3 Gives Back: Bryan County Emergency Services

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Posted: Nov 7, 2019 / 06:21 AM EST / Updated: Jul 20, 2020 / 12:31 PM EDT

Savannah, Ga. (WSAV) – WSAV, the Tate Law Group and Texas Roadhouse (Pooler) honor another deserving group of unsung heroes! This week we visited the dedicated folks at Bryan County Emergency Services.

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