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Ludowici City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday morning to reinstate Police Chief James Steiner, who has been on administrative leave for the previous three weeks.
June 13, 2014
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
A tractor-trailer carrying half of a mobile home down East Oglethorpe Highway on Thursday snagged a low-hanging support cable, causing a traffic jam.
June 13, 2014
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By Lewis Levine
Correspondent
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Local news
The Long County Board of Education heard a presentation from a substitute-staffing service during the board's meeting Monday.
June 12, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
The Liberty County Development Authority Board of Directors met Monday morning to hear the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015.
June 11, 2014
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Staff report
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Local news
A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday in Savannah has charged 54 defendants for their alleged roles in a massive fraud upon the WIC and food stamp programs.
June 11, 2014
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Hinesville City Council on Thursday approved, with special stipulations, a petition filed by Evans T & T Investments, LLC to rezone 44.12 acres of land for the Retreat at Oak Crest, Phase II and III, over-riding recommendations by the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission and public concerns.
June 10, 2014
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
After several years of requesting that Long County residents properly address their homes, the Long County Commission is determined to make sure their efforts haven't been an exercise in futility.
June 07, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
The Liberty County Commission received a proposed 2015 budget that is lower than the current year's spending plan Tuesday evening at its regular meeting.
June 06, 2014
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By Jeremy McAbee
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Local news
Shrimp season in Coastal Georgia waters begins Tuesday, but some shrimp-boat captains don't want to wait and will risk shrimping in closed waters. According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources Capt. Doug Lewis, they may face having their shrimp confiscated by DNR rangers, as well as heavy fines and criminal charges.
June 06, 2014
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
The Liberty County Board of Education met Tuesday morning for a regularly scheduled work session. Among the agenda items were a presentation on summer professional development plans, a capital-projects plan update and a tentative budget adoption.
May 31, 2014
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By Jeremy McAbee
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Local news
Strong winds blew through a section of Long County on Wednesday afternoon, damaging a family owned business.
May 28, 2014
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By Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
Summer is near, and the Liberty County Recreation Department has a number of events, classes and opportunities to let residents keep cool in the pool.
May 26, 2014
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Staff report
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Local news
Fewer than a dozen Fleming residents showed up for a community-planning meeting Thursday with the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission at Living Word Church of God. But those who came were not shy about voicing their concerns and preferences.
May 26, 2014
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
Twenty-three lawyers gathered at the Liberty County Justice Center on Wednesday for an oath renewal ceremony.
May 26, 2014
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By Jeremy McAbee
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Local news
Brunswick businessman Jeff Jones defeated Tony Thaw on Tuesday to win the state House of Representatives 167th District seat, which includes portions of Long, McIntosh and Glynn counties. Unofficial results show that Jones took 55 percent of the vote (3,012 votes) to Thaw's 45 percent (2,425). Jones replaces Jeff Chapman, who ran for the U.S. House 1st District seat, which was vacated by Jack Kingston.
May 23, 2014
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
