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Soldier allegedly stole to support habit
A 23-year-old Fort Stewart soldier faces five charges after a victim reportedly saw him stealing a barbecue grill, according to Julian Miller, a public affairs administrator with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department.
Rural transit program aims for alternative fuels
Within the next fiscal year, select Coastal Regional Coaches could be used to test cost-cutting measures through alternative fuel sources.
Portion of Bradwell Park temporarily closed
A portion of Bradwell Park near a large oak tree has been closed to the public as a safety precaution, according to Hinesville officials.
Book sale benefits cancer research
The historic Mills House was transformed into an old-fashioned bookstore Saturday, each room devoted to a particular literary genre. There were romances perfect for relaxing at the beach and poolside, mysteries suited for plane trips, science fiction and fantasy for evening reads as well as how-to manuals, glossy textbooks, children's literature and DVDs.
Property owners to receive estimates before being billed
By Friday, Liberty County property owners should have known the assessed values of their businesses, boats and real properties for the 2011 tax year.
LCDA plans $3.4M in budget cuts
The Liberty County Development Authority met Wednesday to discuss its preliminary budget for the 2012 fiscal year, which is down $3,471,313 from the previous year.
Environmental health office demolished
After more than 50 years serving Hinesville as a Ford dealership and a county administrative office, the building located at 101 N. Commerce St. has come tumbling down.
Lumpkin murder trial moving forward
The murder trial for Kenneth Lumpkin may be forthcoming as the case was moved to the rule 20 calendar.
Man shot while biking in Walthourville
Shots reportedly were fired Sunday at a man who was riding a bicycle shortly after 7 p.m. on Busbee Road near Highway 84, according to an incident report filed by Walthourville Police Officer Brandon Calhoun. The victim, however, still has not been found.
Commission approves $24M operating budget
The Liberty County Commission reviewed current budgetary expenses and approved its next annual budget during Thursday's mid-month meeting.
Midway streamlines utility-bills process
Midway water and sewer customers will have 10 days to pay their bills following action by the city council that streamlines procedures in the utility department.
Ken Howard recognized for GCCMA service
Hinesville Assistant City Manager Ken Howard, right, was recognized recently by Alan Ours, president of the Georgia City-County Management Association, for serving as GCCMA president from April 2010-March 2011.
City, workers to pay more for health insurance
Hinesville city employees will have to pony up more money for their health insurance in the coming year. So will the city.
Ex-Loonie Farms operator returned to area
Christiane Judd, former owner of Loonie Farms Animal Rescue, is back in Long County, according to Long County Sheriff's Office Detective Lt. Tom Sollosi. Judd arrived via commercial inmate transfer service at 9:15 a.m. Saturday and immediately was processed.
Black bear killed on Liberty Co. highway
A young male, probably away from home for the first time, was struck and killed by a vehicle in Liberty County early June 11.
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Area leaders visit China
Mayor Jim Thomas said his recent trip to China may bear fruit in a year or two. Thomas and Liberty County Development Authority CEO Ron Tolley went to Wuhan, China, on Oct. 14-20 for the third annual China Global Automotive Forum.
Long BoE joins Friends of Fort Stewart
The Long County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a measure to join the Southeast Georgia Friends of Fort Stewart and Hunter partnership.
Issues to be discussed at meeting
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will host a panel to discuss current issues at noon Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Century Link 50/50 building, 115 Patriot's Trail in Hinesville.
Commissioners table minority/woman business policy
Liberty County Commission, during its Nov. 5 meeting, tabled a vote to adopt a minority/woman business enterprise policy.
Long County High honors veterans
Long County High School had its annual Veteran's Day observance Monday to honor men and women who have served in the armed forces.
School bomb scare called hoax
The all-clear was sounded around Midway Middle School early this afternoon after a suspicious device in a vehicle caused a bomb scare in the morning and students were evacuated.
Freeze possible Wednesday
There's disagreement about how cold it's going to get, but forecasts agree that Coastal Georgia will see the coldest temperatures since last winter late Tuesday, into Wednesday.
County OKs bonds for Holmestown-Screven water system
The Liberty County commissioners Tuesday approved issuing a revenue bond for $1.04 million for the construction of a rural water system in the Holmestown-Screven Fork area.
Long County closer to limiting guns near homes
An ordinance to limit how close weapons could be fired to homes in Long County got its first reading before the county commission this week.
Few attend first city tax hearings
Hinesville held two of three required public hearings Thursday on changing the city's property tax millage.
Long officials questioned
The Long County Commission meeting attendees on Tuesday drilled commissioners with questions. Patricia Smith-Johnson, Vanessa Cunningham and former Commission Chairman Bobby Walker peppered the panel with inquiries ranging from cellphone usage to recent hirings.
RH woman dies in Wednesday crash
A 30-year-old Richmond Hill woman was killed Wednesday night in a vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 80 East near Prather Road, Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch said Thursday.
RH developer wins council seat there
Richmond Hill developer Johnny Murphy said he's used to helping candidates run for office. Tuesday, Murphy won his first race as a candidate by ousting incumbent Van Hunter to win the Post 1 seat in the city's only contested race.
Manager says city taxes not going up
City Manager Billy Edwards said a news release issued by the city in accordance with Georgia law and printed in the Courier's Oct. 30 issue has created a lot of unnecessary concern and negative comments.
Council will now decide Sunday alcohol sales
Westside voters said no to annexation Tuesday. Of 109 votes cast in two precincts, six voted yes and 103 voted no. For the referendum for Sunday package sales of alcohol, 298 Hinesville voters cast their votes, with 190 voting for the referendum and 108 voting no.
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