New safety measures for Savannah-Chatham County schools
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new year means new ways to keep students safe for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. It’s one of the school system’s main priorities this year. “The more eyes and ears we have, we look at that as being a force multiplier and...
Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen abruptly closes her Georgia restaurant The Lady and Sons
Former Food Network personality Paula Deen has shuttered two of her Savannah, Georgia-based restaurants, marking the end of an era for one of her most iconic establishments. Deen — who gained national fame for her signature Southern cooking and charismatic screen presence — was dropped from the Food Network in 2013...
Final Suspect in Oglethorpe Mall Shooting Turns Himself In
On Thursday, July 31, 16-year-old Franklin James surrendered to authorities, becoming the sixth and final named suspect in the July 2 shooting at Oglethorpe Mall. James faces charges including felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a handgun by a...
Savannah bridge temporarily closed after crane strikes it
On Friday, the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah was shut down after a crane boom in the river below the bridge struck it.
Police searching for missing person in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Chatham County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman who may be in danger. Angel Dominguez, 51, was last seen in the 4000 block of Ogeechee Road, according to police. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown eyes and […] The post...
First Alert: Downpours possible Sunday, brief break from the heat
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day. The flooding threat will diminish overnight, but isolated pockets of heavier rain will still be possible into the early morning hours. Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day as our rain and flooding threat continues. Highs will be closer...
Parker’s Kitchen invests $1 million in Savannah’s homeless community
Parkers Kitchen , a nationally acclaimed convenience store company and food service leader headquartered in Savannah, Ga., announced a $1 million donation to Union Mission earlier today to support Union Mission’s new Resource Center, which will be located in the former Family Dollar store at 702 W. Oglethorpe Ave. in...
Savannah Firefighters Rescue 4 From Flooded Vehicle
Savannah firefighters saved four people trapped in rising waters near downtown Saturday evening, narrowly avoiding disaster when they discovered a hidden danger beneath the flood. 🌊 What Happened: Fire crews responded to a stranded vehicle at Drayton and Duffy Streets Saturday evening, where they discovered four...
Local resource for minority entrepreneurs shut down with no notice
A resource that offers underserved people in Savannah the chance to start a business closed Thursday with no warning to the employees or the entrepreneurs.
Savannah Man Sentenced to Nearly 50 Years for Drug, Firearm, and Jury Tampering Charges
Malik Javier McKenzie, 27, of Savannah, was sentenced on July 22, 2025, to a cumulative 595 months in federal prison for convictions related to drug trafficking, possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and jury tampering. Following a two-day trial in U.S. District Court,...
