Tybee Island police seek person of interest in ongoing trespassing case
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in an ongoing trespassing investigation. A local resident has dealt with individuals trespassing in their yard and tampering with their personal property for some time, according to police. During some of those incidents, police said the perpetrators left notes with cryptic messages, suggesting that the resident...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with tractor on Goshen Road
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a collision with a tractor on Goshen Road. According to the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred in the 1400 block of Goshen Road when a John Deer tractor failed to yield while exiting a construction area and struck the motorcycle.
Organizers of local horse therapy farm in search for donations
"I'm not the only nonprofit, I know that we're all struggling out there, but they can close their doors," said Noon. "I have to keep feeding these horses. I have to provide a home for them, and food for them."
Savannah explores ‘missing middle’ housing to expand affordability
The goal is to update zoning ordinances to allow more multi-family housing in traditionally single-family residential areas, addressing the city’s ongoing affordability challenges.
Union Mission begins renovation to expand housing for homeless mothers, children
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Union Mission is taking a big step to help mothers and children experiencing homelessness in Savannah. At the Don and Kaye Kole Magdalene house on East 41st Street, staff and crews from West Construction marked the start of a major renovation with a symbolic sledgehammer swing.
UPDATE: Nine dogs and cat removed from home from welfare complaint
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Animal Services says it removed at least nine dogs and one cat from a home on Red Fox Drive last Friday after a welfare complaint, citing what officers described as “unsafe conditions.”. Animal Services workers wore hazmat suits while removing the animals....
Pooler Police searching for missing teenage girl
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pooler Police is asking for the public’s help to find a missing runaway teenager. Cecilia Wright was last seen Thursday, April 2 wearing a navy blue tracksuit. She is 16 years old and 5′6″ tall. Anyone with information on where she is should...
Memorial Health official breaks down lockdown policy
WSAV spoke to an official about how Memorial protects their staff and patients in scenarios when they've taken on a patient involved in a violent crime.
New YMCA opens in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The James Fisher Memorial Foundation YMCA held its ribbon cutting Thursday in Jasper County. The facility offers swim lessons, childcare, personal training and other activities aimed at creating a healthy and tight-knit community. Around 100 community members, city officials, YMCA employees and volunteers gathered to...
Heavy traffic reported on the Talmadge Bridge going from Georgia into South Carolina
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There is currently heavy traffic at the Talmadge Bridge going from Georgia into South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s traffic page, the average speed on I-95 North between Georgia State Line and Exit 8-US 278-Hilton Head Island is 26 mph. SCDOT’s...

















