January 05, 2009
Georgia Cuts Gas Tax 4 Cents
Georgians can celebrate a reduction in the state’s gasoline tax as they welcome the New Year. But it will mean less revenue for transportation projects.
Concealed Weapon Permits Double
The number of people carrying concealed weapons in Bryan County is going up. Six hundred and three permits to carry a concealed weapon were issued in the county in 2008, which is double the amount of the 300 permits issued in 2007.
January 02, 2009
Insurance Industry Gets Tax Break From State
Georgia’s budget woes aren’t stopping the state from ringing in the new year with a hefty tax break for the insurance industry. The tax break is expected to save insurers millions over five years but could mean high-deductible health plans for you.
January 01, 2009
Advice To Get Healthy in 2009
Are New Year’s Resolutions staring you down like your 10th grade English teacher? Here’s some advice to make sense of the madness.
December 31, 2008
FEMA Issues New Flood Insurance Map
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently issued a draft of the newly revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The revision will change flood zones—and some local properties are now in them.
Authorities, Insurers Urge Caution With Holiday Fireworks
Be careful if you celebrate with New Year’s Eve fireworks!
December 18, 2008
Hearing Set On Sewage Plant
The state has set a public hearing on plans for a sewage treatment plant in east Liberty County.
December 17, 2008
Many School Districts Don’t Comply With Safety Law
Nearly a decade after Georgia passed a law requiring school systems to get state approval of security plans, nearly 20 percent of the state’s districts haven’t complied.
December 02, 2008
Budget Cuts Force Health Departments to Cut Services
Due to state budget cuts, local county Health Departments are facing significant decreases in revenue, causing a reduction in services offered in many counties.
November 30, 2008
Liberty County Leaders Name December 1st Art & Music Day
Liberty County is recognizing the importance of art and music through the signing of a proclamation.
November 28, 2008
Man Killed in Liberty County Crash
A 26-year-old Liberty County man has been killed in a motorcycle-car crash.
Two Dead in Hinesville Fire
Two people were found dead early Friday morning in Hinesville after a fire at a mobile home park.
November 19, 2008
Liberty County Has World’s Largest Crayon
Hundreds of children throughout Liberty County spent months collecting and recycling their old, unused crayons to create a huge crayon.
October 29, 2008
Early Voting in Midway, GA
Early voting in Midway, GA.




