Goodwill promotes awareness campaign

SAVANNAH -- Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. announces its Awareness Campaign with upcoming promotions, fundraisers and an educational forum. The SMILE Campaign continues until Aug. 17. Community Day on the River is Saturday, the Smiley G tour begins Monday and Goodwill BLT is scheduled for Aug. 20.

Bible college has graduation

Graduation 2008 was another milestone in the life of those students who worked tirelessly during the past school term. The days of intense studying and hurrying to class were now behind them. It was time to march and receive their diplomas.

Local Lions support camp for blind

Retired therapist working for homeless

A therapist, she continues to donate her time and energy to help people even after her retirement. After many years working abroad, she returned to this country after the death of her husband.

At 92, garden still calls local man

He may almost be a centenarian, but that does not stop him from having one of the best gardens in the Briar Bay community. Neighbors enjoy his garden just as much as he does. The garden is not only for him, but for the enjoyment of family and friends.

Native campaigns for local sheriff in Woodstock

Jubilee Singers entertain at Goldenheirs

The Jubilee Singers, the senior choir at First Baptist Church in Hinesville, presented a program of patriotic music, at the July meeting of the Goldenheirs.

The Courier at the Mayflower

The Courier goes to Niagra Falls

Travel with the Courier: Cissy Gottleb

Cissy Gottleb, a Liberty County School Bus Driver, went to Columbia, Mo., the weekend of May 17. She attended her nephew's high school graduation, and was able to visit, her 99-year-old grandmother, Grace Crane. Gottleb took the Coastal Courier with her and explained to her grandmother what the paper would do. So needless to say, a copy will travel back to Missouri. I can proudly say I have never heard my grandmother raise her voice in anger, Gottleb said.

Old LCHS sets class reunion

It is time for yet another class reunion. Although many years have passed since some students graduated, at a class reunion, it seems as if time has stood still.

Family needs help after wreck

LUDOWICI -- On May 6, as Cynthia Alexander and her daughter Maggie were driving home from Savannah their 2007 Saturn Outlook collided head-on with another vehicle on Highway 196.

Smiley Elementary teachers celebrate retirement

Faculty members of Smiley Elementary joined to honor Nancy Carter and John Carter for their years of dedication and service as Georgia educators. A celebratory dinner was held at the Jekyll Island Resort, and a PowerPoint presentation, which depicted two lives obviously dedicated to family and teaching, served as a tribute to the retirees.

Ethanol representative speaks to Rotary

Lamar DeLoach from East Coast Ethanol cleared up some of the growing misconceptions about the popular renewable fuel source May 20 during the weekly meeting of the Hinesville Rotary Club.

Students win Armed Services YMCA national awards

The Armed Services YMCA, the nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting the families of junior enlisted military personnel, recently awarded top prizes in its annual art and essay contests to Liberty County residents.

Riceboro shows its pride at Ricefest

It was sunny for the seventh annual Ricefest on Saturday in downtown Riceboro. The event, which included a parade and entertainment, as well as food booths and product vendors, drew a large crowd.

Sweet potatoes are true food of the gods

My English IV teacher, Reomia Unold, said ambrosia was the food of the gods. I disagreed and told her so. She shook her head and sighed.

Horoscopes for week of Nov. 13-19

Oct. 23 to Nov. 21: A new development could snarl travel schedules or other holiday-linked projects. Some flexibility might be called for to deal with the problems before they get too far out of hand.

Deer season brings back memories

White-tailed deer season is a time that licensed hunters look forward to.

Historic aircraft takes to area skies

Everyone knows Henry Ford built cars. Most know Ford built what eventually became modern day Richmond Hill.

Video game tournament at Rocky's

Rocky's Warrior Zone will host a two-night gaming tournament that will feature PlayStation 4 demonstrations from 8-midnight Thursday and Xbox One from 8-midnight Nov. 21.

Orthopedic surgeon talks to Rotary Club

Dr. Christopher Swanson, a newlywed and relative newcomer to coastal Georgia, spoke to the Hinesville Rotary Club on Tuesday at the La Quinta Inn about services offered by the Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia, including minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Visitor bureau unveils app

The Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau has unveiled its new, free Discover Liberty County smartphone application for visitors.

Globe Trotters in area, want fans to change rules

SAVANNAH - The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour to the Savannah Civic Center at 7 p.m. March 13, 2014.

Fort Morris' part of Revolution relived

"Come & Take It," a Revolutionary War encampment, will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Fort Morris State Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Road, 7 miles east of Interstate 95 near Midway.

Long County marks Veterans Day

Long County has several different activities planned today and Monday in honor of Veterans Day.

Photo contest in Liberty

The Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced a fall photo contest open to amateur photographers.

'Ender's Game' has terrific cast, story

The 1985 sci-fi novel "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card won both the Hugo and Nebula awards in its day. A big-screen adaptation has been a long time coming - and it's finally here.

At the movies Nov. 8-14

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 9

Recipes bring back fond memories

I'm often asked why I don't write other commentaries. It's better to write about things you know about, and it's easier to do it when it's something most folks can agree on - like food.