Destini Ambus

4 days ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

A 16-year-old male died Saturday in Chatham County from a fatal off-road crash, according to Georgia State Patrol. At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, troopers responded to a fatal crash on Osteen Road south of its intersection with Howard Drive near Bloomingdale, Ga. Upon arrival, troopers were notified that the operator and a passenger of a Honda all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Both riders were taken to the hospital.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Destini Ambus

Starting around 9 a.m., Thursday, May 29, Savannah residents may see flashing lights and hear sirens—all part of a full-scale emergency exercise drill that will be conducted by the city and partner agencies. The exercise will occur between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in partnership with Kraton Corp.

2 weeks ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Michelle Williams, 30, has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after a fatal stabbing Friday afternoon left one adult female deceased. At 2:30 p.m., Savannah Police Department officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Camelia Court off LaRoche Avenue based on a report of a medical emergency. Once there, police discovered the victim and performed life-saving measures, according to a press release by SPD, but she died at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

2 weeks ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

An accidental fire at the Autonation Volkswagen Savannah dealership caused extensive damage. No injuries were reported, though one firefighter and one employee were evaluated for heat and smoke inhalation. The accidental fire that damaged much of the Autonation Volkswagen Savannah dealership at the intersection of Eisenhower and Abercorn streets is "under control," according to Savannah Fire Department Public Information Officer Cheryl Mason.

2 weeks ago | savannahnow.com | Destini Ambus

Tybee Island City Council will hold the first of two required public hearings Thursday night to adopt the proposed budget for the city, for the new fiscal year beginning on July 1. City Manager Brett Bell said one of the things for residents to know going into the public hearings is that this budget is a "very conservative" budget. "It proposes no new positions, no big increases in programs," Bell said.