Crash on I-16 westbound completely blocks one lane, traffic backed up
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 2:05 p.m. 8/29/2025] The crash on I-16 has still not been cleared, and Georgia State Patrol is now on the scene. Traffic is now backed up as far as exit 148, WTOC has confirmed. GDOT has updated their estimated end time for clearing the...
Pet of the Week: Meet Brass
Brass is a pure blood hound waiting for a loving family.
4-month old Mira available for adoption at HSGS
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Mira, a 4-month old shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The energetic puppy is one in a litter of three that are all currently at the Humane Society. Mira visited Morning Break for Rescue Me Friday. To see Mira...
On Our Radar: Pothole patrol? Savannah to ramp up pothole repair; mayor pledges participation
Savannahians may see their mayor in city streets repairing a pothole before year's end. The city has launched a new initiative to increase consistency and response time to those disdained roadway imperfections. This installment of On Our Radar will detail the new initiative and Mayor Van Johnson's pledge to...
Highway 21 traffic interruptions, lane closure to continue through next Friday
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - Highway 21 will intermittently have one southbound lane closed from now until Friday, September 5, 2025, according to the City of Port Wentworth. The city says GDOT has approved a single-lane closure on Highway 21 from Berrien Road to Highway 30. The Port Wentworth Police...
Savannah State powers $164M boost to Georgia’s economy, new report finds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A new report proves that Savannah State University (SSU) continues to play a vital role in the economic development of the region. According to research released by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Savannah State contributed $164.4 million to Georgia’s economy...
Ga. teen shatters world record for skipping a ball across water
POOLER, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A high school student in the Savannah area recently broke a rather unusual world record. He didn’t just barely beat the previous mark; he absolutely crushed it. 17-year-old Isaac Sherrod recently broke the Waboba skipping world record. “It feels pretty good, I won’t lie,” he...
Georgia Ports Support More Than 650,000 Jobs, UGA Study Finds; Economic Impact Jumps 7%
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the state, according to a new economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. That figure marks an increase of 41,770 jobs, or 7 percent, compared to fiscal year 2023. In total, Georgia’s...
BCSO catches scammer in the act
A sheriff's deputy was able to catch a scammer in the act!
Local Catholic leaders react to Minneapolis school shooting
The Diocese of Savannah says faith, community and time can help families navigate the fear and uncertainty that follow tragedies like this.
