Andy Cole

Atlanta, Savannah

Reporter and Anchor at WJCL-TV (Savannah, GA)

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Pooler first responders resuscitate unresponsive child at neighborhood pool

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

Police officials say a 5-year-old child became unresponsive while at a Pooler neighborhood pool Sunday night. It happened in the Hamilton Grove subdivision, just off Quacco Road, around 6 p.m. Sunday.A spokesperson for the Pooler Police Department says first responders were able to resuscitate the unresponsive child before taking him to the hospital to receive additional treatment. It's unclear how the boy became unresponsive and what his condition is now. This is a developing story.
2 missing teenage boaters found safely in Bulloch County

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

Two boaters are lucky to be alive after private citizens helped rescue them from the Ogeechee River in Bulloch County. In a post to Facebook, Bulloch deputies say the pair of 19-year-olds were reported missing Saturday night at 9 p.m., after not returning to the River Retreat boat ramp in Brooklet. Private citizens began searching the area between the ramp and GoBar Landing. Deputies enlisted the help of the state Department of Natural Resources and Georgia State Patrol to assist.
Similar OSHA violations issued to company who employed man who fell into Ogeechee River

1 week ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

We're learning the company, who employed the man who fell into the Ogeechee River while painting under the I-95 bridge in Bryan County, has had several, similar violations from OSHA. Friday marks five days since the publicly unidentified painter, working under the interstate bridge, fell in.
Savannah Cops Suspended: Police department silent about reasoning for action against 3 officers

2 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

Three Savannah police officers have been placed on indefinite administrative leave. But the reasons why are unclear. Sergeants Samuel (Dale) Hunt and Brent Minton, along with Corporal Alan Contreras, were placed on leave on March 26, according to an email uncovered by WJCL 22 Investigates. The email, sent by Lt. Richard Wiggins, head of the Savannah Police Department's Internal Affairs Unit, instructed command staff of the personnel action.
2,500 runners prepare for Publix Savannah Women's Half Marathon

2 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR FREE TO VIEW THE INTERACTIVE STORES. RIGHT NOW ... 25-HUNDRED RUNNERS ... ARE GETTING READY TO HIT THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH... FOR THE - PUBLIX - WOMEN'S - HALF MARATHON ... AND 5-K. WJCL 22 NEWS' ANDY - COLE TALKING WITH ORGANIZERS ... ABOUT THE IMPACTS TO THE HOSTESS CITY./// BY 5:30 SATURDAY MORNING... MANY DOWNTOWN SAVANANH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED... AHEAD OF THE START OF THE HALF MARATHON AND 5K.
Long County struggling to make payroll while battling millions in debt

3 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

About a month and a half after the Long County chairman and a county vendor were arrested for stealing tax payer dollars, the county manager says they're now struggling to make payroll. Long County Manager Chuck Scragg says the government is in $2.5 million of debt, now they’re having to take drastic measures to keep the county afloat. $815,000 of that total is bond debt that was used to build the new, but unused jail.
Officials: 3 of 4 missing Fort Stewart soldiers found dead in Lithuania

3 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Graham Cawthon |Andy Cole

Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts: Apple, Google PlayThree of the four missing U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, based out of Fort Stewart, reported missing in Lithuania, have been found deceased.One soldier is still unaccounted for. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This is a developing story.
Missing Fort Stewart Soldiers: Crews able to pull military vehicle out of swamp

3 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Graham Cawthon |Andy Cole

NEW THIS MORNING .. A BIG UPDATE IN THE SEARCH AND RECOVERY EFFORTS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN LITHUANIA. IT HAS BEEN SIX DAYS SINCE FOUR SOLDIERS FROM FORT STEWART WENT MISSING WHILE TRAINING OVERSEAS. OVERNIGHT -- LITHUANIA'S MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE CONFIRMING THE ARMORED VEHICLE HAS FINALLY BEEN PULLED FROM THE SWAMP. HOWEVER -- THEY SAY THERE'S STILL MORE WORK TO BE DONE BEFORE THE MILITARY CAN CONFIRM THE STATUS OF THE MISSING SOLDIERS. THEY ARE STILL ASKING FOR PATIENCE AT THIS TIME.
Legendary Georgia Southern mascot, Freedom, dead at 20

3 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

Above video: Previous WJCL 22 coverage with Freedom the EagleGeorgia Southern University says their live bald eagle mascot, Freedom, passed away Saturday. Freedom has been with the university since 2004, when he was rescued from Florida. He was knocked out of a nest, permanently injuring his beak and preventing him from being released back into the wild. "Freedom was more than a mascot; he represented strength, spirit and unity for Georgia Southern," said President Kyle Marrero.
Hyundai cuts ribbon on Bryan County plant, announces expansion

4 weeks ago | wjcl.com | Andy Cole

THE APP IS AVAILABLE IN THE GOOGLE PLAY AND APPLE APP STORES. TODAY .. ON THE SAME DAY THE HYUNDAI METAPLANT HELD ITS GRAND OPENING... THE COMPANY ANNOUNCED THEY'LL BE EXPANDING EVEN MORE IN BRYAN COUNTY. WJCL 22 NEWS' ANDY COLE JOINS US NOW LIVE FROM THE FACILITY. AND ANDY... YOU GOT AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE ASSEMBLY LINE? THAT'S RIGHT... THE 3,000 ACRE SITE IS INNOVATIVE MIX OF MAN AND MACHINE... ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO PRODUCE ENOUGH VEHICLES THAT ONE ROLLS OFF THE LINE EVERY 60 SECONDS.