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Now that we have welcomed 2014, the Courier takes a look back at last year's stories, some sad, some hopeful. This is part two of a two-part series. The dates listed are the dates on which the Courier published these stories, not when the events occurred.
January 01, 2014
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Staff
Report
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Local news
STATESBORO - Elizabeth "Liz" Johnson, a 40-year insurance-industry veteran, has announced her candidacy for state insurance commissioner.
December 30, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
As we move into 2014, the Courier takes a look back at events that shaped our community in 2013. This is part one of a two-part series. Note the dates listed are the dates on which the Courier published these stories, not when the events occurred.
December 30, 2013
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
One of Hinesville's 2014 resolutions is to make the city look cleaner, and it is threatening to ticket residents who leave trash containers out along streets too long.
December 29, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
Chief code enforcement officer John Bradley told the Long County Commission that the county should assume maintenance of several roads.
December 28, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
The Liberty County Commission appointed residents to various boards Dec. 19, during the last regular meeting of 2013.
December 28, 2013
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
The Ludowici City Council at a recent meeting voted unanimously to join the Southeast Georgia Friends of Fort Stewart and Hunter.
December 24, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
A soldier, his wife and their three children lost everything in a fire at their home three days before Christmas.
December 24, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
Tax bills were mailed Dec. 19 to Liberty County property owners, according to Tax Commissioner Virgil Jones.
December 24, 2013
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
The Liberty County Commission was updated Thursday on a proposed fire plan that recommends partnering with the county's cities, except Hinesville, to consolidate fire services.
December 24, 2013
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By Denise Etheridge
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Local news
According to online media reports, Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., is drawing Georgia residents' ire for suggesting that children who qualify for free lunches at public schools should do janitorial work to help them learn that there's "no such thing as a free lunch."
December 20, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
Voters here one-day may be asked again to approve a penny sales tax for local road improvements if a Bryan County Board of Commissioners resolution gets any traction at the state level.
December 18, 2013
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By Jeff Whitten
Correspondent
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Local news
According to a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration news release, the federal government will stop printing traditional paper nautical charts after April 13.
December 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
After several years of discussion over whether the Ludowici Train Depot would be remodeled or torn down, it appears the historic building will be getting a face-lift.
December 15, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
Dr. Earl T. Martin of Blackshear has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 1st District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 13, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Local news
