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North Georgia couple endures long-distance relationship
Spout Springs School of Enrichment teacher engaged to Marine in Japan
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Spout Springs School of Enrichment teacher Chelsea Doyle and her fiance Christian Smith met five years ago. About nine months ago, the couple became engaged despite being more than 7,000 miles apart. Smith is a U.S. Marine based in Japan while Doyle lives in Georgia.
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Updated: Feb 10, 2015, 6:00 AM
Published: Feb 9, 2015, 9:09 PM
One young couple will share the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday long distance. But for Chelsea Doyle and Christian Smith, it’s just another day in their lives. Smith is a U.S. Marine, who has been stationed in Japan since July 10.
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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Updated: May 15, 2024, 6:48 PM
Published: May 15, 2024, 6:03 PM
Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.
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