Portal News

The weather was cold and rainy Thursday, but that's not the reason law enforcement found a Twin City man soaked and chilled, needing rescue.

Speak with anyone who knew former state Rep. and retired educator John Godbee Sr., and the word that comes up most often is "fair."

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.

Two Bulloch County public schools were among those recognized by the state this week for their Advanced Placement exam results.

Because of power outages affecting thousands of homes in the area, hotels and motels were booked to capacity Wednesday and again Thursday night.

Stephen Peavy takes stock of the damage around his Portal home Thursday morning.

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.