BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WSAV) — State lawmakers are set to meet in Brunswick on Monday evening to discuss how they will redraw district maps used in elections. Every 10 years, states must redraw election districts to reflect the population count gathered by the U.S. Census. Since the 2010 census, Georgia’s population has grown by more than… Keep Reading
POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Yancey Bros. said it’s hiring diesel technicians to all 36 locations in Georgia. The company held a career fair in Pooler Saturday afternoon. Interested employees from entry-level to seasoned veterans were invited to interview for the positions. Continue Reading on WSAV Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center is located in extreme western Chatham County, just south of Fort Argyle Road. The canal was a man-made tributary to the Ogeechee River, serving as a way to transport goods between 1830 and 1890. Cotton, rice, sugarcane and other goods made their way… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – From tornadoes to thunderstorms to hurricanes and now Tropical Storm Elsa, Georgia Power is ready and standing by to make any repairs. The storm teams at Georgia Power have been keeping a close eye on Elsa for the last week and meeting almost hourly to keep updating their crews. Workers are… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Due to the incoming impact of storm Elsa on the Coastal Empire and the Lowcountry, some local businesses, offices, venues and attractions plan to close early. Chatham County – Suspending all non-essential services at 3 p.m. Wednesday Essential services such as police, 911 Communications and Emergency Management will continue operations. The county… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Starting this Saturday, this two-block back parking lot downtown will transform into Statesboro’s downtown Farmer’s Market. Organizers say their usual vendors and regular customers could not be more excited. The downtown market brings local vendors with everything from fresh meat and dairy to fruits, veggies, and baked goods. In November 2019,… 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
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
CHATHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — On the last day of Mental Health Month, ABC11 highlights an uplifting story about a real grassroots effort to help people with mental illness. Construction is underway on the Tiny Home Village at the Farm at Penny Road for the mentally ill in Chatham County. “Affordable housing is a major driver of… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Large crowds of locals and visitors took to the streets of downtown Savannah for Memorial Day. It’s a completely different scene compared to last year due to strict COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s exciting to see people out and about and returning to some normalcy,” visitor Kevin Killion said. This is the first… Keep Reading
