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New health rules affect food service
ATLANTA - After months of preparation and training, new food service regulations approved earlier this year by the Georgia Department of Human Resources took effect Dec. 1.
Hinesville Police blotter for Dec. 19
Suspicious activity Firefinder Lane Dec. 8 An officer was dispatched to Firefinder Lane in reference to a group of juveniles standing in the road in front of a complainant's residence. The officer made contact with the juveniles who stated they were waiting for a friend who lived in the neighborhood. When the juveniles were asked if anything had been said between the complainant and themselves, they stated no but noted the complainant was yelling at ...
Million dollar arson draws $15,000 reward
The state of Georgia Arson Control Unit along with the owner of Oliver's Bushhogging Company are offering a combined $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the destruction of company equipment a few weeks ago on the Devendorf's property in Midway.
HFD names its first senior firefighter
Hinesville Fire Department promoted John Hass as their first senior firefighter this past month, and the newly created position brings with it a lot of responsibility.
Long County sheriff on prisons board
ATLANTA - Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced the following executive appointment to the Board of Corrections:
Long County woman still missing
Authorities are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Deborah Gail Moody, 42, of Long County, who has been missing for about 10 days.
Rape crisis center seeks volunteers
The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire is looking for volunteers in Liberty County. Become a member of the SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) at Winn Army Hospital and Liberty Regional Medical Center. Counsel victims on the 24-hour crisis line during a four to six-hour shift. The calls are forwarded to your own phone so that you can volunteer from the privacy of your own home.
Home burglarized while family at funeral
A Hinesville family suffered two tragedies recently - the death of a loved one and the burglary of their home while they were away for the funeral.
Red Cross seeking donations
ATLANTA - The American Red Cross and blood donors share a singular mission: to make sure that blood is available where it is needed, when it is needed.
Jesup woman drowns in Long County
Judy Carol Yonkosky, 37, of Jesup drowned at about 1 a.m. Friday while swimming in the Altamaha River in Long County, according to Long County Sheriff's Department Det. Ty Smith.
EMAP honors GEMA
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency recently received a major distinction from the national Emergency Management Accreditation Program.
Wayne Prison honors retirees
Warden James L. Lanier and the staff of Wayne State Prison recently honored the 2007 Georgia Department of Corrections retirees. A dinner and recognition service was hosted Nov. 15 in the chapel at the Wayne State Prison.
Variety of factors kept storm season calm
Cooler water and wind shear in the central tropical Atlantic resulted in this season not being above average as predicted by the Colorado State University hurricane forecast team.
Treat drought like other disasters
ATLANTA - Georgia's Drought Response Unified Command recommends Georgia families treat the drought like all potential disasters and emergencies. Georgians should always be prepared with a disaster supply kit, including a three-day supply of food and water as well as a first aid kit, a radio, batteries and any necessary medication.
Hinesville Police blotter for Dec. 12
Theft by taking (teeth) gold grille South Main Street Nov. 13 An officer responded to South Main Street Extension in reference to the theft of a gold grille (teeth) set. The complainant said she had a friend of her children's staying at the residence for a short period of time but the person has since moved out. After the suspect moved, the complainant's son noticed his gold grille (teeth) missing. She contacted the suspect and ...
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Man found dead on Isle of Wight identified
A Midway man found dead Thursday next to his ATV on the Isle of Wight has been identified.
HPD blotter for May 24
May 1: Burglary - A resident in the 700 block of Hearn Road reported that a laptop was taken sometime between Monday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 1, and that the back door has signs of forced entry. No other items were reportedly missing, and the residents waited to report the missing item in case they had only misplaced it. The responding officer reported signs of forced entry, and the address reportedly was also burglarized with forced entry in 2011.
Woman uses brownie to deface justice center
A Hinesville woman who used a brownie as a weapon Saturday night to deface the Liberty County Justice Center now is behind bars. Khadiza Latimore was arrested and charged with criminal trespass for smashing a brownie on a glass door at the justice center on South Main Street. She is being held on $1,200 bond at the Liberty County Jail.
HPD blotter for May 22
April 28: Terroristic threats and acts - Police and fire officials responded to a mail box explosion in the 300 block of Deal Street. The mail box was damaged but intact, and inside of it was a melted two-liter root beer bottle with an unknown substance inside it.
Georgia DoT suspends major lane closures for holiday weekend
JESUP ― The Georgia Department of Transportation announced Monday that to help travelers during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, construction-related lane closures on all interstate and major state-system highways would be suspended from noon Friday, May 24, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 20
April 19: Simple battery, cruelty to animals - A deputy went to investigate a domestic dispute in Midway and found two people seriously impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. There were no signs of violence, but a woman claimed a man grabbed her by the ankles and pulled her and threw her dog against a wall. Both were advised of the family violence act and warrant procedures.
The Heritage Bank in Midway robbed
The Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect in Wayne County death identified
The death of a man found Wednesday morning in Wayne County is under investigation, and two people were arrested around 5 a.m. Thursday in Ludowici's Pecan Park in connection with the fatal shooting, according to Wayne County Sheriff John Carter and Ludowici Police Department Chief James Rogers.
Fire displaces family of three
A mobile-home fire Wednesday night in Long County has displaced a family of three.
Accident kills minister, former basketball coach
Hinesville man was killed while attempting to cross the street Saturday night.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Hinesville
A Hinesville man was killed while attempting to cross the street Saturday night.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 13
April 26: Burglary - A man reported a broken window at another residence in the 2400 block of Caswell Boulevard, and the responding officer noticed there were two TVs lying on a floor but was not sure whether they were left that way by burglars or by their owner. He contacted the resident, who said she has been away from the house for about a month, and they deduced that only a $250 laptop was taken from the home.
Long County man thwarts burglary
Two home-intrusion suspects who thought a Long County residence was deserted were surprised May 2 when a neighbor foiled their entry attempt and fired a shot at them.
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