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May was a busy month for all spring sports teams
May 2 – The Redskin baseball team secures a spot at state with a 7-6 win over Jenkins. Top players included Wesley Wilkes, Ricky Myrick, Aaron Dudley, Andrew Cook, Trey Boatright, Justin Covington and Kurt Shuman.
Let Georgians have a say on Jekyll Island
As Senator for District 3, I have often taken inspiration from the exhibit at the Georgia State Museum, which compliments "our past and present governors and our Department of Natural Resources for the excellent job they have done in keeping our coastline free from pollution, commercial exploitation and destruction," and for providing "thousands, of yet unborn generations, the pleasure of exploring and enjoying Georgia's seashore."
A costly wake up call
When it comes to progressive climate change initiatives, Georgia's legislators distinguish themselves by leading the opposition. Our state's national reputation hit a new low last year on both environmental and economic development issues when Georgia legislators at the National Conference of State Legislatures refused to adopt or recommend federal measures to address climate change issues, including global warming. Such measures incorporate targets for reducing carbon emission, plus investing in renewable energy and ...
Coming soon, Sonny and Romeo
I can feel it: 2008 is going to be a year of superlatives, not all of them good.
Community announcements
Chipper Residents of Richmond Hill are invited to bring their trees to a drop off center located in J.F. Gregory Park on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Trees will be chipped into mulch or used as wildlife habitat. The mulch will be used for public beautification projects. Participants will receive a free dogwood seedling, while supplies last. For more information you can visit the website at www.KeepGeorgiaBeautiful.org ...
2007
This is the third installment in a multi-part series. It includes stories from the Bryan County News from March–June 2007.
Freedom Journal Iraq Jan. 3
A military broadcast about activities in Iraq. Click on the media player at left to view the broadcast. It lasts about 10 minutes.
Personnel changes at area Guard units
158th Airlift Squadron gains new commander Lt. Col. Harold D. Davis II is selected to assume command of the 158th Airlift Squadron, the flying element of the 165th Airlift Wing, GA Air National Guard, headquartered at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport. Prior to this new position of responsibility, Davis served as the Chief of Standardization/Evaluation, 165th Operations Group. He received his commission after successfully graduating from the Citadel and completing their Reserve Officer Training Corps in ...
Freedom Journal Iraq Jan. 2
A military broadcast about activities in Iraq. Click on the media player at left to view the broadcast. It lasts about 10 minutes.
Hard freeze warning extended tonight
A hard freeze warning put in place Tuesday night has been extended through Wednesday night for South Georgia, including Coastal Counties.
Troops get pay raise
WASHINGTON -- Military members received a 3 percent pay raise effective Tuesday, as President Bush urges Congress to revise some provisions regarding Iraq contained in the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. The president authorized the 3 percent pay raise in an executive order. The act includes authorization for a 0.5 percent additional pay raise for U.S. troops, but the president has, for now, elected not to sign ...
Protecting their environment
Longtime Lowcountry residents have watched in discontentment as their once-pristine home has been eroded by the onslaught of new development and a lack of strength in anemic laws meant to protect the natural environment.
People make his high school great
I frequently have the opportunity to travel around the state into different school districts and their high schools and I often receive comments from those principals praising the exemplary status of the Bryan County Schools.
Set reasonable financial goals
If you make a New Year's resolution, and you don't follow through on it, what are the consequences? It all depends. If you vow to learn French, but you never get past "Oui, mademoiselle," your life will probably go on pretty much as before (unless, of course, you're now living in France). But if you make some financial resolutions, and you abandon them, you could fall short of your long-term goals - ...
All real estate is local
If you believe everything you hear, every homeowner is facing foreclosure, sellers have to give their houses away and buyers can't find a mortgage company that isn't too scared to underwrite a new loan. If you listen to some tell it, all of our houses are worth about 10 bucks. If buyers wait a little longer and look a little harder, they can probably find one just like it for about five.
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Exchange Club seeking WWII vets
The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill is planning a World War II Remembrance Program on May 22. The guest speaker will be Paul Grassey, a B-24 pilot with the 8th Air Force; having flown 13 combat missions during the war.
Community announcements for May 20
A fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called "Dine Out to Knockout Cancer" will be held Tuesday in Richmond Hill. The event is hosted by Lifesavers, Team Dylan and Team Evan, who are joining forces with several local restaurants to find a cure for cancer.
Celebrating two faithful servants
Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.
Garrison commander: Furloughs will hurt economy
Col. Kevin Gregory, U.S. Army Garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, reported to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce during its Progress Through People Luncheon on Thursday at Connection Church.
Large landowners can cut taxes
Landowners in Georgia may have a chance to cut their income taxes in half.
Bill supposed to help parks, communities
The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
Bone up on college savings plans
Another school year is drawing to a close - so if you have young children, they're one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits.
Busy day at RHHS
Richmond Hill High School's Jeremiah Hill, Brian Strahan and Kyle Jamar announced their choice of colleges during ceremonies Thursday afternoon at the school.
BoE hires five administrators
The Bryan County Board of Education has filled several administrative positions at various schools across the county as well as central office positions, according to a press release issued Friday by the Bryan BoE.
BCHS honors top students
More than 100 students, parents, faculty and staff filled the gym at Bryan County High School on Friday morning for the 2013 honors day ceremony.
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right
"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
Midway bank robbed
The Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Club spruces up library sign
The Pembroke Garden Club recently completed a beautification project at the Pembroke Library. The club thanked Ernest Hamilton from the Honey Wagon Company for donating the pine straw.
Carver chorus students perform
G.W. Carver Elementary School students perform recently during a recital at the school. The chorus performed for fourth- and fifth-graders and sang pieces from "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Dynamite."
Four fallen soldiers honored on walk
Four more eastern redbud trees have been planted at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk, bringing the total number of living monuments to 457. The newly planted trees memorialize the service of four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, who were honored in a formal ceremony Thursday morning.
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