7 Sweeping Historical Fiction Books Set in Savannah—Southern Intrigue, Mystery and Romance Await!
Moss-covered oaks, haunting secrets, idyllic Southern charm…Savannah, Georgia, brims with fascinating yet complex history, making it the perfect backdrop for unforgettable historical fiction! The atmospheric areas of Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery and the city’s storied cobblestone squares create the kind of rich setting that novelists love to explore—and the kind that readers want to escape into. So if you’re looking for...
Neighbors’ complaints lead to a drug bust in a Savannah neighborhood.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC)— Neighbors’ complaints led to a drug investigation and an arrest in Savannah’s Tatemville neighborhood. The operation happened on Wendell Street, just off Interstate 516, where the street was blocked off while officers worked at a home. The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) told WTOC...
Rescue Me Friday: Meet Babsy!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Babsy, a three-year old mixed breed who came to the Humane Society for Greater Savannah from St. Lucia, visited Morning Break for Rescue Me Friday. She was one of three dogs a rescue agency transported from St. Lucia to Savannah. Babsy is friendly, likes giving hugs...
Hardeeville pitches ‘Project Phoenix’ as Jasper County works toward fire district consolidation
HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - Jasper County leaders are moving to consolidate five county-created fire districts into one Jasper County Rural Protection Fire District, to improve response times, reduce gaps in coverage, and create more efficiency as the county continues to grow. As that effort moves forward, the City of Hardeeville...
Massive manufacturing facility opening in town near Hilton Head, creating new jobs
A massive, $134 million advanced conductor technology manufacturing plant is opening miles west of Hilton Head Island later this month. TS Conductor, which makes next-generation advanced conductors for the power grid, will officially open its 301,275-square-foot manufacturing facility at 216 Industrial Court in Hardeeville’s Clarius Industrial Park next week, according to a Thursday media advisory. A grand opening will take place...
Jamie Ertle’s Mother’s Day Forecast, May 8, 2026
SAVANNAH, Ga. I hope you’re enjoying an awesome weather day! Get out and get stuff done or just relax in the cool-for-early-May air. Clouds get thicker throughout the early evening with a 10-20% chance of a light shower late. Temperature at 8:10pm sunset will be 72°. The front...
Coast Guard’s Eagle ship docks in Savannah for weekend visit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah’s waterfront has a new visitor this weekend that looks like it sailed straight out of a pirate movie. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle has docked in the Hostess City. The ship will be open to visitors through Sunday. After becoming a World War...
Why were police at Bluffton school May 1? What we know
Seven police units responded the morning of May 1 to H.E. McCracken Middle School, but a school district spokesperson said it was for an incident that did not occur on school property. Deputies are investigating a teacher at the Bluffton school for allegedly assaulting his child, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Staff Sgt. Robert Herlong said. Herlong added that although the alleged domestic disturbance...
Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory May 9-15
Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, May 9 through Friday, May 15. All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers. Traffic interruptions are listed below...
Oglethorpe Mall shooting suspect sentenced to federal prison for firearm
Aujawan Hymon pled guilty to illegal possession of a machine gun.

















