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The Hidden Gems Of The Savannah Music Festival
There’s something for everyone at the 2010 Savannah Music Festival.
Internet Surpasses Print In American News Consumption
For the fist time ever, more Americans are getting their news from the Internet than from print newspapers.
Energy Star Appliance Rebates In Effect Now
The state energy efficient appliance rebate program provides Georgia residents with rebates ranging from $25 - $199 on Energy Star rated appliances.
Disney Flips The Switch On Holiday Spectacle Of Lights
To officially usher in the holiday season, Disney flips the switch on its annual Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.
Keep Bears At Bay
Bears in Georgia and South Carolina, a more common sight in spring and summer, are always on the lookout for an easy meal.
Plan To SAve State Welcome Center Could Become Prototype For Other Programs
An innovative solution that combined community efforts to save the state welcome center on U.S. Highway 301 from the governor’s budget cuts now be explored as a partner-type plan to creatively reduce other agency expenses, which, in turn, may kind keep some of Georgia’s facilities in operation.
Silver Star Reaches Jesup Vet After 40 Years
Jesup resident 1st Sgt. Darrel Ormes (US Army, retired) accepted a Silver Star from US Senator Saxby Chambliss last weekend, 40 years after a battle win which he led a six-man squad against more than 100 Vietcong.
Economy Changing Demand On Libraries
The faltering national economy’s effects are showing up in an unusual place—libraries.
Georgia Is Part Of National Salmonella Outbreak
Georgia and Ohio are among the states that are part of a national salmonella outbreak that has sent at least a dozen people to the hospital and sickened nearly 400 people.
Georgia Named A National Leader In Helping Jobless Return To Work
The Georgia Department of Labor has been named a national leader in helping unemployed citizens get back to work and for the efficient management of its unemployment insurance program.
Long County Man Has Link To Miami Dolphins
Most folks in Long County know Jerry SMiley for his barbecue. In the Rye Patch area, he has served it to friends from his home and more recently from The Clubhouse in Rye Patch. What few people know is that Smiley’s son, Justin Smiley, plays for the Miami Dolphins.
Wounded Marine Draws Inspiration From President
Lance Cpl. Patrick Paul Pittman Jr., from Effingham County, was wounded by a suicide bomber in Iraq. When he was invited to the White House, he never thought he’d actually get an audience with the president.
New SHS To Open To Students Wednesday
In spite of a few setbacks, Statesboro High School will indeed open for classes Wednesday morning.
Blue Angels To Undergo More Rigorous Training
The Navy hopes changes in the way Blue Angels train will help prevent crashes like the one at he Beaufort Air Show two years ago.
Time For Last Call? Bars Getting Second Look After Rash Of Shootings
Following two shootings at a south-island nightclub last week, Hilton Head Island officials have a strong message: the intend to hold bars accountable for crimes that occur on their properties.
Zoo Atlanta Hopes To Bring Back PandaCam
Zoo Atlanta officials are trying to find a way to turn the PandaCam back on. The online PandaCam gave close-up views of Atlanta’s panda family. Officials turned it off December 31st to save money.
Georgia Cuts Gas Tax 4 Cents
Georgians can celebrate a reduction in the state’s gasoline tax as they welcome the New Year. But it will mean less revenue for transportation projects.
Concealed Weapon Permits Double
The number of people carrying concealed weapons in Bryan County is going up. Six hundred and three permits to carry a concealed weapon were issued in the county in 2008, which is double the amount of the 300 permits issued in 2007.
Insurance Industry Gets Tax Break From State
Georgia’s budget woes aren’t stopping the state from ringing in the new year with a hefty tax break for the insurance industry. The tax break is expected to save insurers millions over five years but could mean high-deductible health plans for you.
Advice To Get Healthy in 2009
Are New Year’s Resolutions staring you down like your 10th grade English teacher? Here’s some advice to make sense of the madness.




