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Tybee Island puts off vote on banning plastic bags
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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Tybee Island officials have delayed a vote on preventing local retailers from using plastic bags.

City council members on Thursday put off a scheduled vote on the proposal. The council plans to take up the issue again in 120 days.

Both Tybee Island and Athens-Clarke County have recently considered prohibiting grocery stores and other shops from using non-recyclable plastic to bag customers' purchases. Tybee Island's proposal called for a verbal warning followed by a fine similar to those for littering.

The Savannah Morning News (http://bit.ly/1L6vvi1 ) reports that council members heard from residents and business owners for about two hours at Thursday's meeting.

Supporters say a ban could reduce litter on Georgia's largest public beach or harm to wildlife. Opponents say retailers and customers should have a choice.

Rep. Brian Strickland looking at Attorney General race in 2026
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District 17 State Sen. Brian Strickland - photo by Special Photo
With Chris Carr already having announced his intention to run for governor in 2026, that will leave his Attorney General seat open. One elected official with Newton County ties has said he is looking at entering the Republican primary for attorney general next week.
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