Archive By Author - Danielle Hipps
Courier face-lift set to debut Friday
Call it a face-lift, a transformation or even an "Extreme Makeover: Print Edition" - the Coastal Courier will unveil a sleek, new look Friday.
Plan ahead, get creative to cut holiday spending
While holiday treats give Americans an excuse to loosen their waistbands each year, experts are reminding shoppers that it still is an important time to tighten their belts.
Liberty County BoC extends moratorium on Internet cafés
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners during its meeting Tuesday approved a 120-day extension to an existing moratorium on Internet sweepstakes cafés.
Lack of energy assistance funds leaves some residents in the cold
Past winters have been especially cold for Riceboro resident Nancy James. James, a senior citizen who said her electricity bills average $300 in cold months, once bundled up with blankets and ran her stove to chase the seasonal chill out of her home. Now, thanks to the generosity of two area businesses, James has a new heating and air-conditioning unit and can look forward to spending her nights in warmth - with significantly less fire ...
Veterans to commemorate Pearl Harbor's 70th anniversary
Seventy years ago today, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descended upon Pearl Harbor, the American naval base not far from Honolulu, Hawaii - an attack that altered the face of history.
Toys for Tots extends collection to meet needs
With Santa's home visits drawing nearer, "elves" throughout the community are continuing a final push to make this year's Toys for Tots drive an all-encompassing success.
Open houses showcase downtown retailers
While children made merry at Christmas in the Park on Monday evening, nearby businesses operated under extended hours for the second day of downtown Hinesville's Holiday Open Houses.
Christmas in the Park a big hit
Though the evening drew to a close with a live rendition of "Silent Night," Monday evening in downtown Hinesville was anything but silent.
Events bring holiday spirit to town
Santa and his reindeer will slide their sleigh into Bradwell Park on Monday to ring in the holiday season.
Fort Stewart evergreen brightly lit
Bundled in coats and scarves, Fort Stewart soldiers, spouses and their children gathered Thursday night outside Club Stewart night for Fort Stewart's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
Vendor event offers daytime shopping excursion
With the holidays fast approaching, parents at the Hinesville First United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten created a community shopping opportunity Thursday.
Commission adopts ’11 millage rates
In three 4-3 votes Wednesday night, the Liberty County Commission adopted combined millage rates of 32.3 for Hinesville property owners and 32.98 for property owners in unincorporated areas of the county and incorporated areas in all municipalities but Hinesville.
County awarded for ‘green’ efforts
Multiple agencies in Liberty County cleaned up at state and national award ceremonies that recognize community conservation efforts.
Liberty Co. Hospital Authority appoints a new member
The Liberty County Hospital Authority appointed one new member and reappointed its chairman Wednesday during a called meeting.
Coastal Health District offers free HIV testing
The Coastal Health District will offer free HIV testing in Savannah to commemorate World AIDS Day on Thursday.
Articles By Author - Danielle Hipps
LCDA works on $7.5M budget for 2014
The Liberty County Development Authority's board of directors worked Friday through a proposed $7.5 million budget for fiscal-year 2014, but much of the focus was on capital-improvement items not yet budgeted.
Study to weigh what county lacks
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and area governments want to know which products residents are buying out of county, and they're going to hire a retail firm to find out.
Puppy's hijinks inpsire action
My pup's hunting instincts have pushed my physical activity beyond the lazy comfort zone I've been sitting in for about the past month, and it's a wonderful thing.
KLB nearing Think 30 garden goal
Keep Liberty Beautiful staff and volunteers are hoping property owners across the county will sprout green thumbs this year as they work toward planting 30 community gardens.
Three finalists for Liberty superintendent
With less than two weeks to make a decision, the Liberty County Board of Education has named three finalists for superintendent, according to Chairwoman Lily Baker.
Summer lunch program extends school meals
Liberty County's annual summer lunch program launched Monday and boasts several new sites this year to provide 21 opportunities for students to receive free midday meals.
Dorchester trek expected to draw hundreds
Hundreds are expected to descend upon eastern Liberty County this weekend to replicate the miles-long treks that many students of Dorchester Academy endured to get an education.
Middle school students try out careers
Liberty College and Career Academy CEO Tom Alexander pitches the charter school as "not your daddy's trade school," and about 70 middle-school students can say they participated last week in something that's "not your mama's summer camp."
Jobs here need trained workers
On the road to strengthening the area's economic vitality, Liberty County leaders last week acknowledged that workforce weaknesses could be hampering industrial growth. They have created a task force to face the concerns.
Census estimates Liberty's growth lags
U.S. Census Bureau population estimates recently released indicate the Coastal Georgia region continues to grow, but the population inside Liberty County has not kept up with growth projections between 2010 and 2012.
Liberty commission OKs Wild Heron Road bid
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $189,812 bid for improvements to Wild Heron Road, but the group tabled action on a bid for Rye Patch Road so some questions can be answered.
SPLOST No. 6 gears put in motion at workshop
There are no projects on the list yet, and a date for voters to weigh in has not been determined, but Liberty County leaders are gearing up for the next special purpose local-option sales-tax referendum, or SPLOST, which will take place in 2014.
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