100th Christmas for local woman highlights family, tradition
Relatives would travel far just to be part of the celebration. Today, that tradition continues as her home is the central gathering place for generations of her family.
Save the Dolly Date: The Mars Theatre in Springfield announces Dolly Parton Birthday Bash...
The Historic Mars Theatre is turning up the rhinestones in January with a weekend-long celebration honoring the birthday of one of America’s most beloved cultural icons. From January 16–18, 2026, audiences are invited to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday Bash, a joyful tribute filled with classic films, live music,...
LIVE SANTA TRACKER: Watch NORAD track Santa’s trip around the world
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - On Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is tracking Santa Claus as he makes his holiday journey around the world to deliver presents. Santa can be tracked at home by watching the live feed above, or by going to NORAD’s Santa Tracker website....
Grieving mother seeks answers after 17-year-old son fatally shot: ‘You took somebody who was...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A grieving mother is pleading for answers after investigators say her 17-year-old son was found shot to death outside a Georgia apartment complex. The pain in Tyesha Abdullah’s voice was unmistakable as she described the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son Antonio Thornton Jr.,...
Christmas Eve fire displaces 3 people
Three people were displaced and no injuries were reported.
Who’s coming in concert in Savannah in 2026? Here’s a sneak peek
For Christmas, I often purchase tickets to a concert for my beloved. Last year, we took in a beautifully intimate performance of holiday music by Kathy Mattea , who was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry this year. I also splurged on tickets for the ageless and masterful blues guitarist Bonnie Rait t. A couple of years...
Pedestrian killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Hwy 80, Pooler Mayor says
In a social media post, Pooler Mayor Karen Williams announced the death of a pedestrian after they were struck by a tractor-trailer on Hwy 80 while attempting to walk across the road.
Fatal crash closes Highway 80 East in Pooler, police confirm
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian crash has closed Highway 80 East between Continental Boulevard and Coleman Boulevard in Pooler, the Pooler Police Department confirmed. First responders are on scene; drivers are urged to avoid the area while crews clear the scene and investigators work. The mayor...
Unanimous decision could lead to Chatham County probate judge’s removal from bench
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A unanimous decision by a statewide commission could lead to a Chatham County judge being removed from the bench. A judicial qualifications committee says Probate Judge Tom Bordeaux violated his judicial conduct. This comes after he was accused of not issuing timely rulings in a variety of...
Mysterious Santa Program to deliver gifts on Christmas
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah’s Mysterious Santa program will visit hospitals and nursing homes with present on Christmas morning and still is seeking volunteers to help. The program delivers the feeling of Christmas to more than 3,000 people in the Savannah every year. The group will gather at the...

















