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National
A screenshot of a reported antisemitic post that was made about an alleged school party.

Students concerned after an alleged party invite shared on social media says ‘No Jews’ allowed 70k4d

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM EDT
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By Paige Phillips, Jasmine Butler and Jordan Gartner
A post on social media has sparked controversy after a homemade sign for a party reportedly said no Jewish people were allowed to attend.

Regional
Lawmakers are considering a state-level version of DOGE, a controversial federal agency meant...

House Bill honoring Original 33 es Ga. State Senate 194k1t

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 4:20 AM EDT
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By Paige Phillips
State Representative Carl Gilliard announced the final age of House Bill 303 on Monday.

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
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By Paige Phillips and Olivia Wright
An infant has died after being found unresponsive at a day care in Georgia last week.

Regional
Amid a rise in measles cases across the country, the state Department of Health has issued an...

With a measles case in Georgia, here’s what you should know 4a1c33

Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM EST
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By Paige Phillips
With the Georgia Department of Public Health confirming a measles case in an unvaccinated Georgia resident, what do you need to know about the virus?

National
Leilani Simon was found guilty of felony murder, concealing a body, and lying to police in...

Mother accused of killing toddler son, throwing body into dumpster found guilty of murder 56r4n

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 5:10 AM EDT
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By Paige Phillips, Shea Schrader, Flynn Snyder and Gray News staff
Leilani Simon was found guilty of felony murder, concealing a body, and lying to police in connection to the death of her son, Quinton Simon.

Regional
Second week of testimony continues in the Leilani Simon trial on Tuesday

Leilani Simon found guilty of murder in death of her 20-month-old son 5z632n

Updated: Oct. 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Paige Phillips
A jury has found Leilani Simon, the woman accused of killing her 20-month-old son Quinton Simon, guilty on all charges.

Regional
Second week of testimony continues in the Leilani Simon trial on Tuesday

Jury deliberations in Leilani Simon trial will continue Friday morning 2k2j6t

Updated: Oct. 24, 2024 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff, Shea Schrader, Flynn Snyder, Paige Phillips and Mackenzie Baker
Leilani Simon, the woman accused of killing her son Quinton Simon, is on trial in Chatham County.

Regional
Second week of testimony continues in the Leilani Simon trial on Tuesday

State and Defense rest their cases in the Leilani Simon trial 2w4dj

Updated: Oct. 23, 2024 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff, Shea Schrader, Flynn Snyder, Paige Phillips and Mackenzie Baker
Leilani Simon, the woman accused of killing her son Quinton Simon, is on trial in Chatham County.

Regional
Leilani Simon in court.

Testimony continues in Leilani Simon trial on Friday 3p486w

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By WTOC Staff, Mackenzie Baker , Shea Schrader and Paige Phillips
Leilani Simon, the woman accused of killing her son Quinton Simon, is on trial in Chatham County.

Regional
This jail booking photo released by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office in Savannah, Ga.,...

State files motion to revoke Quando Rondo’s bond after car crash, possible overdose 675t2y

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:17 AM EDT
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By Shea Schrader and Paige Phillips
Savannah rapper Quando Rondo could have his bond revoked after the State filed a motion Wednesday afternoon.

Regional

Sea Turtle Season begins Monday on Tybee Island 4lsz

Updated: May 1, 2023 at 6:47 AM EDT
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By Paige Phillips
May 1 marks the beginning of Sea Turtle Season on Tybee Island.

National
Brooklyn White, the girlfriend of Buster Murdaugh, has filed a report following an incident...

Buster Murdaugh’s girlfriend files 2nd police report following incident with reporter 5g6r2u

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 4:22 PM EST
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By Paige Phillips and Jordan Gartner
Brooklyn White, the girlfriend of Buster Murdaugh, has filed a report following an incident with a reporter.

Regional
Buster Murdaugh, the son of Alex Murdaugh, listens as Alex Murdaugh is found guilty on all...

Buster Murdaugh’s girlfriend files second report due to reporter ‘frightening her’ l2u4j

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:42 AM EST
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By Paige Phillips
The girlfriend of Buster Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh’s only surviving son, has filed another report following an incident with a reporter.

Crime

Three men charged in death of Arbery file appeal of federal hate crime convictions 551833

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:39 AM EST
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By Paige Phillips
The three men convicted of hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery are appealing their federal convictions.

Regional
Monday marks the start of week six in the Murdaugh double murder trial.

Defense rests case Monday in Murdaugh trial; jury to visit Moselle property 724o2b

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:29 PM EST
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By Tyler Manion and Paige Phillips
The defense rested its case Monday afternoon in the Murdaugh murder trial.

Crime
The three men convicted in Arbery's murder are accused of targeting him because he was Black...

McMichaels, Bryan sentenced for federal hate crimes in Arbery murder 722w1r

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Sean Evans and Paige Phillips
The three men convicted of hate crimes in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced Monday by a federal judge.

Crime
Alex Murdaugh

Murder charges to be presented against Alex Murdaugh for death of wife, son 4q615g

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 4:01 PM EDT
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By Paige Phillips and WTOC Staff
Former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh is a suspect in the killing of his wife and son.

News
Staff Sgt. William O. Wood

Remains of Ga. Air Force Staff Sgt. killed during WWII identified 9156z

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 11:48 AM EDT
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By Paige Phillips
The Defense POW/MIA ing Agency announced Thursday the remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. William O. Wood, 25, of Valdosta, Georgia, killed during World War II, have been ed for.

News
Alex Murdaugh

Murdaugh released on bond after insurance fraud, filing false police report arrest 2k1l1e

Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 6:02 AM EDT
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By Paige Phillips, Tyler Manion, Clinton Hinely and Bria Bolden
Alex Murdaugh has been arrested on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and filing a false police report.

Regional
Savannah community reacts to an officer-involved shooting at Waters Avenue and East Bolton...

GBI releases more details of bodycam video in deadly officer-involved shooting 6e544b

Updated: Jul. 21, 2021 at 10:22 PM EDT
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By Paige Phillips and Bria Bolden
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) gave an update on Wednesday on the deadly officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night at Waters Avenue and East Bolton Street.

Regional
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed 1, injured nine people...

Second victim dies as a result of Friday’s mass shooting in Savannah 1x1q6f

Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Paige Phillips, Bria Bolden, Blair Caldwell and Sean Evans
The Savannah Police Department is investigating a mass shooting that left two people dead and injured six others Friday night on Avery Street.

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