Dawn Baker

Savannah

News Anchor at WTOC-TV (Savannah, GA)

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Rep. Carl Gilliard talks about gang prevention

1 day ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Gangs are a problem in just about every community. We’re talking with Georgia State Representative Carl Gilliard about Chatham County’s Gang Prevention and Intervention Initiative and what that means as schools are beginning to close for summer. Copyright 2025 WTOC. All rights reserved.
Live Oak Public Library System updates

2 days ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Lola Dewitt, Executive Director of the Live Oak Library System, joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker for Welcome to our Community. She explains the changes they’ve made through the years to remain relevant. Trust us, it’s not the same library we grew up going to. Dewitt shares the many ways you can enjoy the library and some changes that are in store to make the library more accessible and user friendly.
St. Vincent’s Academy celebrates 180 years

3 days ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - St. Vincent’s Academy is celebrating its 180th anniversary. The president, Mary Anne Hogan, joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker for Welcome to our Community. She shared how the school began, milestones achieved, what makes the girls school education unique and what the future looks like for the academy.
Rep. Carl Gilliard discusses 2025 GA legislative session

6 days ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After a very busy GA legislative session, Rep. Carl Gilliard joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker for Welcome to our Community. Gilliard told WTOC although sports betting didn’t pass this time, he’s confident about how it’s positioned for the 2026 session. He also was overjoyed to share that the Original 33 Memorial Act and Savannah Music Commission Act were signed into law. Rep. Gilliard was first elected in 2016. Copyright 2025 WTOC. All rights reserved.
The beginning of Parker’s Kitchen

1 week ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In 1976, Parker’s founder and Executive Chairman Greg Parker opened his first convenience store in Midway, Georgia in 1976. Today, he leads a nationally acclaimed company that was named the 2020 Convenience Store Chain of the Year. Parker joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker for Welcome to our Community to talk about how the award winning convenience store chain began as they celebrate opening the 100th store. Copyright 2025 WTOC. All rights reserved.
Warning signs for esophageal cancer

1 week ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - If you suffer from heartburn every day no matter what you eat, Dr. Paul Bradley, an Internist with Savii Health is sounding the alarm. He joins us on Welcome to our Community to explain why you shouldn’t take it lightly. You need to tell your doctor right away. This could be a warning sign for esophageal cancer. Copyright 2025 WTOC. All rights reserved.
May is mental health awareness month

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - May is mental health awareness month and the upcoming 11th Annual Chatham County Mental Health Symposium. It’s the time to remind everyone that mental health is health. In Georgia, nearly one in five adults experiences a mental illness each year, and over 60% of youth with major depression go untreated. But the good news is- help is available, and recovery is possible.
Local organization making positive changes

3 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - After suffering a heart attack many years ago, former Mayor Otis Johnson led the charge to establish Healthy Savannah. Healthy Savannah seeks to make the city a healthier place to live, work, and play. It leads and supports a culture of health by creating an environment that makes a healthy choice an easy choice.
Local doctor shares tips on how to avoid viruses

4 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Dr. Paul Bradley with Savii Health joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker on ‘Welcome to our Community’ to talk about how we can stay healthy. With colds, flu, COVID and RSV going around he has some tips that could help you avoid the viruses. Tips to stay healthy: Wash your hands frequently. Do not sneeze in your sleeve. Use tissues to cover mouth when you sneeze. Wear a mask if you are sick to help protect others. Get vaccines when doctors advise.
Statesboro Village Builders Initiative discusses youth and community resources

1 month ago | wtoc.com | Dawn Baker

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The Statesboro Village Builders Initiative joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker on ‘Welcome to our Community’ to discuss youth and community resources. According to their website, "Goals of the Statesboro Village Builders Initiative include workforce development, youth civic engagement, early childhood literacy, as well as a range of goals that support successful life outcomes for all Statesboro youth."For more information on Statesboro Village Builders, click here.