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City to appeal census results
Disappointed over low population counts, Richmond Hill is moving forward with appealing the 2010 U.S. Census results.
Voting has started in the Ultimate Fishing Town contest
Voting is under way on the World Fishing Network's Ultimate Fishing Town contest. Richmond Hill was nomiinated by local angler James Newman. To vote, go to http://www.wfnfishingtown.com/vote-view.php?town=Richmond+Hill&type=search
Council unsure of recycling for Richmond Hill
The Richmond Hill City Council is considering a second crack at citywide recycling, though some council members seem hesitant on the proposal.
Controlled burn to cause smoke drift
The Fort Stewart Forestry Branch will be burning in Training Area D11 (nine miles northwest of the Fort
Repairs headed to Rushing Street
Rushing Street residents may soon get what they've wanted for months: repairs to their neighborhood roads.
I-95 explosion kills driver of fuel tanker
An early morning wreck on southbound I-95 caused a fiery explosion that left one man dead and the highway closed in both directions for several hours Thursday.
Former Pembroke councilman gets fifth DUI
Former Pembroke City Council member Elijah Lewis Jr. was arrested around 4 a.m. March 26 for allegedly driving drunk. This is his fifth arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Rushing Street repairs to move forward
There appears to be an end in sight for Rushing Street residents who want the roads in their subdivision repaired.
Ogeechee welcomes new riverkeeper
Chandra Brown says she does not think there is anyone in the world more qualified than Dianna Wedincamp to take over the role of Ogeechee Riverkeeper.
E-mail scam targets Heritage Bank users
Fans of online banking should be sure to carefully watch what gets delivered to their e-mail inboxes.
Pitching for pens, paper and peace
Lisa Freeman, founder of The Matthew Freeman Project: Pens and Paper for Peace, threw the first pitch, also dubbed the "pitch for paper, pens and peace," Tuesday at 'Cats Night Out in Richmond Hill. The Wildcats were collecting school supplies for The Matthew Freeman Project, which sends the supplies overseas for the military to distribute to children in war-torn countries whose education has been disrupted by conflict.
City considering reclamation in treatment plant expansion
Among other potential benefits, the planned expansion of Richmond Hill's wastewater treatment plant eventually could provide treated, urban reuse water, or reclaimed water, for irrigating some residential and commercial landscapes.
Residents air opposition to landfill
Other than Atlantic Waste Services' officials, none of the more than 200 people who packed the Olive Branch Baptist Church fellowship hall Monday night to learn about the company's proposed landfill in Black Creek expressed support for the project.
City leaders unhappy with Census count
Richmond Hill City Manager Mike Melton is not thrilled with U.S. Census Bureau data that show the city's population increased by 33 percent from 2000 to 2010.
County population lower than expected
Bryan County experienced a 29 percent growth rate since 2000, according to 2010 U.S. Census data.
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Area leaders lobby in Washington
Mayor Jim Thomas said he and other political and business leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to express their concerns about the affect sequestration has on Coastal Georgia's military communities.
Radio upgrades jam garage openers
Some residents living near Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield began having problems with their garage-door remote-control devices in April, right after the installation made changes to its radio equipment.
New turn lanes bound for crossroads
Richmond Hill's busiest intersection will soon be getting a makeover.
RH Library sets sites on new facility
A 400-acre site in South Bryan near Publix could one day be the home of the new Richmond Hill Public Library.
City says Crowe terminated
After first saying Mark Crowe had resigned, Pembroke has since said the former police chief's contract was terminated after Crowe said he intended to stay on the job.
Raider Brigade soldiers return from Afghanistan
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.
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.
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