WTOC+ | The Cost of School Threats

WTOC+ | The Cost of School Threats

Threats against schools are an issue nationwide, as well as right here in Georgia. While many calls and social media posts end up not being credible threats… they still cause a disruption in the school day… at the expense of the students. WTOC Investigates' Hayley Boland has been looking into the impact these threats can have on the classroom. She joins the WTOC News Podcast to give a look into her investigation.

WTOC+ | Where it Began : Celebrating Black History Block by Block

The full Black History Month special, “Where it Began: Block by Block” is available on wtoc.com. Jasmine Butler, Camille Syed and Simone McKenny each dived into the legacy of historic Black neighborhoods in our area.  To watch the full special, click here [https://www.wtoc.com/2025/02/28/full-show-where-it-began-celebrating-black-history-block-by-block/].

WTOC+ | Woman sues clinic after IVF embryo mix-up

A Savannah woman is suing a local fertility clinic, claiming they transferred her the wrong embryo, leading the woman to give birth to a baby that was not biologically related to her. Flynn Snyder sat down with Krystena Murray for an interview and shares more on his reporting.

WTOC+ | Maintaining your mental health in 2025

While we’re only in the beginning of 2025, we have definitely experienced our share of tragedies. Gateway Community Service Board Licensed Clinical Social Worker Phylicia Anderson joined WTOC’s Dawn Baker on Welcome To Our Community to share some tips about how to maintain your mental health. She also reminds us that there’s a National Crisis Line available 24 hours every day. Just call 9-8-8 if you need help.

WTOC+ | 12 years after his arrest, man accused of possessing child pornography walks free

A man accused of possessing child pornography is now walking free, after spending over a decade in jail with no trial.   On January 3, 2025, Judge Lovett Bennett, Jr. released John Baillie from the Bulloch County jail on bond.   “If all the evidence is suppressed and there is no additional evidence that’s been proffered by the State, the Court does have the authority to go one step further and dismiss,” Bennett said in court on January 3rd.   WTOC Investigates' Shea Schrader breaks down her investigation into Baillie's release.