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WASHINGTON - The Army failed to meet its recruiting goal in June, raising concern that the unpopular Iraq war and strong economy could wreak even more havoc on enlistments.
July 28, 2007
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By Lolita C. Baldor
Associated Press Writer
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Military
Two environmental organizations won a landmark lawsuit against a state agency. The Altamaha and Satilla Riverkeepers proved the Brunswick Environmental Protection Division failed to protect the coastal marshes by granting a buffer variance to the developer of the Brunswick Landing Marina on Aiken Island, Altamaha Riverkeeper Deborah Shepphard said. Along Georgia's coast, there is a jurisdictional line that separates the upland from the marsh, and the developer, James Torras Sr., asked the EPD to push ...
July 28, 2007
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By John Deike
Staff Writer
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Outdoors/Recreation
Five Liberty County schools failed to make adequate yearly progress, according to education officials, and BoE Chairwoman Lily Baker says she is "very alarmed."
July 28, 2007
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By Joe Parker Jr.
Correspondent
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News
Disorderly conduct June 22 Sunshine Lake Road, Midway Sheriff's deputies were dispatched twice to the same residence in response to a drunken woman harassing the homeowner. Both times, as deputies arrived, the offender ran away from the house. Deputies waited nearby and when the woman returned, she was apprehended and arrested. Drug charges June 22 Georgia 405 at mile marker 73 A deputy stopped a Honda Accord for speeding and asked the driver to ...
July 28, 2007
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Staff
Report
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Public Safety
Mainship Corp. recently announced it will shift production of its Pilot and Trawler models from its Midway plant to the main manufacturing facility of its parent company, Luhrs Marine Group, in St. Augustine, Fla.
July 28, 2007
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Staff report
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Business
The annual Liberty Fest is planned for July 20-21, and will feature arts and crafts, historical re-enactments, kayak races and more in Hinesville and around Sunbury on the coast.
July 28, 2007
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Staff report
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Things to Do
Three 3rd Infantry Division soldiers died in Iraq this past Friday, according to a statement released by the Department of Defense on Tuesday evening.
July 28, 2007
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Staff report
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Military
Liberty-Hinesville Emergency Management Agency, a collaboration of the county and city governments, has the lead role in preparing for and responding to major emergencies and disasters.
July 28, 2007
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Staff report
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Public Safety
Victor Cruz Bautista, 64, of Hinesville, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Savannah, according to Edmund A. Booth Jr., acting United States attorney.
July 28, 2007
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Staff report
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Public Safety
Another chapter can be added to the legendary story of 3rd Infantry Division soldier and World War II hero, 2nd Lt. Audie Murphy.
July 28, 2007
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By Andrea Washington
Staff Writer
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News
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Soldiers in southern Baghdad joined the upper echelon of non-commissioned officers as 14 troops currently deployed to Forward Operating Base Falcon withstood the rigors of the Sgt. Audie Murphy Board and passed, July 7.
July 28, 2007
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By Pfc Nathaniel Smith
Special to the Courier
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Military
Editor, Summer has arrived, and many coastal Georgia families are preparing for their annual vacation. But the heart of hurricane season also is upon us, and between now and Nov. 30, instead of leaving their homes for fun in the sun, some families may hastily depart at the urging of local emergency management officials in the face of a major hurricane.
July 28, 2007
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Staff
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Letters to the Editor
New business: Recently, my mom and I discovered a new barbecue place in Richmond Hill. After a great meal, the owner, Clyde Fabre, introduced himself and gave us a free taste of his delicious Brunswick stew. Clyde and his son, Kevin, recently opened the Smoking Pig Bar-B-Que in the Chu's shopping center. Clyde and Kevin live at Isle of Wight and take turns running the business. I'd like to wish them the best, since they ...
July 28, 2007
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By Dot Moss
Columnist
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Advice/Columnists
The recent rains have been such a relief, haven't they? For a while, I had almost forgotten what a good rain was like. We have even had a couple of what we used to call "gullywashers" when I was growing up in middle Georgia. "Gullywasher" is actually an accurate name for a good rain because the stormwaters wash over curbs, sidewalks and ditches carrying whatever items or debris have been discarded there.
July 28, 2007
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By Sara Swinda
Columnist
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Advice/Columnists
Long County Relay for Life organizers hosted their wrap-up party recently concluding the 2007 fundraiser.
July 28, 2007
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Lifestyle
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