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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $742,031 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of Georgia.
August 16, 2007
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Code enforcement representatives from the city of Hinesville will "collect cars" for the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at the National Night Out event on the courthouse square.
August 16, 2007
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Living well
After a torrential rainfall, the Hinesville Hurricanes and the Savannah Warriors took to the soaked field at Lewis Frasier Middle School and battled it out to the bitter end of the fourth quarter.
August 16, 2007
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By Patty Leon
Staff Writer
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Sports
Mr. Hickey, Having read your blog, it appears as though you want me to answer for someone else's quotes, which clearly I cannot do. The story was not meant to be an expose of the problems with juveniles in the county; it was coverage of a community event in which people discussed their personal displeasure with the current state of the county's youth population and what is/is not being done to cure the problem. The ...
August 16, 2007
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By Andrea Washington
Staff Writer
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Opinion
A $98,000 grant has helped the Long County Sheriff's Department upgrade its computer and communications systems.
August 16, 2007
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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News
Editor's note: This is the first in a four-part series depicting the plight of homeless animals in Liberty and Long counties.
August 16, 2007
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By Patty Leon
Staff Writer
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News
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - A Fort Campbell soldier charged with rape and murder in the slayings of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and her family stood over his colleagues as they raped the girl and pointed his weapon at the door for security, another soldier convicted in the case testified Wednesday.
August 16, 2007
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By Ray Lenz
Associated Press Writer
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Military
Missing person-adult July 16, 2007 Rogers Rd. An officer made contact with two complainants at the police department July 26 in reference to a missing person. The complainants stated that on July 16 the missing person left her residence carrying only a brown pocket book. She was wearing a blue and white, checkered shirt and blue jeans. One of the complainants stated the missing person had been suffering from manic depression/bi-polar for the past 10 ...
August 16, 2007
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In a rare turn of events this week, three governmental boards convened in front of the public to address the comments and concerns regarding the quality and efficiency of the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission.
August 16, 2007
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By John Deike
Staff Writer
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News
The issue of immigration was, no surprise, the runaway winner in number of reader comments. I try to respond personally whenever I can; recently my reply to a number of messages was, "The mail I get from readers, and what I hear from some people I have interviewed, leave zero doubt there is widespread unreasonable fear of immigrants out there, masquerading as legit concern over immigration law enforcement." Which brought this shout: "SIR, YOU HAVE ...
August 16, 2007
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By Roger Hernandez
Columnist
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Opinion
It's another good news, bad news scenario for the Cider House, an arts outreach program dedicated to working with Liberty County's at-risk youth.
August 16, 2007
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By Andrea Washington
Staff Writer
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News
Georgia's State Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division is a finalist for the National Recreation and Park Association's "Gold Medal Excellence in Park & Recreation Management" award - the most prestigious award a recreation agency can achieve. Georgia shares the honor with state park systems from Utah and Tennessee.
August 16, 2007
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Discount cards Bradwell Institute retail discount cards are on sale. Proceeds benefit the football team. The cards offer discounts at local stores and restaurants, such as Chili's and Applebee's. They are available from players, the school office and the athletic department. Call Jeff Miller at 980-2534 or Bradwell's athletic department at 368-6123. Flag football, soccer Liberty County YMCA sports department is offering fall sports registrations for flag football and soccer through Aug. 16. The seasons ...
August 16, 2007
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Schedules/Stats/Rosters
The following cases are waiting to be presented to the Grand Jury when they meet in September:
August 16, 2007
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Staff Report
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News
Accidents can happen to anyone but some have repercussions that are hard to overcome. Eye injuries, for example, can cause permanent damage when simple preventive measures might have completely prevented the problem.
August 16, 2007
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By Linda Ratcliffe
Columnist
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Living well
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