On Your Side: Appealing your property value
Homeowners in our area are seeing higher property taxes, but it's not because of the millage rate. The values of homes are increasing.
Rincon PD searching for man, asks public to identify
Anyone with information on the identity of this person should contact RPD at 912-826-5200.
Chatham-Savannah school superintendent sets attendance, discipline priorities
The Savannah chapter of the NAACP hosted an education forum Sunday afternoon where Chatham County school superintendent Denise Watts detailed the district’s priorities for the upcoming school year and answered questions from community members.
Overturned vehicle on fire in Beaufort County, no occupants found after search
BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC. (WTOC) - At around 4:20 a.m. Monday morning, the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department went to the intersection of County Shed Road and Eastern Road for a reported motor vehicle crash with possible injuries. On the way to the scene, Beaufort County Dispatch updated...
Savannah PD and K9 Mako make arrest, seize illegal drugs
“I’m especially proud of the work that the SPD K9 Unit has done in this case to help keep dangerous drugs out of our community.”
Best ways to cool off and stay safe in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - With heat index temperatures reaching peaks around 119, heat hasn’t left our minds. Experts say that around 104 and above is extreme caution in terms of heat illnesses. Well what’s one of the ways you can ward those off?. You can visit a splash...
Multiple Georgia Lottery winners in the WTOC viewing area this week
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - A resident of Pooler won $50,000 and a ticket purchased in Brunswick cleared $30,000, according to last week’s lottery report from the Georgia Lottery. The $50,000 Powerball winner in Pooler purchased their ticket using the Georgia Lotter Mobile app and matched four of the five white ball...
Savannah Police Dept. makes arrest, seizes illegal drugs following search
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - 32-year-old Timothy Simpson was arrested by Savannah Police on July 25th for trafficking illegal drugs and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Savannah Police said this arrest was made with the assistance of the Chatham Savannah Narcotics Team. Savannah Police said they...
First Alert Weather Day Tomorrow
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -We already have multiple heat advisories and warnings issued through tomorrow night. Heading into the rest of tonight, we’ll look for mostly clear skies as temps cool into the mid to upper-80s by midnight. Tomorrow morning, we’ll look for starting temps back in the mid to...
Effingham Co. Schools to use new detection system at all school facilities
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Effingham County School District is preparing for the 2025-2026 school year with new security measures. According to the school district, every school facility will use OpenGate weapons detection systems at entry points. The detection systems are similar to those used at major...