Cycles for Charity remembers patients

Nearly 30 riders braved the windy chill on Saturday morning to kick off the Mayors' Motorcade fundraiser with the city's third annual Cycles For Charity.

Fun flows for Oktoberfest

"Guten tag!" the enthusiastic cry rang out over downtown Hinesville as Zum Rosenhof German restaurant owners Anka and David Hinze ceremoniously tapped the first beer keg Friday night to kick off the city's Oktoberfest.

Wildlife Festival honors deceased volunteer

Despite a persistent rain Saturday, the 28th Long County Wildlife Festival was a success. The free event, which began at 10 a.m. included a catfish pond, arts and crafts, pony and train rides, a moon walk, face painting, a turkey shoot and musical acts. Festival-goers, who worked up an appetite having fun, could snack on foot-long corndogs, chili, fried fish and blooming onions. Later in the day, Terry Gordon was named Long County's Citizen of ...

Swamp art complete

After a few weeks of work, a group Savannah College of Art and Design students have completed their massive, two-part art installation, which is designed to serve as a memorial to slaves who worked the land at LeConte-Woodmanston Plantation. The exhibit is open to the public.

Hi-Fidelity Club awards scholraships

Sharon Baldwin, Haywood Banks, Gerri K. Brown and Charles Fields were awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Hi-Fidelity Civic Club. The club's annual pageant raises funds to award scholarships and aid other charities in the community.

Fort Stewart sets cemetery tour

Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield will have its semi-annual Fort Stewart Cemetery Council cemetery and historical site visit at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2.

Liberty County High crowns 2009 queen

Liberty County High School's 2010 homecoming queen, Desiree Garica, was crowned Friday night during halftime at the football game. She was escorted by Albert Garcia. Desiree is the daughter of Brian and Rubie Garcia. She plans to attend Univeristy of Georgia and become a pediatrician.

United Way launches area Toys for Tots

Efforts are already under way in Liberty County to ensure every child living in the area has a joyful holiday season.

Motorcycle club supports troops

The American Angels, LRC is a new local group of female motorcycle enthusiasts whose main goal is to support our troops and send care packages to deployed soldiers.

SCAD students work on slave memorial at LeConte

Deep in the dark swamps of Liberty County, amid the cypress trees and gators, a group of Savannah College of Art and Design students is working on a massive temporal art project.

CNN journalist to speak at luncheon

Journalist and CNN political analyst Roland S. Martin will speak at the Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's scholarship luncheon at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront.

Special-needs people get taste of country life

Last week, Gateway Behavioral Health Services had its first annual Fall Fest at the NC Ranch in Long County.

Running with the entire division

Sometimes a little perspective is necessary in life. Early Friday morning, this concept became very clear to me as I stood in formation with the entire 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Stewart, watching the sun rise. I'd been granted permission to participate in the division-wide motivational run, and as I looked around I realized this group of about 20,000 brave soldiers will not stand together again for nearly two years. Being surrounded by the seemingly ...

Goldenheirs help Keep Liberty Beautiful

Sara Swida, director of Keep Liberty County Beautiful, and her assistant, Karen Bell, were guests at the September meeting of the Goldenheirs.

Area remembers 'community cop'

Liberty County law enforcement officers, community organizers and family members lined up outside Carter's Funeral Home on Thursday to say goodbye to one of their own.

Nuts deliver vitamins, healthy stuff and taste good

When told the Americans were hopelessly surrounded at Bastogne, Belgium, and ordered to surrender on Dec. 22, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division's acting commanding general, Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe responded iconically to the German commander by saying, "Nuts!"

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Horoscopes for week of May 8-14

April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

Saxophonist releases second album

Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.

Fundraiser for animal clinic

Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.

Resident asked to 'pray without ceasing'

The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.

Goldenheirs discuss Old Glory

The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.