FBI offers reward in Savannah acid attack that burned woman
The FBI’s Atlanta office is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in an acid attack that severely burned a woman in Savannah.
Through pain, acid victim still smiling as she recovers in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. - A Savannah woman faces a long road to recovery after a stranger attacked her with acid that ate through her clothes and covered 50% of her body with burns. Ashley Wasielewski is trying to recover after receiving a first round of emergency surgery at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital...
Local community, lawmakers react to Australia’s mass shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A mass shooting on a beach in Australia killed at least 15 people, including a 10-year-old girl, with dozens more injured. Police identified the suspects as a father and son and said it was a terrorist attack that occurred at the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Jury trial begins for man accused of murder in 2019 assault
He is charged with murder in the death of retired Savannah fireman, Bruce Helmly.
Inmate dies in Telfair State Prison after altercation, Georgia Department of Corrections confirms
HELENA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death of inmate Preston Phelps while in custody at Telfair State Prison. Phelps died on Dec. 13 following an altercation with multiple offenders, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. His body was turned over to the county coroner...
These 14 Georgia Soul Food Buffets Are Legendary For A Reason Bring Your Appetite
Soul food tells the story of Georgia better than any history book ever could. From Atlanta to Savannah, legendary buffets serve up plates piled high with fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread that taste like home. I’ve rounded up the absolute best spots where generations of families have gathered to...
Missing 29-year-old Florida woman: PPD
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Pooler Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 29-year-old woman. Shae Jackson, who lives in Florida, was last seen on Thursday, Dec. 11, in Pooler after visiting to look for work, according to police. Jackson has a black and brown mixed husky...
Woman fights off man attempting to assault her in Beaufort County store restroom
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A man is facing charges in Beaufort County over his alleged attempt to sexually assault a woman who deputies say thwarted his attack. Joshua Allan Mayfield, 35, of Varnville, is charged with assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, violent burglary in the...
Jasper and Beaufort Counties open cold weather shelters ahead of freeze
JASPER AND BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) - Officials in the Lowcountry are offering those in need of warm shelter, a place to stay while the temperatures drop drastically. Here is a list of places available in Jasper and Beaufort Counties:. Jasper County:. Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said, “Due to dangerously...
Sunset Market to return to Savannah Quarters
The Sunset Market is returning to Pooler's Savannah Quarters following the first shopping event on Sunday.

















