Archive By Author - Holli Deal Bragg
County expected to approve tax increase
Bulloch County Commissioners are expected to approve the fiscal year 2008 budget this morning, which will mean an increase in county taxes.
Body of Statesboro man found 10 days after boating accident
The body of a Statesboro man missing for 10 days after a boating accident was found Tuesday.
Two suspects arrested for stealing and using credit card from pregnant woman
Police arrested two suspects they said stole a credit card from an eight-months pregnant woman while she was having a baby shower.
Tuesday's public hearing allowed citizens to share concerns about raising taxes
After hearing Bulloch County Manager Tom Couch give a presentation including reasons why he proposed county commissioners approve a tax increase, a handful of citizens attending the public hearing Tuesday night countered with arguments against raising taxes.
Bridge near Portal reopened after emergency repair
Emergency repairs to the bridge over Upper Lotts Creek on U.S. 80 west of Portal were completed Wednesday afternoon and the road reopened to traffic.
Budget cuts would mean less road maintenance
Roads budget history
Bulloch County Commission to hold hearing to gather input on the proposed budget
This evening, Bulloch County citizens will have the opportunity to review the county budget and offer input and opinions. Likely some will also offer views on Bulloch County Manager Tom Couch's recommendation to commissioners that taxes be increased to accommodate county needs.
Pennsylvania man steals tires off of two cars in Statesboro
A Pennsylvania man found an alternative to buying tires for his car, according to police. He came to Statesboro and stole them from similar vehicles parked at local businesses.
Balancing dollars and sense: County's sheriff works to provide services with funds available
While most Bulloch County government department heads handle one budget, Sheriff Lynn Anderson juggles four different budgets - for the Bulloch County Jail, the Sheriff's Department, Courthouse Security and the Bulloch County Drug Suppression Team.
Public facilities: If budget is cut, number of services will decline
Faced with two options - raise taxes or slash services - Bulloch County Commissioners asked department heads Thursday what would happen if their budget was cut by 10 or 20 percent.
Man arrested for taking 'substantial amount' of money from South Main Street residence
Statesboro Police arrested a man Tuesday they said entered a South Main Street residence through a window and took a "large amount of money." Capt. L. C. Williams said David Frederick McGill,34, Parker Apartments, is charged with burglary after evidence collected during an investigation by Det. Terry Briley indicated he was connected to the crime. When McGill was taken to the Bulloch County Jail, officers discovered he was also wanted on a probation warrant, Williams said. A "substantial amount" of the money was recovered and returned to the victim, he said.
88-year-old Newington man arrested for growing 71 marijuana plants
An 88-year-old Newington man was jailed on drug charges after authorities found 71 marijuana plants they said he was growing in Screven County.
Statesboro man believed to be dead after boating accident still not found
The search is ongoing for a Statesboro man believed to have been killed Saturday night in a boating accident in Lake Sinclair. Searchers were still looking Wednesday evening for Chris Thompson, 25, whose father-in-law Steven Lewis, 50, Adrian, was killed in the accident.
Black bear in Bulloch struck by car
A young male black bear struck by a vehicle on Langston Chapel Road Friday night died from its injuries, and authorities say the animal was likely just passing through the area in search of another bear population.
Statesboro man arrested for burglarizing church and forging checks
A man whom police say stole a car last month returned to the scene of the crime Saturday. He stole a wallet from a car before burglarizing a church, then forged a check taken during the crimes and tried to cash it, said Statesboro Police Capt. L. C. Williams.
Articles By Author - Holli Deal Bragg
Rodeo to add barbecue contest
The Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo returns for its fourth year in April, and this time, area grillers will have the chance to enter a barbecue contest held on the grounds.
Police Report - 3-9-14; Euthanized at local animal shelter this week - 18 dogs and 2 cats.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
'Take Back the Night'
Despite cold, wet weather, about 50 people braved the chilly wind and rain Thursday night to participate in the 14th Annual Georgia Southern University Take Back the Night march and rally, held outside near the Russell Union Rotunda.
Woman charged with child cruelty
Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman Tuesday after determining she beat her 5-year-old son in the face with a belt.
Man pleads to Subway robbery
A man whose backpack led to his arrest in September pleaded guilty Wednesday to robbing a Lanier Drive sandwich shop.
Police Report - 3-6-14; A woman told police her daughter was struck by a juvenile male.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
Wednesday wreck kills Sylvania woman
A Sylvania woman was killed Wednesday morning when her car was struck by a Norfolk Southern Railways work truck, police said.
Police Report - 3-5-14; Someone stole a .32-caliber pistol from a vehicle.
Editor's note: Information in this article has been revised to reflect the following correction, which will appear in Thursday's Police Report. Because of incorrect information supplied, the age of a suspect listed in Wednesday's Police Report was reported incorrectly. Zachary Deal Hawk Jr., of Middleground Road, who was charged with criminal attempt to purchase marijuana, is 21 years old.
Police Report - 3-2-14; Euthanized at local animal shelter this week - 15 dogs and 13 cats.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
Police Report - 3-1-14; Troopers investigated four crashes with no reported injuries.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
Police Report - 2-28-14; A woman was arrested after she shoplifted a can of biscuits.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
J.D. Dunn is Kiwanian of the Year
Statesboro Kiwanis members celebrated the civic club's 54th anniversary Thursday by honoring several, including member J.D. Dunn, who was named Kiwanian of the Year.
3 arrested on drug charges
Statesboro-Bulloch Crime Suppression Team members arrested three men Tuesday on drug charges after an investigation regarding suspected illegal narcotic sales.
Police Report - 2-26-14; A woman told police her boyfriend attacked her at 2:45 p.m.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
Police Report - 2-25-14; A fire alarm was activated by dust accumulating on a heat strip.
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. Arrest photos are available for viewing at statesboroherald.com/arrests/
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