Daisy Kershaw
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St. Pat’s safety tips Savannah Police want your family to know
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Police want to help you celebrate safely especially if you’ll have little ones with you. We sat down with Sargeant Jason Pagliaro to get some advice for parents during the parade. He says the best thing you can do is take a picture of your child before heading out. It […] → Read More
Remarkable Women: Ree Williams helps women overcome obstacles to achieve greatness
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Helping women overcome obstacles so they can understand their greatness. That’s what Ree Williams has been dedicated to doing for more than a decade now. “I was a business owner and I found that there were no, I couldn’t find any other women to network with, there was plenty of men […] → Read More
Experts say Ozempic’s link to weight loss driving national shortage
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Ozempic is a drug people with type 2 diabetes use to help regulate blood sugar and manage cardiovascular disease. But now, it’s become known for something else that has it flying off pharmacy shelves, and some say, into the wrong hands. Experts say that’s thanks to the drug’s link to weight […] → Read More
Local pharmacies face shortage of cold, flu medications
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Pharmacies across the U.S. are struggling to keep up with the demand for cold and flu treatments as the nation faces a surge in respiratory illnesses caused by COVID-19, RSV and the flu. “There’s a lot of medications that are out of stock, on backorder,” said Neal Hollis, Pharmacist and owner […] → Read More
Local doctor says omicron subvariant evades protection from early vaccines
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The holiday season may be winding down but between travel and gatherings health experts say COVID is now ramping up and the emergence of a new strain of could speed things up even further. As health experts brace for COVID-19 cases to continue to climb after a record-breaking holiday travel season, […] → Read More
‘There’s no waiting to go in there,’ SWAT team member talks school shooting hoax response
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Two minutes after the Savannah Police Department received a terrifying 911 call claiming that an active shooter was at Savannah High, officers were on the scene. WSAV spoke to a member of the SWAT team who said while he’s thankful it was a hoax, it was an opportunity to put their […] → Read More
‘They’re building up a lot and not expanding the roads,’ Pooler residents react to failure of TSPLOST
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — A half billion dollars is how much money the proposed penny sales tax would have provided to pay for what leaders say is much needed transportation improvements in Chatham County. However, the failure of the Transportation Special Local Options Sales Tax (TSPLOST) referendum last week means that many of those projects […] → Read More
Chatham County wrestles with collecting fire fees from residents in unincorporated areas
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Chatham County leaders have wrestled with collecting money from those who live in unincorporated areas to pay for fire services for at least the past five years. In May, Chatham County Commissioners voted to change the fire services tax to a fire fee. Commissioners said that was because many people were […] → Read More
Fighting the war within: Local veterans mental health advocates work to save lives
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — When it comes to mental health, it can be difficult for veterans who are struggling to seek help but local advocates are working to change that in Savannah. For many veterans returning home after serving is a difficult transition. It can take a toll on their mental health and even cost […] → Read More
Statesboro competition helps high schoolers find employment opportunities
STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Construction students from 18 different high schools, around southeast Georgia competed in the 2022 Statesboro skills challenge. It came at a time of serious need for more skilled workers. From electrical work to welding and even masonry, this competition is helping high schoolers from around Georgia break into highly skilled fields, […] → Read More
Massive project underway to install fiber lines locally
WHITEMARSH ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — A massive project is underway to install fiber lines underground in several communities in the Coastal Empire. Clearwave Fiber has installed roughly 30 miles of fiber lines in the greater Savannah area so far this year, and the company plans to put in about 15 more miles over the next […] → Read More
Ambulance wait time could increase with closure of Atlanta hospital
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — In just a few days, one of the Peach State’s five trauma centers will close its doors for good. WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center has been in business for 100 years, on Nov. 1 the hospital will be shuttered. That will leave the peach state with just four level-one trauma centers. Memorial […] → Read More
What the closure of WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center means for Coastal Empire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia’s healthcare system is entering its busiest season for traumatic injuries but this year they’ll be operating with one less hospital. WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) will close its doors on Nov. 1, leaving the Peach State with just four level-one facilities. One of those is located in Savannah. Dr. James […] → Read More
Local hospital now has level 1 emergency cardiac care center
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Cardiovascular patients across coastal Georgia now have new resources and improved access to medical care. It follows the closure of a major medical center in Atlanta. “If you look across the entire country, cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of men and women of all ages,” said Dr. Chadwick Stouffer. […] → Read More
Chatham County Election Officials urge voters to get registered ahead of November elections
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The last day to register to vote in Chatham County is approaching fast and election officials want to make sure you’re ready to cast your ballot. “With something as important as this gubernatorial and midterm election you want to make sure you get your ballot in and get it counted,” said Colin […] → Read More
Local crews work to decrease potential hazards ahead of Ian
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — As Savannah prepares for the impacts of Ian in the Coastal Empire, many local crews are working round the clock to decrease potential hazards ahead of the storm. From downed trees, to overwhelmed drainage systems, the potential for flooding, debris and structural damage puts lives at risk. “The best thing to […] → Read More
City leaders ask homeless to seek shelter as Hurricane Ian approaches
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — As Savannah prepares for the potential impacts of Hurricane Ian, city leaders are reminding people who are homeless to seek shelter. “The most important thing is the safety of their life,” said Jennifer Darsey, Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless. Hurricane Matthew had devastating impacts on homeless people in Savannah, forcing […] → Read More
Local health expert not as optimistic as Biden on COVID pandemic end
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Local health experts aren’t as optimistic about COVID-19 as President Biden is as he declared earlier this week that the pandemic is over. Dr. Tim Connelly of Memorial Health says that while numbers have decreased dramatically, COVID is not gone. Instead, it’s something that we have to learn to live with […] → Read More
Health expert says this flu season could be worst in decades
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Health experts are warning that this year’s flu season could be the worst we’ve seen in decades. Some of the biggest spreaders of the virus are school-aged kids. That’s why local pediatricians say vaccinating children is especially important ahead of what will likely be an intense flu season. Dr. Ben Spitalnick […] → Read More
New bivalent COVID boosters available locally
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The newest COVID booster shot clinic is now up and running in Savannah. It’s offering the new updated bivalent shot. Bivalent vaccines mean it covers both the original coronavirus as well as the now commonly circulating BA.4 and BA.5 omicron variants. So, who is eligible? Anyone who has received the original […] → Read More