Cotton exports through Savannah hit record highs due to global demand
A manufacturing boom in the Indian subcontinent and Mediterranean is driving increased demand for cotton exports shipped through Savannah. “We want to do everything we can to ensure the competitiveness of the U.S. cotton industry in world markets. Our Savannah supply chain connectivity, affordability and timing are...
11 Savannah Breakfast Spots Locals Rely On for a Warm, Slow-Paced Winter Morning
In Savannah, winter mornings invite a slower rhythm — cool air, quiet streets, and breakfast spots where locals linger over coffee and familiar plates. These are the places that feel especially comforting when the crowds thin and the city exhales. From historic diners to cozy cafés tucked into old...
In a Georgia city rich in history, an iconic building is listed for sale
LISTEN: The historic Cotton Exchange building in Savannah is an icon of Georgia's history. Now it's on sale for the first time in more than 150 years. Here's more from GPB's Orlando Montoya. In a Georgia city known for its historic buildings, an iconic structure is up for sale for...
Owners of Pine Island withdraw lawsuit
The developers have now dropped their state-level lawsuit against the county from island residents.
Savannah Police Arrest Man After Downtown Carjacking At Gunpoint
A woman had her car stolen at gunpoint in downtown Savannah before police found the vehicle crashed and arrested a man after a foot chase. What’s Happening: The Savannah Police Department arrested 41-year-old Donald Palmer Jr. in connection with a Dec. 22 carjacking in the 1300 block of W. Bay St. Officers got to the...
Beaufort County man arrested for shooting into occupied Lady’s Island apartment
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A Beaufort County man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting into an occupied apartment on Lady’s Island, authorities said. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday evening that deputies arrested 18-year-old Nyzahir Chin of Burton in connection with the...
100th Christmas for local woman highlights family, tradition
Relatives would travel far just to be part of the celebration. Today, that tradition continues as her home is the central gathering place for generations of her family.
Save the Dolly Date: The Mars Theatre in Springfield announces Dolly Parton Birthday Bash...
The Historic Mars Theatre is turning up the rhinestones in January with a weekend-long celebration honoring the birthday of one of America’s most beloved cultural icons. From January 16–18, 2026, audiences are invited to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday Bash, a joyful tribute filled with classic films, live music,...
LIVE SANTA TRACKER: Watch NORAD track Santa’s trip around the world
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - On Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is tracking Santa Claus as he makes his holiday journey around the world to deliver presents. Santa can be tracked at home by watching the live feed above, or by going to NORAD’s Santa Tracker website....
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.,...

















