SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Tickets for the 27th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. when all the programming will be announced. The largest university-run festival will celebrate a star-studded lineup of actors and filmmakers from this yearโs most anticipated films from Saturday,ย October 26 through Saturday, November 2. The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is an annual festival that kicks off with a gala opening night screening, while the rest of the week features scheduled competition films, premiere screenings, workshops, lectures, and panels. The events and screenings take place at SCADโs Trustees Theater and Gutstein…
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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov There were 1,495 second grade students enrolled in Camden County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9.8% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education. Matilda Harris Elementary School welcomed the largest number of second grade students among county schools, registering 250 students during the 2022-23 school year. Within Camden County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade. Statewide, Camden County ranked 40th in enrollment numbers, with a…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) โ After disruptions in school operations due to Hurricane Helene, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) will return with e-learning days on Thursday and Friday. All athletic events will remain canceled for the remainder of the week and weekend. SCCPSS has been closed due to Hurricane Helene and the damage and power outages it brought on in the area. In a statement, the district said: No student will be penalized for inability to participate in any of the E-Learning Days throughout this emergency weather event. Extended or alternative opportunities to complete assignments will be provided to…
Happy Hump Day yโall! Weโre happy to hit this mid-week moment with a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of Reasonable Doubt for your viewing pleasure. Source: Courtesy / hulu Weโve been on the edge of our seats all season as Jax has been juggling between trying to save her marriage and helping her best friend Shanelle try to stay out of prison after killing her abusive husband. The case was so much on Jax (who is still recovering from her nearly deadly affair with Damon in Season 1) that she enlisted another defense attorney Corey Cash (Morris Chestnut) to…
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – As part of Beaufort Countyโs effort to provide safe and operable facilities, the Countyโs consultant McSweeney Engineers, LLC will be conducting underwater inspections of the Broad River Fishing Pier as part of the annual inspection program. The inspections are expected to occur Wednesday, October 9, weather permitting and possibly continue through the weekend. The fishing pier and boat landing will stay open while inspections occur, but the public should expect to see equipment and personnel on or near the pier. The public is asked to use caution while in the area. Sections of the pier…
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty ย Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Donald Trumpโs boy toy JD Vance took the stage last night to debate ideas and allow the America people decide who they would like to see as part of the new presidential administration. Letโs keep it a buck, nothing about this debate will even remotely change the trajectory of the polls nor the ballot box on November 5. That said, being that both men will be next in succession if anything were to happen to the president, itโs good to know who they are where they stand on the…
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Camden County selling premium gas at the lowest price of $3.60 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of premium gas in cities within Camden County was $3.78 per gallon. Of the 49 reported gas stations in cities within Camden County, seven offer premium gas. The average reported price of premium gas in Georgia was $3.74, compared…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A one-time disaster assistance payment has been made available to eligible residents of Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.ย ย ย Registration is required to be eligible for this one-time payment of $750. The payment is intended to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies. Once finished registering for disaster assistance, individuals may also qualify to receive disaster-related financial assistance to repair storm-related damage to homes and replace personal property. Governor Kemp requests expedited emergency disaster declaration from FEMA Individuals may also be eligible to receive assistance to find a…
Fawn Weaver, Beyoncรฉ, & LeBron James โ Source: Getty/FilmMagic/Marcus Ingram/Michael Buckner/Billboard Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver is applauding Beyoncรฉ and LeBron Jamesโ spirit moves. In the spirits industry, there arenโt many Black faces and thereโs even less Black ownership. We usually see a celebrity endorsement that will come and go amid the competitive nature of the space. Beyoncรฉ recently announced her SirDavis whisky in partnership with LVMH, while LeBron James recently partnered with Hennessy on limited edition bottles. Fawn Weaver, co-founder and chief historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, recently addressed rumors that Beyoncรฉ and Lebronโs ventures in the spirits…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) โ More than 2,000 ships pass through the Port of Savannah each year. Starting Tuesday, the Savannah River will be quieter due to a strike at ports across the coast. Close to 45,000 port workers from Maine to Texas are now on strike, including here in Savannah. It comes after a stall in contract negotiations. The workers at the Port went on strike Tuesday after at 12:01 a.m. Workers argue that their wages have stagnated, and this is enhanced by rising inflation. This move comes amid stalled contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the…