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7 days ago
- General
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Coyote sightings increasing on Tybee Island
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Coyote sightings are increasing on Tybee Island since WSAV first reported in early June. 'I was shocked to pull up on this animal, this beautiful wild animal,' said Stu Putman, who sent us a video taken June 2 of a coyote trotting around his North End neighborhood in the nighttime. The animal is being seen mostly on the north side of the island. 'A couple of days ago I was driving home and pulled into my neighborhood, which is on the North End, and there it was,' said Putman. 'I thought it was a dear because they have very long noses, and their ears are on top of their heads like a dear, but from the video, you can see it's a coyote.' As chatter is increasing about the recent sightings Putman alerted his neighbors. 'I'm in a homeowner's association on the North End, and I put out an email, and I attached the video, and most of the emails that came back were worried neighbors,' he said. Although city officials told WSAV the animal is not a threat, though people and pets should still keep a distance, the chatter is hinted with unease. 'I would say on average Tybee is a little worried about having coyotes on the island,' said Putman. In 2023 when coyotes were inhabiting the island in packs, the city's hired trapper eventually took them to a DNR approved wildlife preserve after the city faced backlash for trapping and euthanizing them to prevent rabies transmission. The relocation was considered a 'last resort.' Tybee Island Mayor Brian West told WSAV Friday that the city currently does not have a plan for coyotes considering the recent sightings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Man dies from suspected overdose, 2 arrested on drug charges
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Two men have been arrested on drug charges after an investigation into a suspected overdose death. Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) officers responded to the Friendly Express Gas Station on Perry Road around 10 p.m. Thursday for a death investigation. Officers found a dead man inside a company box truck. Two individuals identified as Willie Thomas and Jamie Schneider, both residents of North Carolina, were present at the scene. As part of the investigation, officers recovered suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl, along with a stolen Glock handgun, a digital scale and a glass smoking device commonly associated with narcotics use from the truck. After interviews, Willie Thomas and Jamie Schneider were arrested and taken to the local detention center. Thomas is charged three possession of schedule ii substance, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Jamie Schneider is charged with theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The deceased man is suspected to have died from a drug overdose, a GCPD spokesperson said. His body was reportedly transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab for a full autopsy to determine the official cause of death. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. This investigation is ongoing and any person with information on this case is encouraged to contact the Glynn County Police Department Non-Emergency at (912) 554-3645 or anonymously via Silent Witness at (912) 264-1333. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
- Politics
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Organizer speaks out ahead of ‘No Kings' protest
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — At least 20 different 'No Kings' protests have been scheduled around Georgia for Saturday and one organizer spoke with WSAV about what it means to them. Coastal Georgia for Democracy is one of the organizers of what may be 2,000 national 'No Kings' protests. One of the founders of Coastal Georgia for Democracy, Kris Mecholsky, said the meaning behind the 'No Kings' message is to present the simple idea to the Trump administration that they don't' want a king. 'We're fundamentally bothered and disturbed by the lack of separation of powers and the lack of following the rule of law and the Constitution,' Mecholsky said. 'One example is that the administration is detaining people with no due process and deporting them to foreign countries and foreign prisons.' ICE contracts Southeast Georgia prison to create largest detention center in U.S Coastal Georgia for Democracy said they are committed to ensuring this protest and all of the events they are involved in follow a non-violence policy. 'We have been a very peaceful group determined to be peaceful,' Mecholsky said. 'The police have always worked with us and work to help ensure that things go safely.' The Savannah Police Department gave WSAV a statement in regard to the protest: 'The Savannah Police Department supports First Amendment rights. We are aware of the demonstrations planned on Saturday, June 14, and have a security plan in place in order to keep our citizens, visitors and those exercising their First Amendment rights safe. Per our policy, we do not discuss security tactics, techniques and procedures for planned events.' Mecholsky said that they will organize at Thomas Park at 11 a.m. and march up to Forsyth Park around the famers market, ending at the fountain. He said that he expects a good-sized turn out to join their cause. 'Since Trump has been in power, when we have registrations, we're seeing three times the number of people who signed up,' Mecholsky said. Mecholsky continued, 'We are veterans, retirees, we are just working people, construction workers and restaurant workers, you name it. People are coming out. They're volunteering their time.' Local and state leaders have responded and released statements regarding the recent Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) raids and the protests against them. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued a stern warning to anyone planning to protest this weekend on Wednesday. While the Savannah event begins at 11 a.m. at Thomas Square Park, a Bluffton protest will be in front of the Beaufort County Government Building starting at 4 p.m. Saturday. There are rallies at noon in Beaufort and Hilton Head as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Why Friday, June 13, 2025 is so special
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Every Friday the 13th comes with its own list of crazy facts and figures. Some people think it is an unlucky day. Others associate it with the popular horror movie franchise. No matter what you think of the day, Friday, June 13, 2025, is special for another reason: it is the only Friday the 13th this year. Most years have at least 2 Friday the 13ths. A year that has only one happens once every 400 years or so. That is due to the Gregorian calendar, which has a repeating cycle of 400 years. Over that period of time, there are 171 years with exactly one Friday the 13th, 170 years with two and 59 years with three. Another fun Gregorian calendar/Friday the 13th fact: although there is always at least one Friday the 13th per calendar year, it can be as long as 14 months between two Friday the 13ths. And if you're wondering why Friday the 13 is known as an unlucky day, it traces back to Scandinavian gods. An old tale says the god of mischief disrupted a dinner party of 12 other god. Of course, there are those pesky movies too. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
- Business
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King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation holds new board member reception
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, June 8, the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation marked a significant milestone in its 40-year legacy of preserving and promoting Savannah's African American history, culture, and community leadership. The foundation hosted a New Board Member Reception and Open House at the historic Beach Institute African American Cultural Center. Chairman Jerry Q. Greene, Sr., spoke to those in attendance about the foundation's guiding purpose, stating, 'History teaches us how people who looked like us solved similar problems in the past.' With their generous support, many in attendance were inducted into the newly established 'Friends of the Cottage', a dedicated group formed to help secure resources and broaden community investment in the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation. 'Friends of the Cottage' will serve as an important fundraising and advocacy arm for the foundation by supporting its preservation efforts, educational programming, and cultural initiatives, including exhibits like 'The Art of Richard Law' and 'Priced Out', a collaborative project with Housing Savannah and SCAD Serve. Guests were also treated to a guided tour of both the Beach Institute and King-Tisdell Cottage, allowing them to experience firsthand the rich legacy of African American entrepreneurship, education, and resilience. For more information about the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation or to become a Friend of the Cottage, please visit click here or call 912-335-8868. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
