Ga. woman charged with husband’s murder after his body was discovered
GUYTON, Ga. - An Effingham County woman is jailed without bond after authorities say her husband was found dead inside a home in Guyton. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a home on Pine Street just before 4 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, at the request of the Guyton Police Department.
2 displaced in Largo Drive fire, officials say
Firefighters put out a fire within 11 minutes of being dispatched to the 11000 block of Largo Drive Tuesday night, a Savannah Fire spokesperson announced.
Parents charged after allegedly losing child on Hilton Head beach while intoxicated
A mother and father were arrested after allegedly losing their son while “grossly intoxicated” at a Hilton Head Island beach over the weekend, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The 48-year-old woman and 55-year-old man, both Bluffton residents, were charged Saturday with cruelty to children and public disorderly conduct, inmate records show . Both offenses are misdemeanors. Beaufort County deputies...
Soaking 1 to 2 Inch Rainfall Brings Desperately Needed Drought and Fire Relief Across...
ATLANTA, GA — A much-needed soaking rain event was forecast to push across drought-stricken Georgia tonight and through Saturday, bringing rainfall totals between 1 and 2 inches across a state desperately in need of precipitation, with rainfall forecast imagery showing widespread and heavy rain coverage blanketing Georgia through 11 PM Saturday.
Step Up Savannah launches ‘May for Mobility’ to boost jobs, financial stability
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A local nonprofit is launching a monthlong effort aimed at helping more Savannah residents achieve financial stability and long-term success. Step Up Savannah has kicked off its “May for Mobility” campaign, an initiative focused on expanding access to economic opportunity, workforce development and financial education across the region.
Person on the loose after fleeing traffic stop, crashing
Several Savannah Police vehicles were seen in the Reynolds Street area Tuesday evening. WSAV has a crew on the scene, and we are working to learn more.
From Delta executive to Savannah Bananas leader, Georgia Southern names commencement speakers
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Georgia Southern University has announced its speakers and ceremony details for Spring 2026 commencement, where approximately 4,400 students are expected to graduate. Students earning associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees will take part in four ceremonies across Statesboro and Savannah, with the option to choose their...
Chatham County voters hear from local candidates during NAACP forum
Savannah, GA (WSAV-TV) — Chatham County voters heard from candidates over the weekend in two local races.The Savannah branch of the NAACP hosted a forum at Connor`s Temple Baptist Church with judge Claire Cornwell Williams and local attorney Marcus Tucker who are running for Chatham County Recorder’s Court Judge.The event also hosted Savannah-Chatham County School […]
Bluffton killer asks for reduced sentence, cites mental health, insufficient counsel
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A Bluffton man currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a young mother is asking for a reduced sentence. John Patrick Shea filed for Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) on April 20, 2026. According to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, unlike a direct appeal...
Chatham County officials discuss mandatory burn ban, ongoing wildfires
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — As the threat of wildfires in the region continues, Chatham County officials are addressing wildfires across Southeast Georgia and the current burn ban. Authorities from the Chatham County Fire Department, Chatham County Police Department, Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), and the Health Department held a press conference Tuesday morning to […]
