Grieving mother seeks answers after 17-year-old son fatally shot: ‘You took somebody who was...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A grieving mother is pleading for answers after investigators say her 17-year-old son was found shot to death outside a Georgia apartment complex. The pain in Tyesha Abdullah’s voice was unmistakable as she described the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son Antonio Thornton Jr.,...
Pine Island withdraws lawsuit over proposed golf course on St. Helena
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The owners of Pine Island have withdrawn one of their lawsuits against Beaufort County over a proposed golf course on St. Helena Island. You can see their official Notice of Withdrawal of Appeal, which was filed on December 12, 2025, below:. Pine Island still has a...
Largest Meth Bust in Effingham County History Leads to Two Arrests on McLaws Road
GUYTON, Georgia — A long-running drug investigation ended with the largest methamphetamine seizure ever recorded in Effingham County after investigators uncovered an extraordinary number of meth labs inside a single residence on McLaws Road. Officials with the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office executed a search...
Feds Offer $5K for Information in Park Assault
Ashley Wasielewski, 46, was critically burned when an unknown man poured a corrosive liquid on her while she walked near Forsyth Park in Savannah. The FBI’s Atlanta field office and the Savannah Police Department are investigating and have offered a $5,000 reward for information. No suspect has been arrested. A...
Savannah acid attack victim undergoes first skin graft surgery
A woman who was attacked with acid at a popular Savannah park has underwent her first skin-grant surgery.
J. Parker Ltd Named Winner of Inaugural Christmas on Broughton Street Storefront Decorating Contest
The Savannah Downtown Business Association announced the winner of the inaugural Christmas on Broughton Street Storefront Decorating Contest, powered by Hearse Ghost Tours, on Friday, December 19. J. Parker Ltd was selected as the winning Broughton Street business and received a $1,000 prize from Hearse Ghost Tours...
Woman arrested after vehicle pursuit with a juvenile passenger
The juvenile was evaluated by emergency medical services and reunited with a family member.
Woman receives new power wheelchair thanks to local nonprofit
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An elderly Savannah woman says she is finally able to get around again after receiving a brand-new power wheelchair at no cost, thanks to a nonprofit based in Effingham County. Diane Holmes depends on a power wheelchair for mobility and lives on a fixed income. For...
Historic Savannah Foundation to Spotlight Daufuskie Island, S.C.’s Gullah-Geechee Community Featuring Sallie Ann Robinson
Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, will feature acclaimed Gullah-Geechee chef, culinary historian and Daufuskie Island, SC native Sallie Ann Robinson as the featured speaker at the HSF Lecture on Thursday, January 15th at 6 PM at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C....
This Beloved Savannah Bodega Serves Korean-Inspired Bagels And Wood-Fired Pizza
On any given morning (except Sundays), you can expect to see a line forming outside a pearly-white shop in Savannah’s historic district. The diners in this queue, myself included, are waiting for the coveted bagels from Big Bon Bodega. One of the city’s most beloved casual eateries led by Kay Heritage and Shahin...
