Holiday trash pickup reschedule dates, Chatham Co.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Essential services will continue to operate, but yard waste and bulk pickup will be suspended. For residents living in Georgetown and Southbridge, yard waste and bulk trash pickup is rescheduled...
Two people dead in drownings on Hilton Head, Hunting Island
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) reported two deadly drownings in South Carolina this week, in a Facebook post Wednesday.
A trove of photos reintroduces a Savannah photographer to his grandson and community
When Eddie Rahn was cleaning out his late parents’ home, he stumbled upon a treasure trove overflowing with family history. Among the items in the Rahn home were piles of black-and-white photographs, a scrapbook stuffed with newspaper clippings, a pristine color home movie from 1940, and movies and photos from World...
Multiple people shot at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah as police swarm scene
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This No-Frills Restaurant In Georgia Has Seafood So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
Sometimes the best food comes from the most unassuming places, and Bubba Gumbo’s on Tybee Island is living proof that you don’t need fancy tablecloths to serve seafood that’ll make you weep with joy. The moment you pull up to this weathered waterfront shack, you know you’re...
Georgia boy stung 150 times
A young Georgia boy was recently stung more than 150 times by yellowjackets while he was riding his electric toy vehicle. He is now hospitalized in Savannah for kidney and heart issues.
Savannah Fire responds to open area fire in the 600 block of West Bay...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Fire reminded the community to be mindful of recent dry conditions. “Just a reminder that Savannah has not had a lot of rain lately and conditions are very DRY,” wrote Savannah Fire in a social media post. At around 10:32 a.m. Wednesday morning, crews...
Chamber Celebrates First-in-State Interagency Council on Homelessness Becoming Georgia Law July 1
On July 1, Georgia law will officially recognize the Chatham-Savannah Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH)—the first of its kind in the state—marking a significant milestone for our region and the collaborative partners working to address homelessness. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, along with key...
Savannah mayor addresses Independence Day safety: ‘Celebratory gun fire is stupid and dangerous’
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - We are just a few days away from the Fourth of July. People all over the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry will be out celebrating. Communities are holding different fireworks shows and Independence Day events. Others will be celebrating at home. During his weekly news conference, Savannah...
Several new laws go into effect in Georgia in July
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia governor Brian Kemp has signed more than a hundred bills into law and those new rules take effect Tuesday. Governor Brian Kemp even visited Savannah back in May and signed 25 of these laws here in the Hostess City. “Ricky and Alyssa’s Law,” is named...
