Utility company cuts down historic ‘exceptional’ tree despite local efforts to save it
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Power said state law and reliability concerns led to the removal of a historic tree in Chatham County as part of its upcoming transmission line project.In a statement, the utility outlined four reasons for cutting down the tree. One of the main concerns, the comp
Coosa Elementary honors military while celebrating America’s 250th birthday
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - The halls of Coosa Elementary School in Beaufort buzzed with excitement and patriotic spirit as students and faculty gathered for a day that would honor both America’s rich history and the men and women who have served their country.As one of the schools with the highe
Tybee Island mayor proposes referendum on changing city council election system
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island’s mayor wants to work with state lawmakers, to allow residents to vote on whether to change how city council members are elected.Currently, the top three vote-getters win seats on the city council. Under a proposal from Mayor Brian West, each council seat woul
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