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...
Tybee Island issues scam warning
Officials warned against fake invoices on Tybee Island that businesses have received regarding community development projects, a city Facebook post said.
Isolated afternoon storms, hotter weather ahead!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Our Friday morning is starting out in the 70s with dry roads for our morning commute. We’ll warm to about 90 degrees by noon, feeling like the upper 90s! This afternoon will be mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 90s, feeling like the lower triple digits. The sea breeze will move inland this...
Two men found guilty in 2020 murder of 17-year-old in Garden City
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Two men have been convicted for the murder of a 17-year-old high school student in Chatham County several years ago. 24-year-old Stanley Jivens and 21-year-old Jorelle Horne have been convicted of felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the...
Construction to begin on Highway 84 bypass project in Liberty Co.
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A major change is coming soon affecting how you get around Liberty County. It’s the Highway 84 bypass project that leaders hope will improve safety. County leaders say that this is a project almost 20 years in the making. Liberty County Commission Chairman Donald...