Legion post installs first woman commander

Hinesville American Legion Post 168 installed officers for the new year on July 28.

Campers explore Army post

Every year the Masonic Home of Georgia, which is in Macon, sponsors a summer camp program for children at their Shellman's Bluff campsite. This year, nearly 20 lucky campers got an added treat when they were given a complete tour of Fort Stewart a few weeks ago.

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.

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

Kickoff Thursday for Long Relay

The American Cancer Society will hold its Long County Relay for Life kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at A New Beginning Church.

Long Library has free circus tickets

Kids between the ages of 2-12 each can get a free ticket to attend the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Jan. 21-25 in the Savannah Civic Center.