Claxton News

Last week, Sister Janet Fischer, Claxton's only nun, was treated to her own day by county proclamation, with a reception and a bit of gentle roasting by her friends.

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies.

After bringing rains, heavy winds and even tornadoes to parts of Florida, Tropical Storm Andrea moved quickly across south Georgia and was leaving the Carolinas waterlogged on Friday while sparing the area any serious damage.

Bulloch County sheriff's deputies responded at 9:40 p.m. May 30 to a home in the 700 block of Clevy Deloach Road on a report of an aggravated assault with a firearm.

Twins Jadon, left, and Jada Smith, age 2, fish with assistance from their dad, Tamarshe Smith, during Saturday's reopening event at the Evans County Public Fishing Area.

The long wait is over for local anglers as the Evans County Public Fishing Area is slated to reopen Saturday after completion of a yearlong project.

The images of tornado victims in Oklahoma brought back memories to Reba Van Meter.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials say a portion of a public fishing area in Evans County is scheduled to reopen this week.

Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies.