Undeterred by rainy weather, The Savannah Tree Foundation (STF) and members of the Thunderbolt community gathered to plant white fringe trees in the greenspace of Owens, George and Leonard streets for Georgia Arbor Day on Friday, Feb. 18. Living in Savannah, organizers say it’s easy to take one of our most treasured resources for granted—Trees.… Keep Reading
Chatham County is looking to raise $420 million for transportation-related improvements over the next several years through TSPLOST. As proposed, CAT’s share of the funding equates to about $2 million. Jan. 27—You won’t find any Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus stops in Pooler, Bloomingdale, Port Wentworth or surrounding west Chatham neighborhoods. The lack of public… Keep Reading
The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum, organized by Morris Multimedia, owner of the Bryan County News, recently announced they will be presenting three awards to regional leaders on Tuesday, March 1. The Legacy Leadership awards will be presented to The Honorable Otis Johnson, former Savannah Mayor and Cliff McCurry, Director of Community Development for Sterling Seacrest Pritchard. The… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — If you’re looking to adopt a pet in January, you can do so for free in Chatham County. The Chatham County Animal Services (CCAS) is hosting a free adoption event from Jan. 14 through Jan. 31. If you adopt a dark-colored or heartworm-positive furry friend during the Give Paws a… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Just last month, WTOC was there as “Come as You Are Deliverance International Ministries” opened up as the first homeless day center in Chatham County. Now, less than a month into offering the new service, it’s already proven how valuable it is after they helped reunite a missing man with his… Keep Reading
This is one of a series of articles on each of the five finalists for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System 2022-23 school year Teacher of the Year. After working 25 years in the auto industry, Groves High School teacher Gina Smith made the move to the classroom. “I decided, from sitting in the finance chair,… Keep Reading
This is one of a series of articles on each of the five finalists for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System 2022-23 school year Teacher of the Year. Helping students and teachers is what Lauren Fuquea enjoys most while working as library media specialist at Beach High School, allowing her to have an impact beyond the… Keep Reading
About 10,000 county residents may have to pay a fire tax after Chatham Commissioners approved a number of measures to better fund and delineate Chatham Emergency Services’ borders of service. The decision, made Dec. 29, does not implement a new tax, but amended the laws to allow for Chatham County to include fire taxes in… Keep Reading
Savannah, Ga. —Georgia Welcome wanted to stay busy while at home during the COVID quarantine. She started out crocheting afghans for other people and soon her efforts evolved into a mission to help children in need during the cold winter months. On December 20, Welcome donated 100 handmade hats to the Canady’s Coats for Kids… Keep Reading
Christmas came early for a Ft. Stewart couple in Chatham County after they gave birth to quadruplets. “It’s been amazing, I couldn’t ask for anything better,” said mom Mariah Marquez. From a young age, Mariah Marquez knew that getting pregnant would be difficult for her. Continue Reading on WJCL 22abc Keep Reading
