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Jesup homicide investigation under way

The death of a man found Wednesday morning in Wayne County is under investigation, and two people - a juvenile female and a man - have been arrested in Long County in connection with the fatal shooting.

May 16, 2013 | Lewis Levine Coastal Courier correspondent | News


Power out at N. Main St. and Gen. Stewart

Sources say crews are still working to restore power to the area around North Main Street and Gen. Stewart Way, where a tree reportedly fell and downed power lines.

December 17, 2012 | Staff Report | News


Presidential race tight as election night count goes down to wire

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama won the reliably Democratic Northeast, and Republican Mitt Romney secured his Republican conservative base Tuesday night in a tense duel for the White House shadowed by a weak economy and high unemployment.

November 06, 2012 | By David Espo The Associated Press | News


We asked local voters: How do you think the election will go?

"I was really nervous about how it would go due to New York and New Jersey being hit by that hurricane, but President Obama has shown to be a strong leader through it." - Kibwana Burks, Independent

November 06, 2012 | Randy Murray | News


Exit poll shows economy is still the top concern

WASHINGTON - Rising prices and unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through, with 4 in 10 saying the nation's economy is getting better.

November 06, 2012 | By Connie Cass The Associated Press | News


Liberty Life fall edition now available

If you've ever said, "there's nothing to do in Liberty County," we've got the fix that will reintroduce you to the area, whether it's your hometown or a temporary station.

October 02, 2012 | Danielle Hipps | News


Police in pursuit of stabbing suspect

A 59-year-old man died after he was stabbed multiple times Tuesday after- noon at Treetop Apartments in Hinesville, according to Hinesville Police Department Chief of Detectives Maj. Thomas Cribbs. The victim's name will not be released until police can notify the next of kin. When police and first responders arrived at the complex in the 600 block of Taylor Road shortly after 2:30 p.m., they found the bleeding victim lying on the pavement. ...

July 31, 2012 | By Lewis Levine Coastal Courier correspondent | News


Death row inmate granted stay

JACKSON, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia Supreme Court stayed Monday's scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing a fellow prison inmate, saying it would review a defense challenge based on the state's recent switch to a single-drug injection.

July 24, 2012 | By Kate Brumback Associated Press writer | News


‘Boared’ piggy goes to bank in Austria

VIENNA - Piggy bank has a new meaning in a town east of Vienna after a surveillance camera caught a wild pig on a night foray to a local branch of one of Austria's financial institutions.

July 16, 2012 | The Associated Press | News


Obamas visiting Stewart on Friday

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will meet Friday with troops, veterans and military families at Fort Stewart in Hinesville, according to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, who released the news during a Friday afternoon briefing but provided no additional details.

April 21, 2012 | Staff Report | News


Crowder’s file up for parole review

After serving 14 years of a life sentence, Billy Crowder has become eligible for parole and currently is under review by the Georgia Department of Pardons and Paroles Board.

April 09, 2012 | Patty Leon | News


This year's planning retreat at King and Prince

Representatives from Liberty County governments and organizations will convene Wednesday through Friday for the annual Liberty County county-wide planning workshop.

March 27, 2012 | By Danielle Hipps Staff writer | News


Realtor named to industry hall of fame

ATLANTA - George Holtzman of Hinesville is among the honorees in the inaugural class of the Georgia Realtors Hall of Fame.

March 03, 2012 | Special to the Courier | News


Dog burned in Hinesville now healing

An area animal rescue group is taking care of a dog that had been burned with hot grease and was found about two weeks ago wandering around Burger King on E.G. Miles Parkway.

February 27, 2012 | By Sheila Parker Special to the Courier | News


Officials investigate apparent double homicide

A male and a female were found dead around 1 p.m. Tuesday by two fishermen on a trail near Morgan Lake in Long County, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Mike McDaniel said. Officials are investigating what they believe to be a double homicide.

December 07, 2011 | Mike Riddle Coastal Courier correspondent | News


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Statesboro man charged with bootlegging

STATESBORO - A suspected bootlegger had more than 70 bottles of liquor, some beer and some cash in his possession when Statesboro police searched his West Main Street home Monday, police said.

June 13, 2013 | By Hollie Deal Bragg Special to the Courier | News


Savannah doctor in U.S. House race

SAVANNAH - Dr. Bob Johnson of Isle of Hope on Saturday announced his candidacy for Georgia's First Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

June 12, 2013 | Staff report | News


Public fishing area reopens near Claxton after upgrades

After a yearlong closure and almost $750,000 spent on upgrades, the Evans County Public Fishing Area reopened Saturday with an influx of 37 young anglers - and about as many parents and grandparents - at the start of National Fishing and Boating Week.

June 05, 2013 | By Al Hackle The Statesboro Herald | News


Boy rescued from water at Splash in the ’Boro

A 6-year-old boy flown to Savannah on Saturday after a water park mishap is in stable condition, Statesboro-Bulloch Parks and Recreation Director Mike Rollins said Monday.

June 05, 2013 | The Statesboro Herald | News


New termite species invades Hinesville

New residents have come to Hinesville, but they're not the type a community wants.

June 03, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | News


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