After being released from prison, a man plans to return to the Lowcountry town
Marcus Parker, after serving 26 years in prison starting at age 18, is now back in the Lowcountry with a mission to give back to his community. While incarcerated, Parker—originally a student athlete in Ridgeland—used his time to develop tools and strategies aimed at helping at-risk youth. He founded a fraternity...
Midway veteran frustrated with road issues, mayor responds
MIDWAY, Ga. — Retired veteran Charles Dawson says the road leading to his home on Cooper Street in Midway has become so bad that he can no longer reliably receive mail or deliveries, including medications. The unpaved sand road slopes toward the end of the cul-de-sac, causing rainwater to...
Savannah schools dealing with Monday internet outage
Web service and email throughout the district's schools and offices are expected to be affected, but phone service remains functional.
Overturned vehicle closed all lanes on I-16 WB earlier today
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 4:19 p.m.] The overturned vehicle has been cleared and normal traffic is resuming. Delays and backups are still expected. [ORIGINAL STORY] An overturned vehicle is causing traffic on I-16 to back up. According to GDOT, the overturned vehicle is on I-16 Westbound at the Pooler...
5th Annual ‘Christmas in Yamacraw’ event held this weekend
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Faith, history, and music filled one of the oldest housing complexes in the nation, originally built as a segregated community. The 5th annual Christmas in Yamacraw kicked off outside historic First Bryan Baptist Church in Yamacraw Square. Yamacraw has seen many changes over the years, and...
Internet service down at all SCCPSS district facilities
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Internet service is down at all Savannah-Chatham County Public School System district facilities at this time due to a suspected fiber cut in the area, according to a press release WTOC just received. Internet service is expected to be down the rest of the day –...
Groves High, Mercer Middle on precautionary lockdown
An SCCPSS spokesperson told WSAV there was "no indication this was a credible threat."
‘Uncle Fill’: Student names new Savannah pothole truck
The student said she found inspiration from a show her and her family watch together, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
SPD asks for help identifying man wanted in attempted armed robbery
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who is a person of interest in an attempted armed robbery that occurred in the 14000 block of Abercorn Street on Dec. 1st. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit an...
Arrest Made in November Benton Blvd Fatal Shooting in Savannah
Alfonso Warner, 40, was arrested on December 4, 2024. He is connected to a fatal shooting that happened on November 29 in the 1400 block of Benton Blvd, Savannah. Police say the incident involved a man who was shot during a planned meeting. The victim later died from his injuries.

















