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Gov. Kemp appoints new superior court judge to handle cases in Washington, Toombs, Emanuel and Candler Counties

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a new Superior Court judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit, overseeing cases in Washington, Jefferson, Emanuel, Toombs and Candler counties, according to a release from Kemp's office. Paul Cook was appointed to the vacancy by the governor, Kemp's office announced in a release on Friday.

Candler County, GA · 4d
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Cook to Serve on Middle Judicial Circuit Superior Court

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed the Honorable Paul K. Cook of Vidalia to serve as a Judge on the Superior Court of the Middle Judicial Circuit which satisfied Georgia House Bill 1215 passed in the 2025-26 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly to add a third Superior Court Judge to the Middle Judicial Circuit. The Bill authorizes the Governor to make the appointment to the new seat with subsequent successors chosen in nonpartisan judicial elections.

Vidalia, GA · 3d
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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

Georgia · 9d

Savannah Morning News

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Georgia officials tracking invasive tegus that can grow 4 feet long

A large invasive lizard native to South America has established a wild population in southeast Georgia , and state wildlife officials are asking residents to report sightings as they work to keep the reptiles from spreading. The Argentine black and white tegu can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh 10 pounds or more, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. DNR says Georgia's only known wild population is in Toombs and Tattnall counties. The agency has been investigating reports of the reptiles in the area since 2018. Although tegus are occasionally reported in other parts of Georgia, DNR says those sightings generally involve escaped or released pets rather than additional established wild populations. Where have invasive tegus been found in Georgia? The only known wild population of Argentine black and white tegus in Georgia is in Toombs and Tattnall counties, according to DNR. The agency began investigating reports in eastern Toombs County and western Tattnall County in 2018. DNR is working with the public and other partners to track sightings, trap the reptiles and assess the population. The University of Georgia's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health maintains a map of reported Argentine black and white

Georgia · 5h

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GBI: Dublin school investigation ‘active and ongoing’

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed this week that its nearly yearlong investigation into the Dublin City Schools financial crisis is “active and ongoing.”. Dublin District Attorney Harold McLendon requested the GBI investigation in January following a special state examination that confirmed the...

Dublin, GA · 8h

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Cochran to be assigned new building inspector following complaints

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Following months of complaints from Cochran builders, the city will be assigned a new inspector, a representative announced. Brett Hanes, who serves as the Director of Development Services at Falcon Design, made the announcement during a work session on Thursday. “We will have a...

Cochran, GA · 2d

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Rodent droppings in soda syrup. Beaufort Co.'s worst October food inspections

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has released its October food inspection reports. Two restaurants, two schools and a Parker’s scored less than A. Inspectors from the SCDA inspect restaurants and other food-serving establishments across the state on a routine basis. The frequency of inspections is based on the establishment’s risk-factor for food-borne illness and its compliance history, according to the SCDA. Grades are awarded on a 100-point scale, with A grades above 87 points, B 78 points, and C less than 78 points. Repeat infractions can result in lower letter grades no matter the points. Here’s why these Beaufort County establishments received their grades, and if their violations were corrected: E-Tang Asian Bistro Inspectors awarded E-Tang Asian Bistro, located at 811 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, a C grade with 75 points in its Oct.15 routine inspection. Inspectors observed: An employee drinking from an open cup and eating from a bowl on the hot line Employees failing to wash hands between cleaning and food preparation, an employee washing hands without soap, and an employee washing hands in a food preparation sink “Fresh rodent droppings in a pool of Lemon-Lime Soda Syrup,” as well as rodent droppings

Beaufort County, SC · 7d

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FEMA said these Savannah neighborhoods were not flooding. Residents knew otherwise.

For many residents of East and West Savannah, Georgia, downpours leaving driveways and living rooms under water were not news — they were a regular occurrence. But Federal Emergency Management Agency flood models, which power engineering maps and steer where federal mitigation money goes, kept showing their neighborhoods as safe from flooding.

