China to step up inspection of fish farms in crackdown on illegal use of drugs, chemicals

BEIJING - China said Wednesday it will inspect fish farms across the country to guard against use of illegal drugs and chemicals, but insisted the majority of its seafood products were safe.

Trade 3: Braves trade Ledezma to Padres

School starts today

House passes bill to shine more light on pet projects, fundraising

WASHINGTON - The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require lawmakers to disclose more details of their bids to fund pet projects and their fundraising help from lobbyists.

Chief Justice Roberts leaves hospital in Maine, a day after seizure

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chief Justice John Roberts walked out of a hospital in Maine Tuesday, released a day after he suffered a seizure. The White House said he told President Bush he was doing fine.

U.S. death toll in Iraq in July is 73, the lowest monthly count in 8 months

BAGHDAD - The U.S. military said Tuesday that a Marine was killed in fighting west of the capital, bringing the American death toll for July to at least 73 - still the lowest in eight months.

Tropical Storm Chantal forms off Bermuda

MIAMI - Tropical Storm Chantal formed Tuesday between Bermuda and Massachusetts, becoming the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. It could bring heavy rain to Canada but was not expected to threaten the United States, forecasters said.

Calls grow for Japanese prime minister’s resignation after overwhelming election defeat

TOKYO - Calls escalated Tuesday for Japan's prime minister to step down over a devastating election defeat, leaving legislators in both the ruling and opposition parties, as well as voters, publicly wondering why he wasn't quitting.

North Georgia sheriff arrested on cover-up charges

ATLANTA - A north Georgia sheriff was behind bars Tuesday morning, charged with lying to state investigators to protect a deputy accused of firing shots into the home of his wife's lover.

Trade 2: Braves snag Dotel from K.C.

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves made another trade to bolster their bullpen, getting Kansas City reliever Octavio Dotel on Tuesday for pitcher Kyle Davies.

Hall of Fame coach Walsh passes

SAN FRANCISCO - Bill Walsh, the groundbreaking football coach who won three Super Bowls and perfected the ingenious schemes that became known as the West Coast offense during a Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 75.

Remains of 4 infants found

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Police with cadaver-sniffing dogs, shovels and a backhoe dug Monday outside the home of a woman charged with killing her baby boy, widening a grim search that has turned up four tiny sets of remains.

POLICE REPORT - July 31

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

Giants win with Bonds on deck

SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds wanted a pitcher to challenge him. Dontrelle Willis was more than ready.

Police Report - July 30

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

Our View: Don't abandon Common Core

After approval last week by the Georgia Senate of a bill that would abandon the Common Core State Standards the state first adopted in 2010, state House members are now getting set to debate the bill that, if signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal, would do serious harm to the public school education of children in our state.

March 7 - Mrs. Janice Faye Brown, age 51, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from injuries sustained in

Mrs. Janice Faye Brown

Truck strikes deer, ends up in pond

The weather was cold and rainy Thursday, but that's not the reason law enforcement found a Twin City man soaked and chilled, needing rescue.

Police Report 3-7-14 - A man pick-pocketed a cellphone, but the victim grabbed it back

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Lady Gators in state championship

MACON - A balanced trio of rebounding, scoring and defense lifted the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators to lopsided 79-48 victory over the Westfield Lady Hornets in the GISA Class AAA semifinal game here Friday night.

Tiger still off his game, 2-over as 1st rd. is halted

DORAL, Fla. - Tiger Woods only made it through 10 holes Thursday - this time because of the weather, not his back.

Tourney time

This is it.

Lady Gators a win away from title game

For the fourth time in the last seven seasons, the Lady Gators of Bulloch Academy have found themselves in the state basketball semifinals.

Witness: Pistorius prayed over his shot girlfriend

PRETORIA, South Africa - As the girlfriend he shot in the head lay dead or dying in his home, a weeping, praying Oscar Pistorius knelt at her side and struggled in vain to help her breathe by holding two fingers in her clenched mouth, a witness testified Thursday at the double-amputee runner's murder trial.

Platinum Lounge permanently shut down

A downtown Statesboro nightclub that has been "the scene of illegal activity," including more than one shooting and a death and that has been shut down since November, will not be allowed to open its doors again, according to a court order.

March 6 - Mrs. Janice Faye Brown, age 51, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from injuries sustained in

Mrs. Janice Faye Brown

Last shot for the 'Queen of 3'

MiMi Dubose has accomplished a lot since coming to Georgia Southern in 2010.

Local Roundup: Former SHS pitcher gets 1st college win

AUGUSTA - Tyler Brown, a freshman at Georgia Regents and former Statesboro Blue Devil, threw six scoreless innings and allowed only three hits as the Jaguars knocked off visiting Paine 9-2 on Tuesday at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Beachy sharp in 2nd spring start

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Brandon Beachy pitched three no-hit innings in his second start since having shoulder surgery in September and B.J. Upton doubled among his two hits for the Atlanta braves, who tied the Philadelphia Phillies 2-2 Wednesday.

Richt looks forward to new look

ATHENS - Coming off a disappointing season, Georgia coach Mark Richt is looking forward to shaking things up.