Migrating manatees stranded for several hours in a Savannah Harbor marina
LISTEN: At least a dozen manatees were stranded behind a Savannah marina seawall at low tide while feeding in marshes. GPB's Jillian Magtoto reports. At least a dozen manatees were temporarily stranded on Hutchinson Island in Savannah recently. The Savannah River is among five rivers in Georgia with tidal estuaries...
The “Ghost Hunter’s” Guide to the 5 Most Haunted Hotels in the South
The American South has always carried a particular weight to it. Long summers, heavy air, deep history. Something about the region keeps the past close, woven into the architecture and the land in ways that don’t always feel entirely finished. It’s no surprise, then, that the South is home to some of the most persisten
Body found floating in Savannah River, Chatham County PD investigates
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Police Department is investigating after a body was found in the Savannah River Monday afternoon. According to a police report, the incident happened at around 12:57 p.m. at Foundation Drive. CCPD officers respond to scene. Multiple officers responded to the scene and...
Liberty County: May 2026 primary, nonpartisan results
Results updated throughout evening. Al Williams wins Georgia House 168 Democratic primary.
Chances of Super El Niño hitting Hilton Head growing. Here’s what weather to expect,...
As summer heats up in Hilton Head, a potential super El Niño threatens to bring severe weather to the forecast. Meteorologists from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration predict Hilton Head’s summer, fall and winter will be affected by El Niño. Forecasts suggest it could become the strongest in years. Here’
Another zoning request targets areas surrounding historic Burnt Church Cemetery
A request to rezone land surrounding the historic Burnt Church Cemetery in South Bryan for commercial development will go before Bryan County Commissioners at their June 9 meeting in Richmond Hill. If approved, the rezoning of a 38.86-acre parcel at Highway 144 and Belfast Keller Road from agricultural to general...
Alleged DUI driver causes $5K in damage in crash outside Bluffton school, police say
A 21-year-old woman was charged with driving under the influence after allegedly driving her SUV into a tree and a fence near a Bluffton middle school earlier this month, police say. The driver, a Bluffton resident, was charged with driving under the influence in the early morning hours of May 7, according to inmate re
Savannah native raises funds for blood cancer research with improv show
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Sam Mikell is using comedy to fight blood cancer. The Savannah native has been nominated for Blood Cancer United’s Visionary of the Year and aims to raise $100,000 by May 30. Mikell is hosting a musical improv show Thursday to support the campaign. Mikell’s father,...
Georgia Ports Container Volumes Slip as Savannah Expansion Push Continues
Georgia Ports Authority reported a 2.5% decline in container volumes through April as softer market conditions and last year’s tariff-driven front-loading weighed on comparisons. The Port of Savannah handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs during the fiscal year to date, down 118,422 TEUs from the same period last year.
State to take over Hilton Head traffic circle project. What does that mean?
A key Hilton Head transportation project is likely going to change hands soon. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to take control of initial efforts to redesign Sea Pines Circle, a major traffic circle on Hilton Head Island that’s prone to backups and collisions. Under a new agreement with the
