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
'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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Entertainment+Technology
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Archive site resultsWACH dietician shares autism experienceAutism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.
May 03, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Family+Health
Don't hurt yourself saving moneyJust because the doctor prescribes a medication doesn't mean we take it. A recent study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that many of us avoid purchasing or taking the drugs that are prescribed for us in an attempt to save money. It's no wonder: In one year alone, we spend more than $45 billion in out-of-pocket drug costs. The results of the CDC study were broken down into two age groups ...
May 03, 2013
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By David Uffington
King Features
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Family+Health
HPD blotter for May 5March 30: DUI, canceled registration, suspended license - A Midway man was arrested around 10:15 p.m. for DUI, driving on a suspended license and having canceled registration near Gen. Stewart Way and Oglethorpe Highway. The man reportedly blew a .083 and .085. He was processed, given a court date and released to the Liberty County Jail.
May 03, 2013
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Staff report
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Public Safety
4th IBCT Maintainers provie weapons trainingCAMP MAIWAND, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Samuel Caffrey, a Hastings, Pa., native and an armament repairer with Company B, 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, trained Afghan national-army soldiers April 16 on how to disassemble and reassemble the M4 and M16 rifle, the M249 squad automatic weapon and the M240B machine gun at Camp Maiwand, Afghanistan.
May 03, 2013
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By Spc. Sarah Bailey
4th IBCT, 3rd ID Public Affairs Office
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News+Opinion
'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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Entertainment+Technology
At the movies May 3-9HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 9:40 Scary Movie V (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:10, 10:15 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 The Big Wedding (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:40, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Pain & Gain (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, ...
May 03, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Entertainment+Technology
At the movies May 3-9HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 9:40 Scary Movie V (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:10, 10:15 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 The Big Wedding (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:40, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Pain & Gain (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, ...
May 03, 2013
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Staff report
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Lifestyle
Kingston announces Senate runSAVANNAH - He's represented Coastal Georgia residents at the federal level for 20 years, and now Rep. Jack Kingston is vying for the U.S. Senate in 2014.
May 03, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
Correspondent
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News+Opinion
Kingston announces Senate runSAVANNAH - He's represented Coastal Georgia residents at the federal level for 20 years, and now Rep. Jack Kingston is vying for the U.S. Senate in 2014.
May 03, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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State, National
Charging into state finalsFans of First Presbyterian Christian Academy soccer will need to gather their best beach chairs, sunblocks and bug sprays, because the Highlanders are headed to St. Simons Island to play for the crown.
May 03, 2013
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Patty Leon
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Local sports
FPCA baseball’s playoff hopes fadeFirst Presbyterian Christian Academy's baseball season is all but over after the Highlanders fell, 7-6, to Trinity Christian School on Wednesday in Hinesville.
May 03, 2013
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Staff report
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Local sports
McRae named Vols’ MVPTennessee men's basketball player and Midway native Jordan McRae was named the Volunteers' most valuable player Monday night in Knoxville as the team held its season-ending banquet for 2012-13, according to govolsxtra.com.
May 03, 2013
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Staff report
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Local sports
5 Highlanders make GISA state track meetFive track-and-field athletes will represent First Presbyterian Christian Academy at the Georgia Independent School Association state meet, which runs through Saturday in Albany.
May 03, 2013
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Staff report
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Local sports
Former BI star set for national tourneyFormer Bradwell Institute softball player Barbara Rego will lead the Georgia Perimeter College squad to St. George, Utah, to participate in the upcoming National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Division I softball tournament.
May 03, 2013
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Patty Leon
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Local sports
Baseball, softball clinic held in Long Co.Saturday's Long County recreation department baseball and softball clinic in Ludowici got off and running - literally.
May 03, 2013
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Mike Riddle
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Local sports
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