Stay close to the One who loves you most

Where has the year gone? It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating Christmas and then the New Year. And later this week we will reach the half-way point of 2010. That seems so difficult to believe.

Nominations sought for imperiled historic places

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2011 Places in Peril, an annual accounting of the state's 10 most endangered historic places.

Beautillion showcases well-rounded young men

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's Hinesville Alumnae Chapter recently presented its beautillion 2010 fundraiser, titled, "A Man Among Men: Destined Stars of Tomorrow." The beautillion showcased eight young, black men who excel in the areas of leadership, academics, athletics and community service.

Long BoE honors retirees at meeting

The Long County Board of Education honored several retiring school system employees at its June 14 meeting.

Walk to Dorchester for renovation

At the crack of dawn on Saturday, 130 walkers gathered at Briar Bay Park in Riceboro to make the nine-mile trek to Dorchester Academy on East Oglethorpe Highway in Midway.

Locals visit Washington

US Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., welcomed three Liberty County residents to Washington on Wednesday. Brad and Brandie Waugh of Midway chaperoned Candace Poole, also of Midway, as part of the 2010 EMC Youth Tour. Poole was selected by Coastal Electric Cooperative to participate in the weeklong event, which brings 1,400 students from around the country together for leadership training and meetings with leaders in the nation's capitol.

Volunteers needed for on-post Fourth

The Hinesville Military Affairs Committee is seeking participation in the Worth Fighting For Fourth of July celebration for 3rd Infantry Division soldiers and family members.

Keep you family, pets safe from rabies

The Liberty County Health Department encourages all residents to take proper precautions against rabies. Rabies is a deadly virus that can be passed to humans by animals, and raccoons are the primary carriers of the disease. Rabies is almost always fatal if an infected person isn't treated immediately. In addition, if a pet has not been vaccinated against rabies and is exposed to the rabies virus, the pet must either be euthanized or put under strict, six-month isolation.

Move over Karate Kid …

Looking to do something different and exciting for Father's Day? How about watching one of today's hottest extreme sports live, right here on Fort Stewart?

‘Leadership parenting’ is nothing new

A teacher from San Diego recently attended a workshop of mine in which I explain the simple fundamentals of "leadership parenting." The fundamentals in question are nothing new. They were known, intuitively, by parents who raised children before the big, wet blanket of psychobabble was thrown over parenting common sense some 40 years ago, when parents led and children followed. I have long maintained that I am not saying anything new. I am simply attempting to keep eternal parenting truth alive. Where children are concerned, new ideas are not true, and true ideas are not new. (Come to think of ...

Local wins gospel competition

Brenda Metoyer of Liberty County won first place on May 22 in the individual competition of the Black Expo Gospel Competition in Columbia, S.C.

City salutes Eagles Scout

She's more than just a doll

Local artist Christina Mansfield's latest exhibit, "Le Chic Chaussure," was inspired by the iconic fashionista doll Barbie.

United Way offers help to families in need

SAVANNAH - Help is on the way for low-income families in critical situations due to a loss in income or unfortunate economic circumstances.

Celebrity comes to Relay team's rescue

Button Gwinnett Elementary School's Relay for Life team got an extra boost in the nick of time. On May 7, after realizing her group had fallen just short of its fundraising goal, team coordinator Jung Cannady, a third-grade teacher, sent a Twitter message to celebrity comedian George Lopez.

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.