GA · 7d

wtoc.com

Beaufort County hosting 5th annual First Responder Food Drive

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Organizations across Beaufort County are collecting items for the fifth annual First Responder Food Drive. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 11, first responders, military emergency services, local governments and community partners across Beaufort County are collecting nonperishable food for Bluffton Self Help and HELP of Beaufort.

Beaufort County, SC · 7d

WSAV News 3

Alan Wilson makes final pitch to Beaufort County voters

Alan Wilson, the republican candidate for South Carolina’s governor, was joined by his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Mike Reichenbach, along with other republican candidates on the ballot to make their pitch to voters as to why they should win their vote.

Beaufort County, SC · 7d

wtoc.com

Beaufort County election officials ready for Election Day after over 46K voted early; talk way to get results faster

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Many voters in Beaufort County know it often takes a few extra hours to finalize election results on election night. This time around, election officials are taking to the skies to speed up the process. Beaufort County voters have 81 polling locations open across the...

Beaufort County, SC · 7d

ewtnnews.com

PHOTOS: Savannah gives thanks for newly beatified Georgia Martyrs

SAVANNAH, Georgia — Light drizzle fell outside the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist as a standing-room-only congregation gathered Nov. 1 to give thanks for the beatification of the five Georgia Martyrs, Franciscan missionaries killed in 1597. By the conclusion of Mass, blue skies and large white clouds...

Savannah, GA · 7d

WSAV News 3

Free pet vaccine event to be held in Hinesville

The clinic is free and microchipping will be available for $5 per pet.

Hinesville, GA · 7d

Yahoo!

Alan Wilson makes his final pitch to Beaufort County voters, Wednesday

Alan Wilson, the republican candidate for South Carolina's governor, was joined by his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Mike Reichenbach, along with other republican candidates on the ballot to make their pitch to voters as to why they should win their vote.

South Carolina · 11d

savannahchamber.com

Savannah Leaders Bring New Orleans Lessons Home

More than 90 business, government, and community leaders joined the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership Exchange and Development Savannah (LEADS) trip to New Orleans, returning with fresh perspectives, valuable connections, and innovative ideas to help shape Savannah’s future. Led by LEADS Co-Chairs Jay Melder and Jamie...

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ELECTION 2026: Beaufort, Jasper voters report touchscreen selection problems

With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, voters in Beaufort and Jasper counties are reporting difficulty making their intended selections on voting touchscreens, while election officials are also working to counter misinformation circulating on social media about how ballots are handled and counted. Some voters have described repeated attempts to...

Beaufort County, SC · 11d

WSAV News 3

2026 midterm election results

Stay with WSAV News 3 for your 2026 midterm election results.

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South Carolina · 6d

american-rails.com

Georgia Marks the Opening of the Gainesville Inland Port

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Norfolk Southern and the Georgia Ports Authority on October 29 marked the Gainesville Inland Port, a rail terminal that ties Northeast Georgia manufacturers to the Port of Savannah. The terminal has been handling freight since May 4. Norfolk Southern runs the link five days a week.

Gainesville, GA · 9d

thecurrentga.org

David Dillie wins House District 161 election amid anger over data center

Coastal Georgia voters in Chatham and Effingham counties flipped a key state House of Representatives seat from Republican to Democrat on Tuesday, amid a wave of anger about higher prices and over a local Republican decision to approve a $20 billion data center in the area. The win for David...

Effingham County, GA · 6d

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