Former Claxton Mayor Luther Royal passes away
CLAXTON, Ga. (WTOC) - Former Claxton Mayor Luther Royal has passed away, according to a social media post by the city.
Royal served as Claxton’s mayor for 11 years and an additional 16 years as a city councilman.
City leaders recognized Royal as a man who helped the city navigate years of growth and change through his leadership and commitment.
“Even after his time in office, Luther never stepped away from serving others,” city officials said. “He remained deeply involved in the community, always willing to lend his time, wisdom, and support wherever it was needed.”
City officials said they are grateful for Royal’s years of service to the city and the legacy he leaves behind.
Recent Posts
The real AI divide in the mortgage industry
The loan officer engineer: The $11,898 problem
What 800 title and escrow professionals shared about wire fraud, and how they’re fighting it
Prescription drug prices fall at fastest rate in decades
Dave Turley’s First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, August 24, 2026
Georgia Power restoring electricity in Savannah following afternoon storm damage
Alfalfa sprout outbreak reaches South Carolina
Storm knocks out power to Savannah neighborhoods; Georgia Power working to restore electricity
Tybee Stops Traffick raises awareness ahead of annual walk
4 SPD employees arrested for Flock misuse; Second GBI investigation now underway into another agency
