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Taking on take-all root rot
As a county extension agent, the questions I get are all over the map. One minute I may be talking about pond management or shrimp-like creatures in a ditch and the next minute providing information on how to solve a particular insect problem or turf disease. I have always enjoyed solving mysteries and puzzles. But every once in a while there are those cases that ends with a head scratch and my favorite quote, "I don't know, but I will find out and get back with you."
Honor businesses that help make community beautiful
Many local businesses work every day to make shopping and business experiences a pleasure by creating and maintaining attractive locations. Join us this month in recognizing some of these attractive local businesses by nominating them for our quarterly Win-dex Awards. Nominations for this quarter's awards are being accepted through June 30. This program is our way of recognizing those attractive businesses in our community.
United Way sets record
The Liberty County United Way sponsored another of its periodic food distributions to 527 households in Liberty County on May 22 at the Schumann Center in Hinesville.
Summer meals for kids
School cafeterias at elementary and middle schools in Liberty County will be serving free meals to children through June.
Allman set to marry again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gregg Allman is getting married for the seventh time.
Gallery announces new hours
The Hinesville Area Arts Council Gallery, 102 Commerce Street, will have special hours this summer due to construction. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m Tuesday-Thursday and extended Thursday from 4-8 p.m. This excludes all class schedules that may keep the space open longer and/or different hours.
Do your part to prevent water pollution to the area
Water pollution problems happen every day in our community. These problems are caused when we make poor choices around our homes and areas where we live and work.
Strange plant’s blossom a surprise to locals
A huge, bluish-green, cactus-like plant that looks like it could be a prop from a science fiction movie is getting a lot of attention in one Hinesville neighborhood.
Public-works display set for farmers market
Boys can see toy trucks come to life, while parents shop for the produce and agricultural items Thursday in downtown Hinesville.
Michelle Caraballo wins Mother’s Day Contest
Michelle Caraballo of Hinesville won the Coastal Courier's Mother's Day Contest.
Time to honor volunteers who help keep area clean
Keeping Liberty beautiful is supposed to be a group effort. I used to feel a sense of ownership - or actually, a lonely sense of responsibility - when I would see a pile of litter that someone had tossed on the side of the road because, I guess, they wanted their car to be clean.
Girls going to state pageant
Two Waldo Pafford Elementary School students have been chosen as state finalists in the National American Miss Georgia Pageant, which will be in July in Atlanta.
Life lessons can be learned from Depression kids
I recently read an article about living during the Great Depression. It reminded me about the things I learned from my parents, who both grew up during the Depression. That distinct way of living in that era had an impact on them the rest of their lives.
Broughman speaks to Goldenheirs
"To be as involved as you can be is my vision for seniors," the new pastor of Hinesville First Baptist Church told members of the Goldenheirs at their April meeting.
A wildflower bouquet for mama
Money was scarce as hens' teeth in 1955, but Mother's Day was coming up and I wanted to give Mama a special gift. As I was 8 and had no way of going to a store by myself, but did not want to buy something off rolling store. In fact, at that time in my life, I had never been inside a real store other than the jukejoint at the end of our road. I had one whole dollar to spend, and I wanted the most for it.
Articles by Section - Lifestyle
Earth Day activities being planned
Keep Liberty Beautiful will host the ninth annual Earth Day Celebration from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the YMCA Soccer Fields.
The fascinating little details of presidents’ lives
This nation celebrated Presidents' Day on Feb. 16, as Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb. 12 and George Washington on Feb. 22. However, the tales of presidents past could fill a day - or more.
Help make the area more beautiful through the Great American Cleanup
Everyone wants to live, work, and play in a clean and green community - and it's up to everyone to make that possible. We all have to work together to improve the overall quality of life for our community.
Area teens inducted into teen honor group
The members of Bryan-Liberty Counties Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction announced the chartering and induction of 12 teens to the Bryan-Liberty Counties Chapter of Top Teens of America in November at the Liberty County/Armed Forces Branch YMCA.
Letters from Vietnam illuminate hard times
The Vietnam War is not a popular subject in the United States, especially considering the thousands of men who were drafted and had to go there and fight, and the families of those whose soldiers did not come back.
Cupcake War registration opens
The Hinesville Area Arts Council is hosting a Cupcake War from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Stafford Pavilion.
Flying into the future
Aerial intelligence is here to stay, according to Kevan Stone, a Richmond Hill resident who works with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as a military contractor.
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