Smith, Hollowell Advance in Georgia Congressional Runoffs

Democratic candidates Ceretta Smith and Amanda Hollowell won Tuesday runoffs, setting November congressional races in districts that include Effingham County.…

Effingham County Unveils Project Zero Tax Relief Plan

Project Zero would cut Effingham County homestead property taxes through voter-approved referendums and a 1% local sales tax.…

Effingham County Schools Adopt New Safety Policies

Effingham County Schools will ban metal bottles, recommend nonmetal binders and require clear bags at extracurricular events beginning in August.…

GHSA Playoff Rankings Change Effingham County Football

See how GHSA playoff rankings change the road to the postseason for Effingham County high school football teams.…

Mike Ward Named South Effingham High Principal

School board appoints Mike Ward to lead South Effingham High; Patsy Owens will succeed him at Blandford.…

Ebenezer Creek kayaking trip highlights natural beauty, Civil War tragedy

Nonprofit Color My Outdoors led a kayaking trip through Georgia's Ebenezer Creek to commemorate the historical significance of the area and honor those who perished durin…

Effingham Health Expands Imaging Services With New CT Scanner

Effingham Health System upgrades diagnostic imaging with a new CT scanner to improve emergency care and patient access.…

Tamela Mydell Takes Chamber Helm as Effingham Marks 40 Years

Mydell succeeds Bret Bennett as chamber chair while leaders reflect on four decades of business growth and community impact.…

Effingham Gals Mahjong Group Builds Community

What started as one woman's search for players has grown into a thriving community of more than 60 members.…

Former Campers Become Leaders at Compassion Christian Camp

More than 100 volunteers are helping lead summer camp as former campers give back at Compassion Christian Church in Rincon.…

Springfield OKs 310-Home PUD Development on SR 119

Springfield approves first PUD for 310-home development with parks, buffers and phased growth tied to sewer upgrade.…

Press Release: Project Zero

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners have issued a press release outlining their initiative called "Project Zero" to eliminate county homestead propery taxes by 20…

Blue Jay Road at Hodgeville Road to be temporarily closed July 24-27

Valve installation to cause Horsepen Road water service disruption

Special Called Library Board Meeting

Know a local peacebuilder? Nominations now open for annual Savannah awards

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire is accepting nominations for the 2026 Peacebuilder Awards, recognizing individuals who inspire peace and positive change in Cha…

Bulloch plans to apply grant to tie-in with Bryan County sewer

Officials revealed earlier this month that Bulloch County will receive $20 million from the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, or GEFA, and direct it toward two …

State rep talks proposed property tax change in Richmond Hill

A proposed property tax change could make Bryan County homeowner’s tax bills more predictable, according to a local state representative.…

Richmond Hill woman celebrates 100th birthday with surprise party at Magnolia Manor

Richmond Hill woman celebrates 100th birthday with surprise party at Magnolia Manor…

Heavy police presence on Bradford Court on Savannah’s eastside

Yellow crime tape was sectioned off in an area of Bradford Ct. which is in between the Truman Parkway and La Roche Avenue.…

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Impacted Savannah Water Customers

Multiple emergency agencies respond to Kings Ferry Boat Ramp

Multiple emergency agencies are responding to a developing scene at the Kings Ferry Boat Ramp in Bryan County. WTOC has a crew there working to learn more.…

Mayor Van Johnson selected among 46 mayors worldwide for Harvard leadership initiative

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has been selected for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, joining 46 mayors from 15 countries in the prestigious leadership progr…

Save the Date: City of Savannah Hosts Inaugural Property Tax Information Session

City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Amid Weekend Extreme Heat

Friday Night Lights? In Glynn County it’s Friday Night Hoops

In Brunswick, Georgia, a summer basketball league keeps teens active, fed and watched over on a weekend night. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news or…

Savannah police investigating overnight altercation near Ellis Square

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating an altercation that was caught on video late Thursday night near Ellis Square. SPD is asking …

Garcia to join LCDA; Watkins sets retirement date

In her new role, Rodríguez García will support the execution of Liberty County's business recruitment, retention, and expansion initiatives. She will coordinate economic …

