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WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:

• Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade still on for now: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/18/savannah-mayor-says-st-patricks-day-parade-still/
• Man who shot and killed Arbery requests new trial: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/17/travis-mcmichael-files-motion-new-trial/
• McMichael, Bryan murder trial cost Glynn County just over $1 million: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/19/mcmichaels-bryan-murder-trial-cost-glynn-county-just-over-1-million/
• Freezing rain and ice possible over weekend in WTOC viewing area: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/19/first-alert-cold-rain-risk-freezing-rain-ice-are-forecast/
• GDOT preparing for winter weather threat: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/19/ga-department-transportation-keeping-close-eye-wintry-weather-threat/
• Local non-profit gives neglected dog second chance: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/19/local-non-profit-gives-neglected-dog-second-chance/

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:

- Enmarket Arena opening postponed: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/11/enmarket-arena-opening-postponed-february/

- Several area school systems make changes due to COVID-19: https://www.wtoc.com/news/education/

- Suspect arrested in connection to death of mother, daughter in Arizona: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/07/search-continues-suspect-after-mother-daughter-killed-vidalia/

- Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day: https://www.wtoc.com/weather/

- Georgia Bulldogs win national title, 1st since 1980: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/12/georgia-national-championship-celebration-parade-set-saturday/  
 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcounty.

In this episode:
- Savannah mayor weighs in on public events, including St. Patrick's Day Parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/04/savannah-mayor-discusses-future-event-plans-covid-cases-rise/
- Savannah chosen to host Navy Week: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/05/savannah-chosen-host-navy-week/ 
- Three men convicted in Arbery killing to be sentenced Friday: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/07/sentencing-friday-3-men-convicted-arbery-death/
- EF-1 tornado confirmed in Jeff Davis County: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/31/national-weather-service-confirms-ef-1-tornado-touched-down-jeff-davis-county/
- Vidalia Fire Station damaged during severe weather: https://www.wtoc.com/2022/01/03/severe-weather-damages-fire-station-vidalia/
- Dawgs to meet Tide for national title Monday in Indy: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/    

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:
- Child dead after possible drive-by shooting in Jasper County: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/29/5-year-old-killed-possible-drive-by-shooting-jasper-county/
- GBI: Armed robbery suspect pointed gun at officers before being shot: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/28/gbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-600-block-mlk-blvd/
- COVID cases rising, but fewer hospitalizations in Chatham County: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/30/more-cases-fewer-hospitalizations-expected-with-omicron-variant/
- Savannah Police discuss New Year's Eve safety: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/29/savannah-police-department-discusses-new-years-eve-safety/
- WTOC Holiday HQ: https://www.wtoc.com/community/holidays/
- Dawgs set for Orange Bowl showdown with Michigan: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/   
 

Arrest made in downtown Savannah arson investigations, according to Savannah Fire --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/13/arrest-made-downtown-savannah-arson-investigations-according-savannah-fire/

Police investigating sidewalk chalk vandalisms in Savannah neighborhood --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/15/police-investigating-sidewalk-chalk-vandalisms-savannah-neighborhood/

Jan. 7 sentencing set for men convicted in Arbery killing --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/14/jan-7-sentencing-set-men-convicted-arbery-killing/

Doug Weathers will be inducted into Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame --- https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/15/doug-weathers-will-be-inducted-into-georgia-association-broadcasters-hall-fame/

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week’s biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this week’s episode:

• Soldier arrested in deadly hit and run crash in downtown Savannah: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/06/gsp-looking-vehicle-involved-hit-and-run-that-killed-1-seriously-injured-another-downtown-savannah/
• Historic Savannah church with ties to civil rights movement demolished: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/08/historic-savannah-church-with-ties-civil-rights-movement-demolished/
• Former boyfriend of Mallory Beach files lawsuit against Alex Murdaugh: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/08/former-boyfriend-mallory-beach-files-lawsuit-against-alex-murdaugh/
• Southeast Bulloch claims GHSA state flag football title: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/09/southeast-bulloch-claims-state-flag-football-title/
• Friends, family continue to donate to Toys for Tots in honor of Daniel Zeigler: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/09/donating-daniel/
• WTOC Toys for Tots drive continues through December 13: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/03/wtoc-toys-tots-toy-drive-underway/

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this week's episode:
- Savannah Fire seeking person suspected of setting three downtown fires:  https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/02/savannah-fire-investigating-string-downtown-fires-overnight/
- Federal judge blocks vaccine mandate for healthcare workers: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/30/federal-judge-blocks-vaccine-mandate-health-care-workers/
- Area health leaders urge vaccination as Omicron variant causes concern: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/29/doctors-urging-covid-vaccine-new-variant-causes-concern/
- #1 Dawgs look to add SEC Title to dominant 2021 run: https://www.wtoc.com/sports/ 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:
- All three men found guilty of felony murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/24/verdict-announced-trial-3-men-accused-killing-ahmaud-arbery/

- WTOC Coverage of Ahmaud Arbery case: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/

- Thanksgiving travel ramps up in southeast Georgia, Lowcountry: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/23/ga-sc-troopers-will-be-roads-travel-roars-back-with-holiday/ 

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this episode:

- Prosecution, defense rest in trial for men charged in Arbery killing: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/

- New rail system part of plans to alleviate port congestion: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/12/new-rail-system-part-plans-alleviate-backlog-savannah-port/

- Costco opens in Pooler: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/18/costco-celebrates-grand-opening-pooler/

- WTOC launches annual Toys for Tots campaign: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/18/wtoc-launch-annual-toys-tots-campaign/  

WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace gives you a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.

In this week's episode:

- Testimony continues in trial for three men charged with murder of Ahmaud Arbery: https://www.wtoc.com/news/ahmaud-arbery-case/

- Savannah hosts Veterans Day parade: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/11/veterans-day-parade-returns-savannah/

- Wild pigs wreaking havoc on Chatham County neighborhood: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/08/wild-pigs-wreaking-havoc-chatham-county-neighborhood/

- The Final Lap at Oglethorpe Speedway: https://www.wtoc.com/2021/11/01/wtoc-plus-final-lap-oglethorpe-speedway-park/