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Private Savannah River Mega-Terminal Breaks Ground in 2027, Five Miles From River Street

A privately owned marine terminal five miles downstream from Savannah's River Street is set to break ground in 2027, bringing a 3,000-foot ship berth and years of sea wall work to a stretch of riverfront that has already drawn objections from the region's biggest port operator. The SeaPoint Industrial Marine Terminal sits on 755 acres along the Savannah River, positioned closer to the Atlantic Ocean than the facilities run by the Georgia Ports Authority and other cargo handlers nearby.

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Jasper County to hold annual turkey, ham giveaway

Members with the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, Jasper County Parks & Recreation and Lowcountry Crew will help to hand out the ham and turkey to the community.

Jasper County, SC · 1d

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Lane closure planned Thursday on Diamond Causeway near Skidaway Narrows Bridge

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County will perform maintenance on Diamond Causeway just east of the Skidaway Narrows Bridge on Thursday, Nov. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. The work is expected to be completed within a few hours. Flaggers will be present, and traffic will be reduced to one lane.

Chatham County, GA · 2d

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A Dog Friendly Weekend in Savannah, Georgia

This two day plan shows how to spend a relaxed dog friendly weekend in Savannah, Georgia. Nothing says relaxing like spending a little time with your dog. Spanish moss hanging from old oak trees, quiet garden squares and long walks under the Southern sun make Savannah, Georgia a dream for dog owners. The city is easy to explore on foot, and many patios welcome well behaved pups.

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Pine Island zoning change again denied

Beaufort County slams door shut Monday on most recent proposal. In what has become an oft-repeated scene, opponents and proponents of a proposed golf resort on the St. Helena Island property commonly referred to as Pine Island once again slugged it out Monday, Nov. 9, in a marathon session in front of Beaufort County Council.

Beaufort County, SC · 2d

Savannah Tribune

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Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Grant To Chatham County Sheriff’s Office

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $67,760.00 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is awarded based upon the partnership with The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in helping to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities across the State of Georgia.

Chatham County, GA · 1d

Gadget Review

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OpenAI, Georgia Officials Hit With Racketeering Suit Over Data Center

Effingham County residents sued OpenAI affiliates and local officials under Georgia's civil RICO statute over a secret $20 billion data center campus.

Effingham County, GA · 2d

WSAV News 3

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WATCH: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson holds weekly press briefing

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah Mayor Johnson is holding his weekly press conference Tuesday. Johnson told media that the city of Savannah would partner with Savannah State University to bring the school’s newscast, Tiger’s Roar TV, to the Savannah Government television channel. The mayor also previewed the second annual Savannah Southern Half Marathon and 5K, […]

Savannah, GA · 2d

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Stray animals overwhelm Lowcountry counties, animal shelters

VARNVILLE – Make no bones about it, Hampton County has gone to the dogs. The rural, Lowcountry county has been in financial disarray and is now under state police investigation. It also suffers the stigma of being the former home of South Carolina's most-notorious man: confessed swindler and accused...

Hampton County, SC · 4d

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Proposed Bryan County warehouses raise concerns about traffic, flooding

ELLABELL, Ga. (WTOC) - A proposal for three warehouses near Ellabell is raising concerns among a nearby resident and an environmental group about traffic, flooding and the pace of development. Portman Industrial’s plan calls for approximately 2 million square feet of industrial, warehouse and distribution space on about 178 acres...

Bryan County, GA · 2d

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Crews deepening the Savannah River kept pulling up cannons. By 2022 they had 19, sunk nearly 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War

A routine harbor-deepening project in 2021 turned into a major historic find when a dredge scooping the Savannah River bed pulled up a rusted cannon in its jaws. Crews widening the channel quickly raised two more guns in the next scoop, eventually recovering 19 heavy iron weapons by March 2022. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers later brought up two more from the riverbed, bringing the final tally to 21 Revolutionary War cannons.

Savannah, GA · 2d

WSAV News 3

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Guyton adjusts schedule of utility disconnections

Past-due Guyton utility balances must be paid by the close of business on Nov. 25 to avoid utility disconnections, a city spokesperson said Tuesday.

Guyton, GA · 2d