Cirque du Soleil a welcome throwbackLast week, I enjoyed an evening at the Civic Center when the Cirque du Soleil made its first visit to Savannah.
May 16, 2013
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By Lesley Francis
Columnist
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Lifestyle
State forms task force to help veteransGov. Nathan Deal has signed a bill creating a state task force to investigate how the state can coordinate services to better assist servicemembers discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
May 16, 2013
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Special to the News
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Military
Commissioners want your opinions, helpWhen I was elected to my first term as chairman, all commission meetings were required to be held in the Pembroke, which was designated as the seat of county government in our charter. The meetings were held on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 in the afternoon.
May 16, 2013
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By Jimmy Burnsed
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Exchange Club seeks WWII vets to honorThe Exchange Club of Richmond Hill is planning a special World War II Remembrance Program on May 22. The guest speaker will be Paul Grassey, a B-24 pilot with the 8th Air Force; having flown 13 combat missions during the war.
May 16, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
Property transfers for May 3-7The following property transfers were recorded with the Bryan County Clerk of Court, May 3-7:
May 16, 2013
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Staff report
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Business
Rid EPD of its economic missionState Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) deserves thanks for taking a stand against the issuance of another wastewater permit to King America Finishing, the Screven County manufacturer believed to be responsible for the largest fish kill in the Ogeechee River in memory.
May 16, 2013
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Opinion
EPD gets vote of no confidenceLast week, the Environmental Protection Division held a public hearing to solicit comments on the draft wastewater permit for King American Finishing in Screven County. The hearing was held at Effingham County High School in Springfield and, although I was not there, I understand it was well-attended.
May 16, 2013
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By State Sen. Buddy Carter
Special to the News
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Opinion
New ordinance costs kid a jobEditor, "Government is essentially the negation of liberty. If we fail to challenge government at every turn, there will be no liberty remaining for us to defend when the government tries to negate it,"
May 15, 2013
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Opinion
Dalton mayor mulls challenge to DealDavid Pennington, the mayor of Dalton, is making noises about challenging incumbent Gov. Nathan Deal in the 2014 Republican primary.
May 15, 2013
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By Dick Yarbrough
Columnist
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Opinion
Army says software wasn't neededA request for specific intelligence software that was later rescinded by the requestor, Maj. Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Regional Command-South in Afghanistan, received an official explanation Thursday from an Army spokesman at the Pentagon.
May 15, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Military
Judge issues ruling on landfill suitSuperior Court Judge David Cavendar has issued a ruling in favor of Bryan County's ordinances regarding landfills in the lawsuit filed by Atlantic Waste Services against the county.
May 15, 2013
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Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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News
The plight of Ogeechee RiverThe Ogeechee River is in southern Georgia, just south of Savannah, where it expands majestically into the ocean near Fort McAllister.
May 15, 2013
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By Marian Rockwood
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Community announcements for May 15Mentors, especially men, are needed for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program in Bryan County.
May 15, 2013
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Staff report
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Community Announcements
Special olympians train at rec centerBy Kim Wade
May 15, 2013
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By Kim Wade
Correspondent
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Life on the Hill
Proust questionnaire: Tabatha LovittTabatha Lovitt, a homemaker, student and mother to a Special Olympics participant, faces the questions this week:
May 15, 2013
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Staff report
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Life on the Hill
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Archive site resultsHoroscopes for week of May 15-21April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.
May 15, 2013
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Special to the News
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Things to Do
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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Things to Do
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 News
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Lifestyle
Extra! extra! newspapers are not dead"Extra! Extra! Newspapers aren't dead!" This is quoted from a recent headline in USA Today. The article, by Rem Rieder, reports a new business model has taken shape that makes newspapers a mature industry and, at the same time, an emerging industry.
May 07, 2013
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By Neely Young
Guest columnist
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Opinion
Garden club has two eventsThe Pembroke Garden Club had two events last month; its plant sale at the Pembroke Farmers Market, and its monthly meeting, at which Diana Churchill, bird watcher and photographer, spoke about creating backyard habitats for birds.
May 07, 2013
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Special to the News
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Lifestyle
Matthew was host with the mostFew people may realize that the Apostle Matthew may have been the original party animal. You might be thinking, "Are you speaking of 'the' Apostle Matthew - the author of the first book of the New Testament?" It appears so. Matthew, a tax collector with great people skills, also appears to have been a gala guru with a plan for Jesus. Tax collectors of the day were Jews working for the Romans mainly to collect ...
May 07, 2013
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By John Scherer
Columnist
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Faith
Three religions converge in one storyMany of the major religions of the world have a lot in common. The similarities between Christians, Jews and Muslims, for instance, can be seen in the story of Abraham and Sarah.
May 07, 2013
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Special to the News
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Faith
Standing on God's wordI am convinced that the Bible is right, but somebody else is wrong. I cannot call right wrong and wrong right.
May 07, 2013
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By Rev. Dr. Alvin Jackson
Columnist
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Faith
GSU women's rifle team holds tryoutsOn an overcast Wednesday afternoon, a new day dawned as Georgia Southern Women's Rifle Team held tryouts at the University's ROTC shooting range.
May 07, 2013
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Special to the News
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Local sports
Sick baby throws life into disarrayThis column almost didn't happen. I didn't think I'd have time to write it.
May 07, 2013
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By Hollie Moore Barnidge
Columnist
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Opinion
Trim your wedding costsWeddings have always been big business, but I was shocked to see how expensive they've become in the 17 years since my wife and I got married. According to the annual Real Weddings Study, the average wedding in the U.S. now costs $28,427, and that doesn't even count the honeymoon.
May 07, 2013
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By Jason Alderman
Columnist
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Business
Start making tracks nowThese past 10 days have been quite unusual for me, filled with both extremely happy and very sad personal moments in my life. I know life is like that sometimes. But it makes me wonder why things happen the way they do.
May 06, 2013
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By Rich DeLong
Columnist
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Opinion
Photo contest solicits shotsATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."
May 06, 2013
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Special to the News
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Life on the Hill
Show concern for the unresolvedServing as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
May 06, 2013
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Make sure you're ready for HeavenServing as a pastor close to a military base has been a wonderful experience for me. I have met so many wonderful people who have served our country, and for that I am grateful.
May 06, 2013
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By Pastor Brad Butler
First Baptist Church, Pembroke
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Faith
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