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Gullah/Geechee commission discusses culture
More than 20 representatives gathered at Midway's Dorchester Academy on Friday to discuss preservation and cultural reclamation during the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission's fall meeting.
Local rivers named to ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
With its annual "Dirty Dozen" rivers list, the Georgia Water Coalition aims to send a wake-up call to state residents before their fresh waters are overtaken by human waste, dredging and neglect.
Prioritizing local TIA projects
With a list of regional transportation projects finalized for next summer's Transportation Investment Act referendum, municipal leaders now are prioritizing projects that will be managed locally if the tax succeeds at the polls.
James Fuller is mayor of Ludowici
James Fuller was elected mayor of Ludowici on Tuesday, according to Election Supervisor Larry Wells. Fuller received 48.03 percent (207) of the vote; Tara Manning received 22.74 percent (98); Janis Goode received 22.04 percent (95); and William Miller received 6.96 percent (30). The results are unofficial, Wells said, but all absentee ballots have been counted and there only are nine provisional ballots to be considered, so those nine votes will not affect the outcome of the mayoral race.
Walthourville plans council seat runoff
The Liberty County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a runoff election Dec. 6 for Walthourville City Council Post 3, according to city clerk Juanita Johnson. She said results from Tuesday's election did not give a clear majority - 50 percent or more - to one candidate among the four running for that office. The runoff is between Sarah "Betty" Hayes and Lillie R. "Readie" Kelly, she said.
Frost advisory to get close
Authorities have issued a freeze warning for parts of central and eastern Georgia, where temperatures are expected to plunge into the upper 20s in some areas Friday morning.
Midway council discusses budget changes
When Midway's city council meets Nov. 14, it is expected to formally act to move city government operations into the Midway Mall. After an earlier tour of its proposed new quarters in the mall, the council met to consider budget changes and a new peddler-licensing ordinance and to hear complaints from a home-owner.
Ludowici elects Fuller as new mayor
James Fuller was elected the mayor or Ludowici yesterday, according to election supervisor Larry Wells.
Obstacles complicate Gum Branch elections
Though the city of Gum Branch held its elections Tuesday, legal hiccups complicated the process - possibly leaving the door open for contested results. Kathy Todd won the mayoral race, ousting incumbent Richard Strickland.
Hinesville’s leaders keep offices
The results of Tuesday's election yielded few surprises with Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas holding onto his office. District 2 Councilman Jason Floyd and District 3 Councilman David Anderson, who ran unopposed, also retained their offices.
Riceboro and Walthourville election results
Here are preliminary results for Riceboro and Walthourville from the Liberty County Board of Elections and Voter Registration:
Hinesville election results in
Here are preliminary results for Hinesville from the Liberty County Board of Elections and Voter Registration:
Gum Branch election results
By a 13-vote margin, Kathy Todd won the mayoral race in Tuesday's Gum Branch municipal election.
City council asked to consider pit-bull ban
The Hinesville City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, voting on or agreeing to further discussion on zoning and community development issues, surplus property and alcoholic beverage special event permits and license renewals. And, during the public commenting period, council members heard from a man who said he is fed up with a particular dog breed.
Ludowici election set for Tuesday
After much campaigning, the Ludowici city election is set for Tuesday.
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Primary ballot set in Long County
With qualifying having ended, the official ballot for the May 20th Republican and Democratic parties' primaries and the nonpartisan election has been set.
Messy room moved to driveway
A Fort Stewart soldier fed up with his daughter's messy room decided it was time to teach the teen a lesson. He moved all her furniture onto the driveway of the family's Long County home.
Reports from 2014 General Assembly Jan. 13-24
The media player at left has daily reports from the Georgia General Assembly for 2014 session, which began Jan. 13:
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