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Budget cuts slowing tax refunds

Frankie Thomas is still waiting on about $3,500 from his state taxes and doesn't like having to "go through the dickens to get your money that you've already paid for."

June 17, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | State, National


Hampton Island puts dent in tax debt

Hampton Island Preserve recently put a huge dent - some $401,600 - in the $660,000 the development owes in delinquent property taxes, interest and late fees.

June 15, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Business


Another motel picks Flemington

A La Quinta Inn will be going up on a grassy, vacant lot on Highway 84, but there are mixed reviews on what another hotel means for Liberty County.

June 10, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Business


Skaters just want places to fly

Names: Daniel Crary, 17, Anthony Miller, 17, Matthew Kipke, 18, Terry Wilson, 17, Ronnie Woods, 15, Chase Mullins, 15

June 10, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | About People


Tradeport entrance gets another start

With a $50,393 change order request on the table, Liberty County commissioners questioned why the engineering representative for a right turn lane on Islands Highway didn't plan to avoid the problem.

June 08, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Business


Big Riceboro development hits snag

After Hampton Island Preserve manager Ron Leventhal vowed a lawsuit, Plum Creek was left sitting on the bank Tuesday night when Liberty County commissioners tabled a request to rezone land for the massive development.

June 05, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Business


Vandals hit Walthourville's Johnnie Frasier Park

Investigations continue as police follow leads to find those responsible for vandalizing Walthourville's Johnnie Frasier Park this weekend.

June 03, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Public Safety


Poker run raises money for Lions charity

Even after Friday's rain, more than 70 riders put thunder in Stafford Park Saturday with a dice run to raise money for the Georgia Lions' Camp for the Blind.

June 03, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Lifestyle


Budget cuts may hit courts

Getting a divorce or adopting a child may take even longer if the state approves budget cuts to Superior Courts that could result in staff furloughs and decreased services.

June 03, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | News


Time to question property taxes is here

Joe X, who didn't want to use his real name, has watched property taxes on his Hinesville home climb from $920 in 1997 to $2,028 in 2008 and he wants to know what's going on.

June 01, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | News


National parks advisor visits Dorchester

Many area residents probably are in the same boat as Mary Goodwich, a local for more than 20 years who has never been on the Liberty Trail.

June 01, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | News


Sewage plant skeptics blast EPD study

"We're right back where we were," Lynda Morse told Dr. Elizabeth Booth, a scientist with the Environmental Protection Division, Wednesday night. "Why is the EPD so hell-bent on doing this? Why aren't you investigating another way?"

May 29, 2009 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | News


Summer sun brings skin cancer risk

Clouds will eventually roll away and as the mercury rises, so may the risk of skin cancer. Dr. Chris Blasy, a Liberty Regional Medical Center staff physician, debunked some common myths about skin cancer during a talk May 15 and clarify the sun's harsh realities. "We are in the Sunbelt down here," Blasy said. "I mean, where did the name redneck come from? Spending too many hours in the sun." About 20 residents had a ...

May 27, 2009 | By Alena Parker Special to the Courier | Living well


County targeting eyesores

Liberty County code enforcer Tony Mullis said he "just about got his foot chopped off," when he asked a couple of municipalities to take a more proactive role in the upkeep of their cities, particularly abandoned trailers.

May 25, 2009 | Alena Parker | News


BI graduate wins car from NeSmith

Bradwell Institute senior Robert Motley drove a brand-new Chevy Cobalt to his high school graduation yesterday - and it was flawless.

May 25, 2009 | By Alena Parker | Education


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