‘Very grateful’: Rincon community surprises a group home resident with free car
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) - The Effingham County community came together on Saturday morning to surprise a young man who has lived in a group home since he was 12 years old with a free car. Anselm Green received the gift at Old Place Pub in Rincon, where people gathered for...
Honoring Black History: Vaughnette Goode-Walker a history maker in her own right
Savannah, GA (WSAV) — Savannah’s Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum has earned the reputation of chronicling the struggles of Georgia’s oldest Black community from 1865—1965. For the past two years, Vaughnette Goode-Walker has been at the helm as the institution’s Executive Director and curator. Her path to this...
Mayor Van Johnson orders flags at half-staff in remembrance of Reverend Jesse Jackson
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Mayor Van Johnson issued a proclamation on Thursday declaring that all United States flags and City of Savannah flags will be flown at half-staff next week in honor of the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson. The proclamation read as follows: “NOW, THEREFORE, I, Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor of the...
$5 Million 1855 Savannah Landmark Has Ties to Actress Julia Roberts
The extravagant home overlooks Lafayette Square and remained in the hands of one extended family for more than a century.
3 injured in Hwy 204, Gateway Blvd crash involving ambulance
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Three people were injured in an early morning crash on Saturday. At approximately 5:30 a.m., the Chatham County Fire Department responded to a crash with injuries on Hwy 204 and Gateway Boulevard. The crash involved an ambulance and a passenger vehicle, according to the Georgia State...
‘Comeback King’ is coming to Savannah and looking for extras
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Come one and come all. The upcoming comedy ‘Comeback King’ starring Glenn Powell is coming to Savannah to film and they are putting out a call for extras. The production will be in Savannah, as well as Macon, beginning in June of this year. The film is being directed by Judd […]
Man, 81, sends in tryout video with dream of playing for Savannah Bananas
Robb Herrelson, 81, sent in a tryout video in hopes the Savannah Bananas will give him a shot. (Source: KRCG via CNN Newsource)
Southeast Georgia Road Work Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory Feb. 28 – March 6
Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, February 28, through Friday, March 6. All work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce...
Nike Savannah Showdown Delivers Strong Economic Impact for Savannah
Savannah once again proved itself a premier destination for sports tourism as the Savannah Sports Council welcomed the annual Nike Savannah Showdown to the Savannah Convention Center February 14–16 over Presidents’ Day weekend. The highly anticipated youth volleyball tournament drew more than 14,000 athletes,...
Westside Canal District redevelopment aims to keep longtime residents in place
The City of Savannah is moving forward with redevelopment plans for the Westside Canal District, and officials say the goal goes beyond just building new structures.
