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Liberty County's Board of Assessors displayed a Department of the Army-state of Georgia agreement saying that the state has jurisdiction over taxation of private property on Fort Stewart at the assessors January meeting.
January 16, 2017
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By Joe Parker Jr.
Senior correspondent
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Local news
Editor's note: Gov. Nathan Deal delivered his State of the State Address to the General Assembly Wednesday. He used Johnny Mercer's song, "Accentuate the Positive" as a theme. Here is an version that has been edited for length:
January 16, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
St. Thomas Baptist Church on Highway 301 in Long County is distributing free food to residents in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
January 12, 2017
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Carolyn Leonard
For the Coastal Courier
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Local news
Clarktown Road in Bryan County will be closed from Jan. 17 through Jan. 19 for repairs at the railroad crossing, according to county officials.
January 12, 2017
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
Jimmy Burnsed often said he saw his role as chairman of the Bryan County Commission as that of a consensus builder who hated the word compromise, but wanted everyone on board.
January 12, 2017
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By Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
If new Bryan County Commission Chairman Carter Infinger thought his first meeting as chairman was going to go smoothly, he was probably surprised.
January 12, 2017
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
It was very cold Saturday, the day of the annual Long County Martin Luther King Parade, but residents showed up to support his memory and the cause.
January 12, 2017
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By Carolyn Leonard
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
Today, the Board of Regents approved Chancellor Steve Wrigley's recommendation for two consolidations within the University System of Georgia: Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and Bainbridge State College. The two new institutions, respectively, will be named Georgia Southern University, to be led by President Jaimie Hebert, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, to be led by President David Bridges.
January 11, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
UPDATE: The merger of Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University has been approved.
January 11, 2017
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By Al Hackle
ahackle@statesboroherald.com
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Local news
Convicted wife killer Perry Lee Hatcher was sentenced to life in prison Monday by Liberty County Superior Court Judge Paul Rose.
January 11, 2017
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Patty Leon
Coastal Courier
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Local news
The Liberty County Commission has joined with the city of Hinesville to try to prevent what City Manager Billy Edwards called a quagmire of traffic problems on Veterans Parkway.
January 11, 2017
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Joe Parker Jr.
Courier senior correspondent
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Local news
A group pushing for more affordable workforce housing wants to build some in Riceboro and Midway.
January 11, 2017
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By Tiffany King
Coastal Courier
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Local news
Georgia NAACP's civil rights leaders from across Georgia will gather in Hinesville Jan. 27-28 for training in public policy advocacy, according to the organization's state president.
January 10, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Long County Commission began the process Tuesday of staggering its terms to avoid having all five of its members running for election at the same time.
January 08, 2017
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Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
"This is going to make him smile," was the sentiment expressed by Liberty County Commissioner Marion Stevens about Deacon Freddie Walthour Sr.'s new road.
January 08, 2017
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Tiffany King
Coastal Courier
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Local news
