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Election Day is next week, but early voting is now underway for Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff.

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‘Busy but smooth:’ Thanksgiving travel winds down at Savannah/HHI airport

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Police chase ends with car crashing near Mile Marker 89

Updated: 13 hours ago

By WTOC Staff

Troopers from Post 42 Rincon received a notification of a stolen vehicle which had just entered Georgia from South Carolina Monday morning.

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AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia

Updated: 11 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.

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‘Free Lunch Baby meant a lot to him’: Celebration of life held for Kareem Smalls

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:13 PM EST

By Mariah Congedo

It’s been more than two years since a community leader in Savannah was shot and killed. Kareem Smalls, knows as Free Lunch Baby, died on Nov. 23, 2020.

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Voting in Chatham Co. begins for Georgia’s Senate runoff race

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:14 PM EST

By Flynn Snyder

Voting is now underway in Chatham County for Georgia’s crucial Senate runoff race.

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Chatham County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Mac

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:27 PM EST

By Flynn Snyder

Deputies at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office had to say goodbye to one of their own K-9′s Saturday.

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Georgia Southern defeats Appalachian State in thrilling fashion, earns bowl bid

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 12:48 AM EST

By Chad Maxwell

The script wrote itself. How about a rivalry matchup on the final weekend of the regular season between two programs both in need of a win to clinch bowl eligibility, Georgia Southern and Appalachian State?

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Thanksgiving travel winds down at Savannah/HHI airport

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Businesses in Pooler prepare for Small Business Saturday

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2022 Boat Parade of Lights underway

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:19 PM EST

By Flynn Snyder

Boats decorated for the holidays sailed past River Street tonight for the return of the Savannah Boat Parade of Lights.

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City of Tybee first holiday market held Saturday

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:16 PM EST

By Mariah Congedo

The City of Tybee Island hosted their annual tree lighting this Saturday evening.

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Construction in downtown Savannah starting Monday

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 6:40 PM EST

By WTOC Staff

The City of Savannah will be starting field work for a major project this Monday.

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Businesses in Pooler prepare for Small Business Saturday

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM EST

By Hayley Boland

Many people got their holiday shopping started on Black Friday, but Small Business Saturday is an important day for locally owned shops like Geechie Rootz.

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Savannah Holly Days begins with Christmas tree lighting

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 6:04 PM EST

By WTOC Staff

Savannah Holly Days returns to welcome the holiday season!

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Tybee Island to hold first holiday market this weekend

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 4:18 PM EST

By Camille Syed

On Saturday, Tybrisa Street will be filled with people and businesses for Tybee Island’s first holiday market.

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Early voting for Georgia Senate Runoff begins Saturday in Chatham Co.

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:49 PM EST

By Camille Syed

Early voting for the Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff Election begins Saturday in Chatham County.

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Tanger Outlets sees large turnout of shoppers for Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:45 PM EST

By Hayley Boland

Many people have chosen to kickstart their holiday shopping this Black Friday. Staff with Tanger Outlets Savannah say that today’s turnout has already been larger than last year.

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Plant Riverside kicks off Savannah Christmas Market

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM EST

By WTOC Staff

Savannah’s Christmas Market returned to the Plant Riverside District today.

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Shoppers head out to Tanger Outlets for Black Friday shopping

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 11:52 AM EST

By Sarah Winkelmann

Today, millions of shoppers from around the country will head out in search of good deals.

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Fight the War Within hosts third Thanksgiving Day feast

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 9:39 PM EST

By Alyssa Jackson

Fight the War Within hosts third Thanksgiving Day feast

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‘Savannah is a really special place:’ residents, visitors celebrate Thanksgiving in the Hostess City

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 3:57 PM EST

By Hayley Boland

Millions of people are traveling to spend time with loved ones this Thanksgiving and some of those travelers are spending the holiday in the Hostess City.

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Send letters to Santa Claus through mailboxes on Hilton Head Island

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:37 PM EST

By Camille Syed

You can now find mailboxes outside of fire stations across the island that will get your Christmas letters right to the North Pole.

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Salvation Army serves Thanksgiving meals to those in need

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 3:46 PM EST

By Hayley Boland

The Salvation Army is helping make sure that people have a warm Thanksgiving meal in Savannah today.

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Lowcountry residents come together for Thanksgiving at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:02 PM EST

By Camille Syed

It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that’s been happening for nearly two dozen years.

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SC state parks offering free admission on Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 12:40 PM EST

By Steven Ardary

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is making it easier to get outside and walk off the extra calories.

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Runners participate in annual Turkey Trot at Daffin Park

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 1:07 PM EST

By Tyler Manion

The United Way of the Coastal Empire held a big event to raise money for local community programs.

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Uniquely Thankful

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 4:40 PM EST

By Sam Bauman

From gray skies to guinea pigs and little brothers find out what unique things people are giving thanks for this year.

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Catherine Jones Ministries serves free Thanksgiving meals

Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM EST

By WTOC Staff

Catherine Jones Ministries gave out Thanksgiving meals today.

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No bond set for Chatham County mother accused of murdering her toddler

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:40 PM EST

By Camille Syed

Leilani Simon, the Chatham County woman now charged with murdering her 20-month-old son, did not appear in court on Wednesday morning for her first arraignment hearing.

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‘God is in front of everything we do:’ Remembering Savannah’s “Free Lunch Baby”

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:34 PM EST

By Alyssa Jackson

Wednesday night marks two years since a community leader in Savannah was shot.

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Mexican authorities issue arrest warrants in Shanquella Robinson case, call death ‘direct attack’

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 8:16 PM EST

By WBTV Web Staff

An arrest warrant has been issued for the death of Shanquella Robinson, a Charlotte woman who was killed in Mexico last month, according to Mexican news outlets.