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Main News-February 23 issue     

2 Juveniles Arrested for Assault & Robbery   

Two youths were arrested at the race track at Rt. 3 Glennville (Long County) after they assaulted a woman and took her waist bag containing an undisclosed amount of money. The mother of one of the boys identified her son as one of the robbers, and both are in custody.

Other Top Stories                         

  • STAR Student, Teacher Honored                                  The Long County Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday night honored Long County High School's STAR Student and STAR Teacher. Mrs. Ann Parker recognized Jonathan Groover, STAR Student, and Suzette Williamson, STAR Teacher.
  • Father & Son Rescued From Altamaha River             A father and son who were fishing in the Altamaha River were rescued by Long County Sheriff's Deputies after their boat capsized.
  • Library Hours Changed                                          The Long Country Library Board has voted to change the hours of operation beginning January 1. New hours are inside this week's issue.
  •  Special Education Teacher Of Year                        Long County Schools' Special Education Teacher of the Year is Michael Taylor, Long County High School teacher, who was recognized at the recent Long County Board of Education meeting.
  • Much, Much More Inside Today's issue...

Obituaries

James C. Ussery

News Briefs

  • Newspaper is available at the following stores: In Walthourville--Friendly Express
  • In Ludowici--Flash Foods (84) Ludowici IGA                         Ludowici Meats                       Ludowici Drugs                      In Jesup-Paige's No. 4 & No.7
  • No More Free Newspaprs      For the past year and three months, The Long County Press has been mailed free of charge to boxholders in various parts of Long County, including Ludowici, Rt. 3 Glennville, Routes 2 and 9, Hinesville; Walthourville Post Office Boxes and finally Allenhurst Routes 1-2. The newspaper is sent only to subscribers now.