TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) — More than 30 benches pointing Tybee's visitors to local businesses may be taken by the city.

The benches are property of Devivo Marketing, owned by Charissa Murray and her family. Their business model has revolved around local businesses buying advertising space on the benches which align Highway 80 and are on other parts of the island.

"They keep Tybee quirky," said Murray.

Murray told WSAV she was contacted by the city with their intentions to shut down the operation.

"They notified us they'd like to clean up the clutter and make Tybee beautiful again," she said.

In a statement posted to Facebook, the city said in part "The City of Tybee Island has developed plans for a new wayfinding system designed to reinforce this brand, improve navigation, and enhance

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