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Courier debutting new web site

For the past few months, the Coastal Courier family has been working on several projects - a new look for the newspaper, photo contests, a fundraiser and the creation of a youth advisory board to name a few.

February 27, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Flowers for his Valentin

Everything is rosy in the Meadors' household. Just ask Steve's wife, Ryoko, who has received flowers at least once a month from her adoring husband for more than 25 years.

February 27, 2007 | By Sonya Kurth-Campbell Editor | Lifestyle

Editorial: Pride of South doesn't fare well

Liberty County suffered the loss of at least four of its oldest live oak trees this week - symbols of Georgia's beauty and heritage.

February 25, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Editorial: Trend of elected officials 'going it alone' must stop

Next year, girls in Texas entering the sixth grade will be forced to take a new vaccine against strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer.

February 22, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Editorial: Don't restrict media after disasters

Liberty County commissioners are expected to consider Tuesday a proposed ordinance authorizing the imposition of curfews during emergencies and disasters.

February 20, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Gateway to Liberty

Within the next 18 months, the landscape west of Interstate 95 and north of Highway 84 will most likely realize the start of significant change.

February 17, 2007 | Sonya Kurth-Campbell Editor | News

Editorial: Help a soldier, save loved pets

Whenever our military deploys, soldiers are forced to leave their cherished pets behind. If they don't have someone to care for their animals while they are away, their pets tend to end up at the local humane shelter.

February 15, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Voters must ensure responsible growth

In today's Coastal Courier, readers will find our annual Pride and Progress edition. Within its pages are the views of our state legislators, county commissioners and Hinesville city councilmen. In other words, the people who representative us and make decisions - long-term and short - that affect our lives.

February 13, 2007 | Courier Editorial | Opinion

Editorial: Curb the violence

The first month of the new year has been a rough one. Not only has Liberty County lost two of its young people to violent acts, but two others were killed in a car crash.

February 08, 2007 | Sonya Campbell-Kurth | Opinion

Live oaks deserve to be saved

Liberty County and its municipalities are experiencing tremendous growth. Residential and commercial developments are popping up everywhere, and local roads and highways are being widened.

February 06, 2007 | Staff report | Opinion

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