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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.
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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.