Savannah News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Savannah's Local Wire podcast faced technical issues preventing the full report from being generated today. Listeners are advised to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers a vehicle fire on Holiday Drive, a shooting investigation at a Wawa in Hinesville involving Andrew Monsegue, and a fatal accident on 301 South and Oakwood Drive. The episode also mentions a high-speed pursuit on I-16 and the start of the Walk to Dorchester fundraiser in Liberty County.

Savannah police arrest a driver after a high-speed chase on I-16 near Ash Branch Road, while a man faces charges for two downtown beatings. Juneteenth celebrations continue with the annual Walk to the River despite rain, and a major crash near Ocean Highway and Chatham Parkway prompts traffic warnings.

Savannah: Chatham County sheriff investigates two severe assaults captured on camera, while the Juneteenth Walk to the River honors freedom with resilience stories. A former Richmond Hill Middle teacher faces child sex crime charges, and UGA researchers warn of snake extinction due to habitat loss and climate change.

Savannah: A shooting left a pregnant woman and her newborn in critical condition, sparking community support and police reassurance. City leaders also discussed plans to modernize Martin Luther King Boulevard while preserving its legacy, and a Fort Stewart soldier's trial reached a pivotal point with the jury set to deliberate.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers Georgia's primary runoff with Karen Hollowell and Rick Jackson advancing to the governor's race, public safety concerns on Capital Street after a shooting, and a community basketball event promoting peace. The episode also highlights tropical storm activity bringing rain to the Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers a Chatham County grand jury indictment of a man accused of raping a child, a shooting at Georgia Southern University, and community discussions on police chief qualifications in Statesboro. The episode also highlights a local restaurant's reduced hours and the Hilton Head Humane Society's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Savannah law enforcement are investigating a shooting on Wolf Street and a fatal truck collision in Colleton County. The city’s museums also hosted Juneteenth events, and a man was struck by lightning in Bryan County during a thunderstorm.

Savannah: A man was hospitalized after being struck by lightning in a Bryan County restaurant parking lot, and three people were rescued from a sinking boat near Moon River. City officials warn of extreme heat with temperatures reaching 94.2°F, while a mother in Jesup pleads for answers after her daughter's death remains unsolved.

Savannah — A grieving mother in Jesup is pushing for justice in her daughter's unsolved death, while a detainee's death in Chatham County sparks custody disputes between local law enforcement. A lost dog from a Tybee Island house fire was recovered by volunteers, and Savannah's Sleep in Heavenly Peace delivers hundreds of beds to children in need.

Savannah's June 16 Senate runoff between Karen Collins and Jon Ossoff is heating up, with Collins focusing on the coastal region. Families in Savannah continue to deal with the aftermath of the 2021 mass shooting, while Dr. Torian White starts as the new leader of Bulloch County Schools.

Savannah residents face ongoing opposition to a data center in Port Wentworth, while a suspect is detained in Beaufort after a shots-fired incident. A Savannah-area developer also settles with the federal government over damaging Native American artifacts, and Cockspur Island Lighthouse advocates launch a book fundraiser to restore the historic site.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers the First Congressional District Democratic runoff, Beaufort County's Republican sheriff nomination, and debates over the Liberty County water treatment project. The episode also highlights the Second Chance Career Expo and Yamacraw Village panel discussion.

Savannah residents should know about early voting for the June 16 runoff election, the Fort Stewart lockdown after shots fired near Engineer Road, and the tragic love triangle leading to a fatal altercation in Liberty County. Additionally, Tybee Island is helping a homeowner find their missing dog after a house fire, and Judge Debra R. McCaslin has been appointed for the Alex Murdaugh trial.

Savannah's Local Wire covers a fire on Tybee Island that displaced two families, including the city’s engineer, and a missing 80-year-old woman, Frances Humphries. A deadly shooting at Anglers Edge in Midway and rising temperatures in the Lowcountry round out the update.

Savannah's Local Wire is facing technical issues preventing today's full report from being generated. Listeners are advised to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup.

Savannah: Glynn County detectives arrest man in elderly man's death, highlighting community safety concerns. A mock funeral home display educates kids on gun violence consequences, while Hampton County faces state AG financial probe.

Savannah: A man is in critical condition after a shooting in Walterboro, raising safety concerns, while a caregiver faces attempted murder charges for leaving an adult in severe malnutrition. The Glennville ethics committee cleared local officials of code violations, reigniting debates over transparency in governance.

Savannah — A fatal crash on Highway 56 killed a father and son days after the son’s graduation, while Georgia’s gas tax suspension ends, raising fuel prices. A Savannah alderman’s son was arrested for armed robbery, and historic Revolution-era cannons will debut at a Georgia museum.

Savannah residents and faith leaders in Glennville demanded accountability after council members made derogatory remarks on camera, while Richmond Hill rejected a nickel refinery’s expansion near schools and waterways due to environmental concerns. The St. Jude Dream Home giveaway nears its winner announcement, and GBI Director Mark Thompson updates on reducing the crime lab backlog.

Savannah police are investigating a shooting and injury on Abercorn Street, while the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport secures $10 million for terminal upgrades. Residents in Pooler raised concerns about the new online public comment system, and the St. Jude Dream Home campaign sold out ahead of schedule.

Savannah police responded to a shooting on Abercorn Street leaving one man seriously injured, following the recent memorial for Semaj Floyd, a 16-year-old killed by gunfire on Amaranth Avenue. A fire on Mistletoe Court displaced three residents and pets, while the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home opens for final tours and the Kiwanis Club launches literacy boxes across the city.

Savannah — A meteor explosion near the Boston area caused a loud boom and safety concerns, while former President Trump endorsed South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. The Kiwanis Club of Liberty County launched a literacy initiative with community library boxes, and Savannah’s Juneteenth celebrations began with the 2026 Dreams Fulfilled Scholarship Gala.

Savannah: A Waycross Police detective faces assault accusations after a viral video, while South Carolina's Senate race sees Lindsey Graham and Trump's endorsement of Pamela Evette. Savannah restaurants are under fire for misleading shrimp labeling claims.

Savannah's Local Wire covers the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's crime lab backlog in Chatham County, a rare hybrid sea turtle's return to the Atlantic, and a 5-year-old boy's leukemia remission in southeast Georgia. The episode also highlights Savannah's plan to reconnect streets after I-16 flyover removal and the weather forecast.