New Long Commission hopes to be accessible

The new Long County Board of Commission on Wednesday held its first meeting.

92-year-old Riceboro man gardens by hand

In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil.

City tells developer to produce plan before vote

Most of Thursday's Hinesville City Council meeting focused on a request to approve a "concept proposal" of the final plat for the Magnolia Oaks shopping complex at the intersection of Highway 196 West and 15th Street.

Midway minutes flap draws apology

Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt apologies to those citizens who had planned to conduct business before the Midway City Council, others who were in attendance and to the citizens of Midway for the unprofessional conduct of the mayor pro tem and another Midway councilman at the May 13 council meeting. These two elected officials left the meeting in protest over a legitimate request for an oral reading of previous council minutes as ...

Midway Council members walk out of meeting, should resign

Editor, Midway Councilman Levern Clancy Jr. and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Roberts Sr. should resign immediately from the Midway City Council. I was at the monthly council meeting Monday when past council meeting minutes were due to be read, which is the procedure according to "Robert's Rules of Order" - the rules that govern Midway's meeting procedures.

Huerd, Eastlake engaged

Anna Huerd of Hinesville and Patrick Huerd of Ludowici announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynn Huerd of Hinesville, to Patrick Ryan Eastlake of Hinesville, son of Sharyl and Jeffrey Eastlake of Hinesville.

Celebrating two faithful servants

Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.

God's strategy and Satan's tactics

While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.

Birth: DaeSean Eric Chambers

DaeSean Eric Chambers was born at 12:25 a.m. April 28 to Felicia LaShay Chambers of Suffolk, Va., and Shawn Everette Chambers of Darby, Pa.

Birth: Amari Renee Durden

Amari Renee Durden was born at 5:30 p.m. April 20 to Ashley Martin of Hinesville and Audrie Durden Jr. of Adel.

Diaries offer glimpse into history

Editor note: This is the second of a three-part series. It is not running three consecutive weeks but over a four-week period.

Sound off for May 20

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Judge says Bryan County can block landfill

Superior Court Judge David Cavendar ruled in favor of Bryan County's ordinances regarding landfills in a lawsuit filed by Atlantic Waste Services against the county.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Post's outdoor pools opening

FPCA loses to Trinity Christian

FPCA Highlanders lost, 7-6, to Trinity Christian School Wednesday, closing the door on a chance to get into regional playoffs.

Legislature moves to protect red drum -- thus, coastal fishing

Some of my fondest memories of growing up in coastal Georgia are of going fishing with my dad.

Amputee completes Air Assault School

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky., May 2, 2013 - For almost 12 miles, he has been carrying about 35 pounds of gear. He sees a clock in the near distance with red digital numerals closing in on the three-hour mark, the time limit for the near half-marathon march. He wants to sprint to the finish line, but his face winces with every right step taken. His breaths are heavy, and pain can be heard with each inhale.

BI media center named Exemplary Media Program

Media specialists Nikki Lukkarinen and Melissa McCallar recently were recognized for Bradwell's Exemplary Library Media Program.

GPB deals with unhappy Big Bird, talking frogs

RING! RING! "Hello, this is Teya Ryan, president of Georgia Public Broadcasting. I am calling to ask you to consider a donation to GPB. If you donate $250, we will send you a talking frog." KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "Please excuse me a moment. Yes, Wanda? What is it?" "Ms. Ryan, sorry to bother you but there is someone at the door dressed like Big Bird and he - or it - insists on seeing you ...

Ice tea: South's 'table wine'

What you use to wash down your meal is as important as the barbecue, seafood or pork fried rice.

Horoscopes for week of May 1-7

April 20 to May 20: You know how to balance life's practical aspects with the poetic. This gives you a special edge this week in both your professional endeavors and your personal life.

City GIS coordinator speaks at conference

Anna Phillips, Hinesville's geographic information systems coordinator, is a self-taught GIS expert and the go-to person for creating and storing data that maps the location of fire hydrants, stormsewers, street lights, manhole covers and numerous other items maintained by the city and county.

Governor signs bill to amp up water safety

Gov. Nathan Deal last week signed Senate Bill 136, which lowers the blood-alcohol content limit for boaters from .10 to.08 and increases penalties for those caught boating while intoxicated.

Sound off for May 1

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Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 1

April 1: Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers - A Savannah man and California man were arrested in Walthourville at Dunlevie Road and Barnard Pray Road after a traffic stop. Deputies discovered the California man had a warrant out for his arrest. As the deputy waited for backup, he noticed that passengers in the vehicle were acting suspicious. A search found marijuana paraphernalia in the car. Two of three passengers reportedly gave proper names, but ...

FPCA boys make semifinals

One day after the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team clinched a spot in the Georgia Independent School Association's state final four, the Highlander boys followed suit with a 7-1 win over Valwood Christian on Saturday in Valdosta.

Several Panthers, Tigers set for state Olympics

Athletes from Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute competed in this past weekend's track and field sectional qualifiers in Statesboro, with several earning trips to the state Olympics.

Blue Tide seniors recognized for efforts

Six graduating players on the Long County High School baseball team were recognized last week during Senior Night.

Storm play in first tourney

Liberty County's new girls' basketball team, the Low Country Storm, recently went 2-2 in its first tournament.