Archive By Section - Local news
Long BoE working on turn lane for new school
Some Long County Commissioners attended Monday's Board of Education meeting to receive more information on a joint project for a proposed deceleration lane required at the new high school.
Study to weigh what county lacks
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and area governments want to know which products residents are buying out of county, and they're going to hire a retail firm to find out.
Congressional candidate meets with Long Chamber
District 1 state Sen. Earl "Buddy" Carter, who recently announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed Long County leaders Tuesday at a dinner hosted by the Long County Chamber of Commerce at Lillian Simmons' home.
Panel discusses new developments
Commercial and residential developments are growing in Liberty County, and the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission is preparing and planning for it.
Long asks for funds to offset bombing range expansion losses
Long County's newly elected board of commissioners has asked the U.S. Marine Corps for federal funds to offset the loss of tax revenue from nearly 21,000 acres that would become part of the proposed Townsend Bombing Range expansion.
Storms expected in area tonight
After a hot day, a cold front moving across the state today could bring storms to Liberty and Long counties tonight.
Two dozen agenda items make for long council meeting
The Hinesville City Council heard, discussed and decided on 23 action and information items during Thursday's meeting, which lasted three hours.
Long animal shelter survives scrutiny
A Long County animal shelter that has drawn the ire of neighbors on Hugh Gordon Lane again survived scrutiny by the Long County Commission last week.
Ludowici Council okays work contracts
The Ludowici City Council on Thursday held a special called meeting Thursday to approve a contract for infrastructure work, including sidewalk repair and pipe installation.
Rezoning makes way for Zaxby's
During Thursday's three-hour meeting, the Hinesville City Council approved a rezoning request by Obro Inc. for local attorney Joel Osteen, and a site layout and traffic-circulation plan for a mixed-use development.
Census estimates Liberty's growth lags
U.S. Census Bureau population estimates recently released indicate the Coastal Georgia region continues to grow, but the population inside Liberty County has not kept up with growth projections between 2010 and 2012.
Liberty County hosts tourism seminar
The Liberty County Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted a workshop for tourism professionals June 4-5 at Liberty County Schools Performing Arts Center.
Liberty commission OKs Wild Heron Road bid
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $189,812 bid for improvements to Wild Heron Road, but the group tabled action on a bid for Rye Patch Road so some questions can be answered.
Long commission gets down to business
At its first regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the new Long County Commission wasted no time in making several changes.
Phone scam surfaces in area
Public works contractor CH2MHILL/OMI was hit with a phone-scam attack in late April that tied up their phone system for two days, preventing it from making or receiving legitimate calls, OMI Director Gregg Higgins said.
Articles by Section - Local news
Candidates get head start on 2014
Area voters got an early taste of the 2014 Republican primary election Thursday night at the Richmond Hill City Center when 10 candidates outlined their political platforms to more than 100 people who gathered to hear their views.
Sunday alcohol, annexation on ballot
Hinesville has contracted with the Liberty County Board of Elections to hold special elections Nov. 5 for voters to decide two issues, according to City Manager Billy Edwards.
Veterans Parkway plan to be unveiled Oct. 29
Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission Director Jeff Ricketson led the second of two scheduled workshops this week at city hall on the Veterans Parkway Overlay District Study with Hinesville City Council members and Mayor Jim Thomas.
Airport board negotiating to change managers
The MidCoast Regional Airport Local Joint Management Board met Tuesday to discuss who will be awarded its fixed-base operator management services.
GOP candidates at forum Thursday
Voters can find out where Republican candidates running for key state and federal offices stand at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Coastal Candidate Forum in Richmond Hill.
County backs city annexation onto post
The Liberty County Commission Thursday unanimously approved drafting a letter of support for the city of Hinesville to annex Fort Stewart's cantonment area.
Resident lectures council on blight
An angry Hinesville resident addressed the city council during the public comments section of Thursday's meeting.
Changes suggested to city sign ordinance
The Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission recommended amending Hinesville's sign ordinance Tuesday to allow for larger wall signs in certain districts. The LCPC also recommended approval on a rezoning petition, several variances and requests for conditional use.
Ludowici keeps 'so help me God' in charter
The Ludowici City Council on Sept. 10 reviewed and made a few changes to the proposed city charter at its regularly scheduled meeting.
Thieves ram ATM with car; alarm scares them off
Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who tried to break into an ATM in Midway early Sunday morning.
Planners looking for opinions on needs
The Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission and Hinesville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization last Thursday invited 40 leaders from local governments, business and industry, education and Fort Stewart to form a Stakeholders Advisory Committee as part of the planning group's three-year Forward 40 initiative.
Hospital cuts ribbon on new ER
Fifteen years after Liberty Regional Medical Center held a grand opening for its brand-new facility at 462 E.G. Miles Parkway, the hospital celebrated again, this time cutting the ribbon on LRMC's expanded emergency room Wednesday.
Buses still have city support
Liberty Transit System, which operates the county's buses, still has the full support of Hinesville's mayor and city manager, despite recent budget cuts that resulted in fewer buses on the road and shorter hours of operation.
Midway gearing up for election
The city of Midway is preparing for the Nov. 5 municipal election to fill the mayor's seat and four at-large city council seats. Midway's mayor and council serve four-year terms.
Child murder case continued again
Torres and Candice Boles, a couple indicted in the death of their 3-year-old daughter, Andraia, were set to appear Monday in Liberty County Superior Court, but their hearing was continued and will take place later.
- Local sports
- GSU Eagles Nest
- Outdoors/Recreation
- Tide at Sunbury
- Education
- FPCA website
- Long Co. Schools
- Liberty Co. Schools
- Liberty School Year Calendar
- Download school menus
- Opinion
- Blogs
- Lifestyle
- Celebrations
- Online games
- Sound off
- Faith
- Living well
- Parade magazine
- Savannah happenings
- Recipes for Right Now
- Beauty Mark Blog
- Where to eat
- Deals
- Coupons
- Local coupons
- Statesboro Deals
- Wine club
- Connect Stewart/Hunter
- Calendar+Scene
- Entertainment+Technology
- Family+Health
|
© 2014 Hinesville Publishing - All Rights Reserved
|
Powered By
|