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Board grants funding requests
For the second year, the Liberty County Commission on May 1 unanimously approved $86,090 in SPLOST grants for capital improvement projects at local historic and cultural sites.
Trivial ticket challenge goes unanswered
No one responded to Midway City Councilman Terry Doyle's 30-day challenge to show evidence that a Midway Police officer had written anyone a ticket for speeding less than 5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Having some safe fun
Hinesville hosted its annual Safe Kids Day Saturday, closing down Central Avenue for activities.
Hinesville council approves grant applications
The Hinesville City Council authorized submission of three community development applications during its Thursday meeting.
Gold buyer stiffs area woman with bad check
A Ludowici resident who recently sold some silver ingots at a buyer's road show is claiming the items were paid for with a bad check.
Working out well
It may not be a super-aerobic calorie-burner, but it does help participants feel better.
3 arrested in Long Co., 2 at large
The Long County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people and is looking for two others for their alleged involvement in a kidnapping and assault that took place last week.
Lawyer: Ex-soldier can't recall hospital standoff
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A former soldier charged with taking hostages at gunpoint inside an Army hospital in Georgia suffers from severe post-traumatic stress and has no memory of the 2010 standoff, his defense attorney said Thursday.
BoC approves remount for ambulance
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved an $84,707 request from Emergency Management Services to remount an ambulance onto a Dodge chassis.
Food Network star visits FPCA
The Deen family of Food Network fame may be known for meals that evoke indulgent Southern comfort, but Jamie Deen, co-owner of Savannah restaurant The Lady and Sons, is on a mission to raise awareness and collect food for the hungry.
Open-burning bans now in effect
Georgia's northern counties and the city of Hinesville currently are under an open-burning ban, according to Hinesville Fire Marshal Capt. Ricky Perryman.
Farmers Market to reopen today
Hinesville's Downtown Farmers Market reopens for the season at 4 p.m. Thursday at Bradwell Park and Commerce Street.
Midway may soon allow lemonade stands
Midway is close to enacting a new transient merchants, peddlers and solicitors ordinance to replace the one that brought publicity when the city shut down in June a lemonade stand operated by three girls.
Midway Arts Festival draws all kinds of artists
Blue skies were the backdrop for the seventh Midway Arts Festival on Saturday, as artists, craftsmen, authors, musicians and period-dressed tour guides provided entertainment.
Midway may soon allow lemonade stands
Midway is close to enacting a new transient merchants, peddlers and solicitors ordinance to replace the one that brought publicity when the city shut down in June a lemonade stand operated by three girls.
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LCPC recommends approval for retail business in Walthourville
The Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a conditional-use request for a small retail business to be housed on the grounds of Pillar in Zion Church in Walthourville.
Peppers, paradise not compatible
While recently reaching for a fresh bell pepper, I noticed a tray above the sweet peppers that was filled with long, ominous-looking green peppers. They were about the size of my little finger, just longer.
Riceboro council approves pay increase for incoming officials
The Riceboro city council recently voted to increase monthly pay rates for incoming elected officials, according to Riceboro Mayor Bill Austin.
High school students participate in civil court as jurors
Eighty-five Liberty County High School students were sworn in as jurors Wednesday afternoon as they participated in a mock civil trial.
Local company recognized for supporting military
Waltrich Plastic Corporation quietly has served the military community for more than a dozen years, without thanks or fanfare.
Authorities investigating possible threat at Wal-Mart
There are reports of an alleged bomb threat at the Wal-Mart store located off Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville. Authorities are currently investigating the threat. The Courier will continue to report on any update as it becomes available.
Long Co. hopes to expand rec facilities at lake
Long County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Howard and Long County Development Authority Chairman Danny Norman went before the county commission Feb. 3 to ask the group for help in expanding the recreational services at Morgan Lake.
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