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Cold, wet weather cuts Relay for Life event short

Organizers called an early end to the 20th Annual Bulloch County Relay for Life event Friday night, but fundraising won't end for several more months.

May 06, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Help letter carriers to 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Local mail carriers will do more than deliver and pick up mail Saturday. They will help feed the hungry.

May 06, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Sheriff’s office investigates rape

Bulloch County Chief Deputy Jared Akins said investigators are seeking answers regarding a reported rape Sunday.

May 06, 2013 | From staff reports | Local

Students need support to prepare for college

First of three parts Nia Lewis, a senior at Statesboro High School, has a keen sense of who she is and where she's going after she graduates this month. Hoping to avoid the fate of more than a third of incoming freshmen, who drop out in their first year of college, Lewis has been encouraged by her mother, high school counselors, teachers and others to "stay the course." Her desire is to become a speech ...

May 04, 2013 | By CHARLES CRAVEY Herald correspondent | Local

HOPE changes expected to fuel technical college enrollment

Legislation that tightened requirements for Georgia's HOPE Grant was overturned last week after receiving criticism for its negative effect on students and technical colleges throughout the state.

May 04, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

EPD head concedes public distrust

The state Environmental Protection Division will hold a public hearing Tuesday on King America Finishing's draft permit to discharge into the Ogeechee River, and agency director Jud Turner said he wants to meet with area residents soon.

May 04, 2013 | By PATRICK DONAHUE Effingham Herald | Local

Tourism: Big business in Bulloch

After a year of record success attracting tourist dollars to the region, the Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau had plenty to celebrate and was looking forward to more.

May 04, 2013 | By LYNN LILLY Herald correspondent | Local

Bulloch educator honored

Jemelleh Coes, a special education English language arts and reading teacher from Langston Chapel Middle School, has been named the 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

May 03, 2013 | Special to the Herald | Local

Car theft, burglary suspect sought

Statesboro and Georgia Southern University police are seeking a suspect in a car theft as well as three burglaries.

May 03, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Boy, 16, runs away

A 16-year-old boy has run away, Statesboro police said in a Nixle alert issued Friday afternoon.

May 03, 2013 | From staff reports | Local

Seven charged in Metter drug bust

A drug bust in Metter netted seven arrests Wednesday after tips from residents regarding marijuana distribution.

May 03, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Man charged with beating another man

A man was hospitalized Thursday after being beaten in the face, and the man deputies say is responsible is behind bars.

May 03, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Kingston makes it official

SAVANNAH - Jack Kingston has officially entered a crowded field for Georgia's soon-to-be-open Senate seat.

May 02, 2013 | By PATRICK DONAHUE Effingham Herald | Local

Police make arrest in equipment theft

A man was arrested Wednesday in the theft of two construction trailers and nearly $30,000 worth of saws, nail guns, air compressors and other equipment.

May 02, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Kingston makes it official

SAVANNAH - Jack Kingston has officially entered a crowded field for Georgia's soon-to-be-open Senate seat.

May 02, 2013 | By PATRICK DONAHUE Effingham Herald | Local

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Bulloch schools to draw on reserve funds

Bulloch County school employees will see fewer furlough days next year, but the district could spend about $3 million more than it brings in.

June 18, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

Woman charged after hallucinations

A woman who hallucinated after admittedly using meth was arrested after being checked out at a local hospital, according to the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office.

June 18, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

Miss Georgia pageant starts Wednesday

The 69th annual Miss Georgia Pageant begins Wednesday with preliminary competition in Columbus.

June 18, 2013 | From staff reports | Local

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law is illegal

WASHINGTON - States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in Arizona and other states to bar voting by people who are in the country illegally.

June 17, 2013 | By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press | Local

Inside Bulloch Business with Jan Moore - Aspen on target; Wild Wing Café on the way

Every time I pass the Aspen Heights student housing development on Highway 67 South, I am amazed. This massive development which is slated for completion Aug. 1 is coming together at a rapid pace thanks to the hard work of many local subcontractors.

June 17, 2013 | | Local

'Revive, refresh, reclaim'

With a shared love of reviving furniture, Debbie Westbrooks and Jamie Lott have opened Nostalgia on North Main Street in Statesboro.

June 17, 2013 | By JAN MOORE | Local

Claxton’s nun gets her own day

CLAXTON - Last week, Sister Janet Fischer, Claxton's only nun, was treated to her own day by county proclamation, with a reception and a bit of gentle roasting by her friends.

June 17, 2013 | By AL HACKLE Herald Writer | Local

Mom helps Lola find an online voice

LaTonya Williams thought her first Mother's Day would be a happy occasion. But to her surprise, it was anything but happy.

June 15, 2013 | By GABY BENNETT Herald Intern | Local

Just how safe are Bulloch's bridges?

While not in danger of closing or categorically unsafe, a group of Bulloch County bridges did not meet sufficiency requirements during the most recent round of inspections by transportation officials.

June 15, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

Schools to get laptops

Bulloch County school leaders have a plan they believe will boost student performance and narrow the achievement gap among learners at two schools cited by the Georgia Department of Education.

June 14, 2013 | Jeff Harrison | Local

Scam targets ATV dealers

Area law enforcement leaders warn citizens of a recent scam in which a team of con artists finagle all-terrain vehicles and golf carts from unsuspecting dealers.

June 13, 2013 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Farmers Market to offer canning help

The Mainstreet Farmers Market is the place to buy local farm-fresh produce and connect with the local community.

June 13, 2013 | Special to the Herald | Local

Teen dies in car surfing accident

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. - A Dawson County teen and star athlete died Monday night after she fell from the hood of a moving vehicle.

June 12, 2013 | By MICHELE HESTER The (Gainesville) Times | Local

Georgia Southern wins Emmy for symphony performance

Georgia Southern University has been recognized for broadcast excellence by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with a 2013 Emmy Award.

June 12, 2013 | Special to the Herald | Local

Aerial view of missing man just before rescue

Aerial photo from Brian Kent's helicopter of Hank Alvin Dutton, 65, who was missing over 18 hours after driving his SUV into a swampy area of Lower Lotts Creek between Neville Dairy and Kennedy Pond roads. Dutton went missing around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, and was located around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. He is home safe.

June 12, 2013 | Holli Deal Bragg | Local

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