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Quinton Simon was last seen in the area of his home on Buckhalter Road in Savannah. The 20-month-old's story has made headlines nationwide, and today the Chatham County Police Department added a sad chapter to the story with the announcement that FBI officials believe Quinton to be deceased.

Missing Savannah toddler Quinton Simon believed to be dead. His mother is the primary suspect

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Accident of water supply, sewerage. Water flows from hatch of road sewage system. Dirty sewer flows down fountain along road. Water flows from hatch. Fountain flows down road from sewer

Savannah responds to 5,280 gallon sewage spill

by City ReportsOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

15-year-old Savannah boy shot and killed in Garden City

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022

SAVANNAH -- It's official. U.S. Senator from Georgia Raphael Warnock now has a street named after him in Savannah.

Savannah names street after Raphael Warnock

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2022October 7, 2022

For the safety of the traveling public, The Georgia Department of Transportation is closing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 over the Savannah River and the Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17 over the Brunswick River to all vehicular traffic at 9 a.m. Thursday, due to anticipated gale-force winds from Hurricane Ian.

Two Coastal Georgia bridges will close due to Hurricane Ian

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2022September 29, 2022

SAVANNAH -- Based on expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, all non-emergency essential City of Savannah government offices will be closed, and multiple city services will be suspended starting Thursday.

These City of Savannah services will be closed or suspended due to Hurricane Ian

by City ReportsSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

SAVANNAH -- Based on expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has declared a state of local emergency in Savannah effective Sept. 28 at 8 a.m.

State of local emergency declared in Savannah as Hurricane Ian approaches

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Georgia’s school funding formula should be overhauled to steer more resources toward students from low-income families, educators, parents, and students from Chatham County told a state Senate study committee Friday.

How should Georgia determine school funding?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 2022

SAVANNAH -- The Georgia Historical Society will publicly display Abraham Baldwin’s draft copy of the United States Constitution on Friday, Sept. 16 during a free open house event in commemoration of Constitution Day.

A rare draft copy of the U.S. Constitution will be on display in Georgia tomorrow

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022

Update: According to the Savannah Police Department, Landon Pickney returned home. The original story is below.

Savannah teen Landon Pickney has been missing since August 30

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2022September 26, 2022

The toddler was transported to a hospital where she died as a result of the incident.

Crime

Teen arrested in shooting death of toddler in Savannah

by Crime ReportsAugust 30, 2022August 30, 2022

In the summer of 1960, as the fight against segregation reached fever-pitch, African Americans were not allowed to be on the same beach as white people.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: The Savannah Beach wade-ins of the 1960s

by Thom ChandlerAugust 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker finally says he will participate in a debate this fall — though not one of the three meetings Sen. Raphael Warnock accepted months ago.

Your Government

Senate Scuffle: Herschel Walker agrees to debate Raphael Warnock

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayAugust 4, 2022September 24, 2023

The City of Savannah will soon launch a public engagement process as part of the search for its next police chief.

Savannah leaders want more community input in search for new police chief

by City ReportsAugust 4, 2022August 4, 2022

CPA cat looking out through a window

Georgia By The Numbers

Savannah ranks among best cities in the U.S. for cats

by Special to The Georgia SunAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

A Savannah police officer who shot and killed a man last month in Carver Village was previously disciplined and investigated for use-of-force when he worked as a prison guard, records show.

Crime

Savannah cop who killed Carver Village man had past use-of-force investigations as a prison guard

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJuly 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Being called one of the nation's sweatiest cities is probably not the most sought after designation, but if you've been outside for more than ten seconds in the past week, it is undeniable that some of Georgia's cities could earn a high rank for being -- well, rank.

Georgia By The Numbers

These 3 Georgia cities are among the sweatiest cities in the nation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022September 24, 2023

gun, hands, black

Crime

Savannah spends $489K on ShotSpotter but doesn’t keep data on its effectiveness

by Jake Shore | The CurrentJuly 10, 2022July 10, 2022