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The George-Anne Media Group

The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

Police Beat Dec. 5-Dec. 16

December 18, 2013

Thursday, Dec. 58:08 a.m.: A motor vehicle accident report was taken for a motor vehicle accident in Lot 13.8:12 a.m.: Officers responded to a burglar alarm at the Museum. An employee accidentallyactivated the burglar alarm.8:32 a.m.: Officers responded to Nursing/Chemistry in reference to a sick person. EMSresponded but did not transport.11:03 a.m.: Officers responded to Dining Commons in reference to a fire alarm. The alarm wasactivated due to a faulty smoke detector.11:44 a.m.: An incident report was taken for a theft at the Russell Union – Student Leadership.This case was assigned to Criminal Investigations.3:50 p.m.: Officers assisted Heath Services with the transportation of a sick person.4:32 p.m.: A motor vehicle accident report was taken for a motor vehicle accident in the RussellUnion parking lot.5:33 p.m.: A motor vehicle accident report was taken for a motor vehicle accident – hit and runin Lot 11.7:11 p.m.: Officers responded to Dining Commons in reference to a fire alarm. The alarm wasactivated due to smoke from an AC duct.11:58 p.m.: Officers discovered a subject attempting to make entry into a Georgia SouthernUniversity police car in the University Plaza parking lot. The subject, Lori Leona Gronemeyer,19, Statesboro, Ga., was arrested and charged with Possession of Alcohol – Under 21 Years ofAge & False ID.12:13 a.m.: Officer responded to Southern Pines in reference to an intoxicated subject. PaulFranklin Smith, 19, Statesboro, Ga., was arrested and charged with Possession of Alcohol –Under 21 Years of Age and Possession of Marijuana – misdemeanor.1:25 a.m.: Officers assisted the Statesboro Police Department with an incident at CampusCrossings apartments. Two subjects were judicially referred for drug violations.4:21 a.m.: Officers responded to the Center for Art & Theater in reference to a burglar alarm.The building was checked with no problems found.Friday,...

Photo by: Julia Francis

Fire at College walk apartment

Julia Francis December 18, 2013

Photo by: Julia Francis

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Students could be source of high crime in Bulloch

Jennifer Curington December 18, 2013

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Police Beat Nov. 27-Dec. 3

December 5, 2013

Wednesday, November 273:06 p.m.: Officers conducted a welfare check at Freedom’s Landing. The subject of the welfare check’s mother advised that she had contact with her daughter and she was fine. Investigators...

Photo courtesy of Suzanne Tatum

5k hosts running start to holiday season

Ayana Moore December 5, 2013

Photo courtesy of Suzanne Tatum

Students possibly turning to social media dating

Students possibly turning to social media dating

Ayana Moore December 5, 2013

As winter approaches and space heaters fail to provide the right amount of warmth, it’s almost instinctive how couples emerge from the woodwork.Relationships, whether platonic or romantic, can begin...

Photo courtesy of: The GSU WIldlife Center

Wild way to start the holiday

Alanna Navin December 5, 2013

Photo courtesy of: The GSU WIldlife Center

Staff council to donate warm clothes

Tayler Critchlow December 5, 2013

When Statesboro’s sweltering summer temperatures cool to the unpredictable winter weather, some students find themselves at a loss for warmer clothing.Georgia Southern University’s Staff Council has...

Photo courtesy of: www.sxc.hu

Student robbed at gunpoint in Cambridge

Jennifer Curington December 4, 2013

A student was robbed at gunpoint last night in Cambridge at Southern’s parking lot.The armed robbery occurred in The Pines section of Cambridge at 7:50 p.m., according to the incident report from Statesboro...

Bigshow’s to compete with local bars

Bigshow’s to compete with local bars

William Price December 3, 2013

The newest addition to Statesboro’s bar scene opens doors on the eve of finals week with Bigshow’s Burgers second location starting up for business this Friday.Bigshow’s Burgers is opening its second...

Moore elected mayor of Statesboro

Tannis Kufner December 3, 2013

Statesboro residents made history today as they elected Jan Moore as the new mayor.Earning over 52 percent of the votes, Moore became the first female mayor of Statesboro by defeating opponent Jonathan...

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