Genevieve Lund

Morning Reporter at WSAV-TV

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Savannah honors Juneteenth with second annual Walk to the River

1 week ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Thursday, June 19th, is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the day when the last enslaved Americans were finally freed nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It’s a day that celebrates the completion of freedom for every American citizen. In Savannah, that freedom was honored with the second annual Juneteenth Walk to the River. If you drove along MLK Boulevard on Thursday, you could see a large crowd walking down the street.
Girl Scouts from around the country to cross Talmadge Bridge

1 week ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — This weekend, Girl Scouts from all over the country will come to Savannah – the birthplace of Girl Scouting – for an important ceremony. They’re coming to take part in bridging Savannah’s bridge, one of the most colorful and meaningful Girl Scout celebrations. “Bridging Savannah’s Bridge” — which symbolizes moving up one level of scouting to the next –is a proud tradition of sisterhood and growth.
Tybee Island marks Juneteenth with historic wade-in

1 week ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Juneteenth celebrations are kicking off across the Low Country and on Tybee. Today, history met the shoreline. The Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization hosted its annual Juneteenth wade-in, which honors young black activists who risked arrest to desegregate the beach. WSAV spoke with members of the Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization to learn more at the beach on how today is more than a ceremony, it’s a step into history.
Pooler food pantry urgently seeking new home with closure looming

1 week ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund |Eric Dorsch

POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) – Time is running out for a Pooler food pantry that’s served the community for more than 15 years. They’re still searching for a new home after a local church decided not to renew their space. It was a difficult decision for volunteers and organizers to hear. After a meeting last week with Pooler First Baptist Church, they were told they need to vacate the space by June 30th. This provides them a few weeks to relocate or shut down.
Mayor Johnson and MLB bring Mayor Plays Ball to Savannah

1 week ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Monday, Mayor Van Johnson is stepping up to the plate with a new initiative designed to bring baseball – and fun – to Savannah’s youngest residents. Normally, you see the Savannah Bananas at Grayson Stadium, but today you’ll see a new face on the field. Mayor Johnson is stepping up to the plate today. He will be giving local kids the chance to learn baseball, and maybe even learn a few dance moves on the diamond.
Raffensperger responds to GOP push to block 2026 bid

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Tensions within Georgia’s Republican Party are flaring this week over Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s political future. Last weekend, state GOP delegates voted to bar him from running as a Republican in future elections. However, WSAV spoke with Raffensperger, and he shared that he isn’t going anywhere. “What that was all about was just a lot of noise by a very tiny fraction,” said Raffensperger.
Savannah Culinary Institute grand opening, setting itself on a national stage

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah is cooking up something big in the heart of its historic district. The new Savannah Culinary Institute has officially opened its doors, offering a fresh chapter for culinary education right in the middle of the city’s thriving food scene. Savannah Tech held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday morning for the new location for their culinary school. The celebration included local leaders for the grand opening, such as Mayor Van Johnson.
Bryan County explains proposed transportation impact fees for rapid growth

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Bryan County is working to handle rapid growth – especially in the north end. Officials say the county needs to keep up with roads and services. WSAV is learning about new transport fees and who will pay them. These proposed fees have been in the works for more than a year, and now county leaders are entering the final stretch of public input before making a decision.
Bricks around Forsyth Fountain will stay during restoration

2 weeks ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — One of Savannah’s most iconic landmarks is getting a much-needed facelift this summer. The Forsyth Park fountain is being fully removed for restoration – the first major work of its kind since 1988. However, some residents are concerned about what will happen to the personalized bricks surrounding the fountain that many paid for decades ago. The city is preparing to fully disassemble and restore the historic centerpiece but it’s not just the fountain that’s drawing attention.
Richmond Hill to move forward with long-awaited indoor aquatic center

3 weeks ago | wsav.com | Genevieve Lund

RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) – Richmond Hill’s long-awaited indoor pool may soon become a reality as the city moves forward with plans for an aquatic center after years of delays. Construction hasn’t started yet, but progress is finally happening. Discussions are intensifying again over a long-awaited aquatic center in Richmond Hill. After years of on-and-off conversations, the city is partnering with community organizations to make it happen. This time, the project has a real shot.