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Tracking Milton: Impacts possible midweek

Updated: 11 minutes ago
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By Andrew Gorton, Jamie Ertle and Dave Turley
Tracking Hurricane Milton

Lowcountry News

Source: WTOC

Pedestrian dies in crash in Beaufort County

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By WTOC Staff
One person is dead after a crash in Beaufort County.

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Savannah’s Jewish community remembers those lost in the attack.

Savannah Jewish community remembers October 7th Hamas attacks one year later

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Lindsey Stenger
A year later the war in Israel is still raging on but the Jewish community here in Savannah came together to mourn those who were killed and are currently being held captive.

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Gwinnett County Jail

Man shot after opening fire on deputies outside Gwinnett County jail, sheriff says

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
A shooting involving an officer happened at the Gwinnett County Jail on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

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Police lights

Beaufort Police investigate infant fatality

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
People near 2400 Southside Blvd. can see expect to see larger police presence in the area.

Community

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Hampton County man charged after touching minor without consent

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
22-year-old Jared Long was charged with assault and battery 2nd degree after touching a minor without consent.

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Lawyers for the City of Savannah have filed a still image from the bodycam footage of former...

New image released from bodycam footage in Saudi Lee case

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Flynn Snyder
Lawyers for the City of Savannah have filed a still image from the bodycam footage of former police officer Ernest Ferguson in U.S. District Court.

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Hinesville Police search for 17-year-old in connection to fatal shooting

Hinesville Police search for 17-year-old in connection to fatal shooting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Anna Stansfield
The Hinesville Police Department is looking for a 17-year-old after a fatal shooting Sunday night

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Locals react ahead of Hurricane Milton; Food banks expand services

Locals react ahead of Hurricane Milton; Food banks expand services

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Madalyn Bierster
As locals hear of Hurricane Milton, many are still recovering from Helene. Some are still without power!

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Liberty City Church of Christ will host a drive-thru disaster relief distribution on Oct. 14,...

Liberty City Church of Christ to host drive-thru disaster relief distribution

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
Liberty City Church of Christ is hosting a drive-thru disaster relief distribution on October 14th.
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Police lights

Hinesville Police identifies victim in fatal shooting

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff and Anna Stansfield
It happened in the 1300 block of Independence Place just off of 15th street around 8 p.m. Sunday night.

Lowcountry News

Damage to Hampton County Home

Hampton County Residents react to news of FEMA assistance

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Brontë Sorotsky
Over the weekend, many additional counties were added to FEMA’s list, including Hampton County.

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The forums are designed to help voters learn more about the issues directly from candidates...

City of Savannah waives permit fees for storm repair work

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
A measure under City Ordinance 3-3008 was approved allowing the Development Services Department to waive all permit fees associated with work to repair damage resulting from Hurricane Helene.

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The Chatham County Health Department will offer free mammograms for eligible women on October...

Chatham County Health Department offering free mammograms

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
The Chatham County Health Department will offer free mammograms for eligible women on October 29, 2024.

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Bulloch County Schools

Bulloch County students return to school after Helene

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Olivia Wright
It’s the first day back to school for many students in our region since Hurricane Helene.

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School Closures

LIST: Schools to remain closed following Hurricane Helene

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
Some school systems in our area will remain closed Monday following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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WATCH LIVE: South Carolina Governor discusses Helene recovery efforts

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster holds press briefing regarding the state’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene swept through the southeast.

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Points of Distribution locations offered to Helene victims, essential items available

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has identified several points of distribution or PODs for those in need.

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Columbus community reacts to judge striking down Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell
The Supreme Court of Georgia has reinstated the state’s ban on abortions that was struck down recently by a lower court.

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Georgia travel alert ahead of Hurricane Milton

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
This alert aids evacuees who plan to find refuge in Georgia in the coming days.

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One year since a deadly terror attack, local leaders comment

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
Monday, marks one year since a deadly terror attack in the middle east.

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Police lights

One dead after fatal collision in Beaufort County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.

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City of Alma reinstates city, county wide curfew

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
According to city of Alma officials, a county and city wide curfew has been reinstated for residents.

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Derrick Jerrod McKee

4th arrest made in shooting that killed 17-year-old girl in Beaufort Co.

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WTOC Staff
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a fourth person in connection to a shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl in Burton.

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Discover local authors at the Savannah Book Drive, Author Fair

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 10:55 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
If you want to expand your bookshelf the Savannah Book Fair is the perfect event for you.

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Local church hosts giveaway following Helene

Local church hosts giveaway following Helene

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 10:19 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Butler
Many communities in our area are still stepping up to help those in need, after Helene.

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‘Together we rebuild’: Candler County woman raises money for cause

‘Together we rebuild’: Candler County woman raises money for businesses following fire

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Butler
Multiple agencies responded to a fire that’s now impacted several businesses here in the downtown area.

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This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 4:50 p.m. EDT and provided by National Oceanic...

