Home cures off a Georgia farmstead

In 1976, Mrs. Mary Harley, 90, of Liberty County, was interviewed by her grandson, Spencer Clark. Spencer and 20 other students in Mrs. Nan Flowers' class at Bradwell Institute recorded interviews with older Liberty County citizens about their early lives. They made a small book of these interviews called "Sand & Pine - Glimpses of Other Liberty Days." I was graciously given permission to share these stories from time to time with Coastal Courier readers.

Travel show is next week

The Travel Show and Community Showcase is set for March 11 on Stewart and March 12 on Hunter.

Free summer meals available to all youth

The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Program recently announced the availability of free meals to children during summer break.

Farmers market restarts in March

The Hinesville Downtown Farmers Market staff has announced the return of the spring market, which will be held from 4-7 p.m. each Thursday from March through April in downtown Hinesville.

'Winter's Tale' will leave viewers cold

Surprisingly, last weekend marked the third week in a row that "The Lego Movie" topped the box office and has grossed more than $183 million since its debut. The stop-motion animated feature has exceeded many people's expectations.

TV newsman walking for Red Cross

Savannah-area TV news personality Dal Cannady is walking 97 miles in seven days to raise money for the American Red Cross Heroes fund.

At the movies Feb. 28-March 6

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 9

Some food should come with warning labels

The only time I'm not reading, writing or thinking deeply about something is when I'm fishing or sitting on the back porch at the end of a long work day.

Fire Marshal's advice: Be prepared

Hinesville's Fire Marshal Maurice "Moe" McDuffie Sr. said it's wise to be prepared when opportunity knocks, because you may not get a second chance.

Horoscopes for week of Feb. 26-March 4

Feb. 19 to March 20: Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you're likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week's end.

Five complete basic training

Air National Guard Airman Karis T. Fell recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

Jessie G. Ryon was great businessman

In 1917, an article appeared in the "Standard History of Georgia and Georgians, Vol. VI" by Lucian Lamar Knight, about prominent Liberty County businessman Jesse Gordon Ryon.

Club hears about bone health

Representatives from the Bone and Joint Institute of South Georgia were the featured guests at the Feb. 4 Goldenheirs meeting at First Baptist Church in Hinesville.

Watch the eagle hatchlings at Berry College

LCSO wins first round of Battle of Badges

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office won the first "Battle of the Badges" blood drive Feb. 7.

Coffee important to mornings, national security

It's hard to imagine that 240 years ago, American colonists drank tea - not sweet tea, but English tea.

Liberty marks County Government Month

Liberty County is celebrating National County Government Month this month to showcase county services and the ways in which the county prepares for and responds to potential natural disasters, emergencies and other situations the community may face.

Garbage is the new black

THE BOTTOM of your trash bin ain't a pretty place.

Magazine salutes students, marks anniversary

Liberty Life magazine recognized Liberty and Long counties' finest young leaders Thursday during an awards ceremony and reception at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center. More than 150 students, family members and educators attended.

Lady Antebellum tops GSU Spring Concert

STATESBORO -Grammy Award-winning country-music trio Lady Antebellum will be headline Georgia Southern's Spring Concert at 8 p.m. May 2 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.