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Feed the Hungry back in Hinesville

Savannah Feed the Hungry is preparing another meal and food giveaway in Hinesville from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the National Guard Armory. Read More
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Posted: feb. 22, 2012 9:19 a.m.


Local church dissolved by Presbytery

The Hinesville Korean Presbyterian Church is no more. Read More
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Posted: feb. 22, 2012 9:17 a.m.


Man killed clinging to moving car

The Walthourville Police Department and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the Monday night death of a Hinesville resident. Read More
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Posted: feb. 22, 2012 9:15 a.m.
Dancers dazzle students

Dancers dazzle students

Modern and classical dance worlds collided Tuesday afternoon when The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble performed for 1,200 middle and high school students. Read More
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Posted: feb. 22, 2012 9:09 a.m.
East End Complex onto next phase

East End Complex onto next phase

Though price negotiations continue, the Liberty County Board of Commissioners took a step Thursday that brings the East End Community Complex project closer to fruition. Read More
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Posted: feb. 22, 2012 9:06 a.m.


Hinesville council tackles Name change, new restaurant

An announcement that Frank Cochran Drive will be called Veterans Parkway starting May 1 was among several issues discussed or approved during Thursday’s city council meeting. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:52 a.m. | Updated: feb. 21, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Hinesville Police Department blotter

Feb. 9: An elementary school on Airport Road reported the theft of an iPad valued at $900. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:54 a.m. | Updated: feb. 21, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Liberty’s brightest STARs honored

Liberty’s brightest STARs honored

Liberty County’s brightest students and the teachers who contributed most to their academic success were honored Thursday at a luncheon at Bethesda Church. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:43 a.m.
Spreading green cheer

Spreading green cheer

Trees: They’re the unsung heroes of our world. They give us oxygen and provide us shade. Their blossoms turn to fruits and vegetables that give us sustenance, and their springtime blossoms give us a visual treat. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:40 a.m.


Student drops $15K suit against BoE

The plaintiff seeking $15,000 in damages from the Liberty County School System voluntarily dismissed the suit Thursday, one day before Judge David L. Cavender was to hear a pre-trial motion to dismiss. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:37 a.m.
Hinesville man killed in Long Co. wreck

Hinesville man killed in Long Co. wreck

A Hinesville man was killed around 5 a.m. Friday morning in a single-vehicle accident in Long County, according to GSP Trooper William Bowman and Adam Denton. Read More
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Posted: feb. 20, 2012 9:33 a.m.


Charges against commissioners dropped

Disorderly conduct charges against a Long County commissioner and a former commissioner were dismissed this week. Read More
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Posted: feb. 17, 2012 9:42 a.m. | Updated: feb. 18, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Dance Theatre of Harlem to perform in Hinesville

Dance Theatre of Harlem to perform in Hinesville

A touring ballet troupe will light up Hinesville next week. Read More
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Posted: feb. 17, 2012 9:48 a.m. | Updated: feb. 18, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Fraser Center East to open next Sunday

Hinesville’s Fraser Counseling Center has a new partner. Read More
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Posted: feb. 17, 2012 9:46 a.m. | Updated: feb. 18, 2012 7:00 a.m.


BoE OKs price max for next BI renovation

The Liberty County Board of Education approved five items, including a construction bid, job descriptions and a redistricting revision, with no discussion during its Tuesday meeting. Read More
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Posted: feb. 17, 2012 9:30 a.m.
Celebration of culture

Celebration of culture

Midway Middle School students brought history to life Thursday during the annual multicultural program, “The Road to Freedom: Contributions of Many and Justice for All.” Read More
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Posted: feb. 17, 2012 9:25 a.m.


Long County board asked to spread word about programs for elderly

Lillian Simmons, Long County’s representative on the Coastal Regional Commission for Aging, recently asked the Long County Commission for help spreading the word about available programs that help the elderly. Read More
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Posted: feb. 15, 2012 9:51 a.m. | Updated: feb. 16, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Lewis Frasier launches 50-day health challenge

Lewis Frasier launches 50-day health challenge

Lewis Frasier Middle School launched a 50-day health challenge Feb. 3.  Read More
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Posted: feb. 15, 2012 9:57 a.m. | Updated: feb. 16, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Tybee hosting Mardi Gras festival

TYBEE ISLAND — The fourth annual Mardi Gras Tybee Festival is set for Feb. 17-18. Read More
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Posted: feb. 15, 2012 10:00 a.m. | Updated: feb. 16, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Hinesville Police Department blotter

Feb. 5: The housesitter for a residence on Gen. Stewart Way reported the theft of a flat-screen television valued at $700 from the home. Read More
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Posted: feb. 15, 2012 9:54 a.m. | Updated: feb. 16, 2012 7:00 a.m.
‘Hobby farm’ is a place to learn, heal

‘Hobby farm’ is a place to learn, heal

Liberty County resident and amateur hydroponic farmer Bruce McCartney is happy to share his ever-expanding garden’s nutrient-rich bounty with friends, neighbors and area residents. Read More
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Posted: feb. 15, 2012 9:32 a.m.
Health department boss moving on

Health department boss moving on

After seven years of local civic engagement, Liberty County Health Department Administrator Deidre Howell will begin a new journey in North Georgia at the end of the month. Read More
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Posted: feb. 13, 2012 10:25 a.m.


