The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced last week that it has awarded more than $280 million in discretionary grant funding through the new Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is designed to improve port facilities at or near coastal seaports. The Port of Savannah is a major recipient. “Ports are gateways… Keep Reading
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WTOC) – Parents in Richmond Hill were left shocked Thursday morning when they went to drop off their children at daycare. Parents arrived to find the Angel Learning Center doors chained and the daycare closed. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, also known as DECAL, said the center’s license was… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – JCB, which manufactures construction and agricultural equipment, is hosting a job fair on Saturday for more than 30 open positions. The job fair will be held at JCB’s headquarters, located at 2000 Bamford Boulevard in Pooler, on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. JCB will be accepting applications… Keep Reading
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) – Another development has now popped up in Pooler. Work on the project, located off of Towne Center Drive, just recently got underway. “We want a piece of it. It is a growing developing area,” said part owner of the property Tony Yang. They bought the property back in February of 2019… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Jepson Center in downtown Savannah is adding some color to its walls to welcome a new exhibit. Telfair Museums is commissioning Savannah-based artist Dana Richardson to paint a site-specific mural on the third-floor landing wall of the Jepson Center. The Jepson Center is curating an exhibition called “Launching Savannah’s Art Scene: Founders… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – While the Novel Coronavirus has been making headlines, the latest statistics show the flu is persisting through Georgia right now, and at high rates. The Georgia Department of Heath says so far 47 people have died from the flu across Georgia. South Carolina is also widespread. Continue Reading on wtoc.com Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Across the board, most people would probably agree with the thought that there is nothing luxurious about experiencing a menstrual cycle. “Menstrual products are essentially taxed as a luxury product, they’re not taxed like a medical product would be or something that is essential,” said Michelle Pompei. She and Rubi McGrory… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Applications for the pre-K program lottery in Chatham County will be available starting Tuesday, Feb. 18. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) runs a lottery each year for the limited number of pre-K classes, which are funded by the Georgia Lottery. Applications will be available on paper and online through… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -Friday teens and their mentors got together for the “Heart and Sole” walk. The event which is part of the Top Ladies of Distinction Conference is an effort to raise awareness about heart health and mental illness. Conference speakers also hosted workshops about human trafficking and discussed record high suicide rates and… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -Thousands of people flocked to Telfair Square on Saturday morning for the annual Savannah Book Festival. The festival is about 10 years in the making. Every year features different authors, coming to town to meet fans and sign books. Continue Reading on wtoc.com Keep Reading
