Saints' defense aims to play fearsome football under Allen

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) - The moment Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro saw a gap opening along the offensive line, he raced through it at full speed, slamming into the first offensive player who tried to block him.

Expert to athletes: 'Don't put your head under water'

RIO DE JANEIRO - Just days ahead of the Olympic Games, the waterways of Rio de Janeiro are as filthy as ever, contaminated with raw human sewage teeming with dangerous viruses and bacteria, according to a 16-month-long study commissioned by The Associated Press.

Hudson resigns as Portal Elementary School principal

Portal Elementary School Principal Paul D. Hudson tendered his resignation Monday to the Bulloch County Board of Education, following his arrest Thursday night in Effingham County on a charge of criminal attempt to commit child molestation.

Kirby Smart invites fans to practice

ATHENS - Kirby Smart is inviting fans to a practice at Sanford Stadium in part because he wants to see how his players respond to the extra attention.

Buescher emerges at Pocono for 1st career win

LONG POND, Pa. - Chris Buescher emerged from the fog and foul weather to become a stunning winner in Monday's shortened Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.

Effingham native Reddick among those delt at deadline

Jonathan Lucroy got a deal he liked, Carlos Beltran joined him in Texas and Jay Bruce and Rich Hill also moved Monday during an 18-swap frenzy at the trade deadline.

Walker delivers on coach Butch Harmon's belief of a major

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) - Jimmy Walker had champagne in his glass and the Wanamaker Trophy at his side. Still unopened is a bottle of Chateau Margaux that Butch Harmon has kept in his Las Vegas wine cellar for such a moment as this.

Inside Bulloch Business with DeWayne Grice - Cheeky Bliss expanding

Statesboro Mall's newest store Cheeky Bliss isn't actually new to the mall but has moved to a new location.

AgSouth names Statesboro man new CEO

William T. Robinson, chairman of the Board of Directors of AgSouth Farm Credit, announced that John Patrick "Pat" Calhoun will succeed William P. Spigener, Jr., as president and chief executive officer of the association upon Spigener's retirement.

On Aging with Dr. Roger Branch Sr.: 'Dread disease'

The term "dread disease" is not used much anymore. It once was common and applied to disastrous diseases that spread rapidly, caused great suffering and killed many people. A partial list includes smallpox, malaria, tuberculosis, yellow fever, polio, typhoid fever, pertussis (whooping cough) and diphtheria. Effective immunizations, antibiotics and better sanitization have wiped out some of these and brought others under control.

Bulloch History with Roger Allen: Traffic, commerce continues to grow on the Savannah River

Note: The following is part of a series of columns exploring the use of rivers in the early history of Georgia and Bulloch County.

Parenting Advice with John Rosemond: Medication will not change child's misbehavior

Q: Our son is a rising second-grader at a private school. Last year, his behavior was often disruptive and sometimes even downright defiant - problems his first-grade teacher did not have with him. At home, we have no more than typical "boyishness" - nothing approaching serious. Nonetheless, at the school's request, we took him to a private counselor they recommended. When that did no good, the school began insisting he had a disorder and wanted him put on medication - something we will not do. Anyway, we want to take preventive steps to head this off before it becomes an issue in ...

Reid-Baisch

Mr. and Mrs. David Reid of Statesboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlin Reid of Columbia, S.C., to Jeffrey Baisch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Baisch and Ms. Rhonda Knight of Marietta, Ga.

Davis-Lewis

Mr. Layne Davis of Juliette, Ga., and Mrs. Dana Branchetti of Gray, Ga., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shalli Davis, to Justin Lewis of Statesboro.

Douglas-Turner

Together with their families, Lisa M. Douglas and Robert "Bobby" Turner, both of Statesboro, announce their engagement.

ECI beats Portal 50-14 on short week

Amid the ballyhoo of the impending Tropical Storm Hermine, Portal's game with Emanuel County Institute was moved back to Thursday night.

Statesboro remains focused against Liberty County

If Burke County presented a challenge last week, then Statesboro is in for a wholly different beast when Liberty High School comes to town.

Grand Opening: College football begins with marquee games

Now this is the way to start the college football season.

Georgia begins Kirby Smart era against rising Tar Heels

Tired of sending countless players to the NFL but going a decade since its last Southeastern Conference championship, Georgia decided that a change in leadership ...

Police losing battle against texting drivers

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - State troopers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have been known to patrol in a tractor-trailer so they can sit up high and spot drivers ...

Hermine storms into Georgia

VALDOSTA - Hermine flooded roads and sent trees crashing into homes and power lines Friday across a wide swath of south Georgia, cutting electricity to more ...

Sept. 2 - Mr. Kevin Warren Bradley of Neptune, N.J., was peacefully called home on Thursday, August

Mr. Kevin Warren Bradley

Georgia Tech, Boston College reset for Dublin season opener

BOSTON - There were times in 2015 when it seemed like the end of the season couldn't arrive fast enough for Georgia Tech and Boston ...

Tropical trouble

Braves complete 1st home sweep this season, beat Padres 9-6

ATLANTA - In a largely forgettable season, the Atlanta Braves finally have reason to gloat a bit.

Blue Devil volleyball drops two home matches

Couple organizing donation effort for Louisiana flood victims

A Bulloch County couple is spearheading a local effort to fill an 18-wheeler with donated supplies to be delivered to the victims of Louisiana flooding.

Georgia Southern cancels all Friday classes

From the Office of Marketing and Communications at Georgia Southern:

Sept. 1 - Mr. Donovan Warren Newsome, age 25, died Sunday from injuries sustained in a boating accid

Mr. Donovan Warren Newsome

Georgia Southern student shot, killed

A Georgia Southern student was shot and killed early Wednesday morning and a friend faces involuntary manslaughter – felony charges in connection with his death, according ...