U.S. Army Corps of Engineers names 3 ships for fallen GA soldiers in Savannah
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, dedicated three new ships on Thursday.
Court hearings Monday for 3 suspects charged in connection to 2023 double murder in...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Three suspects, charged in connection with a 2023 double murder in Savannah, have court hearings Monday. 19-year-old Vaquez Coleman, 20-year-old Harold Roberson, and Joshua Reddick will appear in Chatham County Superior Court. Reddick faces two counts of felony murder. Coleman and Roberson face...
Plea hearing Monday for accused fake lawyer
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Chatham County woman accused of posing as a lawyer has a plea hearing Monday. Our WTOC investigates team has been tracking this case. Sharong Smith, also known as Nicole Johnston, was accused of posing as an attorney by her former employer, Amy DeLozier. Smith...
Arrests made after bar fight involving 30 people on Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - We’re learning new details on the charges after a fight broke out involving 30 people at Nickie’s Bar and Grill on Tybee Island. Tybee Island police say a fist fight broke out just before midnight on May 29th. 34-year-old Brandon Friedsam of Savannah...
Savannah introduces new playground at Wilshire Estates: ‘A safe place for our young people...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah officially has a new playground. Leaders cut the ribbon in Wilshire Estates and Mayor Van Johnson got in on all the fun!. The new and safe play space features a multi-station play structure, swing bays and a miniature whirl designed for children ages 5 to 12.
GDOT announces lane closures and construction delays across Southeast Georgia June 14–20
Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, June 14 through Friday, June 20. All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their...
Meet the new CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Krystal Crawford is the new CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
Storm Team 3: Father’s Day Forecast
Expect another sweltering day this Father’s Day, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indices topping 100°F. Stay cool and hydrated and try to limit extended time outdoors. If you have outdoor plans, the morning and early afternoon will be your best bet before scattered storms become possible later in the...
Man shot in the leg overnight in East Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One person was shot in the leg in East Savannah, those injuries are not life threatening. Police say it happened around 4:30 Sunday morning in the 600 block of Crescent Dr. Anyone with any information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or use the SPD...
7 years, 1 penny tax, few projects built. Voters may pay again
Frustration over stalled or slow-moving projects led voters to reject a 2024 attempt to renew the tax. Now, Beaufort County Council is considering putting it back on the ballot, but without real progress and better communication, it could fail again.