Savannah News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Savannah's Local Wire podcast faced technical issues preventing the full report from being generated today. Listeners are advised to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers a vehicle fire on Holiday Drive, a shooting investigation at a Wawa in Hinesville involving Andrew Monsegue, and a fatal accident on 301 South and Oakwood Drive. The episode also mentions a high-speed pursuit on I-16 and the start of the Walk to Dorchester fundraiser in Liberty County.

Savannah police arrest a driver after a high-speed chase on I-16 near Ash Branch Road, while a man faces charges for two downtown beatings. Juneteenth celebrations continue with the annual Walk to the River despite rain, and a major crash near Ocean Highway and Chatham Parkway prompts traffic warnings.

Savannah: Chatham County sheriff investigates two severe assaults captured on camera, while the Juneteenth Walk to the River honors freedom with resilience stories. A former Richmond Hill Middle teacher faces child sex crime charges, and UGA researchers warn of snake extinction due to habitat loss and climate change.

Savannah: A shooting left a pregnant woman and her newborn in critical condition, sparking community support and police reassurance. City leaders also discussed plans to modernize Martin Luther King Boulevard while preserving its legacy, and a Fort Stewart soldier's trial reached a pivotal point with the jury set to deliberate.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers Georgia's primary runoff with Karen Hollowell and Rick Jackson advancing to the governor's race, public safety concerns on Capital Street after a shooting, and a community basketball event promoting peace. The episode also highlights tropical storm activity bringing rain to the Lowcountry and Southeast Georgia.

Savannah's Local Wire update covers a Chatham County grand jury indictment of a man accused of raping a child, a shooting at Georgia Southern University, and community discussions on police chief qualifications in Statesboro. The episode also highlights a local restaurant's reduced hours and the Hilton Head Humane Society's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Savannah law enforcement are investigating a shooting on Wolf Street and a fatal truck collision in Colleton County. The city’s museums also hosted Juneteenth events, and a man was struck by lightning in Bryan County during a thunderstorm.

Savannah: A man was hospitalized after being struck by lightning in a Bryan County restaurant parking lot, and three people were rescued from a sinking boat near Moon River. City officials warn of extreme heat with temperatures reaching 94.2°F, while a mother in Jesup pleads for answers after her daughter's death remains unsolved.

Savannah — A grieving mother in Jesup is pushing for justice in her daughter's unsolved death, while a detainee's death in Chatham County sparks custody disputes between local law enforcement. A lost dog from a Tybee Island house fire was recovered by volunteers, and Savannah's Sleep in Heavenly Peace delivers hundreds of beds to children in need.