Kids learn at church day camp

The First Baptist Church of Ludowici had its second annual kid's day camp last week. The campers focused on the topics of power, protection and wisdom from noon-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Winn unit, others visit elderly at home

LUDOWICI - Sgt. First Class Audrey McIntee took a knee beside the wheelchair of 91-year-old Faye Darsey.

Nonprofits work together to help homeless

Staff and clients of the Kirk Healing Center helped to disperse a large donation of household goods from the Veterans Support Organization of Georgia earlier this month.

Seniors now have ride to center

A meal is much better when you have someone to share it with. "Because when you live by yourself, it doesn't taste the same," said Ann Balaskiewicz. "I'll tell you that." Similarly, going to a local senior citizens center is better than sitting home alone all day, and now Liberty County seniors have a way to get there. Senior Citizens, Inc. in Savannah officially took over operations at the Hazel B. Carter Senior Center July ...

VFW Auxiliary attends district meeting

The Department of Georgia Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 6602 visited Macon recently for a district meeting.

Day care kids show off patriotism

The Village Children's Learning Center celebrated Independence Day early on July 2 with its annual Independence Day Parade.

Travels with the Courier

Want to get your photo printed in the paper? Just take a copy of the paper along on one of your travels and have your picture made holding it near some landmark. Get the photo (digital or printed on paper) to us and we'll get it in.

Back to school rally psychs up students

Like many other Liberty County youths, LaTrinitee Nelson, 4, enjoyed her summer at vacation Bible school and summer camp, but she's already thinking about the upcoming school year.

Research helps trace family's past

Up until just a few months ago, Donald Lovette, like many other Liberty County residents, was missing large chunks of information about his family history. Since he's passionate about history, especially Liberty County history, it bothered him that he didn't know anything about his relatives who preceded his grandfather.

AUSA gravel passes, celebrates 50 years

After six years as president for the local Association of the United States Army, Luis Carreras handed the reins to Chess Merritt during a ceremony Wednesday that also celebrated the chapter's 50th anniversary.

Free meals offered to kids through Long

The Long County Board of Education and Commission are participating in a summer meals program that provides free breakfasts and lunches for children younger than 18.

Liberty celebrates Fourth with soldiers

As the sun set on Fort Stewart's 4th of July celebration, providing relief from the heat, soldiers and their families flocked to the stage on Donovan Field where two national music acts rocked the crowd well into the evening.

Family reunion in Tennessee

The descendants of the late John and Carlene Cummings traveled to the mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on May 21 and they took the Coastal Courier. Family members from Hinesville, Savannah, Atlanta, Virginia and New Jersey made the trip.

Troops enjoy a day with family, friends

Alissa Aguirre, 5, stood patiently in line as Anna-mime the Clown twisted and turned balloons into her favorite animal.

Student archaeologist start long-term dig

Fifteen students and scientists from New York spent June in the sweltering Georgia outback with one purpose: To dig. And dig. And dig.

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

Tri-tip beef is a cut above

I have drooled while watching The Food Network's Bobby Flay and others cook a piece of beef called a tri-tip. Now that I've cooked and eaten one, I know why I was drooling.

Horoscopes for week of May 15-21

April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

Area cultures make up Small World

The numerous cultures represented in the Hinesville area were celebrated Saturday at the annual Small World Festival at Bryant Commons.

Teacher's Grumpy Cat featured on website

Two Liberty County School System art teachers participated April 27 in the Savannah College of Art and Design Sidewalk Arts Festival, and their creativity was featured on the Huffington Post.

Lectures on McIntosh County history

McIntosh County historian Buddy Sullivan will give two free lectures on key periods in the county in Darien.

Realtors put some sweat into Gabriel House

Scores of Keller Williams Realty associates from Hinesville, Richmond Hill and Pooler donated their time and energy Thursday to cleaning up the grounds and facilities at Gabriel's House, a foster-care facility off Highway 84, east of the Highway 196 cut-off.

Girl leads family's escape from Civil War

There were many wealthy plantations in Liberty County in 1860. Rice was the main crop, and the plantations were mainly along the coastal regions. Many plantation owners joined the army for the Civil War, and that left the master's wife in charge of managing the plantations.

Ludowici crowns a new queen

The 2013 Miss Ludowici Pageant was held May 4 at Long County High School.

Hinesville 'tree expert' shares landscaping tips

For the 24th year, Hinesville has earned the national designation of Tree City USA, according to a news release from the Arbor Day Foundation.