Day care is 'center of recognition'

Work begins on new office park

Another office park is going up in Hinesville - more proof news of the 5th BCT's absence on Fort Stewart may not hurt growth in Liberty County.

Savannah Tech prepares Target workers

SAVANNAH - Target will continue hiring people for its distribution center in Midway through 2009 and Savannah Technical College will help prepare the new employees.

Governor uses new airport on visit

During Gov. Sonny Perdue's recent visit to Liberty County for a statewide business and housing expo at Savannah Technical College's Liberty County campus, he flew into MidCoast Regional Airport for the first time.

Multi-cultural business institute opens

B.C.Bautista and Associates opened its new multi-cultural business and language institute in Hinesville this month.

County Line Barn plans cowboy day

LUDOWICI - County Line Barn, a Western store in Long County, is planning a cowboy party for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at their store.

VIP presents scholarship

Barbara Meador, left, vice president of operations for VIP Office, presents a scholarship check to Robert Warren, who recently graduated and will attend Savannah College of Art and Design in the fall. Warren's mother, Michelle Warren, right, is a federal sales specialist with the company.

Slow business closes Rite Aid

Kelly Hutton walked out of Hinesville Rite Aid with Christmas lights, candy and small trinkets after hearing the local pharmacy store was liquidating.

Heritage Bank wraps up Glynn bank acquisition

The Heritage Bank completed the acquisition of two Glynn County branches of Security Bank on June 12.

Area barbershops at risk of losing licenses

Two local barber shops are at risk of losing their licenses because of unpaid citations, after a June 8 meeting of the state board of barbers.

Jobless rate hits record high in Georgia

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor reported Thursday that the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent in May, the highest rate ever recorded in Georgia. The jobless rate was up five-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 9.2 percent in April.

New store in Ludowici

LUDOWICI - Ludowici Meats had its grand opening on June 6 with about 75 people on hand to join in on the fun.

Coastal Electric board gets new members

Some 800 residents voted to change leadership in Coastal Electric Cooperative last week and two newcomers were welcomed to the board of directors.

Hampton Island puts dent in tax debt

Hampton Island Preserve recently put a huge dent - some $401,600 - in the $660,000 the development owes in delinquent property taxes, interest and late fees.

Courier earns statewide awards

As part of their 2009 Better Newspaper Contest, The Georgia Press Association recognized two Coastal Courier reporters for their contributions to the field of journalism.

Home inspection business opens

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce had a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Sept. 14 for Moe's Home Inspection Services at the Chamber ...

Accident response prompts First Responder Appreciation

Thomas Hill Jewelers in Hinesville recently hosted a First Responder Appreciation Day.

New overtime laws topic at Chamber seminar

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a two-part Labor Law Workshop from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sept. 29 and ...

Realtors plan art auction as fundraiser

Hinesville Area Board of Reatlors will have an art auction Saturday.

Chamber names young leaders

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following high school students have been accepted into the 2016-17 class of Young Adult ...

DJJ launches month-long candidate search

Looking for full-time employment? The Department of Juvenile Justice is offering employment opportunities at DJJ's secure facilities around the state. The agency has launched ...

SETA to hold skills day competition

The Savannah Electrical Training Alliance (SETA) will host a Skills Day Competition Oct. 22, the first of its kind in the region.

Chamber to hold YouTube workshop

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and CVB will host a YouTube Workshop from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept ...

Progress Through People lunch set for Sept. 15 in Flemington

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will host a Progress Through People Luncheon at noon Thursday, Sept. 15 at Connection Church on Patriots Trail in ...

Low Country Eye Care cuts ribbon on Hinesville office

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Aug. 24 for the new office of Low Country Eye Care ...

Midway Dental celebrates

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce held an anniversary celebration and ribbon cutting Tuesday for the office of Midway Family Dental at 1718 North Coastal ...

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