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By John DeikeCoastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writerjdeike@coastalcourier.comSubstantial cost overruns for the new Liberty County justice center are devouring taxpayer money, and the new facility is still months away from construction.The problem lies in the purchasing of land between Bagley and MLK abutting Main Street in Hinesville that was originally valued at $675,000 by the county tax assessors office in 2005, Citizens Advisory Council Chairman John Henderson said.But some of the landowners at that location ...
July 20, 2007
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By John Deike
Staff Writer
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News
Wherever I go these days, people want to talk about how much trouble we have talking reasonably to one another about current public policy challenges. The quality of the public dialogue, they say - our ability to reason with one another and to sort through issues - is lamentable.Al Gore's new book, "The Assault on Reason," decries the decline of public discourse. In my view, he's hit a nerve. And for good reason.Our political system ...
July 20, 2007
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By Lee H. Hamilton
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Opinion
In a unique reversal of common priorities, the announcement of a 964-acre development west of I-95 in East Liberty was of secondary importance to several hundred people gathered at Springfield Plantation on Saturday. The $395 million North Newport Plantation project is just a means to an end, a goal carefully conceived by property owner Laura Devendorf. Her goal is to preserve 2,000 acres east of the interstate and the treasures they hold. That will form ...
July 20, 2007
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By Joe Parker Jr.
Correspondent
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News
Riceboro budget writers didn't have much luck at their workshop in the absence of Mayor Gregory Richardson and with only incomplete figures to use.
July 18, 2007
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By Joe Parker Jr.
Correspondent
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News
ATLANTA -- The judge who wanted to close the pretrial hearing of one of four people accused of murdering six Mexican immigrants reversed himself on Monday, agreeing with several media outlets who petitioned to keep the courtroom doors open. In addition to overturning his own June 1 oral order, Tift County Superior Court Judge Gary McCorvey also agreed that motions filed in the case should remain open, instead of being sealed as defense attorneys ...
July 18, 2007
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By Doug Gross
Associated Press Writer
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State, National
VALDOSTA -- Authorities evacuated homes and businesses around a storage facility after explosives were found there. Police were called to the scene Monday after a bail bondsman from Florida, who was entering a storage unit to retrieve its renter's property, found the explosives, said Brian Childress of the Valdosta Police Department. Also found in the storage unit was a significant amount of firearms including handguns, rifles and machine guns, Childress said. The storage ...
July 18, 2007
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Associated Press
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State, National
An elderly couple was killed Friday afternoon when their Lincoln Town Car collided with a semi-tractor trailer at the intersection of Highways 17 and 196, near the Liberty-Bryan County line.
July 18, 2007
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Patty Leon
Staff writer
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News
Softball tryout The Liberty High School Lady Panthers softball tryouts take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 1, 2, and 3 at the Liberty County High School softball field. Girls must bring in a completed medical physical form issued by the school. Forms may be picked up at the school front office from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call Coach Standard at 368-8448 BI softball tryouts Softball tryouts for the 2007-08 Bradwell ...
July 18, 2007
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After returning to the postseason in 2006, the Bradwell Institute Tigers are eager to not only return, but to win a state playoff game.
July 17, 2007
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By Jimmy Currier
Special to the Courier
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Sports
Editor, In this day of worrying about the "younger generation,," I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the three young angels - and an older one - who rescued me when my car died at Hardee's at about 9 a.m. June 22.
July 17, 2007
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LCRD summer Registration is ongoing at the Liberty County Recreation Department for summer programs, including day camp, swim lessons, swim team, sports camps, tae kwon do, golf, tennis, crafts, basketball, track and field, wrestling, weight training and adventure trips. Registration is accepted at the LCRD office at the Shuman Recreation Center at James Brown Park from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Registration will continue until all slots are filled on a first-come basis. Online registration ...
July 17, 2007
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Liberty branch Tree Tots Storytime Tuesdays, July 3-24 at 10:30 a.m. Join the library staff and local youngsters each Tuesday for stories, songs and more. For ages 1 to 4. Tie-Dye T-Shirt Craft Thursday, July 5 at 2 p.m. Bring a cotton T-Shirt to this event where you can create art you can wear. Space is limited and registration is required. For ages 5 and up. Music Makers Thursday, July 12 at 10:30 ...
July 17, 2007
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Staff report
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Education
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
July 17, 2007
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By Edith Anderson
Correspondent
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Faith
This week we will celebrate Independence Day. As we reflect on this day, we have to be thankful for living in a country where we can enjoy freedom. But we must understand the freedom we enjoy comes at a great price.
July 17, 2007
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By Dr. Alvin L. Jackson
Special to the Courier
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Faith
Editor, President Bush has attached over 800 bill-signing statements on bills he has signed during his term of office.
July 17, 2007
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