SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Savannah business leaders are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel during this pandemic, and with the COVID-19 vaccine now in the picture, they said it could be their saving grace. Dr. Lawton Davis with the Coastal Health District updated members of the Tourism Leadership Council (TLC) on the… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Health Department is offering free mammograms Tuesday to women who meet certain annual income guidelines. Patients must also be between the ages of 40 to 64 and without insurance to receive a screening at no cost. The health department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is partnering with the St. Joseph’s/Candler… Keep Reading
If you’re over 65 and your finger hurts from dialing the phone again and again for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment you still don’t have, rest assured you have plenty of company. As of about 6 p.m. Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported that 997,950 doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines had been… Keep Reading
The past year brought on challenges, changed normal practices, and hindered forward movement for people throughout the world, but Col. Bryan Logan, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander, said the soldiers and Army community stayed ready throughout 2020. “This did not put us down,” Logan said. “Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are still plugging… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Virtual learning has been a big adjustment not only for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System teachers, students, and families but also for local organizations looking to support them. The Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club opened a virtual learning program in August to help families and continue to do so now.… Keep Reading
ATLANTA (WTGS) — Three folks in the greater Savannah area are a bit richer Tuesday, according to results shared by the Georgia Lottery. According to the Georgia Lottery, six Mega Millions tickets purchased Friday, Jan. 15, won $10,000 each. The tickets were purchased in Acworth, Alpharetta, Augusta, Baxley, Ellenwood and Pooler. The Georgia Lottery said ten… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Gas prices in the Peach State increased at the pump compared to a week ago, according to a report by AAA. AAA said Monday Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.23 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 20 cents… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – It has been a deadly week in Georgia, with more than 800 people dead statewide from the coronavirus. On Tuesday, Savannah will join cities across the country in a tribute to COVID-19 victims. “I’m just glad that we will be doing this together, at one time, all across our city,” said… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. — High School wrestling in Savannah was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We got to practice for a few weeks,” New Hampstead High School sophomore Max Ruiz explained. “Then the district canceled it but I didn’t let my hope up. I kept working out, kept going strong, because I was hoping for… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — Chatham Area Transit said Friday it is testing out a new bus stop along its West Chatham route to serve FedEx Ground and other employers at the Morgan Lakes Industrial Park in Pooler. CAT said as a result of this pilot project, the Route 3 service schedule on weekdays has been slightly… Keep Reading
