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Body shop owner irate over repairs
Repairs made to Pembroke Police Department vehicles have upset one Pembroke business owner. During the city's regularly council meeting on Monday at City Hall, Joey Burnsed, the owner of Burnsed's Body Shop in Pembroke, expressed concerns about police vehicles being taken outside of the city for repairs. "My grievance tonight is the city of Pembroke damaged a couple of automobiles, and I think they were trying to stop somebody that was trying to outrun the ...
Relay for Life draws crowd to J.F. Gregory
J.F. Gregory Park was abuzz with hundreds of people throughout the night Friday as they celebrated, remembered and fought back with the American Cancer Society as part of the 2013 Bryan County Relay for Life.
A tree and a capsule
Monday held a bittersweet feeling for staff and students at Richmond Hill Middle School when the school celebrated the life of the late Chip Eckwall and buried a time capsule commemorating the school's first year.
Getting more bang for the buck
Members of the North Bryan Chamber of Commerce learned a little of what is going on in the Georgia Department of Transportation whenGeorgia's 1stCongressional District Board Member Ann Purcell paid the group a visit on May 15.
Residents rail against King permit
SPRINGFIELD - Anger, concern for the environment and frustration were evident Tuesday night as residents attended a hearing regarding the Ogeechee River and a proposed permit allowing an industry to continue discharging wastewater into the river.
EPD head concedes public distrust
The state Environmental Protection Division will hold a public hearing Tuesday on King America Finishing's draft permit to discharge into the Ogeechee River, and agency director Jud Turner said he wants to meet with area residents soon.
Pills pile up on take-back day
Local law enforcement agencies joined a national effort Saturday to collect and dispose of expired prescription and over the counter drugs during the national drug take-back day.
School mourns loss of teacher
Richmond Hill Middle School students and staff are mourning the loss of science teacher Chip Eckwall, who died at his Savannah home on Saturday.
City honors young artists, writers
The city of Richmond Hill on April 16 honored local young artists and writers who participated in the annual Georgia Cities Week art and essay contests.
Civilians, military forming health alliance
A civilian-military health-care alliance recommended by a 2012 Fort Stewart Growth Management Partnership study is taking shape, despite not having funding.
County talks road for school
Plans for the county's role in an extension of Veterans Memorial Parkway in South Bryan to provide additional access to a proposed elementary school were evaluated during a called workshop on Monday held at the Bryan County Emergency Services building in Ellabell.
Rumors of troop losses draw crowd
More than 220 members of communities surrounding Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield attended Monday's community listening session at Club Stewart, with most responding to rumors that the installation could lose up to 8,000 soldiers.
Cities Week kicks off with art opening, speakers
Pembroke and Richmond Hill joined dozens of other municipalities throughout the state this week as the Georgia Municipal Association's annual Cities Week celebration began Sunday.
Sign ordinance issues voiced
Several business owners raised questions and expressed concerns Monday night about Richmond Hill's proposed sign ordinance during a public hearing at City Hall.
Shells used to help oyster population
A group of local volunteers is doing its part to help revive and maintain marine life in the off the coast of south Bryan County.
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Street named for fallen deputy
On a flawless summer morning, Pembroke marked a somber anniversary.
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.
County to consider tax increase
Looking at a possible budget shortfall, the Bryan County Board of Commissioners could raise property taxes by as much as 1.5 mills in 2014.
Chatham doctor announces bid for U.S. Congress
SAVANNAH - 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.
Army taps new leader for 3rd ID
Maj. 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.
Little League championship coming to Richmond Hill
For the second-straight summer, Richmond Hill will be the site of a Little League state championship tournament.
Pembroke replaces police chief
Pembroke city officials announced Monday night the resignation of police chief Mark Crowe and the appointment of Sgt. Stacy Strickland as interim chief.
Pembroke replaces police chief
Pembroke Police Chief Mark Crowe says he plans to get an attorney following the City Council's announcement Monday that Sgt. Stacy Strickland will serve as the city's top law enforcement officer.
Piecing together the past
The late Frank O. Miller, a former Pembroke mayor and newspaper editor, is getting some attention.
Richmond Hill OKs debit card fees
Richmond Hill residents will soon pay a 3 percent processing fee on top of their bill if they use a credit or debit card to pay water and sewer bills.
Andrea spares Bryan County
Tropical Storm Andrea didn't do much damage to Bryan County when it passed through the area Thursday night.
Bryan County under tropical storm warning
It's only six days into the 2013 hurricane season, but coastal Georgia and much of the southern East Coast is already bracing for the first named storm of the season.
Big Brother program in need of volunteers
There are plenty of people willing to pitch in and help Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Coastal Empire. There's a shortage of help, nonetheless.
North Bryan crash leaves one dead
A Bryan County man was killed Friday in a wreck involving a motorcycle and pickup at the Olive Branch Road intersection on Highway 280 in Black Creek.
Familes get fun, dinner with Kids Fishing Derby
t was the perfect weather Saturday for young anglers to catch some fish and have some family fun during the 23rd annual Kids Fishing Derby at the Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery.
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