“By the time they realize their wallet’s gone and they report it to us the money has already taken out.” Lt. Daniel Thompson with the Rincon Police Department says this group of three takes your credit card and use it to buy gift cards, typically withing 20 minutes of the theft.

It’s the beginning of a new year and that means it’s time to get your taxes in order.

A donation to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is helping thousands of students log in to class a little easier.

The Coastal Health District announced Monday that it has temporarily paused appointment scheduling for new requests due to an overwhelming response from those in Phase 1a+ who are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

There’s no doubt that if you’re near Forsyth Park on a Saturday morning, chances are you might stop by the farmers market.

SCI will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new building on Friday, Jan. 8

There was one constant in a year when everything was different.

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced Tuesday during his first weekly update of 2021 that the city will not be hosting its traditional St. Patrick’s Day events for the second year in a row.

Some Statesboro neighborhoods could see improvements in the next few years. The city hopes they can help homeowners make their homes better or replace houses beyond repair.

Santa’s workshop might be empty after the holidays, but a food pantry in Statesboro is restocked after a generous Christmas season.

New Year’s Day means a specific menu for many in the South. After the year that was 2020, they might be grabbing a second helping to get 2021 off to a good start.

Standing on the deck of their home off Victory Drive the Steinmet family heard a loud noise & looked down only to see a bullet lodged in the deck between them. A bullet Chris Steinmet now calls his lucky charm.

Enjoy this worship service for the 158th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

New Year’s Eve downtown will of course look much different this year compared to last year.

Thursday WTOC took to the streets to find out what new resolutions are on your list and offer some parting words to 2020.

The City of Tybee Island cancelled their New Year’s Eve celebrations, but all the while city officials say a lot of people have still chosen Tybee as the place where they want to be to ring in the new year.

Celebrations will look very different this year due to the pandemic. Most will be done virtually or at a safe distance.

If you drive down Savannah’s Bull Street, you’ll notice construction sites that have been transformed into works of art.

Liberty County swore in its new sheriff Wednesday morning.

Mac Edwards becomes only the 13th sheriff in Evans County history, but the third from within his family.

2020 posed a series of challenges for non-profit agencies throughout the community.

The Hilton Head Fire Department is nearing the end of their food collection for the charity called Deep Well, and they say they have been shocked at the turnout but hope for just a little bit more.

As the pandemic continues, Governor McMaster’s office released a tweet reminding South Carolinians of occupancy limits and approved events this New Years Eve.

A local food truck worked with P23 Labs to provide lunch to first responders on Monday.

Saturday is not only the first day of Kwanzaa, but it’s also a day some city leaders, artists and business owners hope will showcase Savannah’s African-American restaurants, art, and culture.

It may be Christmas, but frontline medical workers and first responders are still spending time away from loved ones to keep their communities safe and healthy.

The Humane Society is only 34 adoptions away to reaching last year's total number of adoptions.

A Wilmington Island family's home has caught the eyes of hundreds over the last month, especially at night.

Tradition is being altered this year, with Christmas looking and feeling not quite the same. This is why downtown Savannah has been such a comforting site these last several weeks.

If you realize you left someone off your Christmas list and you still need to pick up something special, many stores will be open on Christmas Eve but will be closing early.

Thousands of people are expected to hit the roads today to visit their loved ones for the holiday.

Enthusiasm has had to be the biggest constant in a year of change for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

Savannah Feed the Hungry will hold its 12th annual Christmas Holiday Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Thousands of Georgians are unemployed because of the pandemic and are still waiting on benefits.

A check for $8,500 was given to Chatterbox in Pooler to help pay off therapy bills for ten families and it’s something they said was a blessing.

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year for many, but for some, it can be stressful and even sad.

The coronavirus is changing the way people celebrate the holidays this year, and that includes how they worship on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

An unexpected overnight donation of toys for more than a dozen kids at the Effingham County YMCA Saturday left only with a note reading, 'Santa is Real.'

A local supermarket and foundation team up together to give back to those in need during the holidays.

Just weeks after the Humane Society for Greater Savannah celebrated getting all the dogs in the shelter adopted, they received 16 more.

The Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire getting a much needed donation Monday, just in time for the holidays.

The Tybee Polar Plunge is a long tradition that brings in thousands of people from across the country every year. This year, organizers still wanted to give those eager to take the plunge the opportunity, but by doing so in a safe way.

CNET contributor Bridget Carey shared her picks for presents that encourage STEM learning.

Children ages 10 and under will receive two free slices of pizza during their holiday break. This will go until the start of the new school year. But that’s not all.

WTOC tagged along with 98.7 The River for big surprises at Memorial Health.

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety recommends drivers plan ahead... if they plan on drinking, plan for a designated driver. First responders also ask anyone to report erratic drivers or suspicious behavior to 9-1-1.

Many of us love the sights of bright decorations during the holidays. But we don’t think of the potential danger until it’s too late.

Some Bulloch County employees got an early start of Christmas spirit and brightening the holidays for kids who might not have a Merry Christmas otherwise.

Although many of us look forward to the holidays, it can be hard on military members.

Friday was the final food distribution of the year for America’s Second Harvest in Chatham County. It was an occasion that was marked by a big turnout.

Sydney Lassen from Chatham Charcuterie showed us how to build a beautiful holiday wreath, made entirely of cheese and charcuterie!

Chatham Area Transit services will be impacted by the upcoming holidays.

Savannah Police say John Milligan has been located and is safe.

We are one week away from Christmas and fire departments are warning people about the dangers that could be in their home.

After months of social isolation and a non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration for families all over the country due to the pandemic, a local memory care center brought some much-needed holiday cheer to its residents.

The $13.1 million approved for Rincon's general fund budget is only an increase of 1.2% from the year prior but doesn't mean the city won't be able to make that money go a long way.

Not all local businesses have struggled because of the pandemic. A new walk-up Italian ice stand, Rita’s Italian Ice, in Savannah has done good business since opening in March.

A Bulloch County family welcomes tens of thousands of visitors to its farm each Christmas. This year, visitors are leaving more behind than donations for the needy.