Downtown McDonald’s celebrates Savannah police with community events during Police Week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A local McDonald’s is showing appreciation for Savannah police officers during National Police Week. The McDonald’s on Broughton Street will host two events to honor members of the Savannah Police Department and give the community a chance to connect with officers. On Tuesday, May...
Bluffton Fire District presents annual awards
Bluffton Township Fire District hosted its annual awards night May 4, also known as International Firefighters' Day, with 38 employees earning promotions and 49 marking employment anniversaries. Bluffton Township Fire District selected a special day to honor several of the men and women who serve its nearly 246-square-mile district in...
Georgia Southern to celebrate more than 4,500 graduates across five Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Southern University will hold five Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies next week for more than 4,500 graduates across the university’s 10 colleges. Students will receive associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees during ceremonies scheduled in Statesboro, Savannah, and Swainsboro from May 11 through May...
This Charming Waterfront Restaurant In South Carolina Has The Best Crab Cakes Around
In a world full of disappointing crab cakes that are more bread than crab, the Old Oyster Factory on Hilton Head Island stands as a beacon of hope. Their crab cakes are what all crab cakes aspire to be: packed with sweet lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned, and held together with just enough binder to maintain structural integrity without turning into a bread patty...
Storm Team 3: Rain & storms for Mother’s Day weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – We’re continuing to track a stalled cold front just south of the area, keeping warm and humid conditions in place along with plenty of clouds and scattered showers and storms both today and through Mother’s Day tomorrow. We remain under a low risk for a few strong to severe storms each day. […]
Pet of the week: Meet 4K!
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Renegade Paws Rescue stopped by WSAV to show us 4K. He is waiting for a loving family. If you’re interested in meeting or adopting him, visit here.
Community supports SAA teacher after she was suspended without pay
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The community is rallying to support a Savannah Arts Academy (SAA) teacher after she was allegedly suspended without pay because of art pieces her students created. Magen Peigelbeck is a ceramics artist and teacher in the visual arts department at Savannah Arts. According to sources, her suspension stems from a student […]
10 Acres on St. Helena Island preserved for cultural economic development
Open Land Trust has secured and preserved a 10-acre property on St. Helena Island, with support of a $600,000 investment from Coastal Community Foundation and a $1 million grant from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
Savannah Police use-of-force investigation still pending more than a year after taser-involved arrest
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than a year after Savannah Police officers used a Taser during an arrest, the department now confirms the related use-of-force investigation is still pending, raising questions about why a mandatory internal review tied to officer force has not yet been completed. Savannah Police confirmed that...
7 Sweeping Historical Fiction Books Set in Savannah—Southern Intrigue, Mystery and Romance Await!
Moss-covered oaks, haunting secrets, idyllic Southern charm…Savannah, Georgia, brims with fascinating yet complex history, making it the perfect backdrop for unforgettable historical fiction! The atmospheric areas of Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery and the city’s storied cobblestone squares create the kind of rich setting that novelists love to explore—and the kind that readers want to escape into. So if you’re looking for...

















