Azariah A. M. Thomas

Azariah Aaliyah Marie Thomas was born on July 5 at 2:11 p.m. to Marquita Wells of Hinesville and Quincy Thomas Jr. of Midway. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19.19 inches. She is welcomed by her sister, Thailya Cypress, and her brothers, Shadaj Cypress and Ty'Shawn Thomas.

Gators get corporate sponsor

Tom Sukaratana, coach of the Hinesville Gators Soccer Teams, and Michael Kohout, owner of RG's Fresh Burgers and Real Fries, announced that RG's will be the corporate sponsor of the Gators.

Armstrong lines up continuing ed classes

Classes offered at the Armstrong Center for Professional and Continuing Education include: Beginning Accounting/ Bookkeeping I Learn the basic principles and concept of bookkeeping for business. The course is in small segments to accommodate today's workforce. Begins Sept. 25. Cost, $60 Calligraphy The course aims to develop a fluency in writing the bookhand and italic styles. It also cover the basics of page layout and how to design ornaments using the calligraphic pen. Begins ...

Local residents start, advance careers

Navy Seaman Recruit Felicia R. Gennings, daughter of Hilary A. Gennings of Hinesville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Poker run helps humane shelter

The first annual Bikers for Paws to benefit for the Liberty Humane Shelter is set for Aug. 25. Bikers will start signing up at 8 a.m. at Liberty Cycle, 1165 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. in Hinesville.

Nia C. Juniel

Nia Chantal Juniel was born on July 7 at 9:50 p.m. to Christina Juniel of Hinesville. She was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds and measured 18 inches. Her maternal grandparent is Carol Juniel of Hinesville. She is welcomed by her brother, Nehemiah Andrews, and her aunts, Brittany Williams and Takeitra Williams.

Administrators learning other jobs

Liberty County Deputy School Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Conley (left) helps Hinesville Police Department crossing guard Gloria Lairamore direct traffic at the board of education office Thursday.

Pirkles establish scholarship to honor mother

Attorneys Bob Pirkle and John Pirkle present the Eugenia W. Pirkle Scholarship to Selina Snider, a rising sophomore at Wesleyan College in Macon. The scholarship is named in memory of the Pirkles' mother, who worked as a teacher, as an employee of the Georgia Department of Family Services and with adoption placement.

Officers grilled for work with religous group

A former popular Fort Stewart brigade commander, Brig. Gen. Vince Brooks, is among seven Army and Air Force officers being considered for disciplinary action for violating ethics rules by assisting a Christian group in the production of a fundraising video.

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for August 12

Matter of record Aug. 2 Paul Sikes Rd., Hinesville An officer responded in reference to a woman knocking on doors, waking people up. The officer found a woman knocking on a residence on Limerick Road and she said a woman inside the home had her purse. The subject appeared disoriented and her car was parked sideways in the driveway with the keys locked inside. The officer asked her several times to call someone to come ...

Rapper hangs with 3rd ID troops

Paul Wall, "The People's Champ" visited troops at Camp Victory, Iraq, on Aug. 8.

Revenue Department upgrades Web site

The Georgia Department of Revenue has unveiled a new Web site designed to be customer friendly and easily navigated.

Inspectors take junk cars for charity

Through September, Hinesville's code enforcement office will be "collecting cars" for the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia.

Eagles to be on radio

STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern Radio Network, a division of Georgia Eagle Broadcasting, has expanded radio coverage areas across the state for Eagles football.

Stocks continue down Friday

NEW YORK ‑ Wall Street skidded further Friday as investors again succumbed to anxiety over tight credit conditions even after the Federal Reserve said it would do all it can to "facilitate the orderly functioning of financial markets." The Dow Jones industrials came off of their lows after the Fed added a second dose of liquidity to the markets. The market, which has been gyrating for weeks over fears that credit is drying up, ...

Midway minutes flap draws apology

Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt apologies to those citizens who had planned to conduct business before the Midway City Council, others who were in attendance and to the citizens of Midway for the unprofessional conduct of the mayor pro tem and another Midway councilman at the May 13 council meeting. These two elected officials left the meeting in protest over a legitimate request for an oral reading of previous council minutes as ...

Midway Council members walk out of meeting, should resign

Editor, Midway Councilman Levern Clancy Jr. and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Roberts Sr. should resign immediately from the Midway City Council. I was at the monthly council meeting Monday when past council meeting minutes were due to be read, which is the procedure according to "Robert's Rules of Order" - the rules that govern Midway's meeting procedures.

Huerd, Eastlake engaged

Anna Huerd of Hinesville and Patrick Huerd of Ludowici announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynn Huerd of Hinesville, to Patrick Ryan Eastlake of Hinesville, son of Sharyl and Jeffrey Eastlake of Hinesville.

Celebrating two faithful servants

Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.

God's strategy and Satan's tactics

While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.

Birth: DaeSean Eric Chambers

DaeSean Eric Chambers was born at 12:25 a.m. April 28 to Felicia LaShay Chambers of Suffolk, Va., and Shawn Everette Chambers of Darby, Pa.

Birth: Amari Renee Durden

Amari Renee Durden was born at 5:30 p.m. April 20 to Ashley Martin of Hinesville and Audrie Durden Jr. of Adel.

Diaries offer glimpse into history

Editor note: This is the second of a three-part series. It is not running three consecutive weeks but over a four-week period.

Sound off for May 20

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Judge says Bryan County can block landfill

Superior Court Judge David Cavendar ruled in favor of Bryan County's ordinances regarding landfills in a lawsuit filed by Atlantic Waste Services against the county.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Post's outdoor pools opening

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 20

April 19: Simple battery, cruelty to animals - A deputy went to investigate a domestic dispute in Midway and found two people seriously impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. There were no signs of violence, but a woman claimed a man grabbed her by the ankles and pulled her and threw her dog against a wall. Both were advised of the family violence act and warrant procedures.

Four running for Ludowici Council seats

Qualifying ended Wednesday for the two vacant seats on the Ludowici City Council. According to Ludowici assistant city clerk Tina Skipper, Price Chapman Jr. and Jim Fuller qualified in District 2, and Janis M. Goode and Kathy L. Phillips qualified in District 4. The Ludowici special election is June 18, and early voting begins May 28 at Ludowici City Hall.

Rebels place first

The Eighth Grade Coastal Crew Rebels won first place at the 2013 Mothers' Day Tournament held in Hinesville May 11-12.