Evans County News

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An era ends when special agent in charge John Edwards leaves his office for the last time Thursday.

Bob Duckworth, left, and Nancy Johnson, standing at right, executive directors of St.

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Jimmy Barrow Jimmy Barrow, 69, died Friday, September 12, 2008, at his residence.

Marbelee Hodges is alive today, thanks to a guardian angel in the form of Bobby Duncan, who fortunately was in the right place at the right time.

This fourth of July may be the best yet for dozens of Evans County teens. Members of the Claxton High marching band loaded up Wednesday morning at 2am to make the trip to Washington DC.

“We started to respond and we could see the smoke from town as we headed that way”

An Evans County firefighter is reinforcing the need for household emergency plans after a house fire took the lives of an elderly couple. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“God healed me and I walked, I went to the service, I've been a federal firefighter and stuff. I know what some of these kids go through”

A horseback ride can be a challenge for plenty of people, but especially for those who already have trouble walking or moving. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“Happy day! I have been very anxious for that first sighting.”

It's mid-April, and right on cue one of Georgia's most beloved birds, the ruby-throated hummingbird, is showing up at feeders throughout the state. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Seven inches of rain in three hours caused some flooding in parts of Claxton early Thursday, but by nightfall things were back to normal, Evans County Chief Deputy Randall Tippins said. via Athens Banner-Herald

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will hold four public hearings to receive input on proposed changes to the hunting regulations for the 2007-2008 season. via Buckmasters Whitetail Magazine

“He was just shaking his head saying I don't know what we're going to do now”

Saturday's severe weather left its mark on one Evans County home. A tree dropped on the roof and just kept going. via WTOC-TV Savannah

Claxton Rattlesnake Roundup Updated: Crowds didn't let a little cold wind keep them from Claxton. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“There's some talk Congress could attach this to the war bill. If they do, there's a good chance we can keep this thing funded”

Claxton's police, sheriff's deputies and drug agents didn't wait for daylight as they brought in their suspects. via WTOC-TV Savannah

“I'm thankful none of them got hurt last night.”

Authorities have captured an escaped inmate who they say kidnapped a guard and other inmates Thursday . via WTOC-TV Savannah

Evans County Sheriff's deputies captured a Bulloch County Correctional Institute inmate who investigators said kidnapped a guard and four other, using a screwdriver as a weapon, said Bulloch County Sheriff's ... via Statesboro Herald

A Bulloch County Correctional Institute inmate escaped from a work detail Thursday afternoon, high jacking a county van and taking a guard and four other inmates hostage, said Bulloch County Sheriff Captain ... via Statesboro Herald

“Queen Rattlesnake Roundup 2008”

Keith Barnard, president of The Evans County Wildlife Club, announced that the 41st annual Rattlesnake Roundup Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, in the Claxton-Evans Industrial Park on ... via The Coastal Courier

A manhunt is underway in Evans County for an escaped inmate. The Evans County Sheriff's Office says an inmate from the Bulloch County Correctional Institute kidnapped a guard in a work truck and escaped south ... via WTOC-TV Savannah