Savannah Teen Charged as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Gwinnett County Teenager
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Gwinnett County teen. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has charged Franklin Leonard James Jr., a Savannah resident, with felony murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery, according to a report by FOX 5 Atlanta. James also faces...
Cheers to 2026! Where to ring in the New Year in the hostess city
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The countdown to 2026 is on! Whether you’re looking for fireworks, live music, or a night out on the town, here’s how to celebrate the New Year in the Hostess City. Savannah’s Waterfront NYE Celebration. Savannah’s Waterfront is the place to be on...
Scenes from 2025: Justin Taylor
The Current‘s visual journalist Justin Taylor shares his favorite work and his thoughts from the past year. Some were part of reporting specific stories and some were from his daily excursions through Coastal Georgia.
Stay Safe Charlie project aims to protect children from harm
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Stay Safe Charlie project was created to help children stay out of harm’s way in scary situations through programs, books and music. The initiative was created in the United Kingdom by Steve Collins. Collins formed a unique friendship with Georgia musician Paul Hughes, which brought the...
Savannah Fire warns about sparkler dangers ahead of New Year’s Eve
Savannah Fire has advice on how to safely use sparklers on New Year's Eve. They offer some safe alternatives too.
LIST: Cold weather resources in the City of Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - As the temperature drops, the City of Savannah gave a list of warm, safe places to escape the cold weather. See list of City of Savannah’s cold weather resources below:. Salvation Army. 3100 Montgomery St. 10 female beds. 10 male beds. Union Mission. 120 Fahm...
Palmetto Breeze receives 4 new buses
The new buses strengthen long term fleet sustainability and enhance public transportation across the Lowcountry.
27 juvenile justice students graduate from Georgia Preparatory Academy
MACON, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Preparatory Academy held a graduation ceremony Thursday for youth in the juvenile justice system, awarding six high school diplomas and 21 GED diplomas. Class leaders included the valedictorian from the Chatham County Education Transition Center, the salutatorian from the Macon Youth...
The meaning behind a traditional southern New Year meal
What's more southern than a traditional New Year's Eve meal?
Crash on US 21 shuts down all southbound and one northbound lane
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - A crash on US 21 (Trask Parkway) has closed all southbound lanes of traffic in the area, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. The crash on 21 occurred near Morgan Road. All lanes are shut down southbound and one lane northbound is also shut down.

















