SPD investigating a body found in the Savannah River
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating a body that was found in the Savannah River. The body was seen on the Hutchinson Island side on Thursday morning. The body was recovered by the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) Marine Patrol, with the help of Savannah Police and...
Georgia Scam Alert Today: Fake Deputy Calls Demand Money for “Warrants”
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Savannah, GA – The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers impersonate deputies and attempt to pressure victims into paying fake fees for warrants,...
Advocate group asks for firings after apparent animal abuse at MUSC
SAEN believes employees involved in series of animal deaths at hospital should be let go.
Court hearing Tuesday for Chatham County man accused of stabbing his mother to death
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Chatham County man accused of stabbing his mother to death has court hearing Tuesday. Addison Martinez has a probable cause hearing in Chatham County Recorder Court Tuesday. He’s charged with felony murder after investigators say he stabbed his mother Vida to death in her apartment on...
‘It’s taking a toll on us all’: CAT bus riders react to Chatham County’s...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County commissioners plan to end their agreement with CAT citing lack of transparency over funding and lack of services. Riders have been telling WTOC unreliable routes have been impacting them for a while now— citing issues they’ve experienced like unpredictable bus schedules, riders...
Savannah State University Students Shine at LSAC Forum and HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Atlanta
Savannah State University’s (SSU) Association of Pre-Law Education Students (APLES) recently participated in the LSAC Forum and HBCU Pre-Law Summit held in Atlanta. More than 150 universities from around the U.S. were present at this year’s summit. During the two-day event, students engaged in discussions with...
Whale Week 2025 launches Dec.1 to celebrate and protect right whales
Every winter, North Atlantic right whales migrate from the North Atlantic to the warmer waters off the southern coasts, the species’ primary calving grounds.
Upcoming Savannah’s Got Talent show will help kids attend transformative camp
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - You can see the best acts in the hostess city on Nov. 24th at The Historic Savannah Theatre. Savannah’s Got Talent is back for it’s second year and money raised from tickets and their silent auction will go to Camp Southern Ground. Camp Southern...
Boaters sought for ‘Christmas on the Bluff Boat Parade’
THUNDERBOLT, Ga. (WSAV) — As the holidays approach, so do all the events that make the festivities unique. ‘Christmas on the Bluff Boat Parade’ is seeking boaters interested in participating in this open-to-the-public event featuring Christmas-themed boats cruising down the Wilmington River. The event will take place...
Dog Lady: Consider Your Actions Carefully
A recent incident outside a courthouse has sparked a debate about the appropriateness and impact of public protests during ongoing trials. A woman, referred to as the 'Dog Lady', staged a protest against a man accused of animal cruelty. However, the case being heard that day was not related to animal cruelty but was,...

















