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During a planning session Friday, the Liberty County Board of Commissioners discussed possible projects for SPLOST 2015. Commissioners also were updated on projected revenues the county could expect from the 1 percent sales tax.
February 19, 2014
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
Local leaders got a glimpse of the future Tuesday during a Hinesville Rotary Club meeting when Armstrong Atlantic State University President Dr. Linda Bleicken and Liberty Center Director retired Col. Peter Hoffman unveiled a rendering of the new Liberty campus. The unveiling was held during a Rotary luncheon at the La Quinta Inn on Highway 84 in Flemington.
February 19, 2014
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners will let voters decide in November whether they want to buy alcohol on Sunday in unincorporated parts of the county.
February 18, 2014
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By Jeff Whitten
Correspondent
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Local news
A Catholic priest, who worked in several Georgia towns, including Pembroke, is going to prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a boy in Ohio.
February 18, 2014
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
Ludowici Police Department Captain Robert Kicklighter was formally fired by the Ludowici City Council on Thursday after a hearing was held to investigate the circumstances of his departure from the department on Dec. 23.
February 17, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
The Liberty County Humane Shelter and Coastal Community Veterinary Clinic have joined forces to provide area residents with low-cost veterinary services. The facility, at 279 Briarwood Circle in Hinesville, held its grand opening last week and celebrated by offering free checkups and rabies shots to the first 50 pets in line.
February 17, 2014
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By Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
His military career began in 1957 and essentially continued through to 2005, when he retired for a second time with a total of 46 years military-related service. Then, in 2008, Jim Thomas began his political career as Hinesville's first black mayor.
February 16, 2014
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
David Pennington says that if elected, he will be Georgia's first limited-government, conservative Republican governor.
February 15, 2014
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By Al Hackle
Correspondent
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Local news
Suspended Ludowici Police Chief James Rogers has been granted a hearing at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Ludowici City Hall. The city council unanimously approved and scheduled the hearing during Tuesday's meeting.
February 15, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
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Local news
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that from 2010-12, Long County was the fifth-fastest growing county in the nation. With new people coming into the county, many are unfamiliar with the local governing bodies and when they meet.
February 13, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
After a day of rain and two days of cloudy skies, the National Weather Service is forecasting that our skies will start clearing this afternoon.
February 13, 2014
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Staff report
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Local news
Due to the possibility of dangerous winter weather, health departments in Liberty and Long counties will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 13. Coastal Health District officials will re-evaluate the time of the delayed openings at those two health departments should conditions deteriorate overnight.
February 13, 2014
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Staff report
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Local news
There will be a special called meeting of Hinesville Downtown Development Authority board of directors, to include an executive session, at 4 p.m. Thursday in the third-floor conference room of the Hinesville City Hall, 115 E. M.L. King Jr. Drive.
February 12, 2014
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
A crowd of about 35 people welcomed U.S. Senate hopeful Michelle Nunn on Tuesday to Hinesville's Bryant Commons, where they listened to the candidate talk about her platform, specifically veterans' issues.
February 12, 2014
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By Michelle K.W. Ricketson
Correspondent
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Local news
The Long County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a town-hall meeting at Walker Elementary School in Ludowici.
February 11, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
