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State Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, will be in Philadelphia this week to attend the Democratic National Convention as a member of the convention's Rules Committee.
July 23, 2016
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Caitlin
Kenney
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Local news
SAVANNAH - Dr. Daniel Deloach, president of the Georgia Medical Society, and Executive Director CaRita Conner presented a check for $50,000 from the MagMutual Foundation to Dr. Kelly Erola, chief medical Officer of Hospice Savannah.
July 21, 2016
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Ludowici City Council approved repairs to the Police Department's holding area and a new streetlight on a dark street during its July 12 meeting.
July 19, 2016
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By Justin Hall
Correspondent
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Local news
A communitywide prayer vigil was held Tuesday at the Long County Courthouse to pray for local and state law-enforcement agencies as well as firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other first responders.
July 18, 2016
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By Justin Hall
Correspondent
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Local news
The MidCoast Regional Airport's Joint Management Board recently approved the airport's fiscal-year 2016-17 budget, which shows declines in both revenue and expenses.
July 18, 2016
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By Jason Wermers
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Local news
The Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency has released updated, digital flood hazard maps for review and comment prior to their final adoption. The maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps, show the extent to which areas recently remapped in Liberty County and the municipalities of Allenhurst, Flemington, Hinesville, Midway, Riceboro and Walthourville, are at risk for flooding. Used to help determine flood insurance and building requirements, the new maps replace maps that were based on studies up to 10 years old.
July 18, 2016
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Midway City Council denied an adult novelty business because of the city's zoning ordinance.
July 16, 2016
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Tiffany
King
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Local news
Hinesville City Council met Thursday for more than two hours, including an executive session that resulted in no action taken in open session.
July 14, 2016
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By Caitlin Kenney
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Local news
The Long County Board of Commissioners is working on the fiscal 2017 budget and has held two workshops in recent weeks.
July 14, 2016
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By Justin Hall
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
While cities around the nation have become hotbeds of protest in the wake of the fatal shootings of two black men by police in Louisiana and Minnesota and the sniper killing of five Dallas police officers, Liberty County turned to prayer Monday evening.
July 12, 2016
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Jason
Wermers
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Local news
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners' recent appointment to the local Live Oak Public Libraries board has sparked controversy.
July 09, 2016
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By Tiffany King
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Local news
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are becoming a summer tradition in Hinesville, thanks to the community's generosity and the dedication of several organizations.
July 08, 2016
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Veterans Memorial Walk board of directors recently recognized the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority staff for the effort and time they have devoted to the project during the past two years.
July 08, 2016
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging all eligible donors to give to replenish a low summer blood supply.
July 06, 2016
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The May 24 Democratic primary for the Long County District 2 Board of Commissioners seat could not have been much closer than it was.
July 05, 2016
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Staff report
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