BoC approves redistricting modification

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners during its Tuesday meeting approved a modification to its previously adopted district boundaries, a bond extension for the Silver Dollar Lounge and $15,000 roadwork. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:35 a.m. | Updated: feb. 11, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Legislator wants to hear from business owners

ATLANTA — State Rep. Delvis Dutton, R-Glennville, is seeking input from small businesses in Liberty, Evans, Tattnall and Wayne counties for an initiative under way in the Georgia House of Representatives to review and evaluate Georgia’s current regulatory environment. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:37 a.m. | Updated: feb. 11, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Hinesville-Fort Stewart among top 4 job-growth leaders

According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for November 2011, the Hinesville-Fort Stewart metropolitan statistical area ranks among the top four metros out of 372 metros in the United States in employment growth rates since November 2007, which was one month before the recession officially started. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:39 a.m. | Updated: feb. 10, 2012 2:08 p.m.


Long County commission to consider policy to limit tobacco

Parts of Long County may be on their way to a designated smoke-free status. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:25 a.m.


Ga. receives waiver from AYP

Georgia School Superintendent Dr. John Barge announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Education granted Georgia a waiver from No Child Left Behind. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:19 a.m.
LCSS rolls out iPads

LCSS rolls out iPads

With new technology in hand, local students may begin to see science in a different light. Read More
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Posted: feb. 10, 2012 9:16 a.m.
Ludowici gets $265K grant for pond filtration

Ludowici gets $265K grant for pond filtration

A recent $265,000 federal grant will help get the city of Ludowici’s pond filtration system on the road to being up to standards. Read More
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Posted: feb. 08, 2012 9:22 a.m. | Updated: feb. 09, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Director talks inspection issues with Rotary

Director talks inspection issues with Rotary

Hinesville Director of Inspections Steve Welborn spoke to Hinesville Rotary Club members about code issues during their Tuesday meeting.  Read More
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Posted: feb. 08, 2012 9:24 a.m. | Updated: feb. 09, 2012 7:00 a.m.


LCDA OKs building renovations, bond refinancing

The Liberty County Development Authority approved refinancing one bond debt into a tax-exempt bond at a lower interest rate and an $8,125 bid for repairs to one of its Hinesville Technology Park facilities during its meeting Monday. Read More
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Posted: jan. 27, 2012 9:25 a.m. | Updated: jan. 28, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Local YMCA launches annual campaign

The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is launching Priceless Gifts, its’ annual community support campaign. Read More
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Posted: jan. 27, 2012 9:45 a.m. | Updated: jan. 28, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Local jobless rate goes up

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor announced Wednesday that the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Hinesville rose to 9.2 percent in December, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 8.9 percent in November. Read More
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Posted: jan. 27, 2012 9:40 a.m. | Updated: jan. 28, 2012 7:00 a.m.
New school enters construction phase

New school enters construction phase

The construction phase for the new high school was approved at the Long County Board of Education’s January meeting. Read More
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Posted: jan. 27, 2012 9:43 a.m. | Updated: jan. 28, 2012 7:00 a.m.


BoE debates district job advertisements

The Liberty County Board of Education tackled a full agenda that included construction, personnel and policy issues during its Tuesday work session. Read More
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Posted: jan. 27, 2012 9:18 a.m.
City Council honors resident as crime fighter

City Council honors resident as crime fighter

The Hinesville City Council began its Jan. 19 meeting at the City Council chamber by recognizing a local citizen. Read More
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Posted: jan. 25, 2012 9:45 a.m. | Updated: jan. 26, 2012 7:00 a.m.


SavTech not likely affected by closings

Savannah Technical College and its satellite campuses on Fort Stewart Army Education Center and in Liberty and Effingham counties, have not been considered for closure amid current talks, according to Gail Eubanks, the school’s executive director of institutional advancement and communications. Read More
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Posted: jan. 25, 2012 9:39 a.m. | Updated: jan. 26, 2012 7:00 a.m.


Facebook flap sparks LCDA action

The Liberty County Development Authority likes to be “liked.” Read More
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Posted: jan. 25, 2012 9:32 a.m.


Woman who set LRMC site recalled

Mollie Ashmore called Hinesville her home all 96 years of her life. She died Sunday, and while friends and family members prepared for her funeral services today, they remembered “Miss Mollie,” not just for her personal accomplishments but for her honest, straight-forward demeanor. Read More
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Posted: jan. 25, 2012 9:30 a.m.
Reading up a bowl tourney

Reading up a bowl tourney

For 124 students competing in the sixth annual Liberty County Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl last Friday, the devil was in the details. Read More
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Posted: jan. 25, 2012 9:27 a.m.


Ludowici official not charged with assault of clerk

Long County State Court Judge Jeff Arnold ruled Wednesday that there was not sufficient evidence presented in a hearing to charge Ludowici City Councilman Frank McClelland Jr. with simple assault from recent allegations by former Ludowici City Clerk Tara Manning. Read More
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Posted: jan. 23, 2012 9:59 a.m. | Updated: jan. 24, 2012 7:00 a.m.


County looks to change building codes

The Liberty County Commission took little action Thursday, but members discussed proposed revisions to county building and zoning codes, a contractor preference policy and a personnel policy revision. Read More
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Posted: jan. 23, 2012 9:46 a.m. | Updated: jan. 24, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Mills House moved to Long County

Mills House moved to Long County

The historic Mills House no longer sits near the corner of Oglethorpe and Memorial. Beginning at 8 this morning, the 125-year-old house was moved to its new home in Long County. Read More
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Posted: jan. 23, 2012 9:57 a.m. | Updated: jan. 24, 2012 7:00 a.m.
Scratching a problem

Scratching a problem

It’s no secret that downtown Hinesville has stray cats here and there. Whether abandoned by previous owners or born into the environment, these feral colonies have been around, surviving on small mice, bugs and dumpster scraps. Read More
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Posted: jan. 23, 2012 9:24 a.m.

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