Hidden History: Whitefield Square field survey seeks possible unmarked burials
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Savannah city leaders have partnered with an archaeological team this week to search for possible human remains beneath Whitefield Square, where enslaved and free people of color were buried in the 1700s and 1800s. Archaeologists with the Lamar Institute are surveying the square using...
Savannah man receives maximum sentence after 2021 shooting
He was sentenced on Dec. 3 following a 2021 deadly shooting.
Gunshot victim walks into St. Joseph’s Hospital, CCPD investigating
An official confirmed that the injuries appear to be non-life-threatening.
Maersk Opens New Ground Freight Site Near Port of Savannah
20,000-square-foot facility includes three docks and a dedicated fleet. The station’s location provides direct access to Interstate 95 and I-16, connecting to major markets in the Southeast. Recent ground freight openings include Lake City, Ga., and Dallas-Fort Worth. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews...
Georgia high school evacuated following bomb threat
GEORGIA — Liberty County High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after administrators received a bomb threat, according to the Liberty County School System. Officials said students and staff were moved to a designated assembly area while law enforcement arrived to investigate. The school remains on lockdown as...
Donations still being accepted for Miracle on May Street
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can help the West Broad YMCA provide a happy holiday for children and families in Savannah by supporting the 45th annual Miracle on May Street holiday event. They are still accepting donations of toys, clothing, shoes and books for the event that will be held...
After being released from prison, a man plans to return to the Lowcountry town
Marcus Parker, after serving 26 years in prison starting at age 18, is now back in the Lowcountry with a mission to give back to his community. While incarcerated, Parker—originally a student athlete in Ridgeland—used his time to develop tools and strategies aimed at helping at-risk youth. He founded a fraternity...
Midway veteran frustrated with road issues, mayor responds
MIDWAY, Ga. — Retired veteran Charles Dawson says the road leading to his home on Cooper Street in Midway has become so bad that he can no longer reliably receive mail or deliveries, including medications. The unpaved sand road slopes toward the end of the cul-de-sac, causing rainwater to...
Savannah schools dealing with Monday internet outage
Web service and email throughout the district's schools and offices are expected to be affected, but phone service remains functional.
Overturned vehicle closed all lanes on I-16 WB earlier today
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 4:19 p.m.] The overturned vehicle has been cleared and normal traffic is resuming. Delays and backups are still expected. [ORIGINAL STORY] An overturned vehicle is causing traffic on I-16 to back up. According to GDOT, the overturned vehicle is on I-16 Westbound at the Pooler...
