Utility company cuts down historic ‘exceptional’ tree despite local efforts to save it

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.
WJCL

Georgia Power removes 300-year-old Chatham County live oak

Georgia Power has removed a roughly 300-year-old live oak along Little Neck Road after weeks of public attention and ...
Hoodline

Freak Tree Job Turns Tragic, Leaves Young Lawrenceville Dad Paralyzed

A routine day on a tree crew in Gwinnett County turned life changing in a split second for a 21-year-old Lawrenceville worker, who is now paralyzed from the shoulders down after a dead branch fell and ...
WSAV-TV

GA Power cuts down 300-year-old tree despite protected status

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — WSAV has learned Georgia Power has cut down a 300-year-old live oak tree, despite its protected status.

Gwinnett County man hit, paralyzed by falling tree limb during work

Family members explained that the impact was severe. The limb, weighing about 25 pounds, fell roughly 60 feet and broke his ...
Decaturish

Decatur could add planters on portion of Church Street

The city of Decatur may add planters and bike lanes on Church Street to narrow the road downtown between East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Commerce Drive.