UPDATE: Turn lanes of I-95 northbound at Ga. 21 re-opened after wreck
All turn lanes of northbound Interstate 95 to Ga. 21 in Port Wentworth have re-opened Wednesday afternoon following a wreck.However, a fire has been reported on Meinhard Road. A road closure is...
View ArticlePolice charge five after Savannah car dealership burglary
Two of three stolen cars have been recovered and police have arrested five men after the Monday night burglary of a southside Savannah automobile dealership.Police were called to Volvo of Savannah on...
View ArticleVIDEO: Johnson High School NJROTC marches in Georgia Day Parade
Amongst the students from public and private schools across the county, members of the Johnson High School NJROTC marched in today's Georgia Day Parade presented by the Georgia Historical Society. View...
View ArticleCalling all young hippies: Extras wanted for Gregg Allman biopic
A casting company is calling out for people younger than 30 who are “long hair, hippie types, musicians and bikers” in the Savannah area to be extras in an upcoming Gregg Allman biopic.Randall Miller...
View ArticleHIGH SCHOOLS: South Effingham girls capture region crown
AUGUSTA — The South Effingham girls basketball team beat Cross Creek 51-41 at Butler High School to win the Region 3-AAAA tournament title on Wednesday.The Mustangs (23-4) got big games from their “Big...
View ArticleInstitute, Morris announce Savannah health initiative
The nonprofit Canyon Ranch Institute announced Wednesday it will lead a cooperative health program through Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care Inc. The effort is underwritten by Charles and Rosalie...
View ArticleSEARCH: 24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County
24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted. Visit booked.savannahnow.com to view photos and information.All information has been obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleToday's radar hot spot: Hwy 80 Thunderbolt to Tybee
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Highway 80 from Thunderbolt to Tybee.Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
View ArticleObituary list for Thursday, February 20, 2014
Visit the obituary page here.Mr. Charles E. Anderson, Savannah, GAViolet Melissa Bazemore, Savannah, GA1SG Robert Blue, Hinesville, GAMr. Ezell Brown, Savannah, GARosa Lee Clifton, Statesboro, GAHarry...
View ArticleVIDEO: Whale off Georgia coast found bound in fishing gear
A young North Atlantic right whale is swimming easier after wildlife biologists cut away most of the 100-plus yards of heavy fishing rope the animal was dragging.The disentanglement effort, much of...
View Article2 Georgians win $1 million in Powerball drawing
Georgia Lottery players won big in Wednesday’s $425 million Powerball drawing. Two $1 million tickets and three $10,000 tickets were purchased in Georgia.One jackpot winning ticket was sold in...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Get a sneak peek at this week's Savannah pets for adoption
Here's an early look at the adoptable pets that will be featured in the Feb. 21 edition of the Savannah Morning News.Click here to see the slideshow.And here's contact information for the groups...
View ArticleSavannah man charged with animal cruelty after police find dead dog
Police arrested a Savannah man Wednesday on multiple animal abuse charges after officers found a dead dog outside his home.John Spaulding, 56, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty from the...
View ArticleHIGH SCHOOLS: Augusta Prep edges Bethesda in semifinals
AUGUSTA — Bethesda Academy’s rally fell just short, as the Blazers lost to Augusta Prep 44-42 on Thursday in the GISA Region 4-AAA semfinals.Bethesda will play in the consolation game for third place...
View ArticlePublic safety summary
Police arrested a Savannah man Wednesday on multiple animal abuse charges after officers found a dead dog outside his home.John Spaulding, 56, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty from the...
View ArticleSEARCH: 24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County
24-hour jail bookings for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted. Visit booked.savannahnow.com to view photos and information.All information has been obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s...
View ArticleToday's radar hot spot: Berwick Blvd
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Berwick Boulevard.Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
View ArticleObituary list for Friday, February 21, 2014
Visit the obituary page here. Mr. Dewey Jackson Amyx, Savannah, GAMr. Charles Anderson, Savannah, GAMrs. Mary Ruth Andruss, Savannah, GAMr. Tayveon Barnes, Hephzibah, GAConstance Arlene Boyd, Sylvania,...
View ArticleWEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Chatham County until 2 p.m. today.Expect weather conditions to change rapidly.
View ArticleUPDATE: Ebenezer Middle School in Effingham County lockdown lifted
A lockdown at Ebenezer Middle School has been lifted.A threat received Friday morning in a note led to the second lockdown in Effingham County in two days.Effingham County High School was put on...
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