Ashley Dowd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Dowd of Hinesville, and Eric Boatwright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Boatwright of Franklin, were married June 2, 2007 at Gum Branch Baptist Church.
Are you looking for a painting that represents coastal Georgia, particularly the natural beauty of Liberty County in the Midway and Sunbury area? Then you should look for one of Betty Hale Grugin's beautiful works of art.
The right southbound lane of Highway 84 was temporarily blocked Tuesday at about 6 p.m. while Hinesville police and firefighters secured the area around a live electrical wire that was knocked down. Workers restored the line and traffic was open within the hour.
Isaiah Ansel-Lamont Thomas was born Sept. 6 at 6:57 p.m. to Modiestine N. and Ansel L. Thomas of Hinesville. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches. His maternal grandparents are James and Modiestine Henry. His paternal grandmother is Joann Brooks of Evergreen, Ala. He is welcomed by his sister, Faith Thomas, and his brothers, Zion and DeQuwan Thomas.
Organizers for the Miss Liberty County and Liberty County Jr. Miss pageants are looking for girls to participate in the 2008 contests. The pageants are planned for Feb. 9 at the Brewton-Parker College auditorium. Informational sessions will be in January, but those interested can contact the pageants' coordinator now at libertycountypageants@yahoo.com
Editor, In truth, if I had to put up with all the crazy people that our district attorey does - doing all the mean, crazy, stupid things they do - I'd probably be drinking, too.
Aleia Michelle Williams was born Sept. 7 at 12:36 p.m. to Angela Denise and Bertram Odell Williams of Hinesville. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center. Her maternal grandparents are Wray and Shirley Stevens of Jesup. She is welcomed by her sisters, Amara Lindsay and Eboni Williams, and her brother, Steven Hall.
Editor, With the new election cycle upon us, political candidates are vying for voters's confidence with popular "issues," wholehearted promises, and contemplative discussion of societal/community ills. It is a transparent strategy.
Kevin H. Sudsberry has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash:
Editor, Yah Gives a Second Chance Ministries near Glennville was formed to help mothers and people who are on drugs have a second chance at life.
Alivia Lynn Rayley was born on Aug. 23 at 1:07 p.m. to Alisha Torres Rayley and Kevin Allen Rayley of Hinesville. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 inches. Her maternal grandparents are Anthony and Linda DeJesus of New York, N.Y. Her paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Wanda Rayley of Columbus. She is welcomed by her sisters Taina Rodriguez and Katelyn Rayley and her brother William Rayley.
Brooklyn Autumn Myers was born on Aug. 25 at 8:31 p.m. to Ashley Myers of Glennville. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19 inches. Her maternal grandparents are Patricia and Lloyd Bradley of Glennville. She is welcomed by her sister Taylor and her brothers Micheal and Skyler.
Nickolas Jermaine Lonon was born on Aug. 30 at 2:45 a.m. to Alysia Nicole Lonon and Willie Jermaine Lonon of Walthourville. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches. His maternal grandparents are Gary and Esther Copes Sr. of Ludowici. His paternal grandparents are Willie and Leila Lonon of Ellabell. He is welcomed by his aunts Sonya Copes, Rebekah Copes, Jessica Copes, Shyrae Lonon, Tishae ...
Yaretzy Yoselyn Chavez was born July 9 to Maribel Chavez of Mexico and Gonzalo Chavez Jr. of Passaic, N.J. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18-1/2 inches. Her maternal grandmother is Catalina Hernandez of Mexico. Her paternal grandparents are Gonzalo and Virginia Chavez of Puebla, Mexico. She is welcomed by her sister, Citlali Chavez.
Mekhi Lee-Trent Flowers was born Sept. 5 at 1:37 a.m. to Whitney Kirkham of Midway and Linden Flowers of Killeen, Texas. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches. His maternal grandparents are Renee Trent and Robert Kirkham of Midway. His paternal grandparents are Yvonne Nunez and Francisco Nunez of Killeen, Texas. He is welcomed by his sisters, Alexus and Dominique, and his brother, Robert.
Seventeen seniors received their high-school diplomas Friday during Faith Baptist Christian Academy's senior commencement ceremony in Ludowici. Three students delivered speeches to the packed church.
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Lewis Frasier Middle School recently was designated the No. 1 "First In Math School" in Georgia and the No. 10 "First In Math School" in the nation. More than 1 million students around the country took part in the online competition. Approximately 100 LFMS students, who comprised five teams, participated this year. LFMS also had the top sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade teams in the state; the top sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade student players in the ...
A Hinesville woman who used a brownie as a weapon Saturday night to deface the Liberty County Justice Center now is behind bars. Khadiza Latimore was arrested and charged with criminal trespass for smashing a brownie on a glass door at the justice center on South Main Street. She is being held on $1,200 bond at the Liberty County Jail.
Bradwell Institute football fans got their first look at new coach Adam Carter's football team Saturday as the Tigers capped spring practice with the Blue-White Game at Olvey Field.
The St. James Coastal Crew Rebels' sixth-grade boys' basketball team took first place at the Rebels' Classic Tournament held May 11-12 at the St. James Sports Center.
In ancient times, before "inventive spelling," young minds were required to learn phonics and spelling rules. We even had word lists on which we were tested weekly - words we not only had to spell correctly but define and use properly in a sentence.
Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville's Department of Public works, they're not going away.
April 28: Terroristic threats and acts - Police and fire officials responded to a mail box explosion in the 300 block of Deal Street. The mail box was damaged but intact, and inside of it was a melted two-liter root beer bottle with an unknown substance inside it.
Effective immediately, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division will prohibit new groundwater withdrawals in the Coastal Georgia counties of Chatham, Bryan, Liberty and the portion of Effingham County south of Highway 119.
Last weekend, my husband and I toured the 2013 HGTV Smart Home in Jacksonville Beach. I am kind of a house-and-garden junkie, and I avidly record shows on HGTV to watch when I have time.
In the next few weeks, many area teens will receive their diplomas, which means that they officially will be graduated.
I believe that God is absolutely sovereign. That means that he is in control of all things, and that nothing is outside of his authority. He is the one and only God. He knows all things. He is all-powerful.
Aaron Kareem Gibbs Jr. was born at 11:43 a.m. May 9 to Paula Gibbs and Aaron Gibbs of Jesup.
Danasia Arielle Rutland was born at 8:23 a.m. May 9 to Danya Rutland and Dominique Rutland Sr. of Hinesville.