Horoscopes for week of June 12-18May 21 to June 20: Patience is called for as you await a decision about that project you're eager to launch. Meanwhile, try to set aside more time to share with that special person in your life.
June 12, 2013
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Special to the News
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Things to Do
Statesboro man charged with bootleggingSTATESBORO - A suspected bootlegger had more than 70 bottles of liquor, some beer and some cash in his possession when Statesboro police searched his West Main Street home Monday, police said.
June 12, 2013
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By Hollie Deal Bragg
Correspondent
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Public Safety
Charter-school commission in good handsI have said it before, but let me repeat: I have no problem with charter schools. I did have a big problem with the ham-handed way last November's charter-school referendum was rammed through by proponents.
June 12, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
Columnist
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Opinion
County to consider tax increaseLooking at a possible budget shortfall, the Bryan County Board of Commissioners could raise property taxes by as much as 1.5 mills in 2014.
June 12, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Property transfers for June 3-6The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, June 3-6.
June 12, 2013
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Staff report
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Business
State opens food-shrimp seasonBRUNSWICK - Georgia waters are now open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp.
June 12, 2013
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Special to the News
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Sports
Community announcements for June 12The city of Pembroke will dedicate Sgt. Robert W. Crapse Drive at 9 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Public Safety Way and Judge John R. Harvey Drive. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
June 12, 2013
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Staff report
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Community Announcements
15-0!The 2013 Mudhens of the South Bryan County Recreation Department went 15-0 in the Coastal Little League Minors Division this season. The team consists of Jackson Cantele, Jacob Wood, Justin Pollock, Matthew Reed, Zachary Frantz, Anthony Allen, Jack Messinger, Camden Bunker, Jeremy Smith, Quincy Kent and Xavier Alicea. Coaches are head coach Tony Cantele and assistant coaches Jerry Bunker and Bill Reed. The Mudhens went 12-0 during the regular season and went 3-0 during the ...
June 12, 2013
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Special
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Savannah Tech helping preserve Bryan historyThe Richmond Hill History Museum isn't shabby per se. In fact, it's in much better condition than one might expect given it once housed a bevy of kindergarteners in the 1940s and '50s, and later the office workers of a bustling paper company. Sure, it needs a shiny new coat of paint, and yes, the chimney happens to be a tad leaky. Even the tightest of ships needs a little upkeep every now and then.
June 12, 2013
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By Magdalena Bresson
Correspondent
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Life on the Hill
Chatham doctor announces bid for U.S. CongressSAVANNAH - Dr. Bob Johnson of Isle of Hope on Saturday announced his candidacy for Georgia's First Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
June 12, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
Army taps new leader for 3rd IDMaj. Gen. John M. Murray will be taking command of the 3rd Infantry Division later this summer, according to a June 10 release by the Chief of Staff of the Army.
June 12, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Special to the News
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Local news
Little League championship coming to Richmond HillFor the second-straight summer, Richmond Hill will be the site of a Little League state championship tournament.
June 12, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Pembroke replaces police chiefPembroke city officials announced Monday night the resignation of police chief Mark Crowe and the appointment of Sgt. Stacy Strickland as interim chief.
June 12, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Proust questionnaire: Sarah VolkerSarah Volker, president of the Richmond Hill Historical Society, faced the questions this week:
June 12, 2013
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Staff report
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Life on the Hill
The next 7 daysJune 14: Teen night under the stars - Jump N' Jacks offers a night of movies, music and dancing for Bryan County teens from 7:30-11 p.m. each Friday. Kids of all ages are welcome for pizza, soda, movies and games. The cost is $20 for admission and includes pizza, soda and a $10 game card.
June 12, 2013
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Staff report
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Life on the Hill
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Archive site resultsPrescribed fire on Stewart todayA 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
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Georgia Forestry Commission
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Public Safety
Storms expected in area tonightAfter a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Bryan County tonight.
June 13, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
UPDATE: Homicide under investigation in Bryan CountyA Bryan County man was shot to death early Tuesday morning on Daniel Siding Road. William Haymans, 69, was found dead by Bryan County Sheriff's deputies outside a home on the 1800 block of Daniel Siding Road, according to Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith. Smith said Haymans apparently had driven up to a home to mow the grass between 7:30-8 a.m. when he was shot at least twice with a shotgun. Since then, authorities have ...
June 04, 2013
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Bryan County News
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Public Safety
Council considering debit, credit card feesRichmond Hill could soon start requiring residents to pay a 3 percent processing fee if they use a credit or debit card to pay water and sewer bills.
June 04, 2013
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Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Flag Day run set for June 14 at J.F. GregoryDay 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
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Community taking care of its ownAt only 3 years old, Cody Stewart probably doesn't realize he's got plenty of friends.
June 01, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Fowler to seek second termFour 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
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
DNR wants own law enforcementThe 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
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By Jeff Gill
Special to the News
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Local news
City not immune to drugsRichmond Hill isn't exactly Savannah when it comes to drug problems, a local police officer told Rotary Club members Thursday.
June 01, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Area meth labs shut down following multiple arrestsThe 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
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Bryan County News
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Public Safety
Fowler to run againRichmond 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
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Howard earns All Freshman SEC honorsFormer Bryan County High School standout Tiffany Howard was named to the 2013 freshman All-SEC team, the conference announced recently.
May 29, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local sports
Caldwell named TOY at Carver ElementaryGeorge Washington Carver Elementary School teacher Teresa Caldwell has something to celebrate after recently being named as the school's Teacher of the Year.
May 29, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
Bryan County High School graduates more than 100More than 100 students at Bryan County High School officially became alumni Saturday morning as they moved their graduation cap tassels in celebration of completing their high school journey.
May 29, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
Richmond Hill High School Class of 2013 graduatesThe 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
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By Julia Harrison
Bryan County News
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Local news
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