SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – At the lowest point during the pandemic, only 30 percent of daycare centers in Georgia were open. Today, 97 percent of childcare facilities in the state are open but they are not at capacity due to a major staffing shortage. Daycare providers are desperately searching for employees. Current employees are working… Keep Reading
The Chatham County Police Department put out a news release informing “local business to stay aware after a series of cellphone thefts.” The same suspect took part in three different robberies on June 9, 12, and 14. During each incident the suspect approached the merchant saying that he wanted to purchase a cellphone. However, he… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) announced a new online renewal option for senior drivers. Georgians 64 and older now have the option to renew their non-commercial driver’s license online. The new online option expands DDS renewal choices available for seniors, including mail-in and fax options which have been available since… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. —The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System is putting up the “help wanted” sign. Wednesday morning, the district, hosting a job fair at the St. Joseph’s/Candler St. Mary’s Community Center. A variety of positions ranging from cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers and school resources are available with hopes of filling those spots before the… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Coastal Health District is partnering with counties to hold back-to-school clinics for children. First-time Georgia students — those enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time in their lives — have to complete a Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition screening form, according to the Coastal Health District.… Keep Reading
The “ring of fire” solar eclipse is coming up Thursday (June 10) and here’s when you can watch it. The eclipse will be visible will be partially visible from the United States, northern Canada, Europe, northern Asia, Russia and Greenland, according to Time and Date. You can also watch it live online with several live webcasts, and if you live… Keep Reading
POOLER, Ga. (WTGS) — The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Food Truck Festival & Marketplace this Saturday in Pooler. The event, which is returning after a two-year hiatus, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tanger Outlets on the Interstate 95 side. Continue Reading on FOX28 SAVANNAH Keep Reading
Green peppers, squash, tomatoes and okra are just some of the vegetables you can find growing at the Chatham County Detention Center. The container garden was started by now-retired Sheriff Capt. Deborah Freeman a few months ago. The goal is to give inmates something to do and help them gain skills that will help them… Keep Reading
If you run one of the 1.1 million small businesses in Atlanta, you know how important small businesses are to the state. From Atlanta to Valdosta to Savannah, now more than ever, Georgia small business owners need resources to keep them running. One of those resources just might be financing for your company. With the right… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – With some teams playing for limited capacity crowds and others playing in empty arenas, sports during the 2020-2021 school year didn’t look like any year prior. Georgia Southern had limited capacity until the final baseball home series of the year and first-year Athletic Director Jared Benko says they learned from it… Keep Reading