Savannah State baseball player freed from ICE custody after bond hearing

Savannah State University baseball player Johan Sandoval has been released from federal immigration custody after being granted a $20,000 bond, which was covered through …

Project Reach GANG’s back-to-school drive draws a huge turnout

Cars lined up and drivers wiggled through the Liberty County High School parking lot Saturday morning, all to get loaded up — and loaded down — with school supplies. Proj…

Riceboro residents seek answers with potential North Newport discharge site

As the Liberty County Development Authority weighs a new potential discharge point for its Tradeport East Water Reclamation Facility, Riceboro residents are asking: If pe…

Relay for Life honored for smashing goal

The Liberty County Relay for Life raised more than $192,000 for this year, local chairperson Karen Bell said.…

Sharing lessons from summer on-the-job experience

Liberty County’s county government held a graduation ceremony at the Performing Arts Center for its teens who were part of the county’s Summer Youth Employment Program, u…

EMA director reminds residents it only takes one storm

While forecasters are calling for a quieter hurricane season, the director of the Liberty County Emergency Management Agency reminded Riceboro residents it only takes one…

RHHS hosts football skills camp for kids

On Monday, July 13, Richmond Hill High School hosted a summer football skills camp for youngsters in the area.…

Wholesale Observations: Warner Robins, Ga.

My next two columns will focus on two “W’s” in Georgia: Warner Robins, south of Macon; and “The Wren’s Nest,” in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood. Both are very interestin…

DPH: No reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Georgia

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging Georgians to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing, and consuming fresh fruits and vegetable…

Federal Reserve advisor: Businesses say AI has had no impact on productivity, employment

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta chief economic advisor David Altig shared his outlook at Savannah State University regarding persistent economic challenges involving the …

Ex-Hinesville Housing Authority director, contractor indicted in $2.5 million wire fraud scheme

Former Hinesville Housing Authority executive director Melanie S. Thompson and unlicensed contractor Toriono L. Byrd have been indicted in federal court for allegedly def…

Tradeport East wastewater plant meeting draws more than 200 in Riceboro

Over 200 Riceboro residents attended a meeting to discuss the Liberty County Development Authority's proposed Laurel View wastewater treatment plant, which would use a me…

City of Savannah Invites Community to Open House on Feedback Discussion on 100% Savannah Plan

City Invites Public Input on 311 Customer Experience

SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s 311 Department invites the public to provide input through a survey that will help the City better understand any challenges customers f…

Declining enrollment forces budget tightening in Georgia schools

Georgia's school districts are tightening their belts after years of spending rapidly increasing revenues, with many dipping into savings accounts to avoid spending cuts …

City of Savannah, Board of Education Expand Partnership to Open Additional Pools

Savannah opens cooling centers due to extreme heat

Heat advisories are issued when heat index values are expected up to 108 degrees.…

Editor's Corner: Eleven (and counting)

In honor of this special “Managing Editor’s Birthday” edition of the Bryan County News, I would like to open my column with an excerpt from “Eleven”, a short story by Ame…

Factory 2.0 Girls Flag Football Combine & Camp

Saturday evening Memorial Stadium was home to girls of all ages competing in and learning about flag football.…

End Zone Preview: Screven County Gamecocks

Screven County returns numerous starters after a 12-1 season, but they’ll have try to replicate that in Class AA in 2026.…

Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience held in Bluffton

The event helps to spread the Gullah Traveling Theater’s mission to preserve, celebrate, and share Gullah history and culture through the performing arts.…

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought.…

Family awarded over $100 million from ghost gun company for death of teen in historic verdict

A jury has awarded a mother more than $104 million in a lawsuit against an online ghost-gun seller and its parent company.…

World Cup final watch party, free Ludacris show at Piedmont Park: What to know

Atlanta might be done hosting its eight matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there’s still one more big celebration to wrap up the tournament!…

Charter school supervisor cashed in on uniform fees, spent money on cars and trips, officials say

Four people formerly tied to Impact Charter School in Baker, Louisiana, and the non-profit it shared board members with are now criminally indicted in federal court.…

Traffic Alert: Bee Road Closure Due to Water Main Break

PhenomenalME luncheon honors community leaders

The event recognized influential woman who leave a lasting, positive impact.…

Rep. Ralph Norman launches senate campaign

Norman has represented South Carolina's 5th Congressional District since 2017.…

Boil water advisory as Bee Road is closed due to watermain failure

A boil water advisory is in effect for the area until public health officials say the system is fully restored.…

