Long County News

Last Friday, a Hinesville man led deputies on a 20-mile chase through Long County.

Santa will make an appearance at the Ludowici/Long Country Christmas tree and well pavilion lighting ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday.

On Monday, a Ludowici man lost his home at 74 Peach St. to a fire. According to Ludowici Police Department Sgt.

A tornado warning continues through 10 p.m. for our area, after a warning lapsed at about 4:45, according to the Liberty County Emergency Management Agency.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a national survey that shows the Southeast has the highest rates of obesity and diabetes among its residents, compared with other regions of the country.

"They're happening everywhere. Liberty County's been having them. The city has been having their share, and we've had a bunch," said Long County Sheriff's Department, Chief Investigator Ty Smith of a recent string of burglaries in the area.

Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., announced recently that he will sponsor a series of workshops during the open enrollment season for the Medicare Part D prescription drug program.

Long County hosted the 12th District Association of County Commissioners of Georgia meeting Nov.

Clarence Peter Thompson of Ludowici was arrested and charged with stealing a sport utility vehicle Saturday.

A long-discussed plan to create a Highway 84 bypass around Hinesville will be the topic of a public presentation here Wednesday evening.

The Multi Agency Crack Enforcement Drug Task Force is involved in community events and education.

The funds from the auction are primarily used to fund the annual scholarships for deserving high school seniors who live in Tattnall County, and with a portion of the money raised also going to community projects.

Coastal Empire Council of Boy Scouts of America kicks off its celebration of the 100th anniversary scouting with an expo in Savannah this weekend.

After the Long County Chamber of Commerce said it would not be able to sponsor the county's annual Christmas parade this year, Wildlife Festival coordinators decided to host the event.

Former Long County Commissioner Randy Wilson was honored Sept. 30 when the Long County Health Department officially named its office after him.

According to organizer Kelli Mock, the 2009 Miss Long County Wildlife Pageant was a success.

Tragedy struck Long County on Monday when a 5-year-old boy, described as friendly and outgoing, drowned in a bathtub.

At the Oct. 13 meeting, the Long County Commission voted to allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed at the courthouse in Ludowici.

Timothy Callahan reflected Tuesday afternoon on the loss of his stepson, Caleb Fox, who was found dead in the Long County family's bathtub Monday afternoon.

LUDOWICI a ' The 5-year-old boy who drowned in the bathtub of his Long County mobile home Monday has been identified as Caleb Fox, according to a Long County Sheriffa TMs Department incident report.