Georgia Power cannot disconnect service during heat advisory
As summer officially kicks off and the blistering Georgia heat pushes temperatures into triple digits, residents may be relieved to know that Georgia Power cannot disconnect electric service for non-payment during extreme heat advisories. According to a rule set by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC),...
Port of Savannah experiences second busiest May ever
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Port of Savannah handled just more than 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in May making it the second busiest May on record. The busiest May was in 2022 when container volumes reached 519,400 TEUs. From July 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, The Port of...
Bluffton celebrates Juneteenth with proclamation
Town of Bluffton Mayor Larry Toomer presented a Juneteenth proclamation to Angela Douglas during the town's June 11 meeting. The Town of Bluffton recently held a luncheon prepared by staff and an educational session for its employees which was held in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the...
One in three elevators are past inspection in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Every time you step on an elevator, you hope it gets you where you need to go safely. But, how do you know if the elevator you’re taking is properly inspected?. Our WTOC Investigates Team began asking questions when many inspection cards around the city...
Arrest made in Savannah home invasion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Police Department has arrested 56-year-old Zorina Brown in connection to a home invasion. The home invasion happened on October 26, 2024 in the 1200 block of E. 55 Street. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from lacerations and injuries consistent with blunt force...
2 women attacked in attempted kidnapping on vacation while walking back to their Airbnb
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A night out turned terrifying for two women who say they were attacked while vacationing in downtown Savannah. Aubrey Warpool and Makenzie Cave were on their way back to their Airbnb after a night out at a bar near Bay Street when the attack happened.
Population projected to decline as young adults want less kids
This has been an ongoing decline for the past decade.
This No-Fuss Restaurant In Georgia Has Shrimp And Grits Known Throughout The US
You haven’t truly experienced Savannah until you’ve dined in a place where actual pirates once stumbled in for grog and grub – yes, with actual peg legs and parrots and the whole “arrrr matey” situation. The Pirates’ House stands as one of Savannah’s most intriguing...
Serial armed robber sentenced to over 26 years
A man was sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for 10 commercial armed robberies committed in Bulloch, Burke, Chatham, Emanuel, Glascock, Jenkins and Ware Counties.
The Savannah Tribune: A Legacy of Leadership
Louis B. Toomer, Sr. and Louis M. Pleasant were co-founders along with John H. Deveaux of The Colored Tribune in 1875. The name was changed to The Savannah Tribune in 1876. These business leaders recognized the need for a newspaper dedicated to being the voice of the African American community.
