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A resource that offers underserved people in Savannah the chance to start a business closed Thursday with no warning to the employees or the entrepreneurs.

Malik Javier McKenzie, 27, of Savannah, was sentenced on July 22, 2025, to a cumulative 595 months in federal prison for convictions related to drug trafficking, possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and jury tampering. Following a two-day trial in U.S. District Court,...

Neighbors living on Talahi Island shared their feelings about the rise of short-term vacation rentals in their area and how it's been affecting their everyday lives.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Chatham County Emergency Management has made the following announcement: ‘Approximately 3 inches of rain has fallen in areas of Chatham County, causing standing water on some roadways. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.’. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson is also posting to social media...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah police officers passed out bookbags and school supplies Saturday at the Savannah Police Department’s annual Back to School Bash. SPD and their outreach organization, the Savannah Impact Program, hosted the event. Local businesses and organizations had tents set up and were passing out...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Happy Friday! Today is a First Alert Weather Day as many of us will experience heat index values near 110 degrees this afternoon. Another Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11AM-8PM. It is important to remain hydrated and take breaks from the heat if you have to be outside. Light and...

BURTON, S.C. (WTOC) - A vehicle crashes into a building in Beaufort County, trapping one driver and injuring two other people. The Burton Fire District says crews responded to the crash just after 5:00 Friday evening on Savannah Highway in Burton. According to the Burton Fire District, a pickup truck...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A stationary front is sitting over the region today, which will lead to increasing chances for rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, and again tomorrow during the same timeframe. Rain chances remain fairly high heading into the weekend, with more scattered showers and storms...

For generations, the Forsyth Park fountain has stood as the beating heart of Savannah: a gloss-white cast-iron masterpiece drawing tourists and locals alike, serving as the backdrop for many a prom photoshoot and even some weddings. But right now, it’s nowhere to be seen in the Hostess City of the...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A water main break in the area of LaRoche Avenue closes the intersection of LaRoche Avenue and St. Johns/Semkens Avenue. City of Savannah officials say this intersection will be closed to traffic until 4 p.m. Saturday while crews work on emergency repairs. “Please avoid the area...