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Prescribed fire on Stewart today

A prescribed fire will be conducted today in Liberty and Long counties. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long and Tattnall counties, will be carried out by Fort Stewart Forestry.

June 13, 2013 | Georgia Forestry Commission | Public Safety


Storms expected in area tonight

After a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Bryan County tonight.

June 13, 2013 | Staff report | Local news


Flag Day run set for June 14 at J.F. Gregory

Day run at J.F. Gregory Georgia Game Changers is sponsoring a free Flag Day Father & Family Fun Run 5K at J.F. Gregory Park at 6:30 p.m. June 14, which is Flag Day. Georgia Game Changers' Sandra Elliott said she wanted to have an event that encourages fathers and their families to get out the door and get fit together, as a family. "So many Soldiers have returned recently from Afghanistan, and since it is ...

June 01, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local sports


Community taking care of its own

At only 3 years old, Cody Stewart probably doesn't realize he's got plenty of friends.

June 01, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


City not immune to drugs

Richmond Hill isn't exactly Savannah when it comes to drug problems, a local police officer told Rotary Club members Thursday.

June 01, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


DNR wants own law enforcement

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proposing to create a new law enforcement division, separating it from the Wildlife Resources division, a move that has angered many wildlife advocates.

June 01, 2013 | By Jeff Gill Special to the News | Local news


Fowler to seek second term

Four years ago, Harold Fowler ran against Richmond Hill City Hall to become mayor. Now he wants four more years as the city's top elected official.

June 01, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


Area meth labs shut down following multiple arrests

The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) made 10 arrests Wednesday in and around Bryan County that resulted in the dismantling of two separate methamphetamine organizations operating throughout Chatham, Bryan, Effingham and Bulloch counties.

May 30, 2013 | Bryan County News | Public Safety


Fowler to run again

Richmond Hill Mayor Harold Fowler said Wednesday he will seek a second term. Fowler, who took office in 2009 after defeating then Mayor Pro-Tem Floyd Hilliard, said he'll run again in November "because there's a lot more to accomplish." "The first two years I was mayor I really did not accomplish much," Fowler said. "But with the new council coming on last year I feel like we've made some giant strides. I hope to be ...

May 29, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


Howard earns All Freshman SEC honors

Former Bryan County High School standout Tiffany Howard was named to the 2013 freshman All-SEC team, the conference announced recently.

May 29, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local sports


Richmond Hill High School Class of 2013 graduates

The Martin Luther King arena at the Savannah Civic Center was packed top to bottom Saturday with proud parents and family members of the Richmond Hill High School graduating class of 2013. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement for what the future will bring for the 350 graduating Wildcats.

May 29, 2013 | By Julia Harrison Bryan County News | Local news


Library sets summer reading program

On June 4 at 9:30 a.m., the Military Child Education Coalition staff will present the last Storytime program at George P. Hays Library until fall. Children up to age 12 are invited to hear stories and make crafts. The program is free. For more information, call 767-2828. Superman birthday Children up to age 12 are invited to celebrate 75 years of Superman Comics from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 6 at library. Children will make ...

May 27, 2013 | Special to the News | Things to Do


What to do if bond rates rise

Interest rates are at historic lows. But they will rise eventually. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, what might higher rates mean for you?

May 26, 2013 | For Laura Evans | Business


Money management for students is challenge

Parents who have a child going away to college have more to worry about than partying and failing grades.

May 26, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business


Tucker is Teacher of the Year at RH Elementary

Richmond Hill Elementary School surprised second-grade teacher Heather Tucker recently when she was named the school's 2013-14 Teacher of the Year.

May 26, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Education


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Thought-provoking ER experience

Since she started day care six weeks ago, my little girl hasn't had an easy go of it. Having stayed at home with one parent or another the entire first year of her life, Reese's immune system hasn't built up much resistance, and she seems to pick up every bug, virus, flu and cold within a 5-mile radius.

June 17, 2013 | By Hollie Moore Barnidge Columnist | Opinion


Foreign-exchange families sought

World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for high-school students from more than 30 countries, including Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway and more.

June 17, 2013 | Special to the News | Education


Raider Brigade soldiers return early

About 130 soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Armor Brigade Combat Team arrived home from Afghanistan late Thursday afternoon. Many of them were coming home a few months before the end of the scheduled nine-month combat tour.

June 17, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Correspondent | Military


'Maintainers' re-open Wounded Warrior Center

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Soldiers from the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, hosted the re-opening of the Task Force Vanguard Wounded Warrior Center on May 4 at Bagram Air Field.

June 17, 2013 | By Spc. Sarah Bailey 4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs Office | Military


Investments don't get vacations

At long last, summer is almost here - which may mean it's time to put together your traveling plans. Still, while you and your family may enjoy going a summertime trip, there's one part of your life that should not go on vacation - and that's your investment portfolio.

June 16, 2013 | For Laura Evans Special to the News | Business


Reduce West Nile risks this summer

Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.

June 16, 2013 | Special to the News | Lifestyle


Don't let your financial guard down

Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.

June 16, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Business


Your financial life after graduation

To the millions of college and high school seniors who recently graduated: congratulations on a job well done. After the celebration dies down, you'll no doubt be eager to embark on life's next chapter, whether it's finding a job, preparing for college or enrolling in military or community service.

June 15, 2013 | By Jason Alderman Columnist | Business


State moves to help military, vets

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that the management of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee will return to the state as part of the strategic Defense Initiative that got under way late last year.

June 15, 2013 | Special to the News | Military


Street named for fallen deputy

On a flawless summer morning, Pembroke marked a somber anniversary.

June 15, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


County breaks ground on new fire station

As officials broke ground Thursday morning on the Bryan County Emergency Services Fire Station No. 10 at Waterways Township in South Bryan, county commission Chairman Jimmy Burnsed said he wanted one thing made clear.

June 15, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


Employment law topic at seminar

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor is teaming with the State Employer Committee to offer a course on compliance challenges during an employment-law and legislative-issues update Wednesday in Morrow.

June 14, 2013 | Special to the News | Business


Well cast 'Gatsby' falls short other ways

Leonardo DiCaprio is back on the big screen, this time in director Baz Luhrmann's production of "The Great Gatsby," based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel.

June 14, 2013 | By Sasha McBrayer Movie reviewer | Things to Do


Flag Day is welcome tradition

Friday is Flag Day, which commemorates the day in 1777 when the United States flag was adopted for the first time.

June 14, 2013 | By Lesley Francis Columnist | Lifestyle


Students graduate from AASU

The following local students graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University on May 4:

June 14, 2013 | | Education


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