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Statesboro, Ga. 2v452p

Olivia Wright ed the WTOC team in May 2024. 1v4q2i

She was born and raised in Northern California. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in May 2024. She loves meeting new people in the community and exploring the South.

Have a story idea? Olivia via email at [email protected].

Local

Manhunt for Screven County murder suspect ends in arrest 3s4f3k

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM EDT

By Olivia Wright

A manhunt for a murder suspect in Screven County that spread across county lines ended with an arrest on Wednesday evening.

Regional

Authorities say 70-year-old Joey Edwin Jackson, a school bus driver, faces charges of cruelty...

School bus driver, 7 children charged after student violently attacked, authorities say 4ms12

Updated: May 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM EDT

By Christa Ross, Olivia Wright and Gray News staff

A school bus driver and several children have been charged after authorities say a 7-year-old student was attacked on the bus in a bullying incident.

National

An infant has died after being found unresponsive at a day care in Georgia last week. (WTOC)

Infant dies after being found unresponsive in bouncer seat at day care 1m4l3r

Updated: Feb. 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM EST

By Paige Phillips and Olivia Wright

An infant has died after being found unresponsive at a day care in Georgia last week.

Local

Two young men died in this Screven County pond off Poor Robin Road.

Community grieves after 2 young men drown in Screven County 3z5v20

Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM EST

By Olivia Wright

“It’s a tragic loss for our community,” Sheriff Norman Royal said. “These young boys were great football stars here in Screven County. Well-known, well-liked.”

Local

On Saturday, Jan. 18th, the streets of Sylvania will be flooded with marching bands, floats,...

‘The Dream is Real’ for Screven County MLK Day parade 5d6k4e

Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM EST

By Olivia Wright

On Jan. 18, the streets of Sylvania will be flooded with marching bands, floats and much more for the annual Martin Luther King Day Parade.

Local

Sylvania awarded grant to grow infrastructure

Georgia state grant will help Sylvania improve its infrastructure 4z4f6j

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM EST

By Olivia Wright

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded 36 communities across the state grant money, to help the small-town infrastructure. One of those towns is Sylvania.

Regional