Sam Bauman

Anchor/Reporter

Savannah, Ga.

Sam Bauman joined WTOC in December of 2019 as the 5:30pm Anchor and multi-media journalist.

The Ohio native joins WTOC from Fort Wayne, IN where he spent nearly three years working at ABC21.

Sam begin his career in journalism in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at the NBC affiliate TV6.

He graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications (Broadcast) in 2013, where he was also a member of the Men’s Soccer team.

He and his wife Blair are excited to explore this beautiful part of the country and for the first time in their lives avoid a Midwest winter.

Recent Articles by Sam

Proposal to rezone portion of Ottawa Farms tabled at council meeting

A controversial proposal to rezone Ottawa Farms in Bloomingdale from agricultural to industrial was tabled Thursday night at the city council meeting.

Sam Bauman

Published February 21, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Chatham County Students celebrate Arbor Day by planting new trees

Friday is Arbor Day.A day set aside to celebrate the importance of trees.To mark the occasion Friday morning some students in Chatham County got their hands dirty to learn about the crucial role trees play in our environment.

Sam Bauman

Published February 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Effingham Co. School District seeking to pass $100 million bond referendum

Effingham County School District is asking for your help.

Sam Bauman

Published February 20, 2020 at 3:42 PM

New Development coming to Pooler Fall 2020

Another development has now popped up in Pooler.Work on the project, located off of Towne Center Drive, just recently got underway.“We want a piece of it. It is a growing developing area,” said part owner of the property Tony Yang.

Sam Bauman

Published February 19, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Mobile food pantry stresses need for help fighting hunger

Tuesday the United Way of the Coastal Empire pulled their mobile food pantry into Effingham County.Despite the wet weather hundreds still lined up to take advantage of the free food.Highlighting a true need that can only be met with your support.

Sam Bauman

Published February 18, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Children’s Hospital staff hosts ‘Snow Day’ for patients

It may have been a dreary weather day for most on Monday.But for patients at the Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah the weather was perfect, for a snow day.

Sam Bauman

Published February 17, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Friday was Valentine’s Day. For many it’s a chance to celebrate love with that special someone in their life. But, for some that heart pounding feeling may be coming from stress rather than love.

Sam Bauman

Published February 14, 2020 at 4:08 PM

WWII Veteran shares her love story ahead of Valentine’s Day

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force celebrated Valentine’s Day a day early Thursday with their “I’m Just *Plane* Crazy For You” event.

Sam Bauman

Published February 13, 2020 at 4:59 PM

Effingham Co. Day at the Ga. State Capitol

Tuesday was Effingham County Day at the State Capitol in Atlanta.

Sam Bauman

Published February 11, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Hands on education at Honey Ridge Plantation

Effingham College and Career Academy prides themselves in taking a different approach to education.

Sam Bauman

Published February 11, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Effingham Co. officials meet with GDOT in Atlanta

Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation laid out details of some important projects residents of Effingham County have had on their radar for quite some time.

Sam Bauman

Published February 10, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Savannah Tech Culinary students baking up sweets for your sweet

Consider this your first warning, Valentine’s Day is officially one week away from Friday.If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, Savannah Tech’s Culinary Institute may have just the thing.

Sam Bauman

Published February 7, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Former Springfield furniture store getting new life

The former Walt’s Furniture building in downtown Springfield has sat empty since they closed their doors back in 2013.Now after years of work the city now believes they’ve found the right person to bring it back to life.

Sam Bauman

Published February 5, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Mosaic Retail Center gets the green but no Costco in current plans

Pooler City Council gave the green light on Monday to begin construction on the Mosaic Retail Center.With one question answered, many more remain.

Sam Bauman

Published February 4, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Pooler “Mosaic Retail Center” development project in hands of City Council

After years of work, a massive development project on 2.2 acres of land in Pooler may finally get the go-ahead from City Council Monday night.

Sam Bauman

Published February 3, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Hinesville family scammed out of rental home

A family of five set to move into their new rental Friday is now without a home due to a scam.Despite touring the property themselves and even having a key to the home, they found out, it wasn’t theirs.

Sam Bauman

Published January 31, 2020 at 7:16 PM

“Pooler Promenade” developers taking City of Pooler to court

In December 2019 we reported about a contentious development project along U.S. 80 in Pooler.At that time Pooler City Council voted to deny the approval of the site plan.But now the owner of the property is fighting back and appealing to the Superior Court of Chatham County.

Sam Bauman

Published January 30, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Springfield development project catches neighborhood by surprise

Homeowners in a Springfield neighborhood had quite the wake-up call Tuesday.

Sam Bauman

Published January 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM

Renovations continue at Tom Triplett Park

A popular Chatham County Park has been getting some exciting upgrades over the past couple months.Although the work isn’t done yet representatives from the Parks and Rec Department say it will be worth the wait.

Sam Bauman

Published January 28, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Students make wave of information for Gray’s Reef Expo

On Memorial Day River Street in Savannah will be taken over by the Gray’s Reef Expo in celebration of their National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA’s 50th Anniversary.Although that’s still months away, one of the biggest pieces of that Expo is already under construction.

Sam Bauman

Published January 24, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Plan set for future of Surf Lagoon property, plus a new hotel coming to town

Sam Bauman

Published January 22, 2020 at 4:24 PM

With the temperatures dropping many of you will be doing your best to stay warm over the next couple days.But, are you also putting yourself at risk of a fire?

Sam Bauman

Published January 21, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Volunteers honor MLK Day with day of service

While many had the day off Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Some took the day as a chance to do something that Dr. King prided himself in, serving others.

Sam Bauman

Published January 20, 2020 at 10:26 PM

Anonymous donor pays off Effingham Co. Middle School lunch debt

For the second time in less than a month, an anonymous donor has paid off all lunch debt at an Effingham County school.

Sam Bauman

Published January 16, 2020 at 7:04 PM

New life coming back to the former Blocker’s building

Property owner releases information about what will call the historic location home

Sam Bauman

Published January 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM

ECCA prepares students for work after high school

Students at Effingham College & Career Academy receive daily hands-on training in multiple fields like culinary, automotive, engineering, and health care studies.

Sam Bauman

Published January 14, 2020 at 4:19 PM

New Effingham Co Chamber of Commerce CEO gets to work

Monday was the first official day on the job for new Effingham County Chamber of Commerce CEO Andrew Cripps. For Cripps, Effingham County was a place he had his eye on.

Sam Bauman

Published January 14, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Effingham Co. church celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Each Sunday Holy Trinity Lutheran Church invites the community inside to hopefully fill their spirit, but Thursday the church went outside the building to fill stomachs and show support for local law enforcement.

Sam Bauman

Published January 9, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Former Effingham Co. student remembered after tragic death at construction site

20-year-old Daniel Blackmore was killed Monday after a large piece of equipment rolled over on top of him at a construction site. A death so tragic and sudden, for his former teacher at Effingham County High School Amy Terry, it doesn’t seem real.

Sam Bauman

Published January 8, 2020 at 6:01 PM

5-year-old honored at Coffee with a Cop in Savannah

Tuesday marked the first Coffee with a Cop for the Savannah Police Department in 2020.An event one 5-year-old almost never misses, and Tuesday was no different.Except this time, it was the Police Officers taking time to honor their biggest little fan.

Sam Bauman

Published January 7, 2020 at 4:08 PM

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