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Sand Hill residents seek park

Several residents from the Sand Hill area attended the April meeting of the Long County Commission and voiced their desires for a recreation park in their neighborhood.

April 28, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | News


Ludowici chief worries 9-1-1 abused

Ludowici Police Chief Frank McClelland brought a number of issues before the city council Tuesday.

April 28, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Public Safety


Credit advice dished out at breakfast

The Long County Chamber of Commerce met for its Progress through People breakfast March 20 at the Ludowici Church of God.

April 26, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Business


'Homeless cross carrier' bound for salvation

In 1987, Chuck Johnson started walking on weekends and telling others about Jesus. He would work during the week, and then on the weekends, when others were barbecuing, shopping, or simply taking it easy, he would walk around his hometown of San Jose, Calif. He did this for a number of years and then in 2000, he said, "The Lord told me to sell all my stuff, and give it away, all except for $55. ...

April 26, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Faith


Smiley Elementary hosts parent picnic

Smiley Elementary School in Long County hosted its annual "Picnic for Parents" March 30. The activity invites parents to visit the school and work with their children in class and then have a picnic lunch with them in the cafeteria.

April 26, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Blue Tide wins game over McIntosh County

By Mike Riddle Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Correspondent riddle4news@yahoo.com Long County's baseball team picked up its third win of the season Friday, defeating McIntosh County Academy 7-4 in Ludowici. But even though the Tide got a win, it didn't come easy. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the fifth, the Blue Tide loaded the bases, and were poised to tie the game. But with the momentum in their favor, the game was delayed, because of ...

April 25, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Sports


McGowan solid in opener

TEXT��05-Dustin McGowan was on the Syracuse Chiefs pitcher's mound for the opening game Thursday night and pitched five solid innings, helping lead the Chiefs to a 2-1 win over the Durham Bulls in Durham, N.C.

April 25, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Sports


Train, grader collide, killing driver

A Long County employee was killed Monday when the motor grader he was driving was struck by a train at the Simmons Cross Roads in Long County.

April 25, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | News


Ludowici hosts half rubber tournament

On March 31, The First Annual Krank It Up Half Rubber Tournament was held in Ludowici. The event, organized by Joe Dyson and Sean Tucker, was the first tournament on the 2007 half rubber schedule.

April 25, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Outdoors/Recreation


Teen killed in ATV crash

A Long County teen died Thursday from injuries he received in a four-wheeler wreck on Rye Patch Road, according to authorities.

April 24, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | News


Seaching for the golden egg

Hunting Easter eggs has always been a part of the Easter celebration. Children look forward to it as much as getting their new Easter outfits.

April 24, 2007 | By Edith Anderson Correspondent | Lifestyle


An Easter message

For many, Easter is a time of Easter baskets and colorful eggs. And even though all of the coloring kits have a variety of bright colors, at least one egg in the batch will turn out gray from your little one dipping it in all the dye containers.

April 24, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Faith


Western wear shop opens in Long County

The Long County Chamber of Commerce joined Karen and Ricky Waters on March 24 to celebrate the grand opening of their County Line Barn.

April 21, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Business


Blue Tide ends losing streak

Long County finally ended its 11-game losing streak and picked up their second win of the season on March 30. However, the week didn't come without its hardships, as earlier on March 27 and March 28 they lost difficult games.

April 20, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Sports


Easter arrives early in Long

Easter arrived a little early this year in Long County when Celebration Castle and Elim Baptist Church co-sponsored an Easter egg hunt March 31 on Elim Church Road.

April 19, 2007 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Lifestyle


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Two Lady Tide run state meet

Two members of the Long County High School ladies track and field team competed at the recent AA state championships.

May 20, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


FBCA’s Owens signs to play basketball in Oklahoma

Faith Baptist Christian Academy's Jerry Owens on Thursday signed a letter of intent to play men's basketball at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma.

May 17, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


FBCA softball, volleyball player Hall signs with BPC

Faith Baptist Christian Academy's Brittany Hall on Thursday signed a letter of intent to play softball and volleyball for Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon.

May 15, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Long County Crusader signs a letter with Trinity

Faith Baptist Christian Academy's Kirk Hill Jr. signed a letter of intent Thursday to play basketball for Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville.

May 13, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Tide place at state meet

Two members of the Long County High School boys' track team finished in the top 10 of their events at the Class 2-AA state track and field meet, held May 2-4 in Jefferson.

May 10, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Blue Tide baseball team holds rec night for players, coaches

The Blue Tide baseball team recently held its annual Recreation Night in Long County. Around 50 players and coaches who are participating in the T-ball, softball and baseball programs came out for the night. Recreation department Director Michelle Rogers said more than 400 children will be playing this year.

May 08, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


Long County fishing tourney draws young, old

Anglers of all ages came out April 27 to participate in the second annual Fishin' for a Cure tournament at the Altamaha River in Long County.

May 06, 2013 | Mike Riddle | Local sports


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