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Liberty preps for growth
How will Liberty County and its municipalities handle future growth? That question is the main topic to be addressed during an annual community-planning workshop in March when the county's comprehensive growth plan - a state-required document now being updated - is discussed. Each government unit in Georgia is required by the state's Department of Community Affairs to develop a comprehensive growth plan. The plan acts as guide for community growth and development and is meant ...
Exercise in disaster
What was considered "the main event" for Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia turned out to be a confusing event for Liberty County Friday morning.
Highway 84 expansion moves ahead
Earlier this week, the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission, along with the Atlanta consulting firm Reynolds Smith and Hills Inc., hosted a meeting that was open to business owners and county residents who could be affected by the US 84/SR 38 median construction plan.
Liberty delegation meets with state leaders
ATLANTA - The City of Hinesville, the Liberty County Board of Commissioners, and the Liberty County Development Authority recently hosted key state legislators at a legislative reception in Atlanta.
State to freeze PeachCare enrollment
With the current funding for PeachCare for Kids dwindling away, the Georgia Department of Community Health announced a proposal to place a temporary freeze on enrollment for the program starting on March 11.
Natural soldier dies in Iraq
Pvt. Kelly David Youngblood, 19, had one year and one month of military service under his belt when he died Sunday, just 16 days after arriving in Iraq for the start of his first combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Woman found stabbed/suspect arrested
A man suspected of stabbing a Hinesville woman to death Tuesday night was captured Thursday in Bulloch County.
Property tax deadline arrives
Liberty County property owners raced against the clock Tuesday to pay their property taxes before the deadline expired and avoid incurring late penalties. Liberty County Tax Commissioner Virgil Jones said the lines were long and collections had been good. Late penalties will be implemented starting today with a 1 percent increase for the first three months. After three months, a 10 percent increase will be implemented. For every month afterward, taxpayers will incur a one ...
Fort Morris cuts outrage supporters
With the volume of outrage from residents and advocates growing, Liberty County's leaders under the Gold Dome have weighed in about cutbacks at Fort Morris Historic Site.
Prom rule changes madden public
By Daisy Pleasant Jones Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writer djones@coastalcourier.com Liberty's high school principals were in the spotlight last week explaining why 11th and 12th graders might not be able to bring outsiders to their high school prom this year. Bradwell Institute Principal Dr. Vicki Albritton and LCHS Principal Paula Scott defended their decisions to exclude students from bringing prom dates who do not attend either of the high schools. The announcement was made ...
Funding tops city's agenda
Thursday was productive for the Hinesville City Council as it decided to aid in funding millions of dollars to current and future city and county projects.
State likely to sue over Cochran
After four years and $3 million paid to the Douglas Asphalt Co., the seemingly endless Frank Cochran Drive extension project will undergo even more complications.
Meeting on Highway 84 medians
The Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission in conjunction with Reynolds Smith and Hills will discuss the impact of constructing medians on US Highway 84 at a meeting on Wednesday at Midway Civic Center.
Deployment accelerated
The deployment that was thought to be four months away is now six weeks away, and it may last longer for the entire division, the 3rd Infantry Division commander told reporters Friday afternoon.
Cause of fatal crash still being probed
Investigators are not sure what caused a Beechcraft 36 private passenger plane to fall from the sky Friday night into a Fort Stewart training area killing all four passengers on board.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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