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Rebuilding begins after Port Wentworth hotel fire

PORT WENTWORTH, GA (WTOC)- Rebuilding began Friday just hours after a three-story hotel caught fire in Port Wentworth.

Investigators still haven't found the cause of the fire but say arson isn't likely.

The flames erupted about 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Country Inn and Suites off Ga. 21 near Interstate 95. It took about half hour for Port Wentworth, Bloomingdale, Pooler and Savannah to put it out. The hotel was about half full when it happened, but injuries were minor. A firefighter had a pulled muscle and a hotel guest was treated on-scene for smoke inhalation.

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Georgia Ports dedicates centuries old oak tree

The Georgia Ports Authority dedicated a tree estimated to be 350 years old.

CHATHAM CO., GA (WTOC)- The Georgia Ports Authority celebrated Arbor Day.

The ports authority sits on a large piece of land that's covered in historic live oaks. On Friday, a plaque was dedicated to one of the trees to preserve it. The tree is estimated to be about 350 years old.

The ports told WTOC there are a couple trees that have been there for centuries. When the ports decided to buy the land and make it home to the ports, they spent time figuring out how to build around the trees.

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots continue to climb

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots continue to climb

ATLANTA (WTOC) - Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots keep on rolling. Friday’s drawing for the Mega Millions jackpot is at an estimated $103 million to a single annuity winner, and the jackpot for Powerball is up to $140 million for Saturday’s drawing.

Car show for Autism to be held at Coach's Corner

Car show for Autism to be held at Coach's Corner

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC)- A car show hosted by Something Special Magazine and Chatham Parkway Subaru, will be held Sunday in Savannah to raise money for autism and help kick-off Autism Awareness Month.  

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Officials celebrate improvements in immunization numbers

Officials celebrate improvements in immunization numbers

SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - National Infant Immunization Week is underway in the Coastal Empire.

Chatham Co. Sheriff's Office poker run to hit streets

Chatham Co. Sheriff's Office poker run to hit streets

CHATHAM CO., GA (WTOC) - The 13th annual Chatham County Sheriff’s Office poker run will take place Sunday.