• TRAFFIC ALERT: Dogwood Rd. to remain closed at Hwy. 80 for several hours after fire,Summer Swanson

    TRAFFIC ALERT: Dogwood Rd. to remain closed at Hwy. 80 for several hours after fire

    EFFINGHAM, Ga. (WTOC) - Effingham County Fire Rescue says Dogwood Rd will remain closed at Hwy 80 for several hours after a fire Wednesday. At around 8:50 a.m. fire units responded to a pulled-trailer fire with propane cylinders involved. At 12:30 p.m. fire officials said the flame has been put out,

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  • Chatham County launches animated series to explain local government,Christopher Teuton

    Chatham County launches animated series to explain local government

    CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County has created and launched its first-ever family-friendly animated series designed to teach residents about local government operations.“Chatty Chatham” features animated characters who explain county functions including parks, public safety, budgets, and zo

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  • Judge declines to halt execution of Georgia man seeking protection under pandemic agreement ,Associated Press, Atlanta First News staff

    Judge declines to halt execution of Georgia man seeking protection under pandemic agreement

    ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge declined Wednesday to halt next week’s scheduled execution of a Georgia man who argued that he should be shielded by an agreement reached during the COVID-19 pandemic that set conditions for the state to resume putting condemned people to death.Stacey Humphreys, 52, is

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