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To find how local papers are covering this:

-The Florida Times-Union--

-The Brunswick News--

-Waycross Journal-Herald --

-The Savannah Morning News --

5 posted on 05/23/2004 4:08:19 AM PDT by backhoe (--30--)
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Summit Talk
Web posted Thursday, June 3, 2004


Group seeks legal observers to monitor protestors, law enforcement
Web posted Thursday, June 3, 2004
A national lawyers association is seeking volunteers to act as observers and legal workers to protect protesters' rights.

25 posted on 06/03/2004 4:03:58 AM PDT by backhoe (--30--)
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Savannah welcomes display of security SAVANNAH -- National Guard Lt. Mike Crevar stands near an entrance to Forsyth Park, snugly fit in his fatigues and firmly gripping his riot baton, when a curious man walks up close to Crevar's camouflaged Humvee. [ More ]
- Torrent awaiting Savannah lies dormant
- PROTESTER Q&A: 'Another world possible'
- Today at the G-8 Summit
 
Grim, gloomy G-8 forecasts miss the mark entirely
Locals talk global
So far, law enforcement outnumbers activists

68 posted on 06/08/2004 12:49:48 AM PDT by backhoe (God bless, Mr. President. Pleasant journey.)
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Local Picture
Soldiers keep an eye on the beach at Massengale Park on St. Simons Island Monday. (Photo by Nancy R. Bartlett/The Brunswick News)

Soldiers standing guard on beaches
Tue, Jun 8, 2004
By KAREN SLOAN
The Brunswick News
Almost every Monday, which is her day off from work, St. Simons Island resident Teresa Fouche throws on a swimsuit and hits the beach for some sunbathing.
Monday was no different, though Ms. Fouche noted there were some ...

81 posted on 06/09/2004 3:12:03 AM PDT by backhoe (-30-)
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Update:

G-8 Picture
A line of Georgia State Patrol cars makes its way down the Sea Island Causeway on St. Simons Island. With the arrival of the G-8 summit, the sight of convoys of Georgia State Patrol vehicles driving with flashing lights and sometimes with sirens blaring has become commonplace. (Photo by Bobby Haven/The Brunswick News)

Patrols remain vigilant
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
No arrests, no security problems have been reported

By KAREN SLOAN
The Brunswick News
Security remained tight around the Golden Isles Tuesday, as leaders from around the world arrived on Sea Island for the first day of the Group of 8 summit.
No significa...
Coastal waterways calm, quiet
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By AMY HORTON
The Brunswick News
Security patrols on local waters have produced so little in the way of interesting news related to the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit that visiting media organizations are having to look underwater for stories to tell to rea...
Bush offers thanks
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By BUD L. ELLIS
The Brunswick News
President Bush found a little time Tuesday to say "Thank you" to the men and women who are working to keep the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit safe.
Before welcoming the leaders and spouses of the G-8 nations to Sea Island ...
So far police training for naught
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By KAREN SLOAN
The Brunswick News
The Brunswick and Glynn County police departments purchased specialized crowd-control equipment and underwent hours of training to prepare for the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit, but it proved to be unnecessary Tuesday as d...
Hospitals treating summit injuries
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By AMY HORTON
The Brunswick News
Nearly 20 patients "related to G-8" have been treated for a variety of ailments and injuries at the Brunswick hospital and a satellite clinic on St. Simons Island since Saturday, according to a spokesperson for the Southea...
Tourists stumble upon G-8
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By DAVID ROYER
The Brunswick News
Matt McQueary had a feeling something was going on when he noticed the Winn-Dixie parking lot on U.S. Highway 17 was filled with police cars instead of shoppers Saturday.
"I thought they were after somebody," said the Spr...
Residents hoping to catch glimpse of world's leaders
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By KAREN SLOAN
The Brunswick News
Maurice Gallagher has resigned himself to the fact that his path will not likely cross that of any of the heads of state attending the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit this week.
Still, like many other optimistic St. Simons I...
G-8 pinching businesses
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By DAVID ROYER
The Brunswick News
The Jekyll Harbor Marina was nearly deserted Monday morning, aside from the gun-laden Coast Guard boats plying silently past the dock like crocodiles in the harbor.
They are the only business marina operators will be seei...
Bush-Koizumi honor Reagan
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By BUD L. ELLIS
The Brunswick News
In opening the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit Tuesday, both President Bush and Japan's Prime Minster Junichiro Koizumi paused to remember former President Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday.
"I would like to pay my respects ...
Summit opens with accolades, strategies
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By BUD L. ELLIS
The Brunswick News
President Bush opened the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit Tuesday afternoon by welcoming Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to Sea Island, and praising the nation for the turnaround of its economy.
Meeting with report...
U.N. resolution gives boost to Bush
Wed, Jun 9, 2004
By BUD L. ELLIS
The Brunswick News
President Bush opened the Group of 8 Sea Island Summit by hitting a home run on Iraq.
Now, he will look to spend the next two days trying to spread the drumbeat of freedom and democracy to the west and east of Baghdad.

83 posted on 06/09/2004 1:06:49 PM PDT by backhoe (Sleep tight, Ronnie... you reminded me of my Dad so much...)
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Police, protesters skirmish Georgia police and G-8 Sea Island Summit protesters experienced their first minor spats of the week Wednesday, but no injuries or arrests were reported in Brunswick or Savannah. [ More ]
- Protesters and police skirmish
- U.N. action on Iraq 'major step,' Rice says
- Bush, Blair push NATO role in Iraq
- PROTESTER Q&A: 'I don't feel as helpless'

86 posted on 06/10/2004 12:49:42 AM PDT by backhoe (Sleep tight, Ronnie... you reminded me of my Dad so much...)
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