Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival kicks off in Forsyth Park
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Juneteenth celebrations are still happening across our area into the weekend. WTOC is the sponsor for one happening Saturday at Forsyth Park!. It’s the fine arts festival hosted by several local organizations. Vendors, live music and community. The Juneteenth fine arts festival brought many...
WSAV mourns loss of former News Director Kevin Brennan
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – While you may not have seen his face on TV, News Director Kevin Brennan was a key piece in every story you saw on News 3 for over 20 years. Today, we at WSAV mourn his loss. Brennan started his media career in radio in the 1970s. He then transitioned over […]
Savannah mayor addresses bomb attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, comments made by AG Chris...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Sunday, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson addressed members of the community during an NAACP meeting. In that conversation, he addressed the bomb attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and comments made by Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr about crime in Savannah. The Savannah Branch NAACP meeting...
As heat risks rise in Savannah, Georgia Power, Red Cross and city offer tips...
In Georgia, the sun always finds a way to break through the clouds after a heavy rainstorm, turning already humid air into a sweltering mix of heat and moisture. While that Southern warmth brings troves of tourists to Savannah, it can quickly become dangerous. Here are some local resources and tips to stay cool and...
CAT kicks off community engagement series
"CAT Chats: Your Ride, Your Voice," are a series of informational sessions to engage with residents across Chatham County.
South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events June/July 2025
For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County events -...
Daughters of Mary Magdalene and Savannah Building Futures host Juneteenth event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – From under a Savannah canopy, the community is honoring Juneteenth in a big way. “The most important thing is us coming together, Black people coming together, to congregate, to laugh and be rejoiceful and just be happy to be with each other,” said Marilyn Jackson, a Chairperson for Daughters...
SEE IT: Tybee Juneteenth Wade-in honors all the souls that came to the water
Storyteller Patt Gunn offered a history lesson and a celebration during the 11th annual TybeeMLK Juneteenth Wade-in. More: "We come here to do our healing" Tybee holds 11th annual Juneteenth Wade-in This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: SEE IT: Tybee Juneteenth Wade-in honors all the...
Effingham Artists studio opens in Effingham County
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A new space to get creative in Effingham County recently opened its doors: the Effingham Artists studio. Lindsey Gerow, alongside her business partner Adrian Webber, founded Effingham Artists last year. It started out as a community group - the goal of which was to introduce...
One man injured, two others dead in two separate shootings in Savannah Thursday night
The Savannah Police Department responded to two separate shooting incidents on June 19, in which one man was seriously injured and two men died. At 9:26 p.m., officers arrived at West Henry and Montgomery streets, where they found two men who had been shot. One victim was treated at the scene and taken to Memorial...