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Richmond Hill Community Theatre and What's the Scoop Café will host a murder/mystery dinner theater, "Murder, Medium-Rare," by Eileen Moushey, March 9 and 11 at What's the Scoop Café in Richmond Hill.
March 02, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Things to Do
Welcome to March, that magical month of blooming azaleas and green shamrocks that usher in the gorgeous days of spring in the South. The mornings start out crisp, but by midday, the blue skies and mild temperatures make it the perfect time for a relaxing walk or to work in the garden.
March 02, 2011
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By Bruce Muncher
Guest columnist
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Things to Do
The General Assembly completed its 19th legislative session day Thursday. The members of the legislature now are working in full force as we work toward the completion of the 2011 session, a maximum of 40 session days.
March 02, 2011
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By State Rep. Ron Stephens
Columnist
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Opinion
Sometimes a good idea is so good it's hard to sustain over the long haul. That's often true with ideas that come from government that depend on revenues that blow with the economic winds.
March 02, 2011
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Gainesville Times
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Opinion
Did you know that now is a great time to make money on your land without having to sell or divide it? Contrary to what we all hear on the nightly news, your land can still put money in your pocket – no matter what is happening with condominiums in Las Vegas or Miami.
March 02, 2011
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By Fuller Callaway
Guest columnist
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Business News
Editor, In response to Reggie Sage's letter in Sunday's edition, asking why the federal tax withholding went up on his recent retired pay statement, I may have the answer. The same thing happened at my office, where I am responsible for our payroll.
March 02, 2011
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Staff
Report
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Opinion
Editor, I'd like to address the concerns with gate opening times at Fort Stewart that were called in to the Coastal Courier's Sound off.
March 02, 2011
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Staff
Report
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Opinion
• Day 17 (Tuesday, Feb. 22): While much of this session has been dedicated to talks about the HOPE scholarship program and the changes that will have to be made, Gov. Nathan Deal announced his proposals at a news conference today. The successful program that has provided numerous Georgia students with opportunities to continue their education has fallen on difficult times recently due to rising costs and declining revenues. The program is projected to show a deficit of around $240 million in the current fiscal year and more than $300 million in the next fiscal year. To give the program the ...
March 02, 2011
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By State Sen. Buddy Carter
Special to the Courier
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Opinion
President Barack Obama is stirring up the forces of reaction. Or at least he wants to. He is their inspiration and their leader, the nation's most eloquent and powerful advocate of a government of the past.
March 02, 2011
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By Rich Lowry
Columnist
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Opinion
Does Georgia have a higher percentage of criminals in its population than any other state? Let's hope not.
March 02, 2011
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By Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
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Opinion
Q: Our 19-year-old daughter is dating a 19-year-old boy, who, in general, we like. He's not a partier, he doesn't smoke or drink, he's serious about his education and he has a rational career plan mapped out. Our daughter also is a responsible, level-headed girl. The problem is that the boyfriend's response to almost anything my daughter says is a cut or put-down, a dismissal of her accomplishment or mocking. She says his father does the same thing to him, his brother and their mother; so to him, it's "normal." Our daughter is an upbeat ...
March 02, 2011
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By John Rosemond
Columnist
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Living well
Liberty County High School's Matt Desbiens and Patrick McDonald each launched three-run home runs Monday at Bryan County High School, but the Redskins came back in extra innings to win, 9-8.
March 02, 2011
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Tim Traywick
Correspondent
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Local sports
Bradwell's golf team took another second-place finish Wednesday in its second match of the season at Cherokee Rose Golf Club in Hinesville.
March 02, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Local sports
March is National Nutrition Month and it's the perfect time to start making smart food choices by reading labels and ordering healthier meals when eating out.
March 02, 2011
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By Linda Ratcliffe
Columnist
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Living well
ATLANTA - A plan to scale back Georgia's free, full-day pre-kindergarten program - the first of its kind in the United States - to a half-day has teachers fearing shrunken paychecks and working parents scrambling to find day care for their 4-year-olds.
March 02, 2011
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By Dorie Turner and Shannon McCaffrey
Associated Press writers
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Education
