Archive By Author - Patty Leon
BI grad is Arena Football's ironman
Bradwell graduate and Arena Football League giant Will Pettis was named the 2007 U.S. Army Strong Ironman of the Year on July 12.
Swim meets lead to championship
By Patty Leon Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writer pleon@coastalcourier.com Swimmers from throughout around the region competed in a meet at the Liberty County/Armed Services Family YMCA on Saturday. The meet is one of many sponsored by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia leading up to a championship that will be hosted at the Liberty County facility July 28. Swimmers on Saturday were from Liberty, Effingham, West Chatham, Habersham, St. Simons and Tybee Island. Here are ...
Liberty Fest Weekend
Come out and join the fun and festivities at the first annual Liberty Fest celebration Friday and Saturday.
Man hit by car
For the second time in a month, a pedestrian was struck while trying to cross Highway 84 at Sandy Run Drive in Hinesville.
Liberty Fest lights up weekend
A weekend packed with family fun and entertainment is what awaits visitors as the official first annual Liberty Fest presented by Target comes to Bradwell Park and Sunbury.
Paraplegic coach gets some solo walks in
The definition of a coach is someone who can instruct, direct or guide an individual or group to achieve a specific goal. It takes someone with determination and stamina, especially when dealing with a group of adolescents such as high school children.
Countywide fire plan funding questioned
Liberty County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted to move forward with a proposal from Emergency Services Consultants for the evaluation and development of a countywide fire protection master plan.
Rebels prep for National
The Coastal Crew Rebels are preparing for two big Amateur Athletic Union-sanctioned tournaments as the 15-and-under Rebels head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for the Big Shot Tournament this weekend and the 17-and-under Rebels prepare for the Division II Nationals in Orlando, Fla., July 26 through Aug. 1.
Trial date set for peeping tom charge
County Administrator Joey Brown will finally get his day in court as the date for his trial on charges of peeping tom and unlawful surveillance is set for the Superior Court on Aug. 16.
'Canes lose to reigning champs
The Hinesville Hurricanes suffered a devastating loss to their division rivals, the Atlanta Prime, in the regular season home opener at Lewis Frasier Middle School Saturday night.
Fire dampens birthday party
A Riceboro homeowner received an unwelcome surprise for her birthday Thursday - a small grease fire.
Sampie Smith says he did nothing wrong
Hinesville mayoral candidate and Liberty County records archivist Sampie Smith was involved in an incident in which a man claims Smith was holding a handgun down by his side.
Grants aid historical preservation
Preliminary work on the restoration of the Miller Pasture area in Allenhurst began as students from the Savannah College of Art and Design historical preservation class spent their spring semester analyzing and creating architectural reports for a building on the property. Also, the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry conducted studies on the ecology, biology and environmental aspects of the estate.
Two wrecks may raise holiday caution flags
Two wrecks in two days at the same location may serve as a reminder to drive safely during the Fourth of July holiday. On Thursday morning, Georgia State Patrol and Liberty County officers responded to a wreck at mile marker 71 in the northbound lanes of I-95.Betty and Robert Grant McArthur, both 88, of Crescent City, Fla., were driving north when Robert McArthur drove off the right side of the road. While trying to regain ...
Freedom March
The Village Children's Learning Center staff and students paraded down Frank Cochran Tuesday to display their patriotism and national pride. They chanted "USA, USA," as they walked the route and people honked their horns in appreciation. The parade was led by Elijah Miller, 11, who said he felt good to have the honor of leading the parade and carrying the American Flag. This is the fifth year the center has hosted a parade for the Fourth ...
Articles By Author - Patty Leon
Teams earn state honors
First Presbyterian Christian Academy's boys' and girls' soccer teams swept the nominations and awards for the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA All-Region and All-State teams.
McMillan earns another high ranking
Liberty County High School football player Raekwon McMillan has received another boost in the national rankings.
Local athletes fare well at state meet
A few of Bradwell Institute's and Liberty County High School's track-and-field athletes fared well at their respective Georgia High School Association state meets.
BI hoping for dawn of new era
Folks looking to catch a glimpse of Bradwell Institute's new football coach, Adam Carter, got a chance during an informal meet and greet Thursday evening at the home of George and Babs Holtzman.
Ex LCHS slugger helps SSU Tigers to winning season
Former Liberty County High School baseball player Chris Arnold is having a good season as the Savannah State University Tigers keep advancing in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship Tournament, according to the school's athletic website.
McRae invited to Durant’s skills camp
According to an article posted on govolsxtra.com, former Liberty County High School basketball player Jordan McRae received an invitation to the 2013 Kevin Durant Skills Academy, a three-day course on NBA-based strength and conditioning and skill development.
Hurricanes fall in title game
It was a heartbreaking end to their season as the Hinesville Hurricanes fell, 8-6 in overtime, to the Georgia Pirates on Saturday in the Spring League Championship Game in Augusta.
Thornton receives early honor
AthlonSports.com football editor Steven Lassan picked former Liberty County High School standout Shadrach Thornton among his top-20 running backs in the ACC for the 2013 season.
Lady ’Landers claim the crown
After being denied the Georgia Independent School Association Class AA state title last year, the First Presbyterian Christian Academy girls' soccer team wasn't about to let another chance to earn the crown slip away.
Three Tigers receive all-region honors
Three Bradwell Institute baseball players were selected for Region 3-AAAAA All-Region honors
Local youth bowler places second at Pepsi Tourney
Deniece Williams of Hinesville took first place in her age division at the 2013 Georgia State Youth United States Bowling Congress Pepsi Tournament, held April 27 in Columbus.
Hoop stars stress hard work, studies
Former Liberty County High School basketball players Rion Brown, Jordan McRae and Lamar Richardson dropped by the Shuman Center on Thursday evening and spoke to a group of young basketball players. The trio touched on the importance of working hard and maintaining good grades in order to play at the college level.
Pre-K field day held on BI’s Olvey
For some time, the children at the Liberty County Pre-K Center watched as Bradwell Institute's new football stadium was built. Once it was complete, the students admired the new field and facility, which sparked an idea that came to fruition last week.
Tigers name new athletic director
Bradwell Institute named former cross-country and golf coach Ken Griffin as the high school's new athletic director. Griffin fills the position once held by former Tiger football coach Jim Walsh.
Former Highlander, now at BPC, honored by FPCA
Former Lady Highlander basketball player Aaliyah Wilson got a big surprise when she visited First Presbyterian Christian Academy on Friday morning. The Lady 'Lander basketball standout received a scholarship last year to play basketball at Brewton-Parker College, but her busy schedule didn't give the school administrators an opportunity to honor her with a signing ceremony.
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