Wayback Burgers announces new location coming to Springfield
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Wayback Burgers, America’s hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, has announced plans to open its newest restaurant, located at 1374 S. Highway 21 in Springfield, GA. Projected to open in Fall 2026, this will be Wayback Burgers’ newest...
Savannah Chamber hosting free small business job fair next week
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Small Business Job Fair on Wednesday, May 13, at the Savannah Civic Center. The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and aims to connect local small businesses with job seekers across the Savannah area.
Summer 500 program connects Savannah teens with paid summer jobs and career experience
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Applications are now open for Summer 500, a program designed to connect local students with paid summer work opportunities across Savannah and Chatham County. The program is open to rising high school juniors and seniors ages 16 and older. Organizers say participants will have the chance...
This All-You-Can-Eat Georgia Seafood Spot Has Earned Its Reputation One Plate At A Time
Georgia and seafood sound like an odd couple, but this all-you-can-eat spot is out here proving everyone wrong one plate at a time. Turns out, you don’t need an ocean view to eat like you’re dockside. The kind of place that earns its reputation the old-fashioned way, through...
Historic downtown Savannah building gets new life as Ameris Bank opens new branch
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Ameris Bank officially opened its new downtown Savannah branch Thursday in the historic Standard Oil Building on Drayton Street. The new branch, located at 120 Drayton Street, replaces the bank’s previous downtown location at 24 Drayton Street and will offer retail, business, commercial and mortgage lending services.
Routine arrest in Metter leads to multi-agency investigation
In the process of searching Burton's vehicle, law enforcement discovered a large drone.
Beaufort County offers $700K for vacant Parker’s lot in Port Royal. Here’s the plan
Beaufort County is on the verge of acquiring a vacant but key property that will figure prominently in the future reconfiguration of one of the busiest intersections north of the Broad River. The property, a former Parker’s convenience store and gas station at 1451 Ribaut Road at Lady’s Island Drive in Port Royal, has sat vacant for more than a year prompting questions from...
Savannah couple charged with murder after autopsy reveals infant died from fentanyl, meth
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah couple is facing murder charges after an autopsy revealed their nine-month-old infant died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to Chatham County police. Heather Toinnette Laborde, 36, and Paul Michael Rapkin, 41, were arrested Tuesday and each charged with murder in...
Hantavirus Andes strain monitored in Georgia after cruise ship outbreak
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Medical professionals are closely monitoring the Andes strain of hantavirus after two people from Georgia were on a cruise ship where an outbreak started, with one confirmed to be in Brunswick. Dr. Timothy Connelly at Memorial Health said they’re closely monitoring the Andes strain, which has...
Savannah woman sentenced to 7 years for setting fire to home with people inside
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to setting fire to a home with four people inside. Tamekia Mumford, 50, was sentenced to 84 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson resulting in personal injury, according to Meg Heap, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
