Bryan County News

In a game which was nearly 90 minutes late starting due to weather, Treutlen County used a punishing ground game to throttle Bryan County, 27-7, Friday night at Redskins Stadium in the season opener for both teams.Read more

Richmond Hill may have seen a microcosm of their upcoming season Friday night in the 22-21 victory over Effingham County in their season opener at Wildcat Stadium.Read more

When she first arrived in Richmond Hill, Kherington Babb welcomed the chance to play volleyball and other sports. Growing up, she didn’t always have the opportunity to do so.Read more

Weiner, Shearouse, Weitz, Greenberg & Shawe, LLP have offices in four locations including Richmond Hill. (Ford Avenue).Read more

At the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community event Friday, keynote speaker Dr. Michael Toma shared a compelling look at the economic momentum shaping the region.Read more

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) invites photographers to submit their best work for its annual photo contest, showcasing the phenomenal range of views and wildlife in the 5,500 square mile Ogeechee and Canoochee River basin. The photographs should highlight the area’s rich ecological features that provide vital habitats for more…Read more

Effingham County residents will have two opportunities next week to learn more about Project Camellia and ask questions about the proposed $20 billion data center campus.Read more

This week, citizen scientists throughout the southeast region will take 15 minutes to help make a headcount of the buzzing, scuttling little critters that help our flowers bloom and gardens grow.Read more

Reputable sources report that datacenters release massive amounts of waste-heat, raising air temperature by up to 4°F and land-surface temperature as much as 16°F. This thermal pollution intensifies so-called ‘heat-islands,’ unfairly increasing energy- customer air-conditioning dependency and costs.Read more

Many people still use the term “ADD,” while others say “ADHD.” So, what’s the difference?Read more

Since Project Camellia was announced, Effingham County residents and local environmental groups have raised concerns about its potential effects on the environment, particularly noise, air, water and wildlife.Read more

I am not a fan of beards and mustaches, especially the “hipster beard” which first became popular in the 2010s. I do accept that some men look handsome and rugged with facial hair, but I just prefer the clean-shaven look especially in the case of my husbandRead more

This season, the Wildcats will begin play in the state’s new Class 7A classification and face a new set of challenging opponents. And their first test begins with hosting Effingham County Friday night.Read more

As J.E. Lanier Post 27 begins another year of service, the leadership team is also looking toward an important goal: establishing a permanent home for the Post and the veterans and families it serves.Read more

It was just what the doctor ordered. Bryan County’s softball team was coming off a stinging 16-4 loss at Bulloch Academy just a week after beating the Gators, 8-5, and was in bad need of redeeming itself.Read more

Summer championship season for local swim teams wrapped the first of August after a series of championship meets beginning in early JulyRead more

Bryan County will be wasting no time in jumping into the frying pan when it opens its season on Friday against a veteran Treutlen County team coming off its first state playoff appearance in 18 years. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Redskins Stadium.Read more

On August 13, Richmond Hill High School hosted its “Meet the Wildcats” event at the school’s gym.Read more

Maybe the rain will let up before I eventually have to leave the library, where I am located at the moment, and subsequently say goodbye to its endless shelves of books, comfortable A/C, and free Wi-Fi.Read more

Besides the pending land battle at Plattsburgh, there was a naval battle to be fought for the control of Lake Champlain, the two hundred mile waterway that had served as the main invasion route for American, British, and French troops since the 1750s.Read more

Joel Chandler Harris is well-known in some parts. Probably mostly for being the author of the “Uncle Remus Tales” books. But he was also known for being the editor of the Atlanta Journal- Constitution in the late 1800’s; and later, as the owner of the sprawling Victorian mansion…Read more

Please allow me to share a thought with you today. The prophet Amos told his people, “But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba,” (Amos 5:5).Read more

There is a lot of talk about a person’s investments and savings being secure, and there are some things put into place to make them more secure. One of those would be to practice God’s financial principles found in scripture.Read more

Richmond Hill homeowners looking at their property tax bill may notice a big change from previous years.Read more

BRYAN COUNTY – Bryan County commissioners voted, 4-1, to approve a request to rezone roughly 39 acres near a historic cemetery for commercial use on Tuesday, despite opposition from a standing-room-only crowd.Read more

Doris Purser, Manager of Programs and Events at Richmond Hill City Center, has been recognized for her outstanding service to the Richmond Hill community after being named Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill.Read more

Richmond Hill head volleyball coach Danielle Ennis expected her team to have some jitters in their opener against Savannah Country Day Tuesday afternoon. But once the Wildcats settled down, they showed how they can defend their four consecutive regional titles with a 3-0 victory. Their JV team posted…Read more

RICHMOND HILL – Westwin Elements is not coming to Bryan County, and an environmental review of the former Caesarstone property that it was looking to locate to, came back clean.Read more

After a recent scrimmage with Pierce County and Glynn Academy, Richmond Hill head football coach Matt LeZotte has a good feeling about his team as they prepare for their opener against Effingham County Aug. 21.Read more

It’s not quite a three-peat, but local photographer J.J. Bellemare has done it again.Read more