Former Savannah Morning News employee sentenced in theft from employer case
A former Savannah Morning News employee today pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from his employer over a 10 month period.In return for his plea, John Michael McGettigan, 54, received a...
View ArticleSavannah seeking talent for government channel
Savannah officials announced today that the city's government channel is launching a new regular show this weekend about the people, places, history and happenings that reflect the city's diversity....
View ArticleSavannah man sentenced to life without parole in 2007 rape case
A Savannah man today was convicted on rape and related charges in a 2007 assault on a woman and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Jerry Lewis Howard, 50,also was convicted...
View ArticleArson suspected in Savannah house fire
Savannah Fire & Emergency Services investigators believe arson was involved in a late Wednesday night fire in the city’s Sackville area.Savannah firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames in...
View ArticleIsle of Hope raccoon tests positive for rabies, resident being treated
A raccoon in Chatham County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Chatham County Health Department.The raccoon was trapped after it attempted to eat pet food left outdoors at an Isle of Hope...
View ArticleSavannah-Chatham police continue search for woman who fled area with children
A woman initially thought to have fled the area after illegally taking custody of her daughter is now thought to be traveling with two young children.An investigation by Savannah-Chatham police Special...
View ArticleAnimal Control Shelter in Savannah to reopen on Tuesday
The quarantine on the Savannah-Chatham police’s Animal Control Shelter is expected to be lifted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture on Tuesday.The facility was placed on minimal 14-day quarantine...
View ArticleRichmond Hill bike rider struck by car
A youth riding a bicycle was struck by a car around 6 p.m. today near the intersection of Ivey Street and Ross Way in the Main Street subdivision of Richmond Hill.According to a witness, a small...
View ArticleDO: Find an event for Friday, May 24
Tybee Arts Association Show and SaleMay 24-26. The Tybee Arts Association building, No. 7 Cedarwood, Tybee Island. “Beach Party” is the theme for the next Tybee Arts Association show and sale, with...
View ArticleUPDATE: Teen shot in reported Effingham burglary
A 13-year-old male was shot tonight at a residence on Golf Cart Road during a reported burglary.Effingham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor said initial reports indicate a homeowner...
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: Derenne Ave
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Derenne Ave.Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
View ArticleUPDATE: All-clear given at West Chatham Middle School
The Savannah-Chatham school system just released this:The investigation of the suspicious package at West Chatham Middle has been finalized and the all clear has been given. The school has been...
View ArticleMeldrim man accused of child molestation
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office has arrested a registered sex offender and accused him of molesting a 4-year-old child. Investigators arrested Robert Hart of Meldrim yesterday afternoon,...
View Article16 hurt in shuttle bus crash near Atlanta airport
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Sixteen people were taken to the hospital Friday, at least two in serious condition, after they were hurt in a crash between a hotel shuttle bus and a tractor-trailer near...
View ArticleTRAFFIC ALERT: Race to disrupt Savannah Historic District traffic
Road closures are planned throughout Historic Downtown on Saturday morning to make way for the Savannah Mile Run. The event is set for 8 a.m. Saturday. Road closures will go into effect by 7 a.m.The...
View ArticleDO: Find an event for Saturday, May 25
Curtis V. Cooper Life Members Breakfast9 a.m. May 25. Memorial Health University, Hoskins Building Auditorium, 5000 Ranger St. The Savannah branch NAACP announces the ninth annual Curtis V. Cooper Life...
View ArticleMemorial Day openings, closings
FEDERAL OFFICESU.S. District Court: Closed MondayU.S. Attorney’s Office: Closed MondayPostal Services: Closed MondayChatham County offices: Closed MondaySavannah city offices: Closed MondayGarden City...
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 ArticleCommissioners question CAT's compensation decision
Joining a growing community outcry, Chatham County commissioners on Friday voiced their displeasure with Chatham Area Transit’s approval of a weighty compensation package for its new executive...
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