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🐢 The Gist: The 2024 nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles in Georgia began last weekend with four nests discovered on Wassaw, Jekyll, and Blackbeard islands.

Shell Yeah! Georgia’s Loggerhead Turtles Make Waves as Nesting Season Begins

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2024May 6, 2024

😮 The Gist: A man was arrested on May 5 in Olifftown, after fleeing from a domestic violence incident and triggering a Special Response Team search.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After Fleeing Domestic Violence Scene

by Thom ChandlerMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024

🎩 The Gist: In a recent survey of 3,000 respondents, Tuxedo Road NW in Atlanta was voted the most desirable street in Georgia and ranked 7th nationally among the top 175 aspirational streets in America.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is Georgia’s Most Sought After Street Address?

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2024May 3, 2024

🐢 The Gist: The Tybee Island Police Department issued a statement reminding beachgoers to respect nesting sea turtles during the May to October nesting season.

Tybee Island Police Urge Beachgoers to Respect Nesting Sea Turtles

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday.

The Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project is Finally Complete

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

The Gist: A fatal shooting occurred on April 26 in Savannah, with police arresting a suspect.

Crime

Savannah Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Following Altercation on West Montgomery Crossroads

by Thom ChandlerApril 27, 2024April 27, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A man was seriously injured in a shooting near West 54th and Montgomery Street in Savannah, prompting a police investigation.

Crime

Savannah Shooting Leaves One in Serious Condition

by Thom ChandlerApril 25, 2024April 25, 2024

👮 What's Next?: Both suspects are currently held in county jail, facing charges as fugitives from justice and for receiving stolen property. Further investigations may connect them to additional crimes in other states.

Crime

Northwest Georgia Deputies Capture Fugitives Linked to Multi-State Theft Ring

by Thom ChandlerApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A significant Internet outage is affecting the Glynn County School System, with repairs underway to restore connectivity as quickly as possible.

Internet Outage At Glynn County Schools: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The Georgia Historical Society has made available a comprehensive collection of materials related to the book "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" by John Berendt. This extensive archive includes domestic and foreign editions of the book, various ephemera, and other related materials, donated by the late Dr. John Duncan and his wife, Virginia. The collection, accessible both online and at the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah, offers a unique glimpse into the history and cultural impact of the book that significantly shaped perceptions of Savannah and boosted tourism to the city.

Georgia Staples

Georgia Historical Society Unveils Collection of ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’ Material

by Thom ChandlerApril 17, 2024April 17, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A late-night altercation on April 15 in the 1900 block of E. President Street in Savannah, ended with Demetrius Lawton, 23, being treated for a gunshot wound and subsequently arrested for aggravated assault.

Crime

23-Year-Old Arrested After Savannah Shooting

by Thom ChandlerApril 16, 2024April 16, 2024

67-year-old Gary Cooper of Savannah spent 42 days on the Atlanta Braves roster in 1980 — one day short of qualifying for an MLB pension. Now a Change.org petition is asking the Braves to put him on the roster for one more day so he can qualify. GPB's Peter Biello reports.

This Retired Braves Player Just Needs One More Day on The Roster to Qualify For a Pension

by Peter Biello | GA TodayApril 13, 2024April 13, 2024

In an unprecedented feat off the coast of Georgia, Ryan R. Simons, a 38-year-old angler from Richmond Hill, has set a new state record by catching a Queen Triggerfish weighing 7 pounds, 0.58 ounces. This catch introduces the Queen Triggerfish (Balistes vetula) into the Georgia Saltwater Game Fish Program, marking a significant milestone as this species had not previously been included in the records.

Georgia Man Catches 7 Pound Queen Triggerfish

by Thom ChandlerApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024

🚧 The Details: Both southbound and northbound lanes of Highway 21 near the intersection with Shawnee Road in Effingham County are closed to traffic after the incident at 3:30 p.m. The duration of the road closure remains uncertain.

Traffic & Transportation

Overturned Log Truck in Effingham County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A shooting following a group altercation on Waters Ave. has raised ongoing community safety concerns in Savannah

Crime

Savannah Man Shot in Early Hours Saturday Morning

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2024March 30, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Temporary repairs have been made on Abercorn Street between 52nd and 54th Streets in Savannah, reopening southbound lanes after a roadway failure earlier today.

Traffic & Transportation

Savannah’s Abercorn Street Reopens After Roadway Failure, But Repairs Aren’t Over

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

In the wake of the unexpected collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore, a pivotal artery for the nation's supply chain, businesses and consumers alike are bracing for the fallout. The collapse, caused by a container ship's collision with the bridge, has sparked a logistical scramble to reroute goods, with significant implications for the Eastern Seaboard's shipping capacity.

How will the bridge collapse in Baltimore impact the supply chain?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: The survey's top 10 cities reflect a diverse array of economic strengths, cultural richness, and environmental beauty, from Asheville's artistic vibrancy to Eau Claire's musical heritage. This geographic spread illustrates a broader trend of professionals seeking not just career changes but also lifestyle enhancements.

Two Georgia Cities Named Top Places for Career Changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

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