Two people dead following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — An investigation is underway in Effingham County after two people were found dead following a double shooting at a residence on Goshen Road. Law enforcement officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area and arrived to find a significant police presence at the scene. Authorities confirmed that two...
MLK, Jr. Observance Day Association Presents The 2026 Marshals’ Reception Honorees
The MLK Marshals Reception honoring the 2026 MLK Honorees was held on Saturday, December 13, 2026 at Overcoming By Faith Church Ministries, located at 9700 Middleground Road, Savannah, GA 31406. The Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Association, Inc. paid tribute and celebrated the 2026...
14-month operation ends in combined sentence of over 100 years
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A 14-month-long operation ended in a combined sentence of over 100 years. The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) announced on Wednesday that a 14-month-long operation involving several law enforcement agencies has come to an end after the remaining defendants arrested with the...
Movies and TV shows casting in Savannah
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Body cam, 9-1-1 call, autopsy details shown in deadly assault trial
On New Years Eve 2019, 19-year-old at that time, Charles Teeple IV allegedly assaulted 66-year-old Bruce Helmly at Basil's Bar on Wilmington Island. During day two of the jury trial, key witnesses took the stand and exhibit evidence was shown.
UPDATE: Power restored along Chatham Parkway
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE: 8:15PM] Georgia Power reports power has been restored along Chatham Parkway. The estimated restore time was 8:45pm. [ORIGINAL STORY] According to the Georgia Power outage map about 898 customers are affected by the current outage. Georgia Power says crews are evaluating the outage and...
Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce Awarded $136,700 Small Business Revitalization Grant
At its Annual Black Business Excellence Gala on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 PM at the Armstrong Center, the Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce (GSBCC) was formally awarded a $136,700 Small Business Revitalization Grant from the Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers (GCBC). This funding represents a vital...
Man posted on SPD social media ‘not considered a suspect,’ officials say
Wasielewski was transported to the Augusta Burn Center for treatment and a GoFundMe account has been set up to support her recovery.
Beware of fraudulent text messages in Port Wentworth
“This is a scam. The City of Port Wentworth never requests payment via text message. Residents should disregard and report this fraudulent activity.”
‘His crime was standing proud and tall openly as a Jew’: Savannah rabbi mourns...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah rabbi is mourning the loss of his childhood friend Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was among those killed in a terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Rabbi Zalman Refson of Chabad of Savannah said he awoke to the devastating news that Schlanger,...
