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A Savannah alderwoman has raised concerns about her treatment by city police and their handling of a crime scene. She spoke publicly about her experience, questioning the officers’ conduct and the department’s response…
Pleasant weather is expected to continue through Thursday, with cool mornings and warmer afternoons ahead of a much colder pattern. The incoming cold air could bring frost and possibly freezing temperatures. Residents…
A renovated Magdalene House shelter in Savannah is expected to begin housing mothers and children within two weeks, Union Mission says. The facility now has eight bedrooms with private bathrooms, two kitchens, family…
Savannah police are asking for help locating Curtis Lamar Howard, 65, who is wanted for public indecency in the Baldwin Park neighborhood. The department told WTOC the case relates to a man reported exposing himself in…
Construction of the privately owned SeaPoint Industrial Marine Terminal on the Savannah River is scheduled to begin in 2027. The project is part of a 755-acre site about five miles downstream from Savannah’s River…
The 2027 Community Insights Tour is scheduled to visit Savannah on March 18-19. This event serves as a platform for local engagement, allowing residents to participate in discussions and provide feedback on regional…
Savannah police are searching for Curtis Lamar Howard, 65, who is wanted in connection with a public indecency case. A Savannah Police Department spokesperson confirmed the search. Authorities have not provided further…
Chatham County plans maintenance on Diamond Causeway just east of the Skidaway Narrows Bridge on Thursday, Nov. 12, starting at 9 a.m. The work is expected to take a few hours and will reduce traffic to one lane, with…
Savannah police are asking for help locating Curtis Lamar Howard, 65, who is wanted for public indecency. Authorities have not provided details about when or where the alleged incident occurred. Anyone with information…
WSAV has compiled a list of businesses and other locations offering discounts or free items for Veterans Day across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. The offers are available at participating locations, with details…
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport has opened a 36-acre air cargo complex designed to connect freight by air, road, rail and sea. The facility can accommodate wide-body aircraft, adds taxiway infrastructure and…
Shraddha Nunziata, a senior director with Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, has received Ignite Reading’s 2026 Torchbearer Award for advancing early literacy. Her work helped launch the First Grade Promise, an…
Hospice Savannah has opened Georgia’s first PACE program, offering adults aged 55 and older nursing-home-level care while helping them remain at home. Services include primary care, therapies, medication, transportation…
Members of Savannah’s BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir gathered for the fourth day of a five-day Diwali celebration, sharing New Year wishes and taking part in prayer, songs and food offerings. This year’s theme, “Light…
Savannah is inviting residents to a bingo event where they can review draft zoning rules for the city’s Canal District. A city spokesperson said the gathering is intended to combine a community activity with an…
Savannah officials say road closures for the Veterans Day Parade will begin at 6 a.m. Motorists should expect traffic disruptions along the parade route, and residential parking will also be affected. The notice…
Savannah gift boutique The Fancy Pheasant is planning an exclusive shopping party to benefit Tharros Place and Brightside Child & Family Advocacy. The store, located at 2 East Broad Street downtown, is hosting the event…
A 66-year-old Savannah native is trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters, bringing an unusual late-career bid to the famed exhibition basketball team. The local story highlights the candidate’s determination to pursue a…
A Pinnacle sign has been installed on River Road as Synovus and Pinnacle continue integrating their operations. The update marks a visible step in the companies’ ongoing combination, though the available report provides…
All westbound lanes in the 1900 block of East President Street in Savannah are closed after a crash, the Savannah Police Department said. Police urged drivers to use an alternate route and warned of delays. The closure…
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is holding his weekly press briefing on Tuesday. WSAV is following the event and says updates and the full briefing will be available. The announcement provides no specific policy decision or…
VFW Post 660 in Savannah will launch weekly Monday Night Bingo on Dec. 7, with games beginning at 7 p.m. at its Ogeechee Road location. The post says the event is intended to welcome residents and strengthen community…
Shraddha Nunziata, senior director of special projects and initiatives for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, has received the 2026 Torchbearer Award. The recognition honors her work in education and…
Savannah’s second annual Southern Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, starting at 7 a.m. at Forsyth Park. Downtown traffic will be affected from 3 a.m., with staggered street closures along the…
Dr. Jamal Lawrence discusses the health insurance gap and changes Americans may face in 2027. The conversation comes as a Commonwealth Fund survey finds that a majority of people believe the federal government has a…
WSAV StormTeam 3 meteorologist Alysa Carsley says mild afternoons will continue in the Savannah area before a significant cooldown arrives this weekend. The forecast points to a change from the current mild conditions…
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport has completed a major cargo expansion intended to increase the region’s capacity to move goods. The project includes a new 36-acre facility and a taxiway, supporting cargo…
One person was displaced after a house fire early Tuesday in the 500 block of Rivers End Drive in Savannah, Georgia. The Savannah Fire Department responded at 3:29 a.m. and found smoke and heavy fire on arrival. Fire…
One person was displaced after a residential fire on Rivers End Drive in Savannah early Tuesday, the Savannah Fire Department said. Crews arrived around 3:29 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames, and brought the fire…
Georgia and South Carolina have shelved plans for the Jasper Ocean Terminal, a proposed mega-port on the Savannah River that was intended to handle up to seven million containers a year. The project was announced nearly…
