Tybee police respond to fatal collision involving a pedestrian
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Late Sunday evening, the Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian. At approximately 11:01 PM on Sunday, TIPD and Tybee fire personnel responded to 11th Street about a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Officers secured the scene and attempted...
Savannah Chatham County Public School Systems first day back
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — More than 36,000 students are getting up early and heading back to class. It’s the first day of school in Chatham County. School leaders say they’ve been working for months to make sure this year starts strong with changes to security, transportation, and even meals. Around 5 a.m., early...
Savannah ‘repeat offender’ gets decades in prison for jury tampering, drug charges
A Savannah man has been sentenced to nearly 50 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and attempting to influence a juror.
Liberty County community sees flooding relief
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Residents in Liberty County are seeing some relief of standing water on their land. We may remember we reported on their plea for help, as they asked CSX to clear culverts they owned in the area. WTOC spoke to that family again and learned what’s...
Talmadge Memorial Bridge deemed structurally sound after crane hit
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Talmadge Memorial Bridge in Savannah has reopened to traffic after a crane boom struck the structure Friday afternoon, according to the Savannah Fire Department. What we know:. The bridge was closed around 3 p.m. on Friday after a crane hit a support beam, officials said. No...
Flood warning and advisories issued on multiple counties
The flood advisory is expected to end today, Saturday at 6 p.m.
Lightning Strikes Force Tybee Beachgoers Out of Water
Tybee Island lifeguards cleared swimmers from the ocean Sunday morning after lightning was detected within 12 miles of the beach. 🌊 What’s Happening: Lifeguards announced the water closure at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and standard procedure is to keep swimmers out of the ocean for at least 30 minutes after the last...
Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce hosts expo showcase
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce hosted its signature event Saturday. The Black Business Expo showcased and celebrated Black and minority owned businesses. With over 50 vendors from many unique companies, the free event provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs to collaborate and...
Jury selection Monday in Kassotis trial
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Monday, jury selection will be made in the trial of a Liberty County man charged with malice murder and the dismemberment of his second wife. The jury selection for the trial for Nicholas Kassotis will take place at 9:00 a.m. Monday morning in Liberty County Superior Court.
Effingham Emergency Management Agency talks do’s and don’ts of flash flooding
It has been almost one month since floodwaters swept through Kerr County Texas killing at least 135 people, including at least 36 young girls who were visiting Camp Mystic, a private Christian camp. The height from the water in the Guadalupe River rose from less than 12 inches to more than 30 feet. “This type of...
