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Ellabell man's petition asks for congressional pay cut

Congressional pay cuts. That's what Ellabell resident Greg Purcell is asking for in a petition he created using the new "We the people" program through www.whitehouse.gov. "I, like everyone else, am just completely frustrated with the entire government," Purcell said. "I don't care whether you have an R or a D after your name, to watch these people stand up and say 'we've got to cut this and that and shut down the government,' it ...

September 29, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Family Connection, United Way get new location in South Bryan

With a little elbow grease, local volunteers helped begin the makeover process Saturday in preparation for some new tenants at the building previously used by the Richmond Hill YMCA.

September 29, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


City OKs 3-2 funds for work at Ways Station

Editor's clarification: The article below reports the Richmond Hill City Council agreed to "share" the cost of a landscaping and improvement project at Ellis Drive near the Ways Station shopping center. Though the finished product may look like a single project, the city is funding work to city-owned property, and shopping center owner Gene Brogdon is funding work to Ways Station. Both projects will be bid separately. The Richmond Hill City Council will ...

September 26, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Council tables development request 3-2

The Richmond Hill City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to table rezoning a 187.7-acre parcel of land proposed as Colonial Marsh, while the vote on the planned development Plantation Village was pulled from the agenda.

September 25, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


King to cough up cash for violations

King America Finishing will fund $1 million in environmental improvements to the Ogeechee River after a finding that the plant violated discharge permits to dump toxins into the river.

September 24, 2011 | Holli Deal Bragg Special to the News | Local news


RH council to hold called meeting tonight

The Richmond Hill City Council will hold a called meeting at 6 p.m. today, Sept. 22, at City Hall to discuss litigation.

September 22, 2011 | Bryan County News | Local news


Council puts off Colonial Marsh rezoning

The Richmond Hill City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to table rezoning 188 acres proposed to be Colonial Marsh subdivision behind Sterling Creek subdivision.

September 21, 2011 | By Crissie Elrick Staff writer | Local news


Atlantic Waste pulls request for impact study

Atlantic Waste Services, the Pooler-based company of the proposed landfill in North Bryan County, has officially withdrawn its development of regional impact (DRI) request from the Coastal Regional Commission, according to vice president Ben Wall.

September 21, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


County welcomes new industry to park

Interstate Centre in Black Creek is welcoming a new tenant to the industrial park – one that is expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the area.

September 21, 2011 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local news


County welcomes new industry to park

Interstate Centre in Black Creek is welcoming a new tenant to the industrial park – one that is expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the area.

September 21, 2011 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local news


Public hearing on Plantation Village canceled

The public hearing on the planned development Plantation Village in Richmond Hill Plantation set for tonight has been canceled.

September 20, 2011 | Bryan County News | Local news


Pembroke coucil race down by one

While eight candidates originally qualified for the municipal election in Pembroke, voters will now see only seven names on ballots in November.

September 19, 2011 | Staff report | Local news


County talks rezoning for Hwy. 17 stretch

A five-mile tract of land on Hwy. 17 could be rezoned after some discussion Tuesday at the Bryan County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting at the courthouse in Pembroke.

September 18, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Scenes from the RHHS Homecoming parade

Photos taken at the Richmond Hill High School Homecoming and RHRA Homecoming parades, which were held Thursday evening.

September 16, 2011 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


Council honors local centenarian

The Pembroke City Council presented Monday night a special resolution to one of the city's eldest residents, Altie Moody, in honor of her birthday, which is Sept. 23.

September 15, 2011 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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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


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.

June 12, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 12, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 12, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Local news


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.

June 12, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 12, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 10, 2013 | Bryan County News | Local news


Piecing together the past

The late Frank O. Miller, a former Pembroke mayor and newspaper editor, is getting some attention.

June 08, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 08, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


Andrea spares Bryan County

Tropical Storm Andrea didn't do much damage to Bryan County when it passed through the area Thursday night.

June 08, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 06, 2013 | Lori Wynn Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 05, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 05, 2013 | By Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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.

June 05, 2013 | By Julia Harrison Special to the News | Local news


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