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Ga. State Board keeps watch over local car dealers
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During a July 23rd meeting, the Georgia State Board of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers issued M&M Motors, a local used-car dealer located on W. Oglethorpe Hwy, a $3000 fine in regards to three instances of failure to apply for a title in the purchaser’s name within 30 days and failure to have documents required for tag transfer within 30 days.

Jennifer Knights, manager of M&M Motors since 1998, said in response that the incidents occurred because it was a busy time of year. “They were done, just not in 30 days. It was tax time,” Knights said. “It was a very rare occurrence.”

Knights also said the fines only concerned 3 out of about 200 accounts and one of the fines was unavoidable as a customer was late in turning in the correct papers. “One of them wasn’t my fault,” Knights said.

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Winter storm warning issued
snow forecast

Southeast Georgia, including Liberty and Long counties, is under a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rain in the afternoon will change to a sleet/snow mix in the late afternoon, then snow in the evening and continue overnight. Along the Georgia coast, rain in the afternoon will change to a freezing rain or sleet mix in the evening. One to two inches of snow is expected for most regions with locally higher amounts possible. As much as a quarter-inch of ice is expected along the Georgia coast.

The coldest period will occur Tuesday through Thursday night. Near record-low temperatures are possible Wednesday night. Dangerous wind chills are possible, especially Wednesday night, with values as low as 8-15°F.

● Tuesday: Highs in the upper 30s with temperatures falling into the lower 20s

● Wednesday: Highs in the mid-30s, with temperatures dropping into the teens overnight. Minimum wind chill values as cold as 8-15o F above zero

● Thursday: Highs near 40o F, with temperatures again falling into the lower 20s Thursday night.

Snow/Freezing Rain

The risk for accumulating snow and freezing rain persists

● Most likely start time: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.

● Greatest impact: 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

● Precipitation ends: 6-10 a.m. Wednesday.

Refreeze/Black Ice

Melted snow and ice may refreeze Wednesday night and Thursday night, increasing the risk of black ice

● Hazards include slippery roads and surfaces

● Suspension bridge cables may accumulate ice, leading to the potential for falling ice

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