CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Chatham County Police Department’s Marine Patrol will be teaching Georgians boater safety for the next five months. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approved courses begin this month through September. The free and public course is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1998, who also wants to… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — With kids learning virtually school is different, but so are their eating habits. One local dietician said she’s seen changes in those habits over the past year. Children’s Wellness Dietician Kelsey Parkman has worked with many kids at the Memorial Health Children’s Hospital. One of the biggest problems she is seeing is… Keep Reading
In one more baby step that could be in the direction of returning to a new normal, drug manufacturer Pfizer announced Wednesday morning the promising results of its COVID vaccine on young teenagers. The results of the study showed that in a Phase 3 trial among 2,260 12- to 15-year-olds in the United States, 18 in… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – While many youth sports leagues and tournaments are back on in the state of Georgia, the city of Savannah is still trying to develop a plan to make sure its teams can return in a safe manner. On Tuesday, Mayor Van Johnson announced that the city’s recreational facilities would be reopened… Keep Reading
April 1, 2021 – The month of April has been designated Alcohol Awareness Month in the USA since 1987. This national movement was established to draw attention to the causes and effects of alcohol abuse, educate communities, reduce the stigma around alcoholism, and provide recovery solutions. In a Georgia Student Health Survey of 14,123 students… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The railroad crossing on Chevis Road (tracks closest to Cormorant Way) will close for track maintenance beginning Monday, April 5, at 6 a.m. According to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, the crossing is scheduled to reopen on or around Friday, April 9, by 5 p.m. Drivers are asked to follow detour… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A statewide and local partnership is helping address the high number of premature babies born across Georgia. The 2020 March of Dimes Report Card found that the state’s preterm birth rate is 11.7%, and also revealed that Chatham County’s preterm birth rate of 12.6% is Georgia’s highest. With the help of a… Keep Reading
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A huge milestone for vaccine distribution in Chatham County. The Coastal Health District has given out over 100,000 vaccines. While that is a lot of doses given out, Ginger Heidel, risk communicator for the Coastal Health District, said they are still seeing a high demand of people who are scheduling to… Keep Reading
SAVANAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Some say it is racist. Others say it makes Georgia’s elections more secure. Some Savannah activists say Senate Bill 202 will hinder their abilities to make voting easier in the Coastal Empire. “I feel like part of the bill was aimed directly at the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia,” said Rebecca… Keep Reading
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – The debate continues over Georgia’s new election law just days after Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 202 into law. Since then, three lawsuits have been filed by voting rights groups who say the law is a form of voter suppression. The League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia, a… Keep Reading
