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Concerns raised after aggressive foxes appear on property

(Source: Facebook)

EFFINGHAM CO., GA (WTOC)- Questions are being raised in Effingham County about safety from wild animals.

The owner of a property said two foxes come up to his porch Monday night and growled and acted aggressively, so he shot both of them dead. 

But when he wanted them tested for rabies, the Coastal Health District said they only test animals that have come into contact with people and pets. 

So some question whether to protect yourself before animals strike or risk being exposed to rabies.

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3 Effingham Co. teachers named Master Teachers

EFFINGHAM CO., GA (WTOC)- Three teachers in Effingham County are among the 58 Master
Teachers across the state.

On Tuesday, Gov. Nathan Deal recognized Connie Carter,
Keeli Wadley and Mark Weese for the certification.

The program was established in 2005 and is based on
classroom performance on the CRCT - documentation of student growth.

Each teacher is given the title for seven years. 

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Live Oak Summer Reading Program underway

Live Oak Summer Reading Program underway

HINESVILLE, GA (WTOC) - The Live Oak Public Libraries Summer Reading Program is underway for children and teens.

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Arby's Foundation donates van to America's Second Harvest

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- The Arby's Foundation has donated a new van retrofitted with a refrigeration system to America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The donation comes just in time for the start of their summer feeding program through Kids Cafe. The van will help provide meals to more than 5,000 children in Appling, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Tattnall and Wayne counties this summer.

ECSO: Savannah child porn suspect in custody

Edward Holmes (Source: ECSO)

EFFINGHAM CO., GA (WTOC)- A child porn suspect who was wanted by the Effingham County Sheriff's Office was arrested overnight in Virginia, according to the ECSO's David Ehsanipoor. 

Edward Holmes, 52, is charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Investigators had tracked him to an extended stay hotel off Dean Forest Road.