Santa brings joy to area through YMCA

Santa brought his workshop to the Liberty County Armed Services Family YMCA recently to the delight and joy of the children and parents who stopped by for a visit.

Toys for Tots brightens holidays

About 30 volunteers distributed toys to more than 2,300 Liberty County children Dec. 15 for Toys for Tots. Parents received bagfuls of unwrapped toys for their children. People were also able to have their presents wrapped free of charge. Area residents donated the toys and the distribution took place at Michael's Deli in Hinesville.

Christmas arrives early at St. James

Twas' the week before Christmas and all through St. James, the children all gathered to get their presents and games.

Realty company gives back to community

Holtzman Companies spent the past three weeks collecting items for Manna House and Coastal Manor Nursing Home. Items such as blankets, socks, shower powder, and crossword puzzle books were collected to take to the nursing home on Dec. 13 when Holtzman employees, agents and family members visited to sing carols. Non-perishable items and $501 were collected for Manna House. With Manna House able to purchase food from America's Second Harvest at 18 to 30 cents ...

Some holiday closings

Fort Stewart and the Liberty County commissioners have announced holiday closing schedules starting Dec. 24.

Season decorations open to everyone

For the past seven years, Nancy and Lee Siperly having been decorating their home on Rye Patch Road and showcasing the Christmas spirit.

Scouts donate to Manna House

Boy Scout Troop Pack 566 collected non-perishable items for Manna House. This was a community project that involved scouts from Tiger Cubs to Webelos. The boys started collecting items about two weeks ago, and a total of $400-500 worth of donations were collected. Troop Pack 566's scoutmaster is Walter Gilbert, cubmaster is Bryan Gilbert and the assistant cubmaster is Tiffany Walsh. Troop Pack 566 meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays on Wright Army Airfield. Call Walsh ...

A Grinch stole a Christmas tree

'Tis the season to be jolly and to show a lot of love by giving – by bringing joy to someone else. Not everyone, however, has a desire to show love and kindness during this special season.

Mail holiday packages with care

December is the busiest time of year for mailing and the U.S. Postal Service is helping to make holiday shipping a little bit easier.

Driver's license offices set holiday hours

The Department of Driver Services reminds customers that licensing centers will be closed during the holiday season on the following days:

Lights dance with the music in display

Gene and Crystal Long have gone all out this year for Christmas by decorating their home in Davenport Acres in Long County.

Jesus, Santa visit Hinesville

Representations of Jesus, Santa Claus and a substantial portion of Liberty County's population attended the annual Santa in the Park and Hinesville Christmas Tree Lighting in downtown Hinesville. Here is a video of the lighting ceremony. This link will take you to a photo gallery of the activities.

Real estate agent seeks to brighten holidays

Agents, staff and family members of Holtzman Companies will bring gifts and sing carols at the Coastal Manor Nursing Home at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Cash donations will be needed by Monday to purchase gifts for the patients. Donations may be taken to any of the Holtzman locations: Coldwell Banker Holtzman Realtors, Holtzman Insurance and Holtzman Real Estate Services, and All American Storage & U-Haul.

AARP gives privilege to age

We are accustomed to hearing people say, "Rank has its privilege." While that is true in so many cases, rank is not the only thing that grants certain privileges.

MDS seeks volunteers for camp

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is searching for summer camp volunteers who are looking for a rewarding and memorable experience.

Kroger raising fund for storm relief

Kroger stores throughout the Atlanta division are raising funds for the American Red Cross, which is supporting those affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma on Monday.

Latest 'Star Trek' is otherworldly good

Today, we'll beam aboard the Starship Enterprise to find out if director J.J. Abrams can seek out new life in his exciting reboot series with the big-screen sequel, "Star Trek Into Darkness."

Long Relay raises $35,000

Long County's Relay for Life last Saturday raised more than $35,000 to help fight cancer, according to Co-Chairwoman Deborah Wells. This year's goal was $37,000,

At the movies May 24-30

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas

Footprints key part of fundraiser

Liberty County High School's Relay for Life team raised more than $1,500 by selling $1 footprints with the help of Zack Boucher, Samantha Feagan, Charity Flores, Jayden Trotter, teacher Yvonne Lambert, teacher Brenda Rich's health-and-nutrition classes and the entire ROTC program under Col. Bill Sutton and 1st Sgt. George Pettiford.

Milk and cookies are addictive

In ancient times, before "inventive spelling," young minds were required to learn phonics and spelling rules. We even had word lists on which we were tested weekly - words we not only had to spell correctly but define and use properly in a sentence.

Horoscopes for week of May 22-28

May 21 to June 20: A sense of uncertainty could be a good reason to change your position on an important matter. Someone close might try to talk you out of it, but it's your decision to make.

City counting mosquitoes, looking for control

Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville's Department of Public works, they're not going away.

Relay for Life draws 55 teams, 500 walkers

The 2013 Liberty County Relay for Life included 55 teams and nearly 500 participants who raised nearly $120,000, according to the American Cancer Society's website for relay events.

92-year-old Riceboro man gardens by hand

In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Learning the ropes of working

Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts - but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a "bunch of horse hockey."

Bill supposed to help parks, communities

The recently signed Rural Tourism Protection Act helps Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites meet budget challenges and aids communities dependent on the tourism provided by the state's parks, historic sites or outdoor recreation areas within their communities, according to state Rep. Debbie Buckner, D-Junction City, who wrote the bill.

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

At the movies May 17-23

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas