Building inspector head state organization

It's Fashion Metro opens Hinesville store

It's Fashion Metro will open its newest store Oct. 28 in Hinesville in The Crossroads Shopping Center at 519 W. Oglethorpe Highway.

Open house at private airport Saturday

The Grass Strip Foundation, a new organization to promote civil aviation, is having its first open house Saturday at Berg Park Aerodrome near Midway.

Liberty pushing for Work Ready status

After two years of preparation, Liberty County is making its final push to become a Georgia Work Ready certified county, according to interim Chamber of Commerce director Leah Poole.

Plans move forward on park

Richmond Hill might be close to annexing a 1.4-square-mile swath of land near the intersection of Belfast Siding Road and I-95, a move that is the first step to building an industrial park that promises jobs and tax revenues for the area.

Three Ford Plantation homes up for auction

Three homes in the upscale Ford Plantation in Richmond Hill will be auctioned off at the end of this month.

Performance studio stages opening

Inspirations Performance Studio recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception. Owner Juanita Lowery and her staff opened the new facility at 913 E.G. Miles Parkway, suite A-1. The studio offers jazz, tap, piano, voice, African dance, lyrical/praise, hip-hop and creative movement lessons for students. Adult classes include zumba, sweating in the spirit, jazzercise and yoga. Courses run from October through May. Inspirations Performance Studio also offers summer classes, workshops and summer kids' camps.

Thinking career change? Check out trucking

Savannah Technical College will host two information sessions at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Campus for anyone interested in becoming a commercial truck driver. The campus is at 100 Technology Drive in Hinesville.

AT&T names area external affairs director

AT&T Georgia announced earlier this month that Kaylyn Padgett has been appointed as regional director for Southeast Georgia's external affairs. Padgett will be responsible for governmental, business and community relations in the following counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Wayne and Wheeler.

Heating bill assistance available

The Coastal GA Area Community Action Authority, Inc. will assist eligible households with heating bills starting Monday, Nov. 1. Residents who are homebound or elderly - age 65 or older - will receive first priority. Also individuals who have life-threatening medical conditions and have had their electricity disconnected may apply. All other eligible families may apply starting Dec. 1. Payments will be made directly to the home energy supplier.

United Way offers help to families

SAVANNAH - Through the Georgia Fresh Start program, United Way of the Coastal Empire partnered with the Salvation Army to provide more than $300,000 in financial assistance to more than 900 people in Liberty, Bryan and Chatham counties. This one-time financial crisis assistance, up to $3,000 per household, was distributed to low-income families facing critical situations due to a loss of income or unfortunate economic circumstances.

Bealls moving Hinesville outlet

Bealls Outlet will relocate and open an expanded store Friday, Nov. 12 in Hinesville's Crossroads Shopping Center. The new 28,398-square-foot store replaces a 22,204-square-foot store in the Hinesville Square Shopping Center. The new store is at 517 W. Oglethorpe Highway - Goody's former location.

Bone, joint Institute opens here

JESUP - The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia had an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony last month at its new 15,000-square-foot, upgraded facility at 110 Professional Court in Jesup.

Large area employer signs training pact

The Liberty County Development Authority hosted the official signing of the training agreement between Firth Rixson Forgings, LLC, and Georgia Quick Start during a ceremony Thursday. Under the agreement, 200 jobs reportedly will be created at the new Firth Rixson plant in Midway.

Hinesville native in legal elite

Alan Stagmeier of Orlando, Fla., recently was recognized in Florida Trend Magazine as an up-and-coming legal elite attorney. He was one of 111 attorneys under 40 years old or in practice fewer than 10 years chosen by their peers in the legal elite balloting.

Hinesville Applebee’s not closing

The recent announcement that 135 Applebee's restaurants will be closed does not include the one in Flemington.

Former mayor on regional infrastructure panel

Former Hinesville Mayor Tom Ratcliffe just ended a term as chairman of the Coastal Regional Commission and has been named to head the CRC's ...

Chamber names new information officer

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Claudette Schomburg as its public information coordinator.

Moses named to state bar Young Lawyers Division leadership post

Hinesville attorney Luke R. Moses of Jones Osteen & Jones has been appointed to serve in a leadership position for the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of ...

Ga. Tech program looks to help integrate vets into workforce

Several Savannah business and military leaders – including Col. Jason Wolter, Garrison Commander of Fort Stewart; Mike Tucker, director of Coastal Workforce Board; Brad Patterson, HR ...

Veteran journalist joins Courier staff

Eager to return to his love of reporting, longtime Morris Multimedia/Morris Technology employee Mark Swendra has joined the Coastal Courier and Bryan County News ...

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Salon, boutique has ribbon cutting

Liberty County Minority Chamber hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mieka's Hair Affair and Dee'stinctive Fashions on July 29 at 3707 East Oglethorpe Highway ...

Businesses asked to donate supplies for teachers’ classrooms

Attention area teachers: If you find your classroom is running short on supplies, you'll have a chance to stock up later this month, and ...

Dick's now hiring for Pooler location

Dick's Sporting Goods has announced it is now hiring for its location opening soon in Pooler.