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Volunteer firefighters get nod
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Bryan County Fire Department South Division award winners were, from left, Cody Becker, Mike Smith, Daniel Conner and Heather Ward. - photo by Photo provided.
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Updated: Dec 17, 2012, 9:00 PM
Published: Dec 17, 2012, 7:19 PM

Bryan County Fire Department’s South Division recently recognized four members for their dedication and work during 2012.

Receiving awards were: Division Chief Mike Smith, officer of the year; Heather Ward, firefighter of the year; Daniel Conner, rookie firefighter of the year; and Cody Becker, junior of the year.

Ward’s honor made her the first female firefighter chosen for that award in the South Division.

Members are chosen annually to receive recognition for their service to the community.

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Nuclear plant's safety discussed at meeting
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Plant Hatch is near Baxley and north Bryan County is in its evacuation zone. - photo by File photo
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Updated: Apr 19, 2018, 5:00 PM
Published: Apr 19, 2018, 3:40 PM
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will discuss the 2017 safety performance of the Hatch Nuclear Power Plant during an open house from 4-6 p.m. April 24 in Room 171 of the Southeastern Technical College, 3001 East First St., Vidalia. The two-unit Hatch plant is located near Baxley, about 20 miles south of Vidalia, and is operated by Southern Nuclear Operating Co. NRC employees responsible for plant inspections, including the resident inspectors based full-time at the site, will be available to discuss its performance.
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