January 08, 2009

OSHA Fines Georgia Pacific $22,000

OSHA slaps a local paper mill with a $22,000 fine in response to a death of a worker at their Savannah River mill.

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. 


January 06, 2009

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.


January 05, 2009

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.


January 02, 2009

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.


January 01, 2009

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.


December 31, 2008

FEMA Issues New Flood Insurance Map

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued a draft of the newly revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).  The revision will change flood zones—and some local properties are now in them.

Authorities, Insurers Urge Caution With Holiday Fireworks

Be careful if you celebrate with New Year’s Eve fireworks!


December 29, 2008

Investigators Identify Body Found in Wooded Area

Effingham County Sheriff’s Investigators have identified the body found in a wooded area behind Edwards Loop on Sunday.

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