Author: Savannah Herald

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The White House has issued an Emergency Declaration for the State of Georgia as Hurricane Helene looms. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) announced on Thursday that the state had been approved following a formal request from Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday. The Declaration directs federal assistance to supplement response efforts due to the storm, now a Category 3 Hurricane, and resulting weather conditions. Public Assistance Emergency protective measures, including direct assistance at 75% federal funding, will be provided for Atkinson, Baker, Banks, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks,Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Dawson, Decatur,…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) – Former President Donald Trump was in the Hostess City on Tuesday to deliver remarks on the tax code and manufacturing. Watch Trump’s full remarks Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the tax code, and manufacturing at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Center, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the tax code, and manufacturing at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Center, Tuesday, Sept.…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 26, 2024 Diddy’s children are denying their late mom Kim Porter wrote a tell-all book about their father. The children of Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kim Porter are speaking out against claims of their late mother penning a scathing tell-all book about their music mogul father before her untimely death. Four of Diddy’s children, the three children he welcomed with Porter – Christian, 26, and twins Jessie and D’Lila, 17 – and Porter’s eldest son Quincy Brown, whom Diddy raised as his own, took to Instagram on Sept. 25 to post a lengthy statement in response…

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – Richmond Hill staff and officials are working in collaboration with Bryan County Emergency Management officials to prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. The city is under a Tropical Storm Warning and Tornado Watch as Hurricane Helene prepares to barrel across the Lowcountry. Three to four inches of rain is projected in the area, and tropical storm force gusts of up to 62 miles per hour are expected.  “Public works has been working tirelessly to prepare, clearing drainage ditches and storm drains throughout the city,” said Mayor Russ Carpenter. “First responders are working extra shifts throughout the…

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV)—Weather refuges will be open at 6 p.m. on Thursday for those that need it in Richmond Hill and Pembroke. The weather refuges will open on Thursday at 6 p.m. and will remain open until Friday at 5 p.m. They will be located at Mikell Foxworth Gym, 104 Ash Branch Rd in Pembroke and Timber Trail Gym, at 508 Timber Trail in Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill: How to prepare for Hurricane Helene If you live in a mobile home or other structure that may not be safe, you can seek refuge in these locations. You need to…

Source: Paras Griffin/Shareif Ziyadat/Getty 50 Cent’s upcoming documentary on Diddy’s alleged history of abuse has a home with Netflix and promises to “give a voice to the voiceless.” One of Diddy’s loudest critics has always been perenially petty 50 Cent who’s harped on his dislike for the Bad Boy mogul for years. Things reached a fever pitch in the dislike department for 50 however, after news broke of Diddy’s settlement with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura followed by the onslaught of abuse allegations from others. In December, 50 Cent blasted the disgraced mogul and said a documentary about Diddy’s downfall was coming.…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Several roads are closed in Savannah due to the weather Thursday. Here’s a running list of road closures: Victory Dr. at MLK Cedar St. 51st (Hopkins to Stevens) Jefferson at 39th and 38th  Magazine (Feely to Cornwall) Montgomery at 52nd  Louisville at Lathrop  White Bluff Rd. at Johnston Burbank (20 Burbank)  69th at Paulsen  Whitaker at Duffy  Paulsen at 60th  Ogeechee Rd. at Plymouth Telfair at Gwinnett (Gwinnett to Seaboard Coast Line)  Bull at 37th  Corvair (Ford to Nash)  Abercorn at Amsterdam W. 48th St. (Stanley to Edwin)  Thackery (Bull to Sylvan)  Chatham Parkway (Police Memorial to I-16) …

A federal judge has denied the state’s end-around attempt to gain back time lost during the Biden administration’s unsuccessful bid to block the governor’s limited Medicaid expansion program.Judge Lisa Godbey Wood ruled that state officials will have to formally request approval to extend the life of Georgia Pathways to Coverage, which is set to expire in September 2025. The state had instead tried to amend its current agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Requesting an extension is a process that includes a public comment period and a package of information, including evidence showing whether the project’s objectives were…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Democrats and Republicans were represented outside of the Savannah Civic Center Tuesday where former President Donald Trump made remarks on the tax code and manufacturing. Proud supporters stood downtown with signs and flags chanting passionately for who they believe should be their next president. Nearby, dozens of Harris-Walz supporters gathered, organized by the Young Democrats of Chatham County. The protest remained peaceful, but some words were exchanged between the two groups. PHOTOS: Former President Donald Trump in Savannah “Trump does not represent Savannah. He does not represent young people. He doesn’t represent women. Doesn’t represent people…

Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty   **UPDATE** The 57-page indictment document against Mayor Eric Adams has been unsealed and all his dirty laundry is strewn about the dirty streets of New York City. According to CNN, Adams is facing five federal charges related to bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Here’s how it breaks down: One count of bribery One count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud Two counts of receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals One count of committing wire fraud The details of how Adams allegedly committed these crimes and how others may be…