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Threats against schools are an issue nationwide, as well as right here in Georgia. While many calls and social media posts end up not being credible threats… they still cause a disruption in the school day… at the expense of the students. WTOC Investigates' Hayley Boland has been looking into the impact these threats can have on the classroom. She joins the WTOC News Podcast to give...

The full Black History Month special, “Where it Began: Block by Block” is available on wtoc.com. Jasmine Butler, Camille Syed and Simone McKenny each dived into the legacy of historic Black neighborhoods in our area.  To watch the full special,  click here . 

A Savannah woman is suing a local fertility clinic, claiming they transferred her the wrong embryo, leading the woman to give birth to a baby that was not biologically related to her. Flynn Snyder sat down with Krystena Murray for an interview and shares more on his reporting.

While we’re only in the beginning of 2025, we have definitely experienced our share of tragedies. Gateway Community Service Board Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phylicia Anderson joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker on Welcome To Our Community to share some tips about how to maintain your mental health. She also reminds us that there’s a National Crisis Line available 24 hours every day. Ju...

A man accused of possessing child pornography is now walking free, after spending over a decade in jail with no trial.   On January 3, 2025, Judge Lovett Bennett, Jr. released John Baillie from the Bulloch County jail on bond.   “If all the evidence is suppressed and there is no additional evidence that’s been proffered by the State, the Court does have the authority to go on...

Savannah internist Dr. Paul Bradley joins WTOC’s Dawn Baker to break down how weight loss drugs work as well as the unexpected health benefits. They started as diabetes drugs, but now Ozempic and Mounjaro have become even more sought after for their dramatic weight loss.

The Jackie Johnson trial is well underway in Brunswick, Georgia. Johnson, former Glynn County district attorney, is charged with violation of oath of a public officer and obstruction and hindering police following the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in 2020. Arbery was chased by three white men, then shot and killed in Glynn County. Greg McMichael, his son Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan are...

Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center on November 6, 2024. This podcast was shot on November 13, 2024 with WTOC's Simone McKenny, Shea Schrader and Anna Stansfield. Follow this story on our website wtoc.com for the latest information.  

March is the 10th consecutive month to be named the hottest month on record. To learn how this impacts the planet, we spoke with Dr. James Reichard from Georgia Southern University. He has been studying the climate for two decades.  For more information, visit  NASA or NOAA website.    

The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. Elizabeth Ayoola with NerdWallet joined the WTOC News podcast to share some tips on how to make sure you file your taxes correctly. 

Have you kept up with your New Year's Resolutions?  Well either way, Alexa Burdick, a licensed professional counselor with Georgia Outreach, joined the WTOC podcast to talk about how to keep up with those goals or maybe even start some new ones.  For more information on Georgia Outreach, click here  For more information on Alexa Burdick, click here.   

The National Association of Realtors recently settled a lawsuit that deals with real estate agent commissions. The decision resulted in the National Association of Realtors paying $418 million to home sellers. Holden Lewis , a senior writer with Nerd Wallet and has been covering the housing market since 2001. The settlement is expected to impact how some brokers are paid, exactly how is still up f...

Will Moseley is from Hazlehurst, Georgia and is a contestant on the 2024 season of American Idol. Moseley joined the WTOC podcast to talk about the journey to Hollywood and what he is looking forward to in the future.  

The WTOC News Podcast talks with Dr. Elizabeth McKeown a colorectal surgeon from Memorial Health about colorectal cancer. What are the warning signs? Are there ways to prevent it? Dr. McKeown breaks down what you need to know to maintain a healthy colon.   For more information on colorectal cancer, click here.   

As American Heart Month comes to a close, we talk with Dr. Chantrise Holliman, a heart attack survivor who is sharing her story to not only inspire but to inform.   Dr. Holliman is a part of the American Heart Association's 2024 Go Red for Women Class of Survivors.  

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism hosts the annual Savannah Autism Conference for community members, educational leaders and more. Their reach goes well beyond the conference and now leaders are sharing more on how people can get involved or support.   For more information on the organization, click here .  

Dawn Baker and Hayley Boland sit down with Doug Weathers to look back at 70 years of WTOC! 

Stan Deaton and Christy Crisp stopped by the WTOC News podcast to talk about everything happening for the 2024 Georgia History Festival.  For more information on the festivities, click here . To learn more about the Georgia Historical Society, click here .  

February is also recognized as American Heart Month. Heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States according to the American Heart Association. Jada Lane, the clinical manager for St. Joseph Candler's Cardiology department, joined the WTOC News Podcast to talk about what can be done to prevent and or treat heart disease.   For more information on heart disease in the Uni...

Jeff Roberts and Rachel West join the WTOC Podcast to talk about their time as sports journalist, covering Georgia and South Carolina sports and what you can expect from them in the future. Both say if you have a story you think they should cover, reach out!    Jeff Roberts jeff.roberts@wtoc.com https://twitter.com/JeffRoberts__   Rachel West rachel.west@wtoc.com https://www.twitter.com/rachelwest...

Alexa Burdick is a licensed associate professional counselor with Georgia Outreach. Burdick shares the best way to create "S.M.A.R.T." goals that you can make a reality this year.   For more information on counseling services from Georgia Outreach, click here.   

Ahead of the Savannah MLK Day Parade, WTOC's Simone McKenny sat down with the president of the MLK Observance Day Association to learn about the events and celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.   For more information on this year's celebration, click here.   

WTOC Digital Anchor and Reporter Simone McKenny talks with a NerdWallet personal finance expert about the changes in Black Friday over the years and where you can find the best deals this year. Plus, we hear a from a Tanger Outlets representive about the traffic they saw on Black Friday at their Savannah/Pooler location.  

Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app.      

WTOC's digital anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny sits down with Dr. Bonzo Reddick to learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available.   Key points:   One and done. Dr. Reddick says this new COVID vaccine requires just one shot. No need to come back in a few weeks for a booster. It is monovalent and targets the current circulating strains of the virus. You can get you...