SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 9,156 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the 7 p.m. Tuesday (4/7) update.The total deaths related to COVID-19 is now at 348. A total of 1,899 confirmed cases are hospitalized.Four deaths have been reported in Chatham County, two in Bryan County, one in Effingham County, and one in Toombs County.Over 33,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted statewide.The following are the number of confirmed cases for counties in the WTOC viewing area, according to DPH:DPH releases new numbers daily at noon...…SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 9,156 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the 7 p.m. Tuesday (4/7) update.The total deaths related to COVID-19 is now at 348. A total of 1,899 confirmed cases are hospitalized.Four deaths have been reported in Chatham County, two in Bryan County, one in Effingham County, and one in Toombs County.Over 33,000 coronavirus tests have been conducted statewide.The following are the number of confirmed cases for counties in the WTOC viewing area, according to DPH:DPH releases new numbers daily at noon...WW…

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Mayor of the City of Tybee, Shirley Sessions, released a statement Saturday morning on the reopening of the beaches after Governor Kemp’s order.The mayor said in a statement:"As the Pentagon ordered 100,000 body bags to store the corpses of Americans killed by the Coronavirus, Governor Brian Kemp dictated that Georgia beaches must reopen, and declared any decision makers who refused to follow these orders would face prison and/or fines.While the beaches have to reopen under the Governor’s order, Tybee will not have beach access and parking lots will remain closed...…TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Mayor of the City of Tybee, Shirley Sessions, released a statement Saturday morning on the reopening of the beaches after Governor Kemp’s order.The mayor said in a statement:"As the Pentagon ordered 100,000 body bags to store the corpses of Americans killed by the Coronavirus, Governor Brian Kemp dictated that Georgia beaches must reopen, and declared any decision makers who refused to follow these orders would face prison and/or fines.While the beaches have to reopen under the Governor’s order, Tybee will not have beach access and parking lots will remain closed...WW…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has been very vocal in his attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city.During a news conference Tuesday morning, Mayor Johnson continued to applaud Savannahians for their hard work in stopping the spread of COVID-19. For the most part, he's seeing less people out and, if they are out, they're wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.The mayor says hazard pay is now in effect for city workers who are required to work outside of their homes during this pandemic. The $2.50 pay raise is in effect now through May 29.HAPPENING...…SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has been very vocal in his attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city.During a news conference Tuesday morning, Mayor Johnson continued to applaud Savannahians for their hard work in stopping the spread of COVID-19. For the most part, he's seeing less people out and, if they are out, they're wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.The mayor says hazard pay is now in effect for city workers who are required to work outside of their homes during this pandemic. The $2.50 pay raise is in effect now through May 29.HAPPENING...WW…

By SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Gulfstream Aerospace employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed on Friday. According to the company, the employee worked at the Savannah location and is receiving medical care. Employees who work in the same area or had close contact with the employee have been notified and asked to self-quarantine and self-monitor. The company did not disclose what building or area of operation the employee worked. According to a statement from the company, “All our facilities remain operational in accordance with identification of aviation as critical...…By SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Gulfstream Aerospace employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the company confirmed on Friday. According to the company, the employee worked at the Savannah location and is receiving medical care. Employees who work in the same area or had close contact with the employee have been notified and asked to self-quarantine and self-monitor. The company did not disclose what building or area of operation the employee worked. According to a statement from the company, “All our facilities remain operational in accordance with identification of aviation as critical...WW…

CUMBERLAND ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles is on.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says the first clutch of loggerhead eggs was found Monday morning buried in the sand on a Cumberland Island beach. They say the nest, made Saturday night, marked Georgia’s 32nd year of comprehensive marine turtle nest monitoring and the seventh straight year that Cumberland National Seashore had the first nest.Loggerheads, Georgia’s leading marine turtle and a protected species, nest on all barrier islands in the state. The DNR says the season will be in full swing by...…CUMBERLAND ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles is on.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says the first clutch of loggerhead eggs was found Monday morning buried in the sand on a Cumberland Island beach. They say the nest, made Saturday night, marked Georgia’s 32nd year of comprehensive marine turtle nest monitoring and the seventh straight year that Cumberland National Seashore had the first nest.Loggerheads, Georgia’s leading marine turtle and a protected species, nest on all barrier islands in the state. The DNR says the season will be in full swing by...WW…

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A judge officially denied bond for Gregory and Travis McMichael on Friday.The former law enforcement officer and his son are charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Both are charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.Graphic cell phone video led to a national uproar over the case and the fact that no one had been arrested.Earlier this week, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the GBI director called the prosecutor on the case and asked if they could help. GBI Director Vic Reynolds said no amount of social media pressure led to the charges."None of that...…GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A judge officially denied bond for Gregory and Travis McMichael on Friday.The former law enforcement officer and his son are charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Both are charged with felony murder and aggravated assault.Graphic cell phone video led to a national uproar over the case and the fact that no one had been arrested.Earlier this week, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and the GBI director called the prosecutor on the case and asked if they could help. GBI Director Vic Reynolds said no amount of social media pressure led to the charges."None of that...WW…

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) -Attorney General Chris Carr has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the handling of the Ahmaud Arbrery case.A press release from the Office of the Attorney General says that the request for the investigation includes but is not limited to the communications and discussions by and between the Office of the District Attorney of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit and the Office of the District Attorney of the Waycross Judicial Circuit related to this case. Both of these District Attorney’s recused themselves from the case for different reasons,...…ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) -Attorney General Chris Carr has formally requested that the U.S. Department of Justice investigate the handling of the Ahmaud Arbrery case.A press release from the Office of the Attorney General says that the request for the investigation includes but is not limited to the communications and discussions by and between the Office of the District Attorney of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit and the Office of the District Attorney of the Waycross Judicial Circuit related to this case. Both of these District Attorney’s recused themselves from the case for different reasons,...WW…