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New memorial pays tribute to local fallen firefighters

A crowd of about 100 firefighters, first responders and their family and friends gathered Sunday at the Bryan County Administration Complex in South Bryan for the unveiling of the Bryan County Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

March 27, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Authorities on lookout for wanted felons

The Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) is seeking the public's assistance in locating two wanted people.

March 25, 2013 | Special to the News | Local news


Quick response thwarts kitchen fire

A quick response and a team effort Monday helped bring a kitchen fire under control and save a Pembroke home from further damage.

March 25, 2013 | Special to the News | Local news


RHPD, staff noticed for certification

The Richmond Hill Police Department was recognized recently by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for completing state certification credentials.

March 24, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


YMCA surpasses 2013 goal

Dozens of folks from across the Coastal Empire gathered in the Richmond Hill City Center Tuesday night for the Young Men's Christian Association of Coastal Georgia's 158th annual meeting

March 23, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Rainy weekend in forecast

A rainy weekend is in store for Bryan County and the rest of Coastal Georgia. Snow and winter storms are possible north of us a few hundred miles, but according to the National Weather Service it's just be rain with some thunderstorms for us. Here's the service's forecast: · Saturday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before noon, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 5 p.m., then a chance of rain ...

March 22, 2013 | Staff report | Local news


Pembroke gets $500k grant

The city of Pembroke will soon move forward with some water and sewer after being awarded nearly $500,000 through a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

March 13, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Ga. Game Changers holds Diva Day today

Georgia Game Changers in Richmond Hill is hosting Diva Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, March 12.

March 12, 2013 | Special to the News | Local news


Red Cross needs blood

The American Red Cross needs more blood from Richmond Hill residents. That was the message Red Cross representative Brittany Hughes had on Tuesday during a Richmond Hill City Council meeting, when she addressed the city's leadership about lack of participation in the community blood drive here. "Right now we have a community blood drive at Richmond Hill United Methodist Church," Hughes told the council. "We run that blood drive about every 56 days, which is ...

March 09, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Council OKs new loan for City Center

The city of Richmond Hill can look forward to some cost savings after a decision by the City Council on Tuesday to refinance the Richmond Hill City Center.

March 09, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Public speaks out against King America, EPD

One by one, speakers told state Environmental Protection Division representatives that the agency wasn't doing its job and the pollution of the Ogeechee River had to stop.

March 08, 2013 | Patrick Donahue Special to the News | Local news


Prescribed burns part of prevention

Burn rings are ignited with potasium permanganate balls injected with ethylene glycol that a thrown from passing helicopters.

March 07, 2013 | Randy C. Murray Special to the News | Local news


Officials tackling traffic issues

Bryan County is growing. And with an expected population of more than 38,000 by the year 2015, it is no secret that more cars will be traveling the roads here.

March 06, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


A new party for ‘blue’ residents

A new Democratic Party in Bryan County is giving "blue" residents the chance to band together and let their political voices be heard.

March 06, 2013 | Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Meeting addresses flood map concerns

Everyone lives in a flood zone. Some are just more at risk of flooding than others. That was the message of federal and state officials last week at an informational meeting on recently redrawn flood maps impacting 1,600 parcels of land in North Bryan and Pembroke. Roughly 30 people attended the meeting, held Thursday at the J. Dixie Harn Community Center in Pembroke. Those who missed the meeting can still get help online, thanks to ...

March 06, 2013 | Jeff Whitten Bryan County News | Local news


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BoE hires five administrators

The Bryan County Board of Education has filled several administrative positions at various schools across the county as well as central office positions, according to a press release issued Friday by the Bryan BoE.

May 18, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local news


BCHS honors top students

More than 100 students, parents, faculty and staff filled the gym at Bryan County High School on Friday morning for the 2013 honors day ceremony.

May 18, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


RHHS honors student achievement

Applause and cheers filled the cafeteria at Richmond Hill high school Thursday evening when the top seniors in the class of 2013 were recognized for various academic achievements.

May 18, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


Exchange Club seeks WWII vets to honor

The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill is planning a special World War II Remembrance Program on May 22. The guest speaker will be Paul Grassey, a B-24 pilot with the 8th Air Force; having flown 13 combat missions during the war.

May 16, 2013 | Staff report Bryan County News | Local news


Body shop owner irate over repairs

Repairs made to Pembroke Police Department vehicles have upset one Pembroke business owner.

May 15, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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.

May 15, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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.

May 15, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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.

May 14, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Local news


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