SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has made changes to the bus schedule and school bell times as Phase 3 of in-person learning begins on Monday, Oct. 26. According to the school system, bus transportation will be provided for students “as capacity levels allow” and say that transportation is not guaranteed.… Keep Reading
The Georgia Ports Authority holds an annual “state of the port” address to highlight the region’s growing economy and its growing cargo volumes, but like so many events this year, the gathering has gone virtual for 2020. On Thursday, GPA executive director Griff Lynch addressed online attendees from the authority’s headquarters at the Port of… Keep Reading
Duke Energy has begun processing coal ash for recycling at two new plants in Salisbury and Goldsboro, and a third is expected to come online by year’s end in Chatham County. The new plants are required by state law, as part of Duke’s coal ash cleanups, but also could help the concrete industry. Coal ash… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Oct. 21 marks a special day for Memorial Health. The hospital is celebrating 65 years of service to 35 counties in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. Just last year the hospital saw 271,000 patients and had 114,000 ER visits. What is now known as Memorial Health—all started on this day… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTGS) — Election officials in Chatham County started scanning absentee ballots this week. As of Tuesday morning, election officials say 14,000 absentee ballots have been returned in Chatham County, and 3,000 of those have been scanned. Poll workers say if you’re sending your absentee ballot in, make sure to only mark in the… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) held its 2020 Badge Pinning and Promotion Ceremony Tuesday to honor its newest officers and those receiving promotions. The department welcomed ten new members to the force, and recognized five officers who received promotions. “The Pinning and Promotion Ceremony holds special significance for those… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham County Public Works is hosting a scrap tire recycling event this weekend. The event, called Haunted Tire Recycling Roundup, is set for Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Chatham County Recycling Center (1321 Eisenhower Drive). A maximum of four car tired are allowed per vehicle. No rims… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A Savannah-Chatham School is closed this week after the district announced positive COVID-19 cases among staff. West Chatham Elementary School sits empty while staff isolate and self-quarantine after positive cases of COVID-19. “There were no students impacted from everything that we have learned. It was staff, and because of the number… Keep Reading
Georgia DOT continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 23. All work subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for… Keep Reading
Panera 10% Fundraiser: Panera Bread will donate 10% of the cost for each bagel sold to the Telfair Mammography Fund. Locations on Abercorn Street and Downtown, Savannah, and in Pooler, Statesboro and Hinesville. Through Oct. 31. Tanger Outlet: Buy Pink Cards for $10 and use at participating Tanger stores to receive 25% off a single item at… Keep Reading
