Savannah honors Juneteenth with second annual Walk to the River
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Thursday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day when the last enslaved Americans were finally freed nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day that celebrates the completion of freedom for every American citizen. In Savannah, that...
‘Bride Hard’ opens nationwide in theaters and puts Savannah back in the spotlight
.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The plot has a familiar ring: Global terrorists take over an over-the-top luxury party and hold the guests hostage. An estranged member of the party on the outside, gifted with a certain set of skills, foils their plans with both street smarts and...
16-year-old with Crisp County ties still missing after 60 days
CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A 16-year-old girl has now been missing for 60 days, according to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The sheriff’s office said the girl has Crisp County ties. Alecia Lawrence went missing from Pooler, Georgia – near Savannah – on April 21, 2025,...
Body Shops Find Their Financials Lacking Despite Money in Bank
“We’ve run the business off of looking at our bank account,” said Danny Paez, co-owner of Auto Perfection in Savannah, GA. The shop has north of 20 years in operation, but it took joining an AkzoNobel 20 Group for Paez to start asking questions. “I started realizing my...
Deadline to apply for 2025 homestead exemption extended to July 21
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Homeowners in Chatham County that have not yet applied for their 2025 homestead exemption will now have until July 21 to do so. Homestead exemptions can lower property tax bills. The standard homestead exemption in Georgia grants $2,000 off from county and some school taxes, as long as...
Chatham County proposes property tax increase, nearly 50%
Whitely said less than 20% of homeowners will see a price hike but added that safety outweighs cost.
5 Best Pizza Places in Savannah, Georgia to Try
Savannah’s old-world charm and coastal flair extend to its pizza scene, offering classic comfort, gourmet innovation, and plenty of Southern hospitality. From brick-oven masterpieces to historic slice shops and late-night student favorites, here are Savannah’s best pizzas of 2025:. 1. Vinnie Van Go-Go’s. In the heart...
Savannah man captured after months-long search, charged with murder after man’s body found in...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah man, who’s been wanted since early December in connection with a murder, has now been arrested and charged. 39-year-old Kevin Michael Wilson has been charged with murder. This all stems from an investigation that began early on December 7th, when 37-year-old Kenneth Bryant...
Litter traps installed throughout waterways of Savannah
The Savannah Riverkeepers have partnered with the City of Savannah and other local organizations to create a litter trap system.
Internal miscommunication leads to Chatham Parkway bridge closing earlier than expected Friday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham Parkway bridge is officially closed until July 20, and the Georgia Department of Transportation said internal miscommunication with their contractors led to a more than 12-hour early start time. The anticipation was that the bridge would close at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 20...
