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County-wide planning workshop under way
ST. SIMONS ISLAND - The 2012 Liberty County Planning Workshop started Wednesday on St. Simons Island with about 45 participants.
Leaders get ‘economic engine’ update
ST. SIMONS ISLAND - While the topic of military base realignment and closures never is entirely off the table, leaders provided news during Wednesday's Liberty County Planning Workshop that indicates Fort Stewart likely is safe for now.
Pilot’s behavior baffles associates
Area residents reacted with surprise upon hearing the news that Richmond Hill resident and JetBlue Airlines captain Clayton Osbon's erratic behavior Tuesday forced an emergency landing of the plane he was piloting.
Mercury found at BI
Officials confirmed Wednesday that a suspected hazardous material found Wednesday morning at Bradwell Institute was mercury, according to Hinesville Fire Chief T. Lamar Cook.
Area teen hospitalized after snake bite
A Richmond Hill teen has been released from the hospital after he was bitten by a snake last Tuesday near Daniel Siding Loop Road.
Long Co. gears up for Easter weekend
Next Sunday, children will sport their finest Easter outfits and head to church with their families after digging through baskets filled with goodies. Some may even search for eggs that the Easter Bunny has hidden around their yards.
SGMS, LFMS named ‘focus schools’
With a new education evaluation system moving into place in light of the Georgia waiver from No Child Left Behind standards, two Liberty County schools have been named "focus schools."
Eleven Black Men celebrate at banquet
Eleven Black Men of Liberty County held its 18th annual banquet Saturday on Fort Stewart, where the group honored its eight middle- and high-school aged members for their achievements.
Buffalo roam in Coastal Ga.
The old folk song laments, "Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam."
Lumpkin arraigned in Long Co.
Kenneth Lumpkin, a former Liberty County corrections officer, formally was arraigned in Long County Superior Court on Tuesday morning before Superior Court Judge C. Paul Rose.
Landowners eligible for land-conservation money
Congress has made available millions of dollars to pay Georgia landowners who agree not to use their land for the development of subdivisions.
Long Co. Commission chairman speaks to chamber
Long County Commission Chairman Bobby Walker spoke to members of the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at its March meeting.
Rising fertilizer, fuel costs hurting Georgia farmers
Those who recently have done gardening or lawn maintenance probably have noticed the price of fertilizer has increased exponentially.
Test scores jump for students with disabilities
Test scores for Liberty County School System students with disabilities increased considerably in the 2010-11 school year, according to data released last week.
Sticker creator: No harm was meant
A Long County couple catching fire for an anti-President Barack Obama bumper sticker sold on their website wants to clear the air, while local political leaders say the message is unpatriotic, racist and a blight to the area.
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Long County extends EMS contract
With an April 1 deadline looming for emergency medical services to end, the Long County Commission on Monday approved another extension with current EMS provider Liberty Regional Medical Center.
Aiport gets $1M from state for runway work
Atlanta attorney Jimmy McDonald informed the Liberty County Development Authority on Monday that MidCoast Regional Airport will benefit from $1 million in Airport Aid Program funds to extend the runway.
Not registering to vote doesn't preclude jury duty
One does not have to vote to be called for jury duty, according to Liberty County Clerk of Superior Court F. Barry Wilkes.
Reports from 2014 General Assembly Jan. 13-24
The media player at left has daily reports from the Georgia General Assembly for 2014 session, which began Jan. 13:
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