Eden Hodges

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Multimedia Journalist at WSAV-TV (Savannah, GA)

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Georgia Southern graduations happening this week

1 day ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – Over 4,000 Georgia Southern graduates are turning the tassel this week, starting on Tuesday. “I’m so excited it was a long journey, but God got me through it,” said Leticia Adjei, a nursing graduate. Matthew Mcelroy a health studies graduate said, “It’s just a milestone has been reached and I’m very excited for what the future holds.”They told WSAV, it doesn’t matter the length of anyone’s journey, just as long as they cross the finish line.
Statesboro ‘Sip & Soar’ program to promote open container ordinance

1 week ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — The Statesboro Visitors Bureau is trying to promote nightlife downtown, launching a campaign called “Sip and Soar.”“In the last five to ten years downtown Statesboro has absolutely expanded, it’s exploded,” said Justin Samples, vice president of marketing and operations for the visitor’s bureau.
Officials issue ‘all-clear’ for bomb threat at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

1 week ago | wsav.com | Natasha Young |Eden Hodges

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Passengers were told to expect flight delays Saturday afternoon at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Officials told WSAV around 2:25 p.m. that the area was cleared and they began letting TSA staff re-enter the building. Passengers were allowed to re-enter following the staff. The flight disruptions were due to a bomb threat that came in around noon, airport officials told WSAV.
7 Children, bus driver charged after fight leaves child bruised

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A bus driver and seven children face charges after a fight on the school bus earlier this month left a seven-year-old covered in bruises. “Five-year-olds know right from wrong,” said Captain Todd Hutchens with the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office. After authorities were made aware of what happened, the children were picked up by deputies, booked and, with a recommendation from the District Attorney, all were charged with battery.
7 Children, bus driver charged after fight leaves child bruised

1 week ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A bus driver and seven children face charges after a fight on the school bus earlier this month left a seven-year-old covered in bruises. “Five-year-olds know right from wrong,” said Captain Todd Hutchens with the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office. After authorities were made aware of what happened, the children were picked up by deputies, booked and, with a recommendation from the District Attorney, all were charged with battery.
Bulloch Co. school bus driver charged with cruelty to children

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A local bus driver has been fired and charged with cruelty to children after authorities said he failed to report a fight on the bus. According to the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), a group of seven elementary and middle school students, aged 5-14, physically attacked a 7-year-old student on April 18. Investigators have since identified and charged all seven students with battery.
Man arrested for impersonation, scamming 15 local businesses

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A man is behind bars after deputies said he was pretending to be a Bulloch County deputy to try and rip off local businesses. Authorities said the man was able to scam 15 local businesses for $500 each before someone noticed something wasn’t right and called the sheriff’s office. “Most common folks would think he was with the sheriff’s office,” said Captain Todd Hutchens with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office.
2025 Vidalia Onion Festival happening now

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eden Hodges

VIDALIA, Ga. (WSAV) – The Sweet Onion City is kicked off its biggest event of the year Thursday, the Vidalia Onion Festival. Vidalia’s crown jewel, the sweet onion is on full display this week, through a variety of events. “We love it,” said Tonya Parker, executive director of the Vidalia Mainstreet Development Authority. “We’re very proud of it, we like to wear them we like to eat them.”The festival brings visitors from miles away every year to celebrate our state vegetable.
2025 Vidalia Onion Festival happening now

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

VIDALIA, Ga. (WSAV) – The Sweet Onion City is kicked off its biggest event of the year Thursday, the Vidalia Onion Festival. Vidalia’s crown jewel, the sweet onion is on full display this week, through a variety of events. “We love it,” said Tonya Parker, executive director of the Vidalia Mainstreet Development Authority. “We’re very proud of it, we like to wear them we like to eat them.”The festival brings visitors from miles away every year to celebrate our state vegetable.
Drug bust in Statesboro yields drugs, guns, bizarre weapon

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Two men are in custody after an anonymous tip turned into a drugs and weapons bust for the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). Lieutenant Jake Saxon with the Crime Suppression Team says they found a baseball bat with a sawblade attached, along with a machete, a knife and nine firearms in a home on South Mulberry Street. “That’s not something you see every day at all,” Saxon said about the baseball bat.