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Tuesday vote ends Long's 2012 elections, finally
Long County's general election formally answered the question of who will sit on the county commission and the board of education. Despite all of the offices having already been decided, the required election took place Tuesday, ending a 10-month saga over who will lead Long County into the future.
City council approves development for seniors
The Hinesville City Council approved two actions Thursday to promote the development of a seniors' independent-living apartment community on Memorial Drive.
SPLOST collections too erratic to predict
They may not know exactly what is bought, but government and education officials have a keen eye on purchases made in Liberty County.
Spending cuts eyed at BoE budget session
The Liberty County School System is in for a budget squeeze next year that will affect most operations, but principals, administrators and board members on Tuesday discussed 10 proposed cuts.
County plan fires up east-enders
Liberty County's fire-protection plan is a hot topic for east-end residents who offered differing views on the matter during a Monday town-hall forum.
Lawmaker gets Ludowici officials to consider changing charter
Ludowici officials questioned why state Rep. Jeff Chapman called a hearing on changing the city charter at the hearing Monday.
State, local issues discussed at town hall
A crowd filled council chambers Thursday evening for a District 5 town-hall meeting. That district's councilman, Kenneth Shaw, led the meeting. Guests included City Manager Billy Edwards, Mayor Jim Thomas and state Sen. Buddy Carter, R-Pooler. "Get involved in your government," Shaw told his constituents. "If you complain but don't get involved, you really have nothing to complain about." Edwards listed and explained several city projects. Construction dominated the list, noting first the city was ...
Mayor: Hinesville's future is promising
Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas said he is optimistic for the city's future at a Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Progress Through People Luncheon Thursday.
Ludowici liquor vote washes out
After several months of discussion and an attempt by a local resident to circulate a petition, the Ludowici City Council decided at its April 16 meeting that a liquor-sale option will not be added to the June 18 special election ballot.
Midway Arts Festival is Saturday
The 8thannual Midway Arts Festival is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Midway church, museum and art gallery at Highway 17 and Martin Road.
Civilians, military forming health alliance
A civilian-military health-care alliance recommended by a 2012 Fort Stewart Growth Management Partnership study is taking shape, despite not having funding.
Rumors of troop losses draw crowd
More than 220 members of communities surrounding Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield attended Monday's community listening session at Club Stewart, with most responding to rumors that the installation could lose up to 8,000 soldiers.
County audit calls for tighter grant reporting
Liberty County gets a lot of grant money but needs help accounting for the funds and ensuring grant guidelines are met.
Officials set planning workshop in county
Liberty County residents will have easier access to this year's annual Liberty County Planning Workshop, as the event will take place in Midway.
Mayor to give state of city address
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will host Hinesville Mayor James Thomas at a Progress Through the People luncheon at noon Thursday at the Liberty College and Career Academy on Airport Road.
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Gun maker's ad rejected for Super Bowl
The National Football League's rejection of a Super Bowl advertisement by Black Creek-based Daniel Defense has generated quite a stir.
Five now seeking GOP nod for Georgia's 1st
Glynn County businessman John McCallum recently announced his candidacy for Congress in Georgia's 1st District, according to a news release.
Today is RSVP deadline Long Co. HS dedication
Long County High School will be mark its opening with a ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
County holds millage rate at 12.58 mills
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners held the first of three millage-rate hearings Monday, even though the 12.58 millage rate - for unincorporated and small cities - will not change. The county is required by law to advertise the millage rate and hold three hearings because it will keep revenue generated from reassessed growth, county officials explained. The county will hold the second and final millage rate hearings at noon and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. ...
Long tax commissioner asks for write-off
A request to remove thousands of dollars in delinquent tax bills was made last week in a Long County Commission work session.
Long Commission adopts county seal
The Long County Commission recently adopted a seal for the county. According to Chairman Robert Long, there is no record of the county ever having a seal. Long presented the newly approved seal with Vice Chairman Kent Hall at a recent meeting. Long said that a lot of thought went into creating the seal, which contains the Long County High School colors.
History also occupies community complex
The road to making the newly dedicated Liberty County Community Complex a reality took more than 10 years to travel. Community leaders recently recounted how the community-center renovation evolved and shared memories of the old Liberty County High School that served African-American students from 1952 to 1972.
County asked to change job applications
Liberty County commissioners Thursday heard for a second time about Ban the Box, a campaign to make it easier for ex-cons to get jobs.
Who can fish in Long County Rec. pond
The Long County Commission met department heads and constitutional officers on Tuesday. During the work session, Commissioner Willie Thomson asked if the recreation board had policies on who could fish at the recreation complex pond.
Area waterways on Dirty Dozen list
Georgia's leading water protection group recently named its "Dirty Dozen" for 2013, highlighting 12 of the worst offenses to Georgia's waters.
Lawmaker warns city to expect more cuts
The Hinesville City Council heard a legislative update from state Rep. Al Williams during Thursday's meeting. Williams, D-Midway, told the council that as the state continues to cut its budget, the legislature will be forced to pass the cuts to local governments.
County cuts ribbon on east-end complex
Community leaders and east-end residents were happy to enter the newly renovated Liberty County Community Complex on Friday in Midway to formally dedicate the facility.
Ludowici gets grant for street work
The Ludowici City Council during a recent meeting reported the approval of a grant that will help two streets behind Walker Elementary School.
JFK assassination
Fifty years after President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, the memories of that tragic day have faded for many Americans. But for two people who unwittingly were tied to the harrowing events that unfolded Friday, Nov. 22, 1963, the mental anguish never will subside.
Settlement reached over river pollution
A spokesman for Georgia's Environmental Protection Division said a permit issued this week that allows King America Finishing to continue releasing wastewater into the Ogeechee River would "make the discharge the most highly regulated in the state."
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