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Suspected Arson Destroys Butler Island Landmark
Friends from Darien have just called to tell me that the historic Huston House, built on Butler Island in 1927, is engulfed in flames. The Huston House is a landmark of McIntosh County and Highway 17, the Georgia home of Col. Tillinghast L’Hommedieu (T.L.) Huston, a part owner of the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth spent time at this house during that era.
Historic Huston House on Butler Island destroyed by fire; man in custody
Historic Col. Huston House on Butler Island destroyed by fire; man in custody. E-911 was called at 7:11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, concerning a fire at the historic and treasured Col. T.L. Huston House on Butler Island. Darien Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene, with backup from the...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory for Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Download the WJCL app for weather alerts:Apple, Google Play. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area as the heat index reaches 106 to 110. Coastal Bryan, Chatham, Liberty and McIntosh counties as well as Beaufort and coastal Jasper county are under...
Hogg Hummock residents refile lawsuit against McIntosh County
SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Descendants of enslaved people living in Hogg Hummock, or Hog Hammock, are refiling a lawsuit against McIntosh County over zoning ordinances. Back in March, a judge ruled that the civil complaint had to be dismissed because of technical errors but allowed a new version of the lawsuit to be filed. […]
Darien unveils new historic marker honoring Tunis Campbell
Reclaiming the life and legacy of Tunis Campbell has been an ongoing mission for many people in McIntosh County. They saw a reward for their effort on Thursday with the unveiling of a new historical marker in Inverness Square in Darien. Some of those in attendance were Mother Alberta Mabry,...
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