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Ida Mae and Joe's Restaurant
Sitting at a table one afternoon with Tommy and Delores Vann, proprietors of Ida Mae and Joe's Restaurant in Midway, they were asked, "What is your specialty or what have you been known for?"
A young pastor with a vision
Peoria, Ill., is a long ways from Hinesville, and many people have never heard of it. But Liberty County and the surrounding counties are enjoying one of her native sons.
Swimming with the big boys
Kaitlyn Sanders takes a breath as she turns for her final lap during Saturday's championship swim meet at the Liberty County/Armed Services Family YMCA. Sanders took first place against six male swimmers. Look for the results of the meet in Wednesday's Coastal Courier.
Players impress coaches at Softball World Series
LUDOWICI - Six local girls recently took part in the Girls Softball World Series in Savannah. Joining six other girls from Chatham County, they were members of the 16-and-under Savannah Indians, who placed sixth in the event.
Good offices can breed Congressional success
If you pay attention to the news or watch C-SPAN, you've no doubt got a pretty good idea of what members of Congress do. They work as legislators, serve on committees, negotiate policy with the White House, keep tabs on executive-branch agencies, argue for local concerns in Washington and help constituents caught in the federal bureaucracy.
Alligators showing up at Yeomans Bird Pond
Recent improvements at Yeomans Bird Pond, one of East Liberty's showplaces, have brought more than just the desired visitors. Observers at the pond, home to a variety of coastal birds, have reported at least two alligators, which they suspect are being fed by visitors because of the fearless way they approach the boardwalk when people visit the area.
Scholarship recipients
Four students received Sen. Rene' D. Kemp Memorial Scholarships. Recipients were Bradwell Institute seniors QuaCherra R. Mason and Deirdre Nicole Bhimull and Liberty County High seniors Amanda Kathleen Herring and Nicholas James Radunske who were awarded $1,000 scholarships. The presentations were made by Judge Charles Paul Rose Jr. who serves as chairman of the scholarship committee.
Golden moment missed
You could have heard a pin drop in the normally noisy American Legion barroom in Marietta. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was about to appear on TV to reveal what he intended to do about star quarterback Michael Vick, accused torturer and serial killer of man's best friend. After about a minute of Blank on the tube, the geezer-bar crowd returned to their normal topics of conversation - playing golf and comparing doctors' visits. Blank ...
Ricks, Valentine to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ricks of Villa Rica, Ga. are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Terri Lynn Ricks, to Christopher Valentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Valentine of Hinesville.
Fall brings LCRD swimming, tennis
The Liberty County Recreation Department will host adult swim lessons Aug. 6-16, Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Register at the LCRD. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call 876-5359.
Vick co-defendant pleads guilty to dogfighting conspiracy charges
RICHMOND, Va - One of Michael Vick's co-defendants pleaded guilty Monday to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges and agreed to fully cooperate with the government in its prosecution of the Atlanta Falcons star and two other men.
Louis Francis Altenor
Louis Francis Altenor was born on July 16 at 1:04 p.m. to Elizabeth Royce and Francis Altenor of Hinesville. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. His maternal grandmother is Patrica Fischer of Sidney, Mont. His paternal grandparents are Louis and Gloria Altenor of Brooklyn, N.Y. He is welcomed by his sister, Lillian Royce, and his brother, Tyler Royce.
Goldenheirs meet, display patriotism
Much red, white and blue was evident at the July 3 meeting at Goldenheirs. Director Elaine Walker led the patriotic presentation by the Jubilee Choir of First Baptist Church's patriotic presentation. Rodney Powers served as the pianist. John Stetyer opened the program with a devotional on John 15:16-17, stressing loyalty to the flag and country. The Jubilee sang "Dem Bones," followed by an amusing skit by George and Joyce Laseter on witnessing. The choir then ...
Brennen Matthew Liddic
Brennen Matthew Liddic was born on July 2 at 1:38 p.m. to Chris and Sara Liddic of Hinesville. He was born at Candler Hospital and weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches. His maternal grandparents are Wanda and Geoff Smith and Jeff and Dianne Morris. His paternal grandparent is Denise Valenti.
Abijah Dariyan Joseph
Abijah Dariyan Joseph was born on July 5 at 4:01 p.m. to Ronnette Joseph of Hinesville. He was born at Liberty Regional Medical Center and weighed 6 pounds, 11.3 ounces and measured 20 inches. He is welcomed by his uncle, Ronald Joseph of Hinesville, and his grandma, Era Joseph.
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Restaurant, lounge marks opening
Island Vybez hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its restaurant and The Ivy Lounge on May 3 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce in Hinesville.
3rd ID soldier killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced Friday the death of a Fort Stewart soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right
"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right
"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.
Sound off for May 17
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Reorganized, renamed girls’ team doing well
The Hinesville Hawks girls' basketball team was reorganized and renamed as the Lady Hawks this year to better represent the various communities the girls come from.
2014 football schedule includes trips to N.C. State, Ga. Tech
Kickoff of the 2013 Georgia Southern Football season is about 100 days away, but Eagle fans can lock in key game dates on their 2014 calendars.
Softball team opens NCAA tourney play today
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Georgia Southern's second-straight trip to the NCAA softball tournament will start against South Florida at 3:30 p.m. today in the Gainesville Regional.
Turkey vs. traditional meatballs
Any time I am invited to a party or potluck event that requires a dish, I almost always go with my "famous" meatballs and sauce. This no-fail dish always gets rave reviews from friends and family. Just last weekend I made up a Crockpot full to bring to a work function and they were a hit. I especially look forward to the part where I get to tell people that they are made with turkey ...
Suspect in Wayne County death identified
The death of a man found Wednesday morning in Wayne County is under investigation, and two people were arrested around 5 a.m. Thursday in Ludowici's Pecan Park in connection with the fatal shooting, according to Wayne County Sheriff John Carter and Ludowici Police Department Chief James Rogers.
Bill supposed to help parks, communities
The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.
New Long BoE has first meeting
The new Long County Board of Education on Monday held its first meeting, electing District 4 representative Janet Watford as its new chairwoman as the first order of business.
Fire displaces family of three
A mobile-home fire Wednesday night in Long County has displaced a family of three.
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