Archive By Section - 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
The Long County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Long County School System, Sheriffs Department, other agencies and merchants had a Toys for Tots Drive for children in Long County.
January 06, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
A planned inventory of septic systems is supposed to help officials in coastal Georgia counties locate and manage failing systems that are a threat to groundwater.
January 05, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
The Hinesville Housing closed out its year with an awards and recognition ceremony for staff and volunteers at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center on Dec. 8.
January 05, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
Here's a look back at 2016, starting with January.
January 04, 2017
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Staff Report
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Local news
Mascot Pecan Shelling Co. in Glennville recently had Coastal Solar, based in Hinesville, install a solar array system, an investment of more than $2.5 million that is projected to pay for itself in power savings and incentives in four to seven years.
January 04, 2017
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
For some, 2017 got off to a beautiful start with one of the community's largest spiritual gatherings - the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Observance Day program.
January 04, 2017
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Staff report
Coastal Courier
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Local news
