January 05, 2009
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 02, 2008
Budget Cuts Force Health Departments to Cut Services
Due to state budget cuts, local county Health Departments are facing significant decreases in revenue, causing a reduction in services offered in many counties.
June 05, 2008
Darien Disaster Recovery Center Closes
An important announcement for anyone with losses from the May tornadoes: the disaster recovery center at Coastal Worship Center in Darien will close on June 7th. But if you have tornado damage, you still have time to register for federal assistance.
May 30, 2008
FEMA, GEMA Open Disaster Recovery Center in Darien
More help arrives for victims of this month's dangerous tornados in Emanuel and McIntosh Counties. New disaster recovery centers are open as of Friday, May 30, 2008.
May 15, 2008
McIntosh County Tornado Rated a Violent EF-4
A survey team from the National Weather Service office in Charleston, SC, along with other damage survey experts from across the contry, have determined that the tornado that struck McIntosh County Sunday morning was a violent EF-4.




