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Savannah, Georgia · SavannahSAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - The Economic Opportunity Authority is opening registration for those interested in participating in an energy assistance program. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the Georgia Department of Human Services and operated by the Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc. is readying to accept appointments from low-income residents who live in Chatham County. Applicants must meet in…See the Story
EOA accepting applications to reserve appointment for energy assistance program
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United States · United StatesWASHINGTON (NEXSTAR)-- For now, consumers can't bank on lower borrowing costs for their mortgages, car loans and credit cards. The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates won't cool yet because inflation is still too hot. "The path forward is uncertain," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Interest rates currently sit at 5.3%, a 23-year high. "It's unlikely that the next policy rate move will be a hike," Powell said. But Greg McBride,…See the Story
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, will meet again in June
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Savannah, Georgia · SavannahATLANTA (WSAV) – Pro-Palestinian protests got underway on multiple college campuses across the state Wednesday. Dozens of students joined a walkout on the Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design and marched along a sidewalk in front of the school. A similar scene played out on the campus of Kennesaw State University. The two schools are the latest to join nationwide pro-Palestinian protests.
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SCAD Atlanta students hold pro-Palestinian walkout
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Savannah, Georgia · SavannahHILTON HEAD, S.C. (WSAV) - A memorial was held Tuesday afternoon to honor the life of Lowcountry native and former Hilton Head Island Mayor Tom Peeples. Peeples worked on the town council in 1989 and was re-elected twice. He would run for Mayor in 1995. He would hold the role for 15 years until he stepped down in 2010. Peeples is the first Lowcountry native to serve as Mayor and still the only person to serve more than one term as Hilton Head …See the Story
Memorial held for former Hilton Head Island Mayor Tom Peeples
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Immigration · AtlantaBy JEFF AMY
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Jailers in Georgia must now check the immigration status of inmates and apply to help enforce federal immigration law. That’s after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law that gained traction after police accused a Venezuelan man of beating a nursing student to death on the University of Georgia campus. Supporters say the law could help prevent future crimes, while opponents warn turning local officers into immi…See the Story
Georgia governor signs law requiring jailers to check immigration status of prisoners
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Savannah, Georgia · SavannahSAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Chatham Area Transit (CAT) recently announced the expansion of its services into areas in Port Wentworth and Garden City. The new route, 5, has 21 stops ranging from grocery stores to City Hall. Officials say it’s just the start. CAT recently launched its SMART Microtransit service, similar to rideshares like Uber or Lyft. In mid-summer, CAT plans to expand to west Chatham County areas. "We are hoping that it means connec…See the Story
Chatham Area Transit efforts expansion
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