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Savannah: A man was killed in a crash on Ogeechee Road, and a suspect remains at large following a shooting near Quacco Road. Residents are also protesting stadium lights in Daffin Park due to concerns over light pollution and safety.

Savannah: OSHA investigates fatal workplace accident on Seaboard Coastline Drive, while a new Georgia law allows property owners to sue over public nuisances. Residents also push for data center moratorium in Port Wentworth, and a lawsuit challenges the city’s horse-drawn carriage regulations.

Savannah: OSHA investigates deadly workplace accident on Seaboard Coastline Drive, while a lawsuit challenges the city’s horse-drawn carriage ordinance and a fatal crash on Old Augusta Road involves a driver with a blood alcohol level over the limit.

Savannah police are investigating two separate shootings, one in the 200 block of Randolph Street and another at Irene Thomas Park in Hinesville, while Memorial Day events included a ceremony in Bulloch County and a community flag display along Highway 80. Gas prices in Savannah rose by 10 cents per gallon, and the weather forecast calls for clear skies with a high of 86.8°F.

Savannah: Firefighters battle a fuel tank fire on East Gateway Boulevard in Chatham County, while a fatal shooting in Brunswick leads to murder charges. A deadly hit-and-run on Chevis Road is under investigation, and a new Georgia law aims to tackle homelessness in the city.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers a fuel tank fire on East Gateway Boulevard, a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 near mile marker 30, and a murder charge in Brunswick following a shooting on Altama Avenue. The episode also details a hit-and-run fatality investigation in Chatham County and ongoing political tensions from the county’s primary election.

Savannah police announced the probated sentence of a local man for his role in a 2022 New Castle Street block party shooting, while a Hardeeville officer faced no charges after fatally shooting a 19-year-old during an arrest. The Georgia Ports Authority opened a new inland port in Savannah, boosting trade, and 26 new officers were sworn in during a department expansion ceremony.

Savannah's Local Wire covers the death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, a wildlife removal at Lake Mayer, and efforts to boost voter turnout in June's primary runoffs. The episode also highlights a University of South Carolina Beaufort golf victory and a speeding charge against Eagles' player Nolan Smith Jr.

Savannah's political landscape shifts as Georgia's 2026 Primary Election results shape the Senate runoff between Derek Dooley and Mike Collins, and the governor's race heads to a Republican runoff. Authorities investigate a body found in the Savannah River and ramp up road safety with the Click It or Ticket campaign, while a Chinese national faces charges for drug smuggling through the Port of Sav...

Savannah's Local Wire update covers the Georgia 2026 Primary Election results, including Rep. Mike Collins vs. Jon Ossoff and the 1st Congressional District runoff. The episode also highlights Stacey Chapman's recognition as a Georgia Titan 100 Honoree and Savannah's status as a top city for expensive homes.

Savannah officials are considering changes to short-term rental rules amid community concerns, while a Fort Stewart soldier faces child molestation charges and a fatal shooting investigation in Beaufort. A house fire in Chatham County led to an occupant being arrested after barricading themselves inside.

Savannah law enforcement made a critical arrest in a Tybee Island armed kidnapping and a man was hospitalized after drowning at a Rincon apartment complex pool. The Medical College of Georgia and St. Joseph’s/C Chandler launched a residency program to address the Coastal Empire’s physician shortage, while the GBI crime lab’s backlog delays justice in Chatham County cases.

Savannah: A fatal shooting on May 14 led to an arrest, raising concerns about public safety, while Governor Brian Kemp extended the gas tax suspension to ease Memorial Day travel costs. State Senator Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned in the Coastal Empire, including a stop at Front Porch Improv, as voter rights rallies highlighted tensions over Voting Rights Act rulings and map redraws.

Savannah's episode covers a Chatham Area Transit lawsuit over emergency response procedures, a shooting at King George Apartments, and the opening of Savannah's first Sprouts Farmers Market. The segment also touches on school disruptions from farm animals at a lowcountry high school.

Savannah police are investigating a fatal shooting on East 38th Street and increased patrols near King George Apartments after recent incidents. The Save Our Shrimpers Act advanced in the House, and Georgia will implement Rio’s Law to improve autism awareness and police training.

Savannah residents and officials clashed at the Housing Authority meeting over Yamacraw Village redevelopment plans, demanding relocation protections. The South Carolina Supreme Court agreed to retry Alex Murdaugh in his murder case, while Chatham County arrested a fugitive during a Facebook Live broadcast.

Savannah's public safety efforts take center stage with plans for a new Hutchinson Island police-fire facility, while Tybee Island reopens key boardwalks after erosion repairs. Bulloch County hosts a town hall, and Secretary of State Brian Kemp campaigns in Savannah following a nearby airport bomb scare.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers Kimberly Dean's cancer remission, Senator Warnock's criticism of Louisiana's voting map, and the ongoing investigation into the death near Alligator Alley. The episode also discusses Ernest Ferguson's bond hearing and Augusta University's new Dental College campus in Savannah.

Savannah — A deadly hit-and-run in Candler County left a cyclist dead, sparking an investigation by the Georgia State Patrol, while a wildfire in Brantley County remains 90% contained amid severe drought conditions. A suspended Savannah Arts Academy teacher, Magen Peigelbeck, faces backlash over student artwork allegations, as Stacey Abrams campaigns for voter turnout in Midway.

Savannah — A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Pulaski Road in Candler County, prompting an investigation by the Georgia State Patrol. Meanwhile, Brantley County’s wildfire is 90% contained, but officials warn of continued drought risks, and former State Rep. Stacey Abrams campaigned in Midway to boost voter turnout ahead of Georgia’s elections.

Savannah police are searching for a suspect linked to a fatal shooting during a Cinco de Mayo celebration, while Chatham County faces a budget standoff with the Coastal Area Transportation agency over potential tax hikes. A Memorial Health nurse, Jenny Pennino, is being recognized for her life-saving work on the hospital’s rapid response team.

Savannah police are asking for public help to identify a suspect in an April shooting that left one person injured, while investigating three fatal shootings at a home earlier this week. The Georgia Democratic 1st Congressional District race intensified with eight candidates debating healthcare, education, and state funding, as health officials monitor two residents linked to a hantavirus outbreak...

Savannah public health officials are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship and two Georgia travelers, while a house fire on Runaway Point Road claimed a 54-year-old man's life. A local mother is pushing for stricter gun safety laws following her daughter's death, and a Tybee Island resident was bitten by a rattlesnake, raising concerns about wildlife encounters.

Savannah police investigate a shooting and crash on South Main Street that injured three, while a fatal fire on Runaway Point Road displaced six residents. Richmond Hill council approved an airport plan amid resident concerns, and Bulloch County extended a data center moratorium due to environmental concerns.

Savannah Police are investigating a use of force incident involving an officer and addressing concerns over a proposed construction project near Pooler’s wetlands. A structure fire and a deadly two-boat crash on the Savannah River also dominated local headlines this week.