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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Chatham County judge sentenced 19-year-old Ashton Kohl Johnson to life in prison without the possibility of parole plus an additional 15 years for the murder of Devin Smith. Smith was shot and killed during a robbery in broad daylight at the intersection of Jefferson Street...

Marty Sauls was appointed March 30 to serve on the SCDOT Commission and represent the 6th Congressional District. The district includes parts of Jasper County and several other counties. A Jasper County native who has held numerous leadership roles will now be serving on the South Carolina Department of Transportation...

Telfair Museums announces its upcoming exhibition, “Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry.” This compelling showcase explores the enduring legacy, technical brilliance, and cultural resilience behind one of the oldest African American art forms in the United States. This inspiring exhibition will open on April 24, 2026, and run through April 4, 2027. For centuries, artisans across the Lowcountry have practiced...

Fans of our Fried Chicken and Champagne dinners will be happy to know we are planning to do it again. This time, we are taking our show on the road, if you will, with a stop in Pooler. A few weeks ago, I was approached by the good people behind...

Something sweet is calling your name, and once you get a taste, there is no turning back. In Georgia, there is a charming candy store that has turned simple treats into a full-blown destination people gladly travel for. It is not just about grabbing a quick sugar fix. It is...

Marbled & Fin Savannah opening soon Starting April 8, residents and visitors can book a spot for dinner at Marbled & Fin, a new modern steakhouse concept on 520 East Oglethorpe Ave. This will be the second location of the franchise, which is also in Charleston and has earned accolades such as Southern Living’s Best New Restaurants and Wine Enthusiast’s Best Restaurants of 2025, since its...

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 4/12/26 11:42AM] A Fire broke out at the Georgetown Oaks Apartments on King George Boulevard around 4 a.m. Sunday. Chatham County Police Department officers were the first on scene. According to CCPD, Officer B. Lowe and Officer T. Velte ran toward a building where the upper floors were engulfed in flames.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Police officers helped rescue multiple people, including two children, during an early morning apartment fire Sunday, officials said. The fire broke out around 4 a.m. on April 12, 2026, at the Georgetown Oaks Apartments on King George Boulevard. Officers with the Chatham County Police Department were the first to arrive on scene.

Georgia wears its history loudly, and some say its spirits do too. If moonlit cemeteries, whispering hotel hallways, and creaking theaters thrill you, you are in the right state. These places welcome visitors, but they also leave you side glancing at every shadow and stair. Bring curiosity, a steady nerve,...

"This is one little spot, that I was like why here, why not over on Jimmy Deloach, put more warehouses there." said Sevendant. "Not here, next to Tom Triplett Park, next to Savannah Ogee-Chee canal. They're two precious resources, and they're two little gems that the city of Pooler has in their city, and they should protect it, not destroy it.