Real estate transfers Sept. 12

The following warranty deeds were filed with Liberty County Clerk of Court Barry Wilkes' office from Aug. 20-24. The listings include the names of the sellers and buyers; the book and page where the deed can be found in deed books maintained in the clerk's office, the transfer tax (which gives an estimate of the price paid, based on $1 per $1,000) and a description of the property, which may be the subdivision and/or Georgia Militia District where it is located. Refer to the accompanying map for the GMD numbers.

Number of deaths in 2005 surprises researchers

By MIKE STOBBE

Liberty resident heads development loan office

The Coastal Area District Development Authority, a regional non-profit economic development lender, announces recent employee promotions.

Closed post to become research spot

ATLANTA (AP) _ The state plans to ask the Army for a 115-acre parcel of the closing Fort McPherson base to create a scientific research park, state and local officials announced on Tuesday.

Tips to prevent allergies

With seasonal allergies becoming commonplace across the country, don't be caught this fall with the runny nose, itchy eyes or nasal congestion that plagued you last year.

DFCS accused of indifference

Editor, Below you will find a letter that I submitted to the Liberty County DFCS and cc to the mayor.

Sports briefs Sept. 12

Check out what's going on in local sports action!

Blog Topic: Dangerous intersection

I am very concerned about a potentially dangerous situation that exists on Highway 84 (Islands Highway) just east of the I-95 interchange. The Liberty County Development Authority has developed the Tradeport East Industrial Park which includes the Target and Tire Rack distribution centers. I appreciate the new job growth that comes along with this new development; however, I am very concerned about the dangerous conditions created by large trucks attempting to enter the industrial park.

Free prostate cancer tests in Ludowici, Darien

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Southeast Georgia Health System, the Coastal Medical Access Project and the Glynn and Long County health departments are again offering free prostate screenings to area men.

Brewton-Parker College establishes Guido School of Evangelism in Metter

"Ask and ye shall receive."

Animal abuse should also be punished here

Editor, I have seen on TV all about Mike Vick and the animal abuse. Here is what I would love to know, what about the woman right here in Liberty County who abused all those cats and dogs.

Zion Z.A. Woods

Lady Tigers lose to Groves

The Lady tigers of Bradwell took to the softball field on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and split the games against two tough opponents by losing to the Lady Groves Rebels and defeating the Lady Knights of Windsor Forest.

Students win by reading over summer

Winners of the Get Busy Reading summer reading program recently stopped by the Courier to pick up their prizes.

Deregulating auto insurance isn'y for drivers

Seventeen years ago, the Georgia public, fed up with car insurance rates that almost doubled from the 1982 to 1988, voted an insurance commissioner out of office and replaced him with one who promised to fight automobile rate increases. And following the 1990 campaigns, the Georgia General Assembly changed the law, giving the state insurance commissioner approval power over rate increases. Because of that, Georgia now has the fourth lowest rates in the Southeast and is among the top 20 lowest in the country, according to Allison Wall, executive director of Georgia Watch, a consumer watchdog group.

Photography shop marks opening

Joanna Ng Photography was welcomed as a new member of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 20 at the chamber offices in Hinesville.

High schools recognized by state

School and Bradwell Institute have been recognized by Georgia State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge as 2014 Advanced Placement Honor Schools.

Homes for Heroes ranks area realtor high

Homes for Heroes recently named Lisa Scales with Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners its No. 2 realtors affiliate nationwide in 2013, based on number of heroes served.

'Non-Stop' is cut above usual Neeson thriller

Did you see the Oscars last weekend? USA Today reported the telecast, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, drew 43.7 million viewers, making it the most watched Academy Awards show in 14 years.

Sound off for March 7

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'Non-Stop' is cut above usual Neeson thriller

Did you see the Oscars last weekend? USA Today reported the telecast, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, drew 43.7 million viewers, making it the most watched Academy Awards show in 14 years.

Sports briefs

The Southeast Georgia Report will host the fourth annual Middle-School/Freshman/Sophomore All-Star Game beginning at noon Saturday at Midway Middle School.

All*Stars hold annual retreat

Scotts All*Stars held their annual retreat Feb. 21-23. The retreat provides an opportunity for all players in the program to learn about team requirements while participating in team-building activities. Scott's All*Stars players learned how to tie a necktie and heard about the mission and vision of the program. They also attended a college fair (MegaGenesis) and church at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist. There were 25 boys in grades six through nine. For more information, go to www.scottsallstars.com or call 912-655-4371.

Eagles set spring practices

STATESBORO - New head coach Willie Fritz and the Georgia Southern football team open their 2014 spring practice schedule Tuesday, March 25.

Sports Quiz

1. Who holds the record for most doubles in a season?

At the movies March 7-13

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 9

Motorist robbed by hitchhikers

A Hinesville man reportedly was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night by two men who stopped him on Deerwood Drive, claiming they needed a ride.

At the movies March 7-13

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 9

Bone & Joint Institute gets second accreditation

JESUP - The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia Jesup Surgery Center has earned its second consecutive seal of accreditation.

Healthy living gets boost in Coastal Empire

A month ago, a friend of mine told me she went to work out at a local gym one morning in early January, but it was so crowded, she couldn't find a machine to use.