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Beaufort City Council splits over transportation tax resolution

Conflicting $780 million, $450 million figures draw concerns ahead of November referendum. Beaufort City Council narrowly approved a resolution recognizing the county’s transportation needs Sept. 8, but not before concerns were raised about conflicting dollar amounts in the ordinance behind a proposed 1% transportation sales tax that will go before voters in November.

Beaufort, SC · 09-16
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Bulloch County weighs new dirt road paving process, approves airport vehicle after debate

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners spent much of its September 15, 2026, meeting reviewing proposed revisions to the county’s administrative policies for roads, highways, and bridges, with the most significant changes focused on how transportation projects, particularly unpaved roads, are evaluated and funded. Assistant County Manager Crystal Dawson and County Engineer Ron Nelson presented the draft revisions. Most of the county’s existing road policies would remain largely unchanged, while Sections 11 through 13 would establish new processes for major transportation projects, annual road programming, and dirt road improvements. County staff said dirt road paving involves significantly more than adding asphalt. Drainage, engineering, right-of-way, utility work, and other improvements can bring the total cost to approximately $1.5 million to $2 million per mile. New framework for road projects Section 11 would create a policy framework for major transportation projects, including road widening, rehabilitation and reconstruction, intersection improvements, dirt road paving, bridges, drainage, sidewalks, multi-use trails, and safety projects. When evaluating those projects, staff could consider safety, traffic, road classification, pavement or bridge conditions, drainage, emergency access, economic development, adopted plans, declared disasters, and available funding. Section 12 would establish a repeatable annual road-programming process. Staff would evaluate pavement conditions, traffic,

Bulloch County, GA · 09-15
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Drivers react to more traffic lights coming to US 278 in Hardeeville by end of month

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WTOC) - New traffic lights, turn lanes and a dedicated left-turn signal at the U.S. 278 and Argent Boulevard intersection will activate by the end of the month, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. The intersection is located in Hardeeville, just outside of Bluffton. Caroline Aliftiras,...

Hardeeville, SC · 09-14
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Port of Savannah slates $128 million rail expansion (9/16/2016)

The Port of Savannah plans to extend its intermodal rail reach beyond the Southeast and into the Midwest with a $128 million project that will link the Garden City Terminal's two rail yards, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) Executive Director Griff Lynch announced yesterday. The GPA's "Mid-American Arc" plan is part...

Savannah, GA · 09-16

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Utility Work on Sea Island Road Scheduled for September 16–October 7

Georgia Power will begin utility work along Sea Island Road near Black Banks Drive starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16. This work involves soil borings needed to support Georgia Power's reconstruction of transmission lines and other future utility improvements. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 9:00...

Glynn County, GA · 09-14

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Georgia cities lead nation in diesel price spike

Georgia · 09-17

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CAT board names downtown business leader Mia Mance as newest member

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham Area Transit (CAT) has appointed a new member to its Board of Directors. Mia Mance serves as the executive director of the Savannah Downtown Business Association, which represents more than 500 downtown businesses. She has also worked in media, marketing and business leadership for more than two decades, as the owner of Mia Talks Media & Marketing.

Savannah, GA · 09-15

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Beaufort County hosting meeting on proposed ‘penny sales tax’

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Beaufort County voters can learn more Tuesday about a proposed 1% transportation sales tax, also known as a “penny sales tax.”. Two Beaufort County Council members are hosting a community meeting Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at Hilton Head Library on Beach City Road to share more information on the tax.

Beaufort County, SC · 09-15

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The Apparatus Chauffeur: Andrew Clarke, Chatham County (GA) Fire Department

Meet Andrew Clarke, age 26, Engine 314 chauffeur with the Chatham County (GA) Fire Department. Clarke has served two and a half years in the fire service, including eight months as an apparatus operator. He got his start as a fire recruit with the Chatham County Fire Department. In March 2024 he became a paid firefighter/first responder and by September of that year became an advanced firefighter on Squad 308. In February 2026 he became an apparatus operator on a 2020 HME Ahrens-Fox pumper.

Chatham County, GA · 09-15

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Hilton Head drivers: Prepare for daytime lane closures

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, Sc. (WTOC) - Beaufort County will continue daytime road resurfacing on Hilton Head Island this week, weather and scheduling permitting. Crews will work on Bradley Circle and Burkes Beach Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11. Drivers should expect lane...

Hilton Head Island, SC · 09-08

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Ogeechee Road work affects Savannah funeral home, owner says

For Sylvania Funeral Home of Savannah, construction has made it more difficult for customers and families to access the business.

Savannah, GA · 09-11

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All lanes of I-95 northbound, part of I-95 southbound closed in Richmond Hill following major crash

Richmond Hill, GA · 09-14

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State officials say Talmadge Bridge lane closures, cable replacements needed for long-term port success

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Department of Transportation crews will close single lanes on the Talmadge Bridge starting Thursday, Sept. 10, ahead of a project to replace cables across the span. They wrote that the project will also explore the feasibility of shortening the cables to “reprofile the existing bridge...

Savannah, GA · 09-09

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All eastbound lanes of East Highway 84 closed following multi-vehicle accident

LONG COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - All eastbound lanes of East Highway 84 toward Walthourville are closed following a multi-vehicle accident Thursday morning, according to the Long County Emergency Management Agency. The accident is located near 2214 East Highway 84, past the entrance to Long County Middle School and near the...

Long County, GA · 09-10

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Ga. Labor Day traffic deaths decline as S.C. holds steady

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Labor Day weekend proved deadly on roads across Georgia and South Carolina. Officials in both states say that while overall fatalities are down, the numbers are a reminder that impaired, distracted and unbelted driving remain major threats. In Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports...

Screven County, GA · 09-08

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GDOT says roundabouts in Ellabell are safer than traffic lights

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) officials say that while five roundabouts all together may be intimidating, they are safer than traffic lights and stop signs.

Ellabell, GA · 09-09

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Nightly I-95 ramp closures set for September

Travelers along I-95 near Richmond Hill can expect temporary ramp closures and detours as part of a resurfacing project, according to a community announcement. The project covers a stretch of I-95 from south of Exit 87 in Bryan County to south of the I-16 interchange in Chatham County. Nightly closures to begin in September Contractors will close ramps one at a time between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. The closures will continue nightly until the ramp work is finished. All scheduling is dependent on weather conditions, according to the announcement. Detour routes for affected ramps Detour routes for each affected ramp are as follows: I-95 southbound Exit 87 off-ramp: Detour via I-95 southbound, Exit 82/Belfast Keller, I-95 northbound, Exit 87. I-95 northbound Exit 87 on-ramp: Detour via US 17, I-95 southbound, Exit 82/Belfast Keller, I-95 northbound. I-95 southbound Exit 87 on-ramp: Detour via US 17, I-95 northbound, Exit 90/SR 144, I-95 southbound. I-95 northbound Exit 90 on-ramp: Detour via I-95 southbound, Exit 87, I-95 northbound. I-95 southbound Exit 90 on-ramp: Detour via I-95 northbound, Exit 94/SR 204, I-95 southbound. I-95 southbound Exit 90 off-ramp: Detour via I-95 southbound, Exit 87, I-95 northbound, Exit 90. Drivers are

Chatham County, GA · 09-08

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Record gas prices hit drivers over Labor Day weekend with national average at $4.14 per gallon

PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WTOC) - Labor Day travelers paid record-high gas prices, with the national average reaching $4.14 per gallon, up seven cents from last week. According to AAA, the average gas price in Georgia is $3.89, so filling up a standard 15-gallon tank of regular unleaded costs nearly $60.

Georgia · 09-07