Student athletes continue practicing despite hot temperatures

Teams across the area are getting ready for the season ahead and they're doing it while dealing with some serious heat.…

SCCPSS prepares for Aug. 3 return with new policies, strategic plan

Literacy remains one of the district’s top priorities.…

Ready! Set! Go! Back to School giveaway set for Sunday at Cann Park

There will be fun and games for everyone, information about community resources and much more.…

Memorials planned for late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Three memorials have been scheduled.…

Officials give Coligny Beach shooting update, 7 indicted

WATCH NOW: Sheriff and solicitor give Coligny Beach shooting update…

3 big takeaways from Trump's speech on election integrity, vulnerabilities

President Trump outlined alleged vulnerabilities with the U.S. election system in a primetime address Thursday, focusing heavily on what he said were Chinese efforts to u…

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Americana Corner: The Yorktown Campaign

After the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse in June of 1778, the British retreated into the friendly confines of New York City. Following two lengthy campaigns (New York in 1…

Last day for property owners to appeal tax assessment is July 20

Chief appraiser Keith Payne said the deadline to file an appeal of a property assessment is July 20, and the tax assessors office will have additional office hours to han…

Historic Network welcomes Susie King Taylor Freedom Park

The National Park Service announces the addition of three new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, including the Susie King Taylor Museum and Freedo…

Walthourville council narrowly turns down moratorium on housing

Walthourville City Council members have turned down, by a 3-2 margin, a moratorium on residential construction.…

Renovations underway for Walmart Neighborhood Market at 84, Gen. Stewart

Walmart’s Neighborhood Market at Highway 84 and General Stewart Way is closed for a renovation, Walmart corporate officials said.…

2 killed as catastrophic flooding triggers rescues across Texas

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from the current flooding.…

A different kind of love

Humanity by nature says, “I will love you if you love me, but if you don’t love me then I am not obligated to love you”.…

A call to ministry

Have you ever wondered how people came to be “called by God” into some phase of ministry? Let me share two very different experiences by great messengers of God.…

A light from God

If we will let the word of God light our path we will find life easier to bear. Look about us at how those of the world spend their time worrying about tomorrow, looking …

EPA regional chief tours Brunswick Superfund sites

EPA Region 4 Administrator Kevin McOmber visited three of Brunswick and Glynn County's four Superfund sites to assess the progress of the hazardous waste cleanup and to d…

In Brunswick Circuit counties, most contracts don’t hold lawyers accountable for prosecuting juvenile cases

The Brunswick Judicial Circuit has outsourced juvenile prosecution to contract attorneys with little public accountability, raising questions about the counties' oversigh…

'That's a first': Runaway pig wrangled by Florida deputies after escaping trailer

A runaway pig turned a routine Tuesday afternoon into a high-stakes barnyard hustle, prompting a team of Florida deputies to wrangle the rogue pig.…

Glynn County extends lease at public St. Simons marina to private group

The Glynn County Board of Commissioners has extended the lease for the St. Simons Boating and Fishing Club to manage St. Simons Marina, reducing its rent to $42 per month…

Cooling Facilities Openings Extend Through Saturday Amid Extreme Heat

Oh deer: Firefighters rescue deer stuck on roof during Fourth of July

A group of firefighters saved a scared fawn that became stuck on the roof of a house on Fourth of July.…

Bee-wildering scene: Millions of honeybees swarm Texas neighborhood after crash

Officials reported no serious injuries, though one volunteer said some dogs were stung during the incident.…

Navy base employee in critical condition after shark attack in Florida Panhandle

A Navy base employee is in critical condition after a shark attacked him during a lunchtime swim near a military marina in the Florida Panhandle.…

EXCLUSIVE: Trump addresses Iran war, Republicans' midterm chances with 'Full Measure'

"Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson" sat down this week with President Trump for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview at the White House.…

Former Abba’s House deacon pleads not guilty for taking explicit videos of babysitter

A former Abba's House deacon pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen unlawful photography charges during a court appearance Friday.Christopher Collins appeared…