Downtown Hinesville showed the colors of the many cultures that make up the community with the annual Small World Festival, held Saturday. Photos by Joanna Ng and Pat Donahue

Students at Dr. Marcus Scott’s annual town hall listen as school system officials discuss its challenges and successes. Photos by Pat Donahue

Dr. Christina McCain

Chief Nursing Officer Donna Cochrane, middle, was honored for her 30 years of service to Liberty Regional Medical Center. Photo provided

Liberty County Chamber of Commerce representatives help Summit Tree and Land Solutions with a ribbon cutting. The company’s crew has more than 20 years of experience in the business. Photo provided

Members of the Liberty College and Career Academy’s SkillsUSA team receive a check from Liberty Regional Medical Center to help pay their expenses for this year’s National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Photo provided

SCI staff received gifts from the City of Midway for their efforts. Photo by Pat Donahue.

SCI staff and city of Midway. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Patty Lyons of Senior Citizens Inc. discusses the importance of Meals on Wheels. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Midway Fire Chief delivers Meals on Wheels to Louise Bruce at her home. Photo by Pat Donahue

Michael Jacobs of GXO applauds the opening of the Hasbro distribution facility. Photos by Pat Donahue.

Nicole Leslie

Dr. Jeffrey Harris

Olivia R. Martin

Liberty Regional Medical Center staff and administration celebrate maintaining the hospital’s designation as a Level IV trauma center. Photo provided

Andrew Carter, Sanford Carter Sr. and Sanford Carter Jr. mark 85 years and now four generations of Carter Funeral Home. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hinesville City Council member Jason Floyd and Mayor Karl Riles got into the spirit. Photos by Bunny Ware.

The Heritage Group wasn’t stranded at the drive-in, getting into the vibe from the musical “Grease” to serve as celebrity bartenders at The Parrot and Frog. Photos by Bunny Ware.

The LSEGA class also visited the Marne Innovation Center on the post.

Leadership Southeast Georgia class participants gather for a photo on Fort Stewart after touring the installation and hearing from garrison commander Col. Gabe Weaver. Photos provided

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce has a newly-formed President’s Council and members Susan Ammons, Jimmy Shanken, Ursula Melendez and Kathy Villafane are shown above. Photo provided

State tourism officials presented Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp with a check for $5.1 billion, signifying tourism’s impact on Georgia, on Tourism Day at the state Capitol. Photo provided

Liberty County Superintendent of Schools Debra Frazier discusses the challenging of raising teenagers at the first meeting of Parent University, Photo by Pat Donahue

Caterrica Walker, left, HMGMA Conduct Review Specialist, and Jason Zdunich, HMGMA Military and Community Relations Liaison, hand out hot dogs at a volunteer event at Fort Stewart. Photo by Dominick Wilson

Fort Morris’ Jason Baker and other representatives from coastal historic sites and forts show off their awards for the best in “Monumental Moments.” Photo provided

Students help Liberty County Board of Education Chair Verdell Jones, Superintendent Debra Frazier and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Zheadric Barbra kick off the Power of 100 literacy campaign at the BoE central office Monday morning, coinciding with Read Across America Day. Photo by Pat Donahue

Local leaders pose with Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp on the Capitol rotunda steps. Photo provided

Desiree Riley

Gavin Filkins, Qy’Azjah JOnes and Markara Houston hunted fun facts and gathered the information for an Ag Fact Quiz. Photo provided

As part of the Agriculture Olympics, teams compete in the “boardwalk.” To win, teams needed to show perseverance, determination and great communication skills. Photo provided

Liberty County High School FFA members show off their chapter shirts. Photo provided

Yulianna Garcia

Kennedy Durrence

Emma Chapman

The FPCA Highlanders boys basketball team celebrates going back-to-back with GIAA Class A state basketball championships.

Bradwell Institute and overall STAR student Faith Ryan has a laugh as her STAR teacher, Tracie Chavis, commends Ryan at the annual STAR Student-Teacher luncheon. Photo by Pat Donahue

Liberty Diamonds Elite’s Topaz team, made up of 6-to-9year-old performers, won the CHEERSPORT Mini division. Photo provided

Col. Alexis Perez-Cruz, commander of the 2nd ABCT, discusses the technology his units are using.

An M1 Abrams tank charges out of the smoke before approaching its position on the firing range. The smoke was generated by a device uses mineral oil to produce the smoke, which obscures troop and vehicle movements from opposing forces. Photos by Pat Donahue

Clayin Cassell displays his donation of coloring books for children hospitalized at Liberty Regional Medical Center. Photo provided

Kaydn Meyers,

Judge Jay Stewart

Jennifer Grace Jennings

A drone lifts a package containing blood as 703rd Brigade Support Battalion troops conduct using drones to resupply the front lines. Photos by Pat Donahue

Derek Rozier, CEO of Liberty Regional Medical Center, and other leaders from Georgia’s rural hospitals met with state leaders at the Georgia Hospital Association’s Rural Hospital Day at the Capitol, including Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp. Photo provided

Long County junior Casey Dean shows off his fourth-place medal from the Class AAA state traditionals. Photo provided

Hinesville Mayor Karl Riles presents a city proclamation to Bradwell girls basketball