Cancer survivor calls life 'a miracle'Christopher Deigh attended college with hopes of a successful future and a dream to better himself, but his plans were delayed.
May 20, 2013
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By Samantha Koss
Correspondent
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Living well
Treadmill desks put students in actionSixth-grade Lewis Frasier Middle School student Marcel Facey does his work as usual on a Wednesday afternoon during his fourth-period class with science teacher Jeremy Meadows.
May 19, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Living well
Pets enhance quality of lifeIt's been more than three weeks since my athletic activities grinded to a halt due to my sprained ankle - but I'm happy to report an adorable new distraction.
May 19, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
Columnist
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Living well
Don't just treat symptoms, prevent heart diseaseHeart disease remains the leading cause of death in this country for men and women, according to Center of Disease Control and Prevention, National Vital Statistics System. About 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, which means one in four deaths are because of heart disease. The CDC says on its website that early action is key to preventing death from heart disease, but do people know what action to take?
May 19, 2013
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By Samantha Koss
Columnist
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Living well
Little ones learn healthy habitsWinn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.
May 19, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Living well
Turkey vs. traditional meatballsAny time I am invited to a party or potluck event that requires a dish, I almost always go with my "famous" meatballs and sauce. This no-fail dish always gets rave reviews from friends and family. Just last weekend I made up a Crockpot full to bring to a work function and they were a hit. I especially look forward to the part where I get to tell people that they are made with turkey ...
May 19, 2013
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By Emily C. Harrison
Correspondent
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Living well
Don't confuse disrespect with childhood dramaQ: I went into my 17-year-old's bedroom to wake him this morning. After some urging, he eventually got up and then told me he hated me. What is the appropriate consequence for this sort of disrespect?
May 19, 2013
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By John Rosemond
Columnist
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Living well
Large landowners can cut taxesLandowners in Georgia may have a chance to cut their income taxes in half.
May 19, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Business
Long board at odds over termsFour days before the new Long County Commission members were sworn in, the outgoing commission members on May 9 held their final meeting. At that meeting, Board of Elections Chairwoman Vanessa Cunningham discussed the terms of office for the new commissioners.
May 19, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Local news
Midway barber shop opensPresidential Kuts hosted a grand-opening ribbon cutting May 10 at 9754 E. Oglethorpe Highway in Midway in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
May 19, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Business
Restaurant, lounge marks openingIsland Vybez hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its restaurant and The Ivy Lounge on May 3 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce in Hinesville.
May 18, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Business
Bill supposed to help parks, communitiesThe recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
May 18, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Lifestyle
Midway Middle wins $10K in recycling rallyMidway Middle School placed second in its bracket for the PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycle Rally, a victory that comes a $10,000 for green improvements. "Our students, faculty and the community worked so hard this year," teacher and coordinator Joy Kennedy said. "I am so excited -- second place in the nation."
May 17, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
3rd ID soldier killed in AfghanistanThe Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a Fort Stewart soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
May 17, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Military
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
May 17, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Lifestyle
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Archive site resultsDarius Rucker in Savannah FridayIf Mel Torme had never existed, people would call Darius Rucker the Velvet Fog. <p style="margin: 1.12em 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5; color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; ...
May 16, 2013
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By Bill DeYoung
Connect Savannah
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Calendar+Scene
Career fair Thursday in SavannahThe Georgia Department of Labor's Savannah Career Center, the GDOL's Veterans Services Division and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo on Thursday in Savannah.
May 14, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Business
At the movies May 10-16HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...
May 10, 2013
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Staff report
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Entertainment+Technology
At the movies May 10-16HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...
May 10, 2013
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Staff report
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Lifestyle
Eagle scout reunion setSAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.
May 09, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
Eagle scout reunion setSAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.
May 06, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Family+Health
Chamber ribbon cutting for CASAAtlantic Area Court Appointed Special Advocates had a ribbon cutting and open house April 24 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
May 04, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
Tournament nets $30,000 for sick kidsLocal public safety workers on Saturday presented $30,000 to three children in need from Long and Tattnall counties.
May 04, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Lifestyle
'Place Beyond the Pines' flawed but goodLast week, we travelled with Tom Cruise into the fabulous world of sci-fi with "Oblivion." This week, Ryan Gosling will take us on a long, dark ride into the drama called, "The Place Beyond the Pines." Bradley Cooper is going to meet us there.
May 03, 2013
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By Sasha McBrayer
Movie reviewer
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Lifestyle
Sound off for May 3These opinions are not the Courier's. Callers are not required to identify themselves, so we can neither verify sources nor their motives. Call 876-3733 to leave a message.
May 03, 2013
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Anonymous calls
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Sound off
Small Word Festival May 11The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.
May 03, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
Baptist site blocked, unblocked on StewartThe Southern Baptist Convention's website temporarily was blocked last week on numerous military installations, according to an April 24 report by Fox News. A Fort Stewart chaplain, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Fort Stewart was among the bases where the SBC website was blocked, and he remains skeptical about the reasons given for the block.
May 03, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Military
Spending cuts eyed at BoE budget sessionThe Liberty County School System is in for a budget squeeze next year that will affect most operations, but principals, administrators and board members on Tuesday discussed 10 proposed cuts.
May 03, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
Baptist site blocked, unblocked on StewartThe Southern Baptist Convention's website temporarily was blocked last week on numerous military installations, according to an April 24 report by Fox News. A Fort Stewart chaplain, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed that Fort Stewart was among the bases where the SBC website was blocked, and he remains skeptical about the reasons given for the block.
May 03, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Family+Health
Small Word Festival May 11The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.
May 03, 2013
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Calendar+Scene
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