Georgia bill would expand Safe Haven options with newborn ‘baby boxes’
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A bill awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature could change how Georgia’s Safe Haven law works by allowing parents to anonymously surrender newborns using secured “newborn safety devices,” often called baby boxes.The measure, known as the Eliza Jane Warner Act, would allow hospit
Georgia shrimpers face uncertainty as fuel prices surge ahead of shrimping season
DARIEN, Ga. (WTOC) - Shrimping season in Georgia is almost underway, but with fuel prices spiking amid the conflict in Iran, local crews may face higher costs and tougher conditions on the water.“The price was jumping up real quick,” said Captain Wynn Gale, a local shrimper.Diesel prices across the
Tybee Island police seek 2 people seen on video after suspected gunshot Saturday night
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people seen in video after an unpermitted pop-up event was reportedly interrupted by the sound of gunfire Saturday night.SEE: Shots fired at unpermitted, pop-up event on Tybee IslandOver the weekend, Tybe
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