Savannah GA

Over the last four months, the Floridan aquifer in Savannah rose over to levels not seen in more than 70 years of record keeping. The reason? International Paper shut down and reduced its water withdrawal by 10 million gallons a day.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two inmates died on the same day at Coastal State Prison last week, WTOC has learned. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) confirmed to WTOC that Aiden Snapp and Anteveis Deon both died on Feb. 26. A GDC spokesperson said there were no reports or signs...

A water main break washed out a section of a Lady’s Island Road early Wednesday, creating a potentially perilous crossing for unsuspecting drivers in the pre-dawn dark. But before any driver reached the flimsy area of Sams Point Road, just before the Coosaw Island Bridge, local resident Timothy Green discovered the...

Savannah is known for pralines, squares, and shrimp ’n’ grits—but locals are just as passionate about burgers. From speakeasy‑style lounges to divey neighborhood joints, these five spots get named over and over when Savannahians argue about the best burger in town. 1. Green Truck Pub. Ask...

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Fire says no one was hurt in a car fire Monday. It happened around 5:30 p.m. at 50 Johnny Mercer Boulevard. Fire officials said the car was engulfed when crews got there. It was under control in minutes and fire officials said all...

ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (WTOC) - A woman who was shot at a St. Helena Island bar last fall is suing the establishment on multiple counts of negligence and wants compensation for her 10 plus injuries she claims she suffered after being one of the several dozen victims shot during the mass shooting back in October.

A suspect in a Savannah mall shooting has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a machine gun and could face up to a decade in prison.

Savannah St. Patrick's celebration-goers looking for a Sunday Guiness the weekend before the parade may now have a stroke of Irish luck. Georgia state law permits municipalities to designate one Sunday a year for on-premises alcohol sales. The City of Savannah passed a resolution Thursday making March 15, the Sunday...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham Area Transit has issued a formal written notice to the leadership and members of ATU Local 1324 warning that a planned work stoppage would violate Georgia law. The notice cited O.C.G.A. § 45-19-2, which prohibits public employees in Georgia from promoting, encouraging, or participating...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham EMS confirmed to WTOC that two units were headed to the 1200 block of East 33rd Street in Savannah following reports of a triple shooting. When arriving on scene, EMS reported there are three victims and the suspect has not been found. EMS confirmed that all three victims were taken to...