While extra acorns make more work for the public works department, it's all part of working with nature. "It's not a bad thing," Bates said. He said mast years can also help hunters. All the acorns ...

The Savannah Tree Foundation plans to plant and give away 6,500 trees in the next year to combat a declining tree canopy. Chatham County's iconic live oak trees are nearing the end of their natural ...