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A Community Development Block Grant is helping Hinesville clean up slum and blighted areas, Assistant City Manager Kenneth Howard said.
July 19, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
The Long County Commission in May had a complete overhaul, with five new members being elected.
July 17, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
The Long County Board of Education signed an intergovernmental agreement Monday with the Long County Board of Commissioners to complete the required deceleration lane in front of the new high school. Last week, commissioners signed the agreement and now, according to Superintendent Dr. Robert Waters, everything is on track to complete the work by the time the school opens for the 2013-14 academic year.
July 16, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
City leaders are working months ahead in preparation for required changes to their districts if an annexation referendum is passed by Liberty County residents in isolated areas on the west side of Hinesville.
July 15, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
June 10: Burglary (forced entry) - An officer was called to a residence after a woman cleaning the home noticed a bedroom window was broken. Broken glass was inside and outside the window. The officer observed most of the furniture was missing, but the complainant said the homeowner was in the process of moving. The homeowner was contacted, and he asked the complainant to see if his son's laptop was in the dining room. It was not, and the victim was unsure whether any other items were missing. The homeowners planned to return to their residence to see if anything ...
July 15, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
Hinesville entrepreneur and philanthropist Gary W. Dodd died Saturday morning.
July 15, 2013
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By Hollie Moore Barnidge
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Local news
Among the 12 agenda items considered on the first day of the 2013 city planning workshop was a proposal to change the city's ordinance for alcohol sales.
July 15, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Local news
Hinesville entrepreneur and philanthropist Gary W. Dodd died about 2 a.m. Saturday.
July 13, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Local news
In an effort to support the citizens of Ludowici, according to Mayor James Fuller, the city council on Tuesday lowered the city's millage rate by one mill.
July 12, 2013
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Staff report
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Local news
The Long County Commissioners on July 2 heard resident requests to clean up the former Ludowici Train Depot and for permission to sell firearms from a private home.
July 10, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Columnist
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Local news
Long County Sheriff Craig Nobles went before the Long County Commission on Tuesday and asked it to pass two new ordinances, one of which deals with using firearms in residential areas.
July 08, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
Liberty County commissioners Tuesday didn't refuse a request for funding to hire a consultant to recruit retail business, but not all of the commissioners appeared to like the idea.
July 05, 2013
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By Pat Watkins
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Local news
Long County leaders didn't receive the news they'd been hoping for last week regarding their recent request for impact funding from the Townsend Bombing Range expansion project.
July 04, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
Ernie Walthour Sr., a youth-sports supporter and well-known community member, was found dead around 1:30 a.m. Monday outside a Midway mobile home, the apparent victim of an armed robbery, according to Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes.
July 03, 2013
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By Lewis Levine
Correspondent
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Local news
Liberty County leaders last week held their first-ever state-of-the-county luncheon address.
July 01, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
