Skip the Tow Fees: The Ultimate Georgia Junk Car Hack
Georgia drivers know that the heat and traffic can be very hard on any vehicle. Between the humid air in Savannah and the constant stop-and-go traffic in Atlanta, cars tend to break down quickly. You can sell your junk car in Georgia today without paying a dime for a tow truck if you use this simple guide.
$500 for going 7 over? Speed cameras issue tickets in Hilton Head-area neighborhoods
This story has been updated to include additional neighborhoods that have speed cameras. The Hilton Head area’s natural beauty and serene qualities attract retirees from all over the country looking for a relaxed and worry-free atmosphere. But some retirees now worry that even a trip to the pharmacy could come with a...
Coast Guard: Incorrect crane height information caused Talmadge Bridge collision
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Coast Guard has released a report after a crane struck the Talmadge Bridge in August. The Coast Guard says the crane hit the bridge after the tugboat’s captain was given incorrect information about the height of the crane. The crane operator told the captain the crane’s boom was 160 feet...
Beaufort County cold case murder suspect indicted
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Beaufort County grand jury has formally charged a cold case murder suspect, who is currently out on bond. The grand jury indicted Cortez Lake on January 29, 2026, who is accused of killing Margit Schuller in 1987. Deputies arrested Lake in November 2025, after...
6 defendants back in court in Oglethorpe Mall shooting case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A judge set new deadlines Wednesday in the Oglethorpe Mall shooting case, as attorneys said key forensic evidence is still outstanding and the case is not yet ready to move forward. Six defendants charged in connection with the July 2 shooting appeared in Chatham County Superior Court for a...
1 in custody following vehicle and foot pursuit
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — One person has been taken into custody following a vehicle and foot pursuit. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) assisted the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) with a vehicle pursuit in the area of Hwy 170 and Hwy 462 near...
Local officials, lawmakers in Atlanta for Savannah Chatham Chamber Day
Leaders, lawmakers and representatives from the Savannah area's top markets met in the Peach State's capital Wednesday to talk priorities for 2026.
Dead bat found outside Savannah home confirmed to have rabies
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A dead bat found at a Savannah home has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on the front porch of a home in Magnolia Park on Feb. 3, according to a press release from the Chatham County Health Department. A resident reported the bat...
Georgia Ports welcomes trade agreement with India
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the announcement of a new trade agreement between the U.S. and India, opening the way for increased
Historic Savannah Foundation to Spotlight Savannah’s Endangered African-American Landmarks in HSF Lecture Featuring Kathy...
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) — the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future — will host an informative, engaging lecture on Thursday, February 19th at 6 PM titled “Savannah’s Endangered African American...

















