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.