Dear Editor: Recently, our 19-month-old grandson Gavin cut his leg and his mother had to call 911. We would like to thank everyone that responded to that call. My husband said by the time he arrived at his home the police officer (Dr. Sai) and EMS and Fire and Rescue had stopped the bleeding. He was impressed how quick they arrived and how they took care of him. <p ...
Matter of record Nov. 1 – At Hwy. 17 and Harris Trail, the victim said he and his passengers were traveling on Ga. 405 and stopped to take a break. While on the break, he noticed gas was coming from the vehicle, so he tried to get it to a shop. The vehicle allegedly caught fire during this attempt. The fire department extinguished the fire, but the vehicle had major damage ...
Magnolia Manor on the Coast in Richmond Hill recently held its annual Halloween celebration and it appears everyone got into the spirit. The Interact Club from RHHS also attended the event.
Election Day has finally arrived. The City Elections in Pembroke and Richmond Hill and the Special Election for Bryan County ESPLOST will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. Voting is from 7 a.m. from 7 p.m.
Special to the Bryan County Newws FORT STEWART -- Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield will resume requiring temporary vehicle passes for all private vehicles that do not have a valid Department of Defense decal beginning Nov. 9. Access for vehicle with DoD decals will not change. All individuals requiring access to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield will continue to be screened to ensure no unauthorized personnel are allowed installation access. Issuing temporary vehicle passes to ...
Last week my wife and I went to Charleston, S.C., to celebrate our anniversary of 30 years. While there, we took a tour of a mansion built in the nineteenth century. As we walked through this home we were directed to a room that was described as the owners' "religious room." It had an alter from a catholic church, which I had no problem with, but what was on this alter and around ...
Dear Editor: I see Mrs. DeBry is at her hate mongering again. The last person in this country right now who deserves the label of fool is Al Gore, his cause is at least a noble one. I can think of at least 10 other people at the top of our present government who could more truthfully wear that label. Ones who have given themselves absolute power, caused the deaths ...
Rylan Andrew Woodard was born Oct. 3, 2007 at 8:26 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20-1/2 inches. His parents are Scott and Jennifer Woodard and his big sister is Kaitlie, all of Richmond Hill. Maternal grandparents are Andrew and Nancy Cox of Plantersville, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Darryl and Anita Woodard of Riceboro.
What would you do with an extra hour every day? Sleep? Get more work done? Spend more time with your family?
E. A. Hoffman wrote a song entitled, "Is Thy Heart Right with God?" in which he asked several pointed questions concerning the individual's relationship with God. Mr. Hoffman asked, "Hast thou dominion o'er self and o'er sin? We either control sin or sin controls us. Some would try and ride the fence, but it simply cannot be done. We must choose God or Satan. "No man can serve two masters: for either he ...
Even if Gov. Sonny Perdue had not been on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea, he would not have been able to review a comprehensive plan for the Georgia coast when it was due on Sept. 30.
Dear Editor: In your paper dated Oct. 20, 2007, Betsy DeBry opined that the Nobel Peace Prize Committee's selection of Al Gore as a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is inconceivable. In my opinion, the selection was very conceivable. He has long labored to urge the nations of the world to come together and take necessary steps to prevent global warming that will, otherwise, result in making our ...
Record enrollment For the first time in its history, Savannah Technical College enrollment has topped 4,000 students, according to the first official accounting for fall quarter 2007 (DTAE 7-day report) which reports enrollment at the state's 33 technical colleges. With a total of 4,086 students enrolled, only Chattahoochee, Central Georgia, Augusta and Gwinnett technical colleges are larger. "This milestone is important for this community," says College President ...
Pedestrian under the influence Oct. 23 – Deputies were sent to I-16 after pedestrians were reported running out into the interstate and waving their arms at passing motorists. At the scene, the man said he had run out of gas. During conversation, the deputy said it was apparent the man was intoxicated, which a Breathalyzer confirmed. The man reportedly became loud and uncooperative at that time, and was taken to jail ...
Hit and run Oct. 27 – A man said while parked at McDonald's in the Love's truck stop parking lot another vehicle backed into his. The man said a large white male with short brown hair exited the other vehicle, and told him he was trying to back into another space – but he offered the complainant $20 and a coffeepot to cover the damages, the report said. When the man ...
The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, May 9-17:
The Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will have its next Business After Hours from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Plantation Lumber and Hardware, 10829 Ford Ave.
Marilyn Ward, owner of No Excuses as well as being a fitness trainer and nutrition counselor, faces the questions this week:
May 25: Graduation for Bryan County Schools – The ceremony for Richmond Hill High School graduates will begin at 2 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center, while Bryan County High School will host ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. at the school's gymnasium.
BRUNSWICK - Those getting ready for a summer vacation on Georgia's coast need to remember many wildlife species depend on the beach.
Libraries closed
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 in Hinesville.
Richmond Hill High School guard Jeremiah Hill will keep his shooting touch close to home.
Run across Georgia in Pembroke
Kyle Jamar and Brian Strahan were the aces on the Richmond Hill High School pitching staff this season, helping the Wildcats win their first region title in the program's history.
Richmond Hill Middle and Bryan County High schools recently recognized some of their top teachers by announcing RHMS math teacher Tracy Thompson and BCHS engineering, technology and broadcast communication teacher Inga Cashon as the 2013-14 Teachers of the Year.
A light turnout at the inaugural Friday on the Train event hosted by the Suites at Station Exchange didn't dampen the spirits of Rich DeLong, executive director.
Bryan County residents looking to pay homage to those who have lost while serving in the armed forces will have several opportunities to honor Memorial Day.
Effective immediately, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division will prohibit new groundwater withdrawals in the Coastal Georgia counties of Chatham, Bryan, Liberty and the portion of Effingham County south of Highway 119.
While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.