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The sweet ‘taste of Liberty’
Thursday's Downtown Farmer's Market saw the debut of a product that was high in demand and short in supply: Liberty County Courthouse Honey.
Tax scam feared moving in
The old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," could be applied to a rise in tax-return related scams being perpetrated across the Southeast, Internal Revenue Service officials say.
New postal closures won’t affect Liberty Co.
The United States Postal Service announced on Tuesday that it will analyze more than 3,600 branches, offices and stations for possible closures - but none of Liberty County's locations are on the list.
New city hall receives historical scene
Local historian Judy Shippey presents the city of Hinesville with a painting on Tuesday of the old Liberty County Fair to grace the new city hall's Hinesville room. Shippey said Hinesville artist Ethelda Lee painted the fair scene.
Power company affected by copper thefts
Last Friday's arrest of Danny Rittenberry was just one example of a rash of recent copper thefts that have affected a local power company.
Head-on collision injures 5
Five people were injured in a head-on collision Tuesday afternoon in Liberty County. The accident occurred on Highway 196 near Dairy Road shortly before 6 p.m. Dustin Bishop, 26, of Long County was traveling toward Hinesville in his 1999 Chevy Silverado pickup truck and allegedly drifted into the westbound lane while negotiating a curve, striking an oncoming vehicle, Georgia State Patrol Trooper William Bowman said. Renae Laurent Jackson, 32, of Collins, Ga., was traveling in ...
Murder trial moved to Fort Stewart
His fiancée says Army Staff Sgt. Rashad Valmont quit eating and put in extra hours at the gym and sauna after being ordered to shed 3 percent of his body fat in a hurry. Two days later he walked into a superior's office holding a Glock handgun, took aim and fired six shots, killing the man.
LCDA lobbies for Benning’s 3rd HBCT, harbor expansion
The Liberty County Development Authority is voicing its unity with other leaders who want the Army to consider transferring the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team to Fort Stewart.
Historic sights get SPLOST money
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners presented five Liberty Trail-related organizations with $72,000 in SPLOST funds at its mid-month meeting Thursday.
City votes to redistrict
In a 4-1 vote Thursday, the Hinesville City Council approved amending the city's charter to allow the creation of new city council districts.
Officials to address possible land dispute in Long, Liberty
At the July Long County Commission meeting, members from the Liberty County Tax Assessor's Office met with the commissioners to discuss concerns about some of the lines drawn between the two counties.
Car may have been intentionally torched
A vehicle fire Tuesday morning in a Walthourville mobile home park has sparked an arson investigation.
Hinesville gets a move on
Moving day finally is here for the city of Hinesville. Several departments today already have begun filling the new 48,000-square-foot city hall with furniture, boxes and people. The city broke ground on the brick and white balustrade edifice in June 2010 after demolishing the old city hall building. Choate Construction Company, headquartered in Pooler, built Hinesville's new landmark. James W. Buckley & Associates Inc. designed the new city hall. "This move entails the relocation of ...
Elections board urges Ludowici to use automated equipment
At the July 12 Ludowici City Council meeting, the Long County Elections Board urged the city to join the county in converting to automated voting precincts.
Community breaks ground at future DFCS home site
Local city, county and state representatives reflected on the power of perseverance when they gathered Tuesday for the groundbreaking of the Liberty County Department of Family and Children Services.
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Long board at odds over terms
Four days before the new Long County Commission members were sworn in, the outgoing commission members on May 9 held their final meeting. At that meeting, Board of Elections Chairwoman Vanessa Cunningham discussed the terms of office for the new commissioners.
Midway Middle wins $10K in recycling rally
Midway Middle School placed second in its bracket for the PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycle Rally, a victory that comes a $10,000 for green improvements. "Our students, faculty and the community worked so hard this year," teacher and coordinator Joy Kennedy said. "I am so excited -- second place in the nation."
BoE appoints interim superintendent; doesn't say who
The Liberty County Board of Education decided Wednesday to interview seven superintendent candidates for the seat that becomes vacant June 1.
New Long BoE has first meeting
The new Long County Board of Education on Monday held its first meeting, electing District 4 representative Janet Watford as its new chairwoman as the first order of business.
County postpones mid-month meet
The Liberty County Commission has postponed its mid-month meeting from today to next Thursday.
Long swears in new BoE, BoC members
After two elections, multiple court dates and a lot of stress on the winners and the community, Long County on Monday swore in its newly elected officials.
Emotions boil over about Long election
The Long County Board of Elections on Thursday held a meeting to address issues that, according to Chairwoman Vanessa Cunningham, were not addressed by the court when a new election and a redrawing of the district lines were ordered.
County asked to expand water service area along 196
Routine items handled by the Liberty County Commission last week included:
Long BoE increases budget $1M
The Long County Board of Education in a called meeting last month amended its fiscal year 2013 budget, adding more than $1.1 million.
AASU officially announces Liberty campus plan
Armstrong Atlantic State University on Wednesday announced a major initiative for the Armstrong-Liberty Center. In partnership with the city of Hinesville, the university will build an expanded, new facility in downtown Hinesville to accommodate more students, programs, classroom and laboratory space.
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.
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