Meredith Parker
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Sometimes we think of New Years as one of the biggest nights for drunk driving. Surprisingly, the night before Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest drinking days in the country.
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Not everyone will have the pleasure of enjoying a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day, but Savannah Feed the Hungry is trying to change that.
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In almost two weeks, the city of Savannah will vote whether to adopt their 2020 budget of $425 million.
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That’s a wrap on WTOC’s 2019 Day of Giving food drive.
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It’s a full sprint to the holidays for residents across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
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All of us here at WTOC are counting down until our annual Day of Giving coming up on Thursday.
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Some big races still have to be decided in Savannah at the Dec. 3 runoff election.
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Bryan County Schools will redistrict elementary students ahead of a new school. Parents offer feedback before the district draws new attendance lines.
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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is looking to change its transportation plan for students who attend specialty high schools.
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It’s been a week since the ballots were counted and Shirley Sessions won the race for Tybee mayor outright without a runoff.
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With this cold weather coming our way, there are a few things you’ll probably start to see when it comes to your car.
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John Ring left the Tybee Pier in October to walk more than 2,400 miles to the Santa Monica Pier to raise awareness for veterans.
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For Veterans Day, many fitness studios dedicated workouts to America’s veterans.
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Garden City will introduce a new city council in 2020 with a mix of old and new faces focusing on projects affecting the town.
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A source with Savannah Fire says that the building has suffered "extensive damage".
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After months of feedback and forums, more than 100 residents got the opportunity to hear what recommendations consultants have come up with to revitalize the Canal District in a master plan.
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Pooler voters have elected a new mayor, and they’re replacing most of their city council. It’s an election with some historic news for the growing city.
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Savannah residents, especially in the Highlands, got their last opportunity to hear from the candidates trying to earn their last-minute votes.
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Thousands spent the day across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry wandering through neighborhoods searching for candy while others headed to alternative events to celebrate the holiday.
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The 2019 election is just around the corner, but before you cast your vote, some might be wondering if they can vote next week.
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The Chatham County Counter Narcotics Team says they are putting in work on drug seizures to prevent a climbing number of overdoses nationwide and here in the Coastal Empire.
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The massive ship in the St. Simons Sound has been on its side and sitting in the water for more than 50 days.
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Friday, Savannah Fire Rescue officially broke ground on their new $3 million fire station.
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After getting more than 500 responses in a public survey, the City of Savannah is moving forward with the next steps in establishing an archaeology ordinance.
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A Savannah Chatham-County School District mistake could have put two kids in grave danger after a bus driver dropped the kids off at the wrong stop if it weren’t for a good Samaritan.
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There has been a rash of violent crimes in Jasper County over the last few months, mostly including drive-by shootings.
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It is just two weeks until the 2019 municipal elections. Forums and debates have been heating up the candidate circles over the last few weeks.
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Three 3rd ID soldiers are dead and three more were injured after a Sunday morning training accident on Fort Stewart.
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Saturday’s weather threats were the perfect reminder that everyone needs an emergency plan.
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Department of Revenue agents across Georgia and in the Coastal Empire have minors who are helping them crackdown on businesses selling alcohol to people who are underaged.
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Boaters and fishermen might have to start paying a parking fee to use the Lazaretto Creek boat ramp.
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It won’t be too long until voters are hitting the polls for the 2019 municipal elections in the Coastal Empire.
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Police say the foster parent for twins who were found dead in a car in Hinesville has now been arrested.
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The names of 63 men, women, and children who lost their lives to domestic violence were echoed through the park.
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Beaufort County voters will see a familiar question on their ballots as the school district proposes its third bond referendum after the last two failed in less than five years.
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The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office says CSX will not be closing the crossing at 15th Street in Rincon on Thursday.
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During a community meeting Monday night, their goal was to carry some of the energy from those climates, and create some action.
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At least 200 people gathered to hear from the candidates. All questions were sent in by voters themselves - some of which surprised the audience.
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The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command says there has been another discharge of fuel from the Golden Ray.
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One hundred voters packed Town Hall to figure out who they’ll pick as their new mayor on Nov. 5.
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Savannah City Council approved $3 million to build a brick and mortar fire station in the Savannah Highlands area.
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The clock was really ticking to do so because they just broke ground two weekends ago.
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Over the next few weeks, officials say the Coast Guard and Georgia DNR will work with other crews to pump fuel out of the ship’s tanks so that it doesn’t keep impacting the Georgia coastline.
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Savannah Police will now be able to request tips and videos of any crimes that may have been captured from nearby neighbors.
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In the last three years, it’s become increasingly difficult for the water department to keep up with collecting old, overdue bills. Now, they are calling in for back-up.
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Residents and drivers should expect an increased law enforcement presence as officials look for a suspect or suspects. Deputies ask that you stay out of the area for now.
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The University System of Georgia is looking for input on how the system will face challenges of public higher education in Georgia.
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One of the main reasons for the consolidation was the lack of staff members at the Guyton Fire Department. Now, residents are seeing the same issue at the Guyton Police Department.
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Savannah is nearly 300 years old, and the city is already looking ahead with a 2033 plan. The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority designed the plan at no charge.
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Georgia Power said in an announcement that the proposed increase would raise customer rates by seven percent in 2020.