St. Joseph’s/Candler President and CEO Paul Hinchey announced Monday the Savannah-based health system will build a Richmond Hill campus on a 27-acre site near the Heartwood development off Belfast Keller Road. The hospital expects to open the first stage, a 15,000 square foot primary and urgent care facility, in February 2024 at a cost of… Keep Reading
MACON – Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation on Tuesday called for a more united front to support the economy amid inflation and bitter political tensions playing out in Washington D.C. At the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual congressional luncheon, Republican and Democratic legislators discussed the advantages and challenges behind investing in the state’s infrastructure and… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — For over a decade, Ready Set Go Back to School has provided free school supplies for thousands of kids. And, on Saturday, that tradition of giving out free supplies continued—making the transition back to school as easy as possible for families. “This is our 14th year of the event,” says Donna Williams,… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rare sea turtles that spend summers laying eggs on Southern beaches have crawled to a new state record in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that more than 3,960 loggerhead sea turtle nests have been counted since May along the Georgia coast. That’s 10 more nests than the… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Sometimes you can live in a neighborhood for years without really knowing who lives around you. That mystery can be fun for a little while but eventually you will be put in a situation where you desperately need a neighbor — and that’s when things can get stressful. So, why not… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tens of thousands of people in Georgia have died so far from COVID-19, with hundreds of deaths in Chatham County alone. The number continues to rise which is why testing for the disease is vital. Testing not only helps in reducing the spread of COVID-19, but it also allows for those… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Rare sea turtles that spend summers laying eggs on Southern beaches have crawled to a new state record in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday that more than 3,960 loggerhead sea turtle nests have been counted since May along the Georgia coast. That’s 10 more nests than the… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Savannah-Chatham County Students and staff headed back to the classroom Wednesday. The first day of school was filled with lots of smiles, hugs, and even some dance moves at Robert W. Gadsden Elementary School. Principal Latasha Quarterman said the first day is always the best day. “It’s like my first day… Keep Reading
Barron Girl Scouts, adult leaders and parent chaperones enjoyed a life-changing experience June 9 through 13, 2022, as they joined a 55-member group from Eau Claire, Chippewa and Barron counties on a visit to Savannah, Ga., birthplace of Girl Scout founder Juliet Gordon Low. Local leaders Shanda Harrington and Jennifer Horstman said that much of… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — School lunchtime is about talking and laughing with friends for many students. It’s also a time for them to get the energy and nutrients needed to keep their bodies and brains working efficiently through the afternoon. Sending kids off to school with a packed lunch could be a healthier alternative they… Keep Reading
