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!
October 29, 2008
Odum Farm Owners Turn Their Cornfield Into an Election Campaign
As Election Day approaches, some in our area are finding creative ways to get people to the polls. One of the most interesting ways we've seen is through a cornfield.
September 19, 2008
Mysterious Outdoor Adventure Returns to Odum, GA…With a Few New Twists
With 10 acres of corn planted and their new mind-boggling design now created, the Poppell family is bringing the “MAiZE craze” back to South Georgia.
February 23, 2008
Jesup Plant Leaves 60 Without Jobs
Georgia Narrow Fabrics, owned by New York investment firm GSC Partners, shuttered its plant in Jesup on Friday after three decades of operation.
February 05, 2008
Wayne County Zoning
The folks in Wayne County are wrestling with their first zoning ordinance.




