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Officials gearing up for Georgia Cities Week
Pembroke and Richmond Hill will show residents "Where the Action is" through activities planned as part of the Georgia Municipal Association's annual Georgia Cities Week celebration, which runs Sunday-April 27.
County OKs land for ‘Bark Park’
Dogs and their owners in South Bryan might be getting their own park following the county Board of Commissioners' decision to provide use of county land in DeVaul Henderson Park.
Families turn out for 11th annual Public Safety Day
The parking lot of First Baptist Church in Richmond Hill was all abuzz Saturday with fire trucks, helicopters, safety exhibits and more for the 11th annual Public Safety Day hosted by the Bryan County Emergency Services and South Bryan Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Mother charged in toddler's death
Charges have been filed in the death of a North Bryan toddler killed by a pack of family dogs in Ellabell late last month.
Former fire chief: We were forced to retire
Jimmy Cook, longtime volunteer fire chief for the city of Pembroke, said he may be retired from the position he's held since 1971, but it wasn't his decision.
Court hearing set for Atlantic Waste lawsuit
A hearing has been set in the Atlantic Waste Services lawsuit that claims the Bryan County's ordinance regarding landfills is unconstitutional.
A mobile honor for a local hero
The Georgia Law Enforcement Moving Memorial was in Pembroke April 5 to unveil a new name -- Bryan County Sheriff's deputy Sgt. Robert Warren Crapse, who was killed last June in a head-on collision on I-95.
Longtime chief, volunteer stepping down
Editor's note: Former Fire Chief Jimmy Cook says he was forced to retire. See a follow-up story in the April 13 edition of the News.
Charges expected soon in toddler's death
Charges may be filed this week in the death of a 21-month-old North Bryan toddler mauled late last month by a pack of the family's dogs.
Teens injured in four-wheeler crash
Two teenage girls suffered injuries in a four-wheeler crash Monday in Ellabell that resulted in transportation to aSavannahtrauma center.
Tractor trailer overturned at Exit 90 in Richmond Hill
An overturned tractor trailer shut down an exit ramp off of Interstate 95 in Richmond Hill on Monday for more than 10 hours, according to Richmond Hill Fire Chief Vernon Rushing.
Crime reports for April 6
The following reports are from the Richmond Hill Police Department: Public drunkenness March 30-Officers responded around 6:30 p.m. to the Waffle House on Sommers Boulevard after a woman reported a man acting belligerent and using profane language in front of children. Officers found the man, who was homeless and drunk, and told him to stay away from the restaurant. The man went back to the restaurant and was arrested. Matter of record March 20-Shortly before ...
Richmond Hill extends moratorium on permanent signs
A moratorium on permanent signs in Richmond Hill will continue into May after a decision Tuesday from the Richmond Hill City Council.
Isakson speaks out against proposed ban on assault weapons
A crowd of Glennville Rotarians attended the club's monthly meeting Wednesday to enjoy lunch, catch up on club information and hear U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson speak.
'He stood for truth, for honor ...'
Longtime Richmond Hill and Bryan County resident Walter W. Meeks Jr., 82, passed away Wednesday at his home after an extended illness, but his memory is not soon to be forgotten by those who knew him well.
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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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