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 News
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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 19, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Lifestyle
Bone up on college savings plansAnother school year is drawing to a close - so if you have young children, they're one year closer to the day when they head off to college. And both you and your children need to prepare for that day. Your kids can do so by developing good study habits.
May 18, 2013
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For Laura Evans
Special to the News
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Business
Busy day at RHHSRichmond Hill High School's Jeremiah Hill, Brian Strahan and Kyle Jamar announced their choice of colleges during ceremonies Thursday afternoon at the school.
May 18, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local sports
BoE hires five administratorsThe Bryan County Board of Education has filled several administrative positions at various schools across the county as well as central office positions, according to a press release issued Friday by the Bryan BoE.
May 18, 2013
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Staff report
Bryan County News
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Local news
BCHS honors top studentsMore than 100 students, parents, faculty and staff filled the gym at Bryan County High School on Friday morning for the 2013 honors day ceremony.
May 18, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
RHHS honors student achievementApplause and cheers filled the cafeteria at Richmond Hill high school Thursday evening when the top seniors in the class of 2013 were recognized for various academic achievements.
May 18, 2013
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By Crissie Elrick
Bryan County News
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Local news
'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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Things to Do
Midway bank robbedThe Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Public Safety
Club spruces up library signThe Pembroke Garden Club recently completed a beautification project at the Pembroke Library. The club thanked Ernest Hamilton from the Honey Wagon Company for donating the pine straw.
May 17, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
Carver chorus students performG.W. Carver Elementary School students perform recently during a recital at the school. The chorus performed for fourth- and fifth-graders and sang pieces from "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Dynamite."
May 17, 2013
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Special to the News
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Education
Four fallen soldiers honored on walkFour more eastern redbud trees have been planted at Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk, bringing the total number of living monuments to 457. The newly planted trees memorialize the service of four 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, who were honored in a formal ceremony Thursday morning.
May 17, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Correspondent
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Military
Tri-tip beef is a cut aboveI have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.
May 16, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
Columnist
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Lifestyle
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
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Archive site resultsGarden club honors residentsThe Pembroke Garden Club recently named its yard of the month and beauty spot awards fir April.
April 23, 2013
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Special to the News
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Lifestyle
Friends, strangers light up the park for Evan NelmsFriends, family and even strangers turned out at J.F. Gregory Park on Friday evening in honor of Evan Nelms, the 5-year-old Richmond Hill boy who died recently after battling leukemia for the past year.
April 23, 2013
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Julia Harrison
Special to the News
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Lifestyle
Sign ordinance issues voicedSeveral business owners raised questions and expressed concerns Monday night about Richmond Hill's proposed sign ordinance during a public hearing at City Hall.
April 23, 2013
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Jeff Whitten
Bryan County News
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Local news
Miss BCHS pageant is May 11The 23rd annual Miss Bryan County High School Pageant will be at 3 p.m. May 11 at Lanier Primary School.
April 23, 2013
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Special to the News
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Lifestyle
Being apart, even for a day, is hardMy daughter made it through her first week at daycare, and I think she might have handled it better than I did. As my family piled in the car Monday morning to drop Reese off, I grappled with a sense of dread. I had known this day was coming, and I'd tried my best to prepare for it. But as I dressed her, fed her and strapped her into her car seat, I fought back tears.
April 23, 2013
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By Hollie Moore Barnidge
Columnist
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Opinion
Sixth-grader loves newspapersI always have liked print newspapers. Partly what inspired me was an American Girl movie about a 9-year-old girl living in the 1930s during the Great Depression. Her name is Kit Kittredge.
April 23, 2013
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By Isabell DeMarco
Special to the News
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Opinion
Professional cycling coming to TybeeTybee Island will host the Coastal Empire Cycle Fest Criterium cycling event starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Fannies on the Beach, 1613 Strand Ave.
April 23, 2013
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Special to the News
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Sports
Mayor: City employees work hardToo many times, the day-to-day business of being mayor and governing the city prevents me from saying thank you to the city employees who make our city run smoothly. Local government, contrary to what some may think -not state or federal - usually has the greatest impact on the lives of its residents.
April 23, 2013
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By Harold Fowler
Guest columnist
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Opinion
3rd ID soldier dies after bomb blastAnother 3rd ID soldier has died from injuries sustained in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Monday.
April 23, 2013
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Staff report
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Military
Turn TV off in stressful timesEarly one morning in 1991, I called my mother, who was living in Florida at the time. The Persian Gulf War had started, and CNN was televising everything; Operation Desert Storm was being broadcast live and in color right into the sanctity of her living room.
April 22, 2013
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By Rich DeLong
Columnist
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Opinion
Independence made me who I amNicole and I were working out together one day and for some reason, she brought up a self-help, faith-related book we had both read. The thesis, basically, is how men are born with wild hearts, which should be admired not restrained by women.
April 22, 2013
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By Ronda Rich
Columnist
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Opinion
Being Christian is like firefightingThe other day, I went by one of the local volunteer fire stations and noticed a lot of vehicles there at what I presumed was a regular training session.
April 22, 2013
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By Pastor Steve Lane
New Beginnings Community Church
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Faith
Celebration at Life United PentecostalMembers of Life United Pentecostal Church in Hinesville are having dual celebrations this weekend.
April 22, 2013
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By Edith Anderson
Correspondent
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Faith
Bad golf shoes give good insightI fancy myself a golfer. Not a great one, mind you, but I usually play well enough to enjoy myself.
April 22, 2013
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By Pastor Brad Butler
First Baptist Church, Pembroke
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Faith
Where's God when bad things happen?When things happen in the world, such as the recent bombings, some ask "Where was God when this happened?"
April 22, 2013
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By Minister Riley Nelson
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
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Faith
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