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CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A law enforcement chase of a stolen car ended on Tuesday after a crash, resulting in a 17-year-old being brought into custody and a deputy being transported to the hospital, Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman confirmed. Coleman said the 17-year-old suspect was arrested after crashing...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Mayor Van Johnson was named one of Georgia Trend’s 2026 Most Influential Georgians, he shared on Facebook Tuesday. 2026 marks the sixth consecutive year that Johnson has been recognized for the award. Johnson released a statement following the announcement: “This recognition isn’t...

A family in Savannah, Georgia, is left grieving after a man gunned down the father outside of a Target during an argument over a parking space, authorities say. The post Dad at Target with his 3 young kids is gunned down after petty 'argument over a parking spot': Police first appeared on Law & Crime .

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Dean Forest Road is blocked in both directions due to crash on GA-307 between I-16 Exit 160 and Airport Park Dr. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the crash occurred near Pine Meadow Drive. As of 4:41 p.m., GDOT currently lists the anticipated end time of...

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is investigating an incident of shots fired Monday evening. At approximately 8:50 p.m., the CCPD responded to the 10 block of Willow Lakes Drive after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. Officials say they found multiple shell casings in...

POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Citizens filled the Pooler City Council meeting Monday to voice their concerns on a proposed variance request that would allow new construction near Tom Triplett Park. Ben Wall, owner of the land by the park, made the proposal to be able to construct a stormwater detention facility and...

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Police Department officers found multiple shell casings and bullet holes at a residence after responding to reports of gunshots Sunday night. At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2026, officers responded to the 10 block of Willow Lakes Drive after someone in that...

The Loganville community is mourning 17-year-old Antonio Thornton Jr., a high school senior who was shot and killed while visiting family in Savannah last December 2025. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed that two teenagers have been arrested in connection with his death outside Magnolia Lane Apartments in...

LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Liberty Regional Medical Center has announced its first baby of the year 2026. Amelia Kay Abernathy was born on Jan. 2, 2026, at 8:21 a.m. She is the beloved daughter of Kassandra and Andrew Abernathy and the little sister of Adrien and Ethan. “Each new year brings hope and […]

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) captain is retiring after 31 years of service in law enforcement. The CCPD announced on a social media post that Capt. Susan Fandrich is retiring after 31 years of service in law enforcement. She began her career at CCPD and stayed during the merger...