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On June 4 at 9:30 a.m., the Military Child Education Coalition staff will present the last Storytime program at George P. Hays Library until fall. Children up to age 12 are invited to hear stories and make crafts. The program is free. For more information, call 767-2828. Superman birthday Children up to age 12 are invited to celebrate 75 years of Superman Comics from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 6 at library. Children will make ...
May 27, 2013
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Special to the Courier
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Lifestyle
On June 4 at 9:30 a.m., the Military Child Education Coalition staff will present the last Storytime program at George P. Hays Library until fall. Children up to age 12 are invited to hear stories and make crafts. The program is free. For more information, call 767-2828. Superman birthday Children up to age 12 are invited to celebrate 75 years of Superman Comics from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 6 at library. Children will make ...
May 27, 2013
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Special to Connect
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Family+Health
In those days - the ones of my cherished youth - my cousin, Ronnie, a year older than I, worked for my daddy. Ronnie had cotton-colored hair and a face that, like mine, was smattered with freckles. He had what the lucky ones on Daddy's side of the family inherit: a quick-thinking sense of humor that is succinct, clever and smart.
May 27, 2013
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By Ronda Rich
Guest columnist
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Opinion
It's Memorial Day weekend, and that means summer is officially here. With the warmer months come opportunities for outdoor fun - trips to the playground, picnics and, of course, swimming.
May 27, 2013
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By Hollie Moore Barnidge
Welcome to Motherhood
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Opinion
Which group to fall in? Now that is the question. I was talking to my neighbor and he said that a "crew" from Jacksonville was coming. This was sure to draw a large "group." Kanye and Jay-Z were going to be there along wit their "posse." Yo, yo! Justin Timberlake and that Bieber kid were dragging an "entourage." It was sure to be a "fraternity" soirée to end all fraternal soireeseseses. ...
May 27, 2013
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By Vic Waters
Guest columnist
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Opinion
The 22nd annual Summer Slam is scheduled for July 5-7, and this year's event is returning to its roots.
May 27, 2013
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By Patty Leon
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Local sports
Editors note: Throughout the summer, the Courier's sports section will highlight fun family activities that are in Liberty County or a short drive away. This week, we will feature three ways to travel around St. Simons Island - on scooters, in golf carts or by pedal power. First up is Your Moped Operandi.
May 27, 2013
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By Patty Leon
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Outdoors/Recreation
April 27 DUI - A Hinesville man was arrested for DUI at Highway 84 and Miller Street in Hinesville around 3 a.m. after deputies saw him driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. The man said he had a "few beers" at Bo Maz and was wearing a Bo Maz wristband. He reportedly did not perform well on the field sobriety test and blew a .242 blood-alcohol content. He was taken to jail and ...
May 27, 2013
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Staff
Report
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Public Safety
Law Day was celebrated last week at the Long County Courthouse. The gathering was organized by State Court Judge Jeffery Arnold, Clerk of Superior Court Sherry Long and Sheriff Craig Nobles to recognize the country's laws. Though Arnold wasn't able to attend, Long and Nobles both were present. Long spoke to about 40 people about plans she had for the future. Long said that when she was elected this past year, she ...
May 27, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Local news
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners on Thursday discussed two capital project designs for which construction funding has yet to be secured.
May 27, 2013
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By Danielle Hipps
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Local news
George and Babs Holtzman, Coldwell Bank Holtzman, Realtors, recently presented Mayor Jim and Claudia Thomas with a copy of their company's 35th Edition Cookbook. The cookbook, which is dedicated to soldiers and their families, is a collection of favorite family recipes from the community, including recipes by Babs Holtzman, Claudia Thomas, Connie Abrams, Jeff Ashmen, Donald Lovette, Jimmy and Brigitte Shanken and the Coastal Courier's food columnist. Holtzman earned his real estate license in ...
May 27, 2013
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Randy C. Murray
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Lifestyle
Long County High School held its graduation ceremony Friday night at Veterans' Field in Ludowici. This year, 129 students received diplomas and the class produced 29 honor graduates - the most in school history. Cassandra Pelton was the 2013 class valedic-torian, and Luke Golden was the salutatorian.
May 27, 2013
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By Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Education
First Presbyterian Christian Academy graduated it's fifth and largest senior class Saturday morning at Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel, where families and friends gathered to bid the budding seniors farewell.
May 27, 2013
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By Patty Leon
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Education
Liberty County High School graduated 236 seniors from its class of 2013 during an early morning ceremony Saturday at Donell Woods Stadium.
May 27, 2013
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By Randy C. Murray
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Education
For 370 Bradwell Institute seniors, a milestone 13 years in the making arrived Friday.
May 27, 2013
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
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