by The Local Wire
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 Savannah.
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.