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St. Patrick’s Day Committee honors past grand marshal
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and the parade committee is honoring the past grand marshals. 2023 will mark 50 years since Aloysius J. Handiboe, Jr. served as grand marshal for the 1973 parade. Thursday, The St. Patrick’s Day Committee honored his memory with a look back at his […] → Read More
Local non-profit owner scammed out of thousands of dollars
GUYTON, Ga. (WSAV) — A local non-profit owner is pleading for the public’s help. James Shaw, owner and operator of the Wish to Walk Foundation says his business helps disabled people and people with wheelchairs, medical supplies, and walkers all for free. In April of 2022, he took his truck to a trailer repair shop […] → Read More
Investiture ceremony held for St. Patrick’s Day parade grand marshal
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Friends, family and community leaders gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Church on Sunday to watch as George Schwarz was officially introduced to the public as the grand marshal for this year’s Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade. “It’s a dream of a lifetime,” the 2023 grand marshal told News 3. “I’ve […] → Read More
SCCPSS begins search for next superintendent
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah-Chatham County school board members say the next superintendent must be trustworthy and place the interest of the organization above all other interests. This comes after Dr. Ann Levett announced her retirement in January. Wednesday morning board members held a superintendent search workshop. They discussed various methods to start the selection […] → Read More
Mother missing for nearly a decade, local man asks for help
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — It has been almost 10 years since Barbara Ann Jenkins went missing. The Sumter woman was last seen dropping her youngest son off at the bus stop. Her oldest son – Rashad Hilton is hoping Savannah PD will pick up the case– so he can get justice for his mother’s disappearance. […] → Read More
Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter hosts community-wide fitness event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Sunday afternoon, members from all over the community came together at Daffin Park to get fit in a fun way. Alderwoman Post 1 at Large, Kesha Gibson-Carter hosted an event called Fit at 50. Carter said, “I recently turned 50 and as opposed to taking a trip or having a photoshoot […] → Read More
SCCPSS bus driver shortages continue to affect the district
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — We first told you about this back in 2021. Savannah Chatham County Public Schools needed close to 300 bus drivers at that time to transport over 25,000 students. Since then– the district has dealt with workers going on strikes leaving some kids without a ride to school. That same year– district […] → Read More
Savannah residents outraged over new apartment building plans
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — More than a dozen people attended a community engagement meeting to discuss the new apartment building coming to Savannah. Columbia Ventures are working to get 21 acres of land rezoned because they want to put up a five-story apartment complex with some 250 units, but residents are fighting back against the […] → Read More
Savannah bar honors Jimmy Carter’s legacy
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Pinkie Masters is a bar that still loved by so many. This place holds many stories of former president Carter including his famous speech when he stood on top of the bar counter unofficially announcing his run for the presidency. One of Carter’s visits is immortalized on the wall of Pinkies […] → Read More
Georgia Southern University students react to shooting near campus
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Many students who attend Georgia Southern University are afraid for their safety after a shooting left one person injured. Early Sunday morning – Statesboro police responded to a shooting off of Chandler road right where the popular bar, The Blue Room, is located. Officials found a male in a wooded area […] → Read More
New traffic light coming to Pooler has mixed reviews
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – A new traffic light is coming to Quacco road and people living in and around the many subdivisions in Savannah Quarters have some mixed feelings about it. Some feel it won’t help ease congestion. Alex Kyriacos says traffic is hectic in the morning. “I leave pretty early in the morning, so […] → Read More
Port Wentworth’s newest police chief sworn into office
PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WSAV) — Chief Thomas is officially the top cop in Port Wentworth after Tuesday Afternoon’s swearing-in. Thomas said, “First of all I would like to say first of all thank you, thank my Lord and Savior without him, this would not be possible. Through him, this is possible. Um, so I want […] → Read More
Large sinkhole rips through a Bluffton neighborhood
BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – One Bluffton neighborhood is dealing with awful fumes and water issues after a main waterline has been damaged due to a sinkhole. People living in The Farm at Buckwalter say late Saturday evening their night was turned upside down. “Last night I had come out of my house, I was going […] → Read More
Catalytic converter thefts rising across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — If you’ve owned a vehicle then you know that pricey auto part thieves like to steal catalytic converters. Experts say thefts have shot up by 33 percent nationwide including here in our area. In fact, Mike Thompson, owner of Auto Intensive Care says it’s happening a lot more than you think. […] → Read More
Newly updated alcohol ordinance will now require Savannah bars and restaurants to undergo training
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – New training will be required for bars and restaurants in the City of Savannah Restaurants and bars in the city of Savannah will now have to undergo safety training. This training comes after the city council passed an update of the previous alcohol beverage ordinance. Under the newly updated ordinance, it […] → Read More
Community members rally against SCAD’s impacts on the Hostess City
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Members of the community believe SCAD is negatively impacting growth across Savannah. Early Sunday afternoon, community members came together to bring attention to what they say are ongoing issues SCAD has failed to recognize. Resident Lindsey Grovenstein says the reason behind this comes from their treatment of African American communities. “The […] → Read More
Georgia Southern offers free COVID tests with new kiosk
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19, you know one of the hardest things to find was a COVID test. Georgia Southern University is offering a quick and easy way to get a test at no cost. The university teamed up with the Georgia Department of Public Health to make it possible. […] → Read More
Ogeecheeton community holds press conference for cement dust issue
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — For nearly 40 years, a Savannah neighborhood has been dealing with the constant issue of cement dust. Residents say it is coming from a cement company. Community members of the Ogeecheeton neighborhood held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to voice their frustrations with Clark Block, the factory creating cement dust in […] → Read More
As egg prices soar, local businesses feel the impact
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Egg prices are hurting just about everyone’s pockets, including bakery and restaurant owners. According to NBC, the national average cost of eggs has doubled in the last two years, with prices climbing to almost $10. Owner of Unforgettable Bakery in Savannah, Belinda Baptiste, says she has felt the pinch. “Can’t get […] → Read More
Dean Forest Rd. construction impacting local businesses
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — Construction on Dean Forest Rd. is causing concern among businesses that call the roadway home. Drivers aren’t the only ones affected by the Dean Forest construction. A local restaurant that sits right on this road says her business has been impacted in a negative way. Ronnie’s Restaurant has been a staple […] → Read More