Eden Hodges

Statesboro

Multimedia Journalist at WSAV-TV (Savannah, GA)

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10 years since GSU nursing students killed in I-16 crash

1 day ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Tuesday, April 22 marks 10 years since five nursing students were killed in an early morning pileup on I-16. April 22, 2015, was the final day of clinical rotations for nursing students Abbie Deloach, Catherine Mckay Pittman, Emily Clark, Caitlyn Baggett and Morgan Bass. “How do you summarize 10 years?” said Jimmy Deloach Jr., Abbie’s father.
University System holds Q&A on GSU, EGSC consolidation

1 week ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

SWAINSBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Officials from East Georgia State College, Georgia Southern University and the Board of Regents are hearing directly from students, faculty and staff about the proposed consolidation of the two schools — and addressing concerns about what the change could mean. “East Georgia College is not going away,” said Chancellor Sonny Perdue of the University System of Georgia.
‘Daunting’ search of Ogeechee continues, 58 hours and counting

1 week ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — On the sixth day of their search, Bryan County first responders are still looking for any trace of the man who fell Monday while painting the underside of a Highway 17 bridge over the Ogeechee River. Officials are using drones, boat teams and sonar equipment in their recovery efforts. “We’re very hopeful that we can find this gentleman and bring him home to his family but there is that possibility that we may not ever,” said Bryan County sheriff Mark Crowe.
Hundreds of The Vault residents displaced after Friday move-out deadline

1 week ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) — Hundreds of people were displaced Friday, after an apartment complex was declared too dangerous for inhabitants. “It would have been different if they at least gave us a month but we kind of just found out that we’d have to up and move,” said Jalen Goss, a student living at The Vault apartments.
The Vault apartments asks all residents to move out by Friday for ‘dangerous’ structural damage

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges |Kris Hummer

Residents at The Vault apartments in Statesboro are scrambling to find somewhere to live after being told to move out by management. According to the City, an independent contractor reported finding rotting wood foundations and other structural damage at the apartment complex. The City put management on notice Friday, April 4. “I work for a small family company and they’re letting me keep my stuff in the corner of the warehouse,” said one resident.
Hundreds gather for Savannah ‘Hands Off!’ protest

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

Hundreds of people took part in a Savannah ‘Hands Off!’ rally Saturday, one of hundreds of demonstrations happening across the nation to protest recent actions by the president. “We’re out here to show our very obvious and genuine dismay and anger at the overreach of the government,” said Kris Mecholsky an organizer. “Action causes a reaction and our action is that we want them to go,” said M. Peggy Quattro who was at the demonstration. They started at Forsyth Park and ended in a march to City Hall.
Bulloch Co. names Public Safety director interim county manager

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — With budget-drawing season here, Bulloch County officials have named another interim county manager who’s doubling as the public safety director. Randy Tillman, the public safety director, said the county’s new chairman asked him if he was willing to take the job while they continue their search for a permanent replacement. “We have a great public safety team here in Bulloch County, a lot of experience, very professional,” said Tillman.
Bulloch Co. names Public Safety director interim county manager

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — With budget-drawing season here, Bulloch County officials have named another interim county manager who’s doubling as the public safety director. Randy Tillman, the public safety director, said the county’s new chairman asked him if he was willing to take the job while they continue their search for a permanent replacement. “We have a great public safety team here in Bulloch County, a lot of experience, very professional,” said Tillman.
This means chicken-war: Liberty Co. neighborhood battles officials over backyard coops

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — A group of Liberty County residents is pushing back against a county ordinance that prohibits backyard chicken coops within 300 feet of any home. They said they have kept chickens for years without issue—until a neighbor began reporting them for violations. “The only house that they’re within 300 feet of is my own, so the code protects me from my own chickens, apparently,” said Ben Banks, a resident of the Lake George neighborhood.
Bulloch Co. school launching health clinic, to expand student, staff care

4 weeks ago | wsav.com | Eden Hodges

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Bulloch County Schools is launching a new program this fall aimed at providing more healthcare options for students and faculty. The district received a $1 million state grant to establish a school-based health center at Langston Chapel’s shared elementary and middle school campus. “Anyone that has a child can know that sometimes it’s difficult to get in and see a doctor,” said Hayley Greene, public relations director of Bulloch County School System.