|March 11, 2021 at 6:23 PM EST - Updated March 12 at 11:35 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More people now than in the past are living under bridges or in the woods, often in filthy conditions. Homeless prevention groups say the number of rogue camps in the Savannah area has grown to 39. The most they have seen in years.
Under the President Street overpass, there is a community of about 40 people living in tents.
“Six more weeks of winter. I wish it were summer right now.”
On a chilly February day – the morning low was 36 degrees - Heather Pontzius gave a tour around her campsite.
âI think itâs going to get worseâ: More people living in homeless camps in Savannah
âI think itâs going to get worseâ: Number of people living in homeless camps rising in Savannah By Jessica Savage | March 11, 2021 at 6:23 PM EST - Updated March 12 at 11:35 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More people now than in the past are living under bridges or in the woods, often in filthy conditions. Homeless prevention groups say the number of rogue camps in the Savannah area has grown to 39. The most they have seen in years.
Under the President Street overpass, there is a community of about 40 people living in tents.
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