Alexa Burdick is a licensed associate professional counselor with Georgia Outreach. Burdick shares the best way to create "S.M.A.R.T." goals that you can make a reality this year.  

For more information on counseling services from Georgia Outreach, click here.  

Ahead of the Savannah MLK Day Parade, WTOC's Simone McKenny sat down with the president of the MLK Observance Day Association to learn about the events and celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024.  

For more information on this year's celebration, click here.  

WTOC Digital Anchor and Reporter Simone McKenny talks with a NerdWallet personal finance expert about the changes in Black Friday over the years and where you can find the best deals this year. Plus, we hear a from a Tanger Outlets representive about the traffic they saw on Black Friday at their Savannah/Pooler location.  

Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app.  

WTOC's digital anchor and reporter, Simone McKenny sits down with Dr. Bonzo Reddick to learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine that recently became available.  

Key points:  

• One and done. Dr. Reddick says this new COVID vaccine requires just one shot. No need to come back in a few weeks for a booster. It is monovalent and targets the current circulating strains of the virus.
• You can get your COVID, Flu and RSV vaccine all at the same time.
• The vaccine first became available in Chatham County but other counties should have the vaccine soon. 

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, click here. 

WTOC's anchor and investigative reporter Aria Janel shares the findings from her Asked and Answered story raising the question whether it is better to rent or buy a home right now.  

For more information on the story: https://www.wtoc.com/2023/09/19/crunching-numbers-is-it-cheaper-rent-or-buy/ 

To submit a tip to the Asked and Answered: https://www.wtoc.com/news/investigate/asked-and-answered/ 

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
 
Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below: 

Sapelo Island residents frustrated after zoning ordinance is approved 

Updated COVID-19 vaccine coming to the Coastal Health District soon 

Kemp temporarily suspends gas tax, declares state of emergency to help with inflation  

Savannah Police says app is in the works to report crime  

Roars on Tybee for F-22 demonstration 

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
 
Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below: 

New motions filed in Quinton Simon case 

Savannah doctor discusses new Covid-19 strains, accessibility of new vaccine 

Biden-Harris SAVE Plan aiming to create affordable options for student loan borrowers  

Residents of Sapelo Island concerned over proposed zoning ordinance 

WTOC Digital Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Simone McKenny gives a recap of the week's biggest stories from around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
 
Read more about the biggest stories this week by clicking one of the links below: 

The latest on Trump’s Fulton County election probe indictment 

Person sentenced to 10 years for deliberately driving through Rincon parade 

Former deputy charged, one at large in deadly Walterboro restaurant shooting 

FEMA seeking funds for peak hurricane season 

Hendrix Park restored after tornado hit Bryan County