Savannah GA

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County firefighters say watching the homes they could not save in the Brantley County wildfire will stay with them forever. Six firefighters from the Chatham County Fire Department, including two captains, assisted in battling the wildfire. They worked 12-hour shifts for seven straight days and are now back home.

The Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia is looking into whether or not the City of Pooler violated a state statute on approving large projects, according to an email sent to Pooler staff. The Development of Regional Impact (DRI) process is a mandatory, state-created process that allows regional and state agencies to weigh in on large projects. Prior to local governments taking actions like...

SOUTH CAROLINA — The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. According to deputies, 40-year-old Janine Defibaugh was last seen Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m. She was reportedly driving a Toyota vehicle in the area of Grahamville Road and Henry Lawton Road. Defibaugh is […] The post Police searching for missing woman in...

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Effingham County Sheriff’s Humane Enforcement is looking for information after a woman reportedly left a cat in the elections building on April 26. The woman who allegedly left the cat was driving a black Honda sedan. The sheriff’s office said if you recognize the person, call 912-754-4195.

April began work on council’s most important responsibility – deciding how we spend your tax dollars. But first council had to establish the goals and priorities for 2026. This is an important step to ensure that money matches the goals. The 45-page Strategic Plan is available on the...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Art, music, and culture took over downtown Savannah’s City Market on Sunday. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., people stopping by saw galleries, artist tents, and live artists. The annual event brought together locals and tourists for a day to recognize those around the area...

The Jasper County School District announced its teachers and staff of the year in April as each teacher and staff member was greeted at their schools with the announcements. The Jasper County School District recognized its stand-out teachers and support staff April 20 at their schools. “We are proud to...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wildlife across Southeast Georgia is feeling the effects of the ongoing drought as ponds and freshwater wetlands dry up, leaving animals with fewer places to drink and cool off. While Savannah hasn’t seen the worst of the drought, experts say the dry conditions are still creating...

Savannah is a city in, and county seat of, Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, it is the oldest city in the state, and was the capital of the colonial Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah today is...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A motorcyclist was injured in an early morning crash in Savannah. According to the Savannah Police Department, the accident occurred around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Abercorn Street and 53rd Street and involved a car and a motorcycle. Officials have not released details about the...