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Georgia farmer skeptical whether Alabama hog was wild

ATLANTA, Ga. - The Georgia farmer on whose property a huge wild hog was killed in 2004 is skeptical about reports that an even bigger wild hog was killed in Alabama.

June 16, 2007 | By ED SHEARER Associated Press Writer | Local

Statesboro vet starts petition to establish local VA clinic

Ray Hendrix has a vision of seeing a Veterans Affairs medical clinic located in Statesboro.

June 16, 2007 | By LUKE MARTIN | Local

2 new whale sharks arrive at Georgia Aquarium

ATLANTA - Two new whale sharks arrived at the world's largest aquarium Friday. Both whale sharks - the world's largest fish - arrived at the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta after 6 a.m., less than 30 minutes apart. The pair had been flown 8,000 miles from Taipei, Taiwan by way of Anchorage, Alaska. They'll join the aquarium's three current whale sharks - the only ones on display outside of Asia - giving the ...

June 16, 2007 | By DOUG GROSS Associated Press Writer | Local

Summer camps run by local recreation department offer summer fun to kids

The kids are out of school for the summer, but the parents are still at work. What to do? Since 1969, parents from all over Bulloch County have sent their children to day summer camps run by the local recreation department. Camp Cherokee was the first of these camps in Statesboro. It began as a half-day camp, but over the years it evolved into a full day camp running from the first week school ...

June 16, 2007 | By KATIE ANDERSON Herald Intern | Local

Traffic light at Highway 80 and Savannah Avenue to begin working Tuesday

Two months after the redesigned intersection of Highway 80 and Savannah Avenue was completed, the traffic light at the location will be activated early next week.

June 15, 2007 | By LUKE MARTIN | Local

Gas tax rising in Georgia, adding to already high prices

ATLANTA - Georgia drivers already paying record-high prices at the pump will have to dig even deeper into their wallets beginning Friday when the state's sales tax is set to rise 2.1 cents a gallon.

June 15, 2007 | By SHANNON McCAFFREY Associated Press Writer | Local

Bush tells law officers security is key to immigration reform

BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Seeking a friendly audience for his first major event touting a controversial immigration reform plan, President Bush told a crowd of federal law enforcement trainees and instructors on Tuesday that security will be key to any effective immigration plan.

June 15, 2007 | By DOUG GROSS | Local

Construction on Bulloch County Jail is going well

In spite of all the heavy equipment, fuel odors, and the noise and vibrations of jack hammers, operations at the Bulloch County Jail are going smoothly, Sheriff Lynn Anderson said.

June 15, 2007 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Coca-Cola searches for 3 missing Norman Rockwell paintings commissioned in 1930s

ATLANTA - The Coca-Cola Co. wants the real thing - in this case, three rare Norman Rockwell paintings.

June 14, 2007 | By DANIEL YEE Associated Press Writer | Local

GSU student killed in Marietta

Georgia Southern University spokesperson Loretta Brandon verified Wednesday that a man killed Tuesday in Marietta was enrolled at the university.

June 14, 2007 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Boro Snapshot - Summer Barbecue

Boro Snapshot is taped on Monday afternoons between 4:30 and 6. If you would like a chance to be featured on Boro Snapshot here are a few tips:

June 14, 2007 | By ARAINA REAVES | Local

Bulloch ceremony honors Memorial Day

In an especially emotional Memorial Day Celebration, participants recalled fond memories of the late Dr. Kemp Mabry, a well-known veteran and historian who always had an active role in Statesboro's and Bulloch County's Memorial Day and Veteran's Day observations.

June 14, 2007 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

Schools need more school buses

Last week's meeting of the Bulloch County Board of Education included a preliminary discussion of the 2008 budget. All figures discussed were only tentative because Gov. Sonny Perdue has yet to sign the 2008 budget. Using the projected figures, the school system is facing a deficit of approximately $500,000. Part of this deficit comes from expected reduced federal funding by approximately $400,000.

June 14, 2007 | By PAT HOMER | Local

Memorial Day observance to be held Monday at Averitt

Between 250 and 300 people are expected for Monday's Memorial Day observance at the Emma Kelly Theater to pay homage to those who lost their lives in military service during America's wars.

June 12, 2007 | By LUKE MARTIN | Local

Three local high schools hold graduation Saturday

The largest class to ever graduate from Statesboro High School listened Saturday morning as their salutatorian and valedictorian offered words of wisdom and encouragement.

June 11, 2007 | By HOLLI DEAL BRAGG | Local

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