Petrino stays mum as Vick faces criminal charges

ATLANTA - Bobby Petrino had no doubts when he left Louisville to coach the Atlanta Falcons.

Willie helps whack Cardinals

ATLANTA - Willie Harris became the second player in Atlanta history with six hits in a game, going 6-for-6 with two triples and six RBIs to help the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 on Saturday night.

Lucille Tyson to turn 100

The wait is over: Boro Fans get their hands on final volume of Harry Potter magic

LONDON - At midnight, like magic, Harry Potter appeared.

Georgia Potter fanatics flock to midnight book release

MARIETTA, Ga. - Naomi Klein and Shannon Ross weren't taking any chances.

Youngs mark 50th anniversary

Powell-Sammons

Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Powell of Mabelvale, Ark., announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kristi Elaine Powell of Mabelvale, Ark., to Matthew Ein Sammons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sammons Jr. of Register and Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Kirby of Wadley, Ga.

Bryson-Varghese

Len Davis of Statesboro announces the engagement of his daughter, Michelle Bryson of San Francisco, Calif., to Koshy Varghese, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Varghese.

Boyd-Counts

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Boyd of Kennesaw, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra M. Boyd of Kennesaw, to Nathaniel 0. Counts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Counts of Statesboro.

Nessmith-Patterson

Mr. and Mrs. Tony L. Nessmith Sr. of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Lynn Nessmith of Statesboro, to Jonathan David Patterson, son of Bro. and Mrs. Don D. Patterson.

Stevens-Holmes

Mr. and Mrs. Bernest Walker Jr. of Statesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Tina Renée Stevens of Valdosta, to Timmy Lee Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Holmes.

Kathy Bradley

Up until about a year ago, when people mentioned the Food Network or Fox News, I could only nod in vague understanding because, up until about a year ago, my television viewing, which could be called minimal at best, was limited to one really clear channel, two sporadically clear channels and two more on-a-cloudless-night-after-nine-o'clock-maybe channels. I was restricted to viewing what is known as network television by a tall tower of aluminum stuck into the ground just outside the dining room window and connected to the television by a long spool of coaxial cable that my poor daddy, on ...

Bulloch History by Roger Allen

Many of the places that people live in Bulloch County today have their own rather curious histories of exactly how they got founded and why. One such example is Aaron, located 14 miles northwest of Statesboro. While there is a popular myth it's named after the brother of Moses, the truth is much simpler: it was settled by Hubert Aaron and is named for that family.

Barnes’ to celebrate 50 years

Card sharks to battle computer in first major man vs. machine matchup

NEW YORK - Poker champion Phil Laak has a good chance of winning when he sits down this week to play 2,000 hands of Texas Hold'em - against a computer.

Sheriff: Bodies found near vehicle of missing Ga. couple

McRAE, Ga. - The car belonging to a Georgia couple who were reported missing after traveling to meet a person claiming to sell a classic auto has been found in a lake and two bodies were found nearby, authorities said Monday.

Study: Savannah River has room for Georgia, South Carolina to build new port

SAVANNAH - The Savannah River has enough room for cargo ships to accommodate Georgia and South Carolina adding a new port terminal downstream from the busy Port of Savannah, according to a study presented to officials from both states Monday.

Inside Bulloch Business with DeWayne Grice - AT&T fixing conversion issues with Alltel

Cellphone companies provide easy punch lines for comedians. There was no exception last week when The Second City Comedy Club visited the Averitt Center.

3 new partners at Dabbs, Hickman, Hill & Cannon

The certified public accounting firm of Dabbs, Hickman, Hill and Cannon, LLP announces that Tal R. Johnson, Vivian S. Myers and Austin K. York were named as partners with the firm. In their new leadership capacity, they join a firm that has served clients for nearly 50 years.

January 25 - Peggy M. Davis of Covington, passed away January 22, 2015, at the age of 84.

Peggy M. Davis

January 24 - Jackie Vera "Mother Dear" Waters Crawford Johnson, died January 23, 2015, at Ogeechee H

Jackie Vera "Mother Dear" Waters Crawford Johnson

Device, possibly aerial drone, found on White House grounds

WASHINGTON - A device, possibly an unmanned aerial drone, was found on the White House grounds during the middle of the night while President Barack Obama and the first lady were in India, but his spokesman said Monday that it posed no threat.

Head-Barnes

The Reverend Roland and Peaches Barnes of Statesboro are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Jordan Knox Barnes, to Jessica Michelle Head, daughter of Mike and Anette Head of Millen.

Bragg Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Ruth (Deal) Bragg will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, January 25, 2015, with their family. The couple married on January 29, 1955, at the home of Elder Shelton Mikell in Brooklet. They have three children, Randy Bragg, Brenda Morrow and Debra Baars; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. The Braggs started Bragg Motor Service in Statesboro in 1956 and Bragg Motor Service in Sylvania in 1967. Both are still active in both stores.

Bulloch History with Roger Allen: The rise and fall of King Cotton

(Note: The following is part of a series of articles looking at the history and evolution of agriculture in Georgia and Bulloch County.)

Skymall filing for bankruptcy

NEW YORK - Apparently, airline passengers aren't buying enough garden gnomes, superhero pajamas and heated cat shelters. SkyMall has filed for bankruptcy.

Consumer Qs: Sweet honey, sweet life

Q: Why are there so many different kinds of honey?

God and the gridiron

Did God lift Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's overtime pass into the end zone last Sunday, rewarding the prayerful Christian player with a championship victory and a trip to the Super Bowl?

Thinking of God with Larry Sheehy: Depend on God's help to overcome trials and sins

Randy Becton is an inspiring Christian writer and speaker who lives in Texas. In a small collection of Christian lifestyle essays entitled "Chosen Path," he has included an article on God's victory over our weakness and failure. Here's a brief excerpt:

Bergh-Dammann

Mr. and Mrs. Roger S. Bergh of Statesboro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Carol Bergh, to Kieth Gilbert Dammann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dammann of Macon and Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Whitman of Tampa, Florida.