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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
editor@coastalcourier.com
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Local news
Bobby Smith and Teresa Odum advanced to the July 26 runoff in a three-way nonpartisan primary race for Long County probate judge.
July 05, 2016
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Staff report
editor@coastalcourier.com
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Local news
The Liberty County Reentry Coalition recently hosted a workshop to teach faith-based organizations how they can help former inmates during their transition back into society.
July 02, 2016
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Patty
Leon
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Local news
Early voting for the two countywide races that were forced to a runoff election begins Tuesday and goes through July 22, according to Long County Election Supervisor Kierra Hamilton.
July 02, 2016
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Staff report
editor@coastalcourier.com
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Local news
