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‘I’m going to advocate for Keontae and for other people’s children now’: Mother fights...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A mother is raising concerns about security at an Amazon warehouse in Pooler. This comes after her son, Keontae Grider, was shot and killed in the parking lot while on shift in January. She still has not seen justice for her son, all while she says...
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Residents take action after spotting troubling sight floating down US river: ‘We all have...

"If it's on the ground, it's in our water." Residents take action after spotting troubling sight floating down US river: 'We all have to be vigilant' first appeared on The Cool Down .
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Highway 21 in Port Wentworth getting new intersection, traffic light

The artery pumping people and cars through Port Wentworth and Effingham County is getting a major upgrade ahead of plans to widen Highway 21 by 2029. Officials gathered Thursday morning to celebrate not only the groundbreaking of a new traffic light in front of the Rice Hope neighborhood, but the beginning of the...
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67-year-old Inmate Dies at Chatham County Jail, GBI Investigating

Savannah, GA – At the request of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents are investigating the death of Anthony Garza, 67, an inmate at the Chatham County Jail. On Friday evening, at approximately 8:30 p.m., jail medical staff provided aid to Garza...
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The death of 6-month-old Liam Rye raises concerns after people in the community donated...

Some community members said they are angry after finding out the story they were initially told by Liam's mother was false.
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Biggest I-16 widening in years to ease growth by 2027

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The biggest interstate widening project in Georgia’s coastal region in years is coming sooner than expected, as I-16 is set to see more construction by 2027. With more than half a billion dollars going into a 32-mile stretch of I-16, the project is designed to keep up with the explosive […]
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CEMA reports outage impacting 911 center

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham Emergency Management is reporting an outage that’s affecting the 911 center. In a social media post, CEMA says there is a Verizon outage that is affecting some calls being received by the 911 Center. Anyone having trouble calling 911 can contact the non-emergency...
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This Hidden Georgia Italian Restaurant Serves Classic Dishes Locals Say Taste Just Like Italy

Savannah is famous for its cobblestone streets and Southern charm, but tucked between the historic squares is a little Italian restaurant that locals swear tastes like the real deal. FraLi Gourmet doesn’t rely on flashy signs or tourist buzz, just authentic recipes, handmade pasta, and flavors that transport you...
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10 Halloween Streets in Georgia Locals Say You Have to See to Believe

I spent the past few Octobers crisscrossing Georgia to see which streets locals praise for Halloween magic. I found several streets and neighborhoods in Georgia that locals say put on spectacular Halloween displays. 1. Jones Street, Savannah. Jones Street looks like a movie set after sunset, and I always start...
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Hwy 21 in Rincon to experience lane closures for Forensic Mapping after fatal crash

RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit will temporarily shut down a portion of Highway 21 in Rincon, GA. These intermittent lane closures will take place on Highway 21 and 4th street in Rincon at 9:30 a.m. This is due...

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