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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.
Long County wildfires under control
A massive wildfire that engulfed parts of Long County on Thursday and closed Highway 84 is 95 percent contained within firebreaks, according to Long County Emergency Management Agency Director Darrell Ballance and Ludowici/Long County Fire Department Assistant Chief Richard Truman. The officials estimate that more than 1,000 acres have burned, but could not say exactly how much land had been destroyed. Firefighters are still putting out hot spots, Ballance said.
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Program aids with soldiers' transition
A new program that supports the Army Career and Alumni Program is helping soldiers transition from Army life to the civilian workforce.
Council considering debit, credit card fees
Richmond 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.
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