Litter booms trap trash in Savannah waterways
Almost 150 miles of canals crisscross Savannah. These manmade drainage systems abound with turtles, wading birds and fish, but they’re also often rife with trash. Styrofoam cups, plastic water bottles, and takeout boxes ride in on the runoff from streets and parking lots every time it rains.
Final day of operation for Forsyth Park fountain, to be removed Monday for full...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Tuesday is the last day the iconic fountain at Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah will be operational until its full restoration is finished. Savannah Downtown Business Association reports on Monday, June 23, the fountain will be removed for restoration and the entire surrounding area will be...
Savannah resident hits the jackpot with Georgia Lottery
Savannah resident gets lucky playing the Georgia Lottery website and wins over 90-thousand dollars on early June.
Pooler food pantry urgently seeking new home with closure looming
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Time is running out for a Pooler food pantry that’s served the community for more than 15 years. They’re still searching for a new home after a local church decided not to renew their space. It was a difficult decision for volunteers and organizers to hear. After a meeting last week […]
Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings & Congratulations for the Week of June 16, 2025
Mane Focus Hair Salon Brings Luxury & Beauty Experts to Savannah. Mane Focus Hair Salon celebrated its grand opening on Friday, June 6th, at 6 p.m., bringing a new level of luxury and professionalism to the Savannah area beauty industry. The family- owned and locally operated salon, located at 340 Eisenhower Dr....
Woman accused of posing as a lawyer requests jury trial
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Sharong Nicole Smith, who’s accused of posing as a lawyer in Chatham County, Georgia, may face trial in August. Smith is facing fourteen charges, including multiple counts of forgery, identity fraud, and theft by deception, which are all felonies. She’s also facing multiple misdemeanor...
Savannah mayor dedicates week to waste and recycling workers
The initiative aims to raise awareness about the employees' work that helps protect public health and the environment.
Savannah Police Department to include civilian participants on use of force review committee
The Savannah Police Department (SPD) will be making a few crucial updates to their use-of-force policy violation reviews following two police encounters that circled social media in the last year. The Use of Force Review Committee will now include three civilian participants — one faith leader from the local...
Man indicted after armed confrontation at Enmarket gas station
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man has been indicted after an armed confrontation at the Enmarket gas station on Waters Avenue. Soloman Henry Chisolm III has been indicted on two counts of aggravated assault. No injuries were reported at the time. However, the indictment states that two people were shot.
CAT driver, passenger assaulted on Lexington, Waters
A Chatham Area Transit (CAT) driver and passenger were assaulted Wednesday, a Savannah Police spokesperson said.