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Clocks back Saturday p.m.-Sunday a.m.

ATLANTA - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to standard time this weekend.

November 15, 2008 | Staff report | Lifestyle

Toys for Tots kicking off

Liberty County's Toys for Tots will be taking applications from families having troubles provid-

November 13, 2008 | Staff report | Lifestyle

Nov. 2 is Retired Teacher Day

Retired Educators Day will be Nov. 2. Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas recently signed a proclamation honoring retired educators for their contributions to children. Thank a retired educator on this day. From left, in front, Jane Cart, Thomas, Carolyn Strickland; in back, LaFayne May, Jean Johnson, Alice Travis and Joan Hollingsworth.

November 11, 2008 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

Christian editor to meet with Goldenheirs

The Goldenheirs have added a meeting for November. On Tuesday at noon the group will share a covered dish lunch and Gerald Harris, editor of The Christian Index, the oldest religious newspaper in the nation, will be the guest speaker.

November 11, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle

Service awards nominations sought

Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority is seeking nominations for its Community Servant Award. Presented to an individual, the award exemplifies the spirit of community service.

November 11, 2008 | Staff report | Lifestyle

Mass choir expands, kicks off new season

The Liberty County Community & Area Mass Choir, comprised of members from Liberty County and surrounding areas, has kicked off its 2009 season with excellent participation and enthusiasm.

November 11, 2008 | Staff report | Lifestyle

Acebes go to Alaska

Bill and Brenda Acebes recently visited Portage Glacier in Alaska and took a copy of the Coastal Courier with them.

November 11, 2008 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

Long opens time capsule, buries another

With help from the Masons of Georgia, Long County removed a cornerstone of the courthouse Saturday, and glimpsed artifacts from a time long gone. The stone housed a time capsule full of items from 1926.

November 06, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Lifestyle

Travels with the Courier

Get your photo in the Courier by taking a copy of the paper along on your next trip, business or pleasure, and have your picture taken holding the paper with a landmark in the background. Get the photo to us and we'll print it in the paper and post it on the Web.

November 04, 2008 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

Long County festival celebrates area

The Long County Wildlife Festival last Saturday marked the event's 27th year, and organizers made sure to add plenty of new activities.

November 04, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Lifestyle

Refresh your smoke alarms at daylight change

ATLANTA - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine is urging Georgians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to standard time next weekend.

November 02, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Lifestyle

Veterans grateful for support

Members of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 46 of Hinesville presented a plaque to Mayor Sandra Martin and the City Council of Flemington on Oct. 14 at Flemington City Hall for outstanding support during the organization's 2008 fundraising drive.

November 01, 2008 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

Rotary revamps funding formula

Rotary District Governor-Elect Clyde Taylor recently updated Hinesville Rotarians on changes in funding uses and sources, including restructuring the nonprofit club's grants and partnerships. Rotary International sponsors five educational programs, five humanitarian grant programs and PolioPlus through the annual program fund and the Future Vision Fund donations. Taylor said the organization's plan will span three years and help to simplify programs and focus Rotarian efforts. "The Future Vision Plan is a bold, undertaking intended ...

October 30, 2008 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Lifestyle

Lions donate brooms to firefighters

Liberty Coastal Lions Club President Jerry Leland presents several donated brooms to Riceboro Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dennis Fitzgerald. The club donated brooms to volunteer fire departments in Liberty County to kick off to the club's broom and mop sale. For information on ordering a Lions Club broom or mop, call Ernestine Phillips at 884-2327.

October 28, 2008 | Staff Report | Lifestyle

Designer home tours benefit charity

Hundreds of guests turned out for the kickoff party Thursday for the Coastal Living and Cottage Living Holiday Coastal Cottage at Yellow Bluff, which start offering public tours Monday.