WTOC Investigates

Pharmacist and U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter has been named in an ongoing lawsuit against the opioid industry.

A Savannah Police Department officer that was at the center of an officer-involved shooting investigation was fired for an unrelated reason, according to the police department.

Court documents are giving us a closer look into the details behind Leilani Simon's 2021 felony arrest. Simon is the lone suspect in the investigation into her toddler's death. 1-year-old Quinton Simon was reported missing in Chatham County on October 5.

Police say they believe they will find the remains of a missing Chatham County toddler in a landfill.

The one-year-old’s mother Leilani Simon is also now the prime suspect.

Gunshots fired in downtown Savannah yesterday during the lunch hour had residents concerned about the increasing gun violence across the city.

It’s been one week to the day since 20-month-old Quinton Simon disappeared from his Chatham County home.

Georgia toddler Quinton Simon went missing nearly a week ago. WTOC Investigates obtained documents that shed light on missing toddler’s family.

The Jenkins Alumni Association collected thousands of dollars for a commemorative brick wall display more than a year ago. But the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System said they collected the money without getting the project approved by the district first. Many grads are upset, because they collectively donated tens of thousands of dollars for a project, that might not even happen.

A Chatham County grand jury has indicted a man on murder charges after police say he shot two people in downtown Savannah.

A new federal law does away with any time limits for victims of child sex abuse who sue their abusers.

Four accused gang members indicted for murder no longer face the death penalty as the case moves toward trial.

It’s a topic that gets people in our area talking: apparent big cat sightings, like panthers and mountain lions, in rural Georgia.

It’s been nearly four years since law enforcement found the bodies of Mary and Elwyn Jr. Crocker buried in their own backyard.

A high water bill is something we’ve all had. But what do you do if yours is unusually high and there is no explanation for it?

While severance negotiations are underway for Chatham County Manager Lee Smith, WTOC investigates has learned of an investigation involving another governmental entity with ties to Smith and Chatham County.

Kaleel Clarke’s parents, Madiha Clarke and Kenneth Frazier, are still mourning the loss of their son. They’re also calling for the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office to reopen the investigation into his death.

Kids are heading back to school, but their return impacts all drivers. That's because multiple municipalities in the area are activating school zone speed cameras. Our investigative team found these cameras do reduce speeding. They’re also big money-makers for departments and for the company that sets them up.

WTOC Investigates obtained new documents from the Savannah-Chatham Public School District revealing more information about former JROTC instructor Harry Drayton Jr.

Gunshot wound injuries are on pace to meet or exceed 2015. A particularly violent year in Savannah.

A guide for renters: why prices are so high around Savannah, and where to look.

Records released show Bryan County’s recreation director is off the job after claims of sexual harassment.

The rise in violent crime and shootings in Savannah has drawn criticism by one state lawmaker who says more needs to be done.

Fact-checking a controversial claim: a local sheriff’s office accused of racial profiling.

Checking online reviews when shopping, researching vacations or even looking for a doctor has become an integral part of the modern consumer experience. But experts say many of the products or service reviews you’re reading were either bought or sold and completely fake. In “Five Star Fakes”, InvestigateTV found several posts on social media platforms where people are bartering - even buying and selling - online reviews, despite a federal law that prohibits this act.

An apparent $75 million error in the Savannah-Chatham school system’s proposed budget for next year has been caught.

The prices of gas, groceries and housing have gone sky high.

Taxpayers in Chatham County can expect to see their property tax bills increase this year under proposals by two taxing entities.

A traffic study is underway along one of the busiest and, at times, congested corridors into the Savannah area. The Georgia Department of Transportation study will look at ways to improve traffic flow on State Route 204/Abercorn Street Extension between State Highway 17 and King George Boulevard.

A Georgia church is battling in court for the right to sell its own property. Their opponent? Their own now-former larger church organization.