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🕵️ The Gist: Residents in Savannah are getting unexpected mail and texts telling them to oppose the Talmadge Bridge project. No one knows yet who is behind it.

Traffic & Transportation

Mystery Text Message Campaign Targets Savannah’s Talmadge Bridge Project

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Savannah Georgia Skyline

Savannah Invites Westside Residents to Pop-up in The Park Events

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Inflation will drive support for former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones predicted Thursday.

Georgia Lieutenant Governor: Here’s How Trump Will Win in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

🚨 Incident Details: An Effingham County Sheriff's Deputy is on the mend after being attacked by a dog while attempting to apprehend suspects at a Guyton residence.

Crime

A Georgia Deputy Was Attacked By A Dog

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

🔍 The Incident: The Savannah Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting that occurred on June 1, at the intersection of West 34th and Burroughs Street.

Crime

19-Year-Old Arrested in West 34th and Burroughs Street Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A concerning 15% of Georgia residents say they would ignore warnings to evacuate in the event of a hurricane, according to a recent AAA survey. Half of Georgians (50%) do not make advanced preparations for hurricane season.

Georgia By The Numbers

15% of Georgians Would Ignore Hurricane Evacuation Warnings

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Savannah Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the May 18 mass shooting in Ellis Square that left 11 people injured. The suspects, Samira Yvette Kenny, 29; Cazare Pernell Cooper, 18; and Jordan Caleb Jones, 20, were taken into custody on May 30.

Crime

3 Arrested in Connection with Ellis Square Mass Shooting, Investigation Ongoing

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🐊 The Gist: Chatham County police officers became viral sensations after wrangling an alligator from a neighborhood driveway and releasing it back into the wild.

Talk of The Town

Georgia Police Officers Wrangle a Gator and Win The Internet

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

🌪️ The Gist: Effingham County has announced new evacuation zones ahead of the hurricane season starting on June 1. The zones are split by Highway 119 South.

Effingham County Adopts New Hurricane Evacuation Zones

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024

A former Georgia man charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection has admitted to his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump who violently sought to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.

Savannah Car Salesman Admits Involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Before Trial

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayMay 26, 2024May 26, 2024

🕵️‍♂️ The Gist: On May 18, 2024, a shooting occurred in Ellis Square in Savannah, injuring 10 people and wounding another by glass. The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s).

Crime

FBI Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Ellis Square Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

Savannah Man Wounded in Ogeechee Road Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The Gist: The FBI and Savannah Police Department are requesting witnesses to submit any multimedia recordings related to the May 18th shooting in Ellis Square, Savannah, which left 10 people shot and one injured by glass.

Crime

FBI Seeks Videos and Photos Ellis Square Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

The Gist: Eleven adults were treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting incident in Ellis Square, Savannah, on the night of May 18.

Crime

11 People Shot in Ellis Square in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

The Gist: A Savannah boy was found deceased with a gunshot wound after an armed home invasion in the 1100 block of West 49th Street on May 18.

Crime

Child Killed in Savannah Home Invasion Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

😮 The Gist: Savannah police detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on May 18 in the 8000 block of Waters Ave, which left one adult male with minor injuries. The suspect, Corey McNeil, 37, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.

Crime

Arrest Made in Late-Night Shooting in Savannah

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2024May 18, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Savannah Police detectives are investigating a shooting on May 14 in the 400 block of East 39th Street that left one man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Crime

Savannah Police Investigate Shooting on East 39th Street

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Nestled on Georgia's southernmost coast, just an hour's drive north of Jacksonville, Florida, the picturesque town of St. Marys offers a perfect blend of tranquility and outdoor adventure. With its historic downtown, beautiful waterfront, and easy access to the pristine Cumberland Island National Seashore, St. Marys is a hidden gem waiting to be explored.

Coastal Charms and Hidden Gems: Explore St. Marys

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024