First Alert Digital Roundtable forecasting Hurricane Milton

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Join Meteorologists around the Southeast as they discuss Hurricane Milton.

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This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration taken at 7:41pm...

Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida’s Tampa Bay region

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 8:06 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Hurricane Milton quickly intensified Sunday and is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights.

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After Helene passed through the Coastal Empire and Low Country, a local nonprofit stepped in...

GROW Initiative GA provides assistance following Helene

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 7:11 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Baker
After Helene passed through the Coastal Empire and Low Country, a local nonprofit stepped in to help those in need. WTOC spoke with GROW Initiative GA’s founder to see how they were able to equitably provide assistance to the communities they serve.

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It's been 28 months since a Savannah mother last held her daughter. 
15-year-old Desaray...

Over two years later, 15-year-old girl’s death at Yamacraw Village still unsolved

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Madalyn Bierster
It’s been 28 months since a Savannah mother last held her daughter. 15-year-old Desaray Gilliard was shot and killed in Yamacraw Village and police say her killer is still out on the streets.

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Effingham local collects donations for those impacted by Helene

Effingham local collects donations for those impacted by Helene

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Baker
An Effingham local is collecting donations for people impacted by Helene in western North Carolina.

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Candler County officials respond to downtown fire

Candler County officials respond to downtown fire

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
As Candler County residents recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, a fire Saturday has left several downtown businesses at risk.

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Power restoration efforts continue in Effingham County

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
This is a restoration rate of 99.9%.

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FILE

FEMA approves additional counties for federal assistance

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
People in Bryan, Butts, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Long County, Newton and Wayne County can apply for federal assistance.

News

A Tybee Island landmark that was placed along Highway 80 after the Sept. 11th attacks is...

Tybee Island 9/11 landmark missing after Hurricane Helene

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Brontë Sorotsky
A Tybee Island landmark that was placed along Highway 80 after the Sept. 11th attacks is missing after Hurricane Helene came through our area.

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Sunday marks 10 days since Helene made its impact on communities across the Coastal Empire and...

Montgomery County continues recovery efforts after Helene

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 9:19 AM EDT
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By Mackenzie Baker
Sunday marks 10 days since Helene made its impact on communities across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

National

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Milton could strengthen into a hurricane and bring the risk of...

Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, could intensify to hurricane threatening Florida

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 5:34 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties ahead of the storm’s potential landfall.

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INTERVIEW: Meet Colonel Alexis Perez-Cruz

INTERVIEW: Meet Colonel Alexis Perez-Cruz

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
We sit down with Colonel Perez-Cruz to hear what makes his connection to the Coastal Empire so special.

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Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan holds first annual Women of Action Royal event

Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan holds first annual Women of Action Royal event

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:38 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Butler
The evening was spent celebrating the incredible women of Savannah.

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Hardeeville PD arrest two on grand larceny charges

Hardeeville PD arrest two on grand larceny charges

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 10:21 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl along with other evidence related to the theft cases.

News

Phil the Park event kicks off with special guest performances

Phil the Park event kicks off with special guest performances

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 8:18 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
The rain didn’t stop the Savannah Philharmonic from holding their annual Phil the Park event!

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Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 7:14 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
He’s 5-foot-7 and was last seen wearing black shorts and white striped shirt.

News

Forsyth Park holds 19th annual Buddy walk

Forsyth Park holds 19th annual Buddy Walk

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Mackenzie Baker
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society hosted its 19th annual Buddy Walk earlier Saturday at Forsyth Park.

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Effingham native, Aubrey Heath auditions for American Idol live in NYC

Effingham native, Aubrey Heath auditions for American Idol live in NYC

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Madalyn Bierster
His audition will air in February- with a whole community behind him, wishing him luck!

General

The Trans Museum of the Past Present and Future exhibit opens in Savannah

The Trans Museum of the Past, Present, and Future exhibit opens in Savannah

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By Brontë Sorotsky
The new exhibit highlights transgender and non-binary artists in the community.

News

Just as restaurants and businesses across Savannah were beginning to recover after regaining...

Businesses back up after power outages

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By Lindsey Stenger
Just as restaurants and businesses across Savannah were beginning to recover after regaining power following several days of outages, disaster struck Carey Hilliard’s on Abercorn Street.

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A 100 gallon diesel tank has spilled in Effingham County

Midland Road closed after diesel tank spill

Updated: Oct. 5, 2024 at 8:47 AM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
A 100-gallon diesel tank has spilled over the road at Midland and Courthouse Roads in Effingham County.

News

Empty shelves in grocery stores after Helene and ILA strikes

Grocery stores still recovering after Helene

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Butler
Local grocery stores are still catching up after Hurricane Helene. Many shelves right now are still empty.

Education

SCCPSS Superintendent: “We are not planning to move to virtual at this time.”

Most public schools in Chatham County reopen on Monday, some continue E-Learning

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff
Most schools in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System will return to the classroom on Monday, October 7th. Six schools still do not have power and will continue E-Learning.
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