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Staying informed is important, whether you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re just passing through. As a county, we prioritize keeping our citizens updated on government news, emergency information, and community initiatives. However, because of our unique position along the I-16 corridor and on the fringe of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Emanuel County is covered by a variety of media outlets ranging from hyperlocal sources to regional and statewide news providers.

Below, you’ll find a list of those news sources—including our local newspaper, radio station, and regional TV and print outlets. This list is meant to help citizens and visitors find reliable news about our community. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Emanuel County government.

Local News Sources

  • The Forest-Blade, Emanuel County's weekly newspaper and official legal organ, published every Wednesday. It is one of many print publications owned by Smith Newspapers.
  • RadioJones operates 11 radio stations, including the flagship station WXRS 100.5 FM which broadcasts several times a day.

Regional News Outlets

  • The Augusta Chronicle prints editions Monday through Friday, plus Sunday. A digital edition is available daily as well. The paper is owned by Gannett.
  • WJBF NewsChannel 6, Augusta’s ABC affiliate, airs about 39 hours of local news each week. The station operates under Nexstar Media Group.
  • WRDW News 12 is Augusta’s CBS/NBC station, delivering 24 hours of news coverage daily. It is part of the Gray Television family.
  • WFXG News 54, Augusta’s FOX affiliate, keeps viewers informed with ## hours of news every day. The station is owned by Lockwood Broadcast Group.
  • WSAV News 3 serves Savannah and the surrounding area as an NBC station, producing ## hours of news daily. A sister station to WJBF, WSAV is owned by Nexstar as well.
  • WTOC NewsChannel 11, a CBS affiliate in Savannah, airs ## hours of news each day. It has been a part of Gray Television for years. Its sister station is WRDW.
  • WJCL News 22 is Savannah’s ABC station and runs ## hours of newscasts every day. This station is in the Hearst Television group.

How to Access These Outlets

Each of these news sources has its own website and social media presence, where you can find additional information. Some outlets, such as newspapers, may require a subscription while certain TV stations may need a cable or streaming package for full access. We encourage you to explore their platforms to see what best fits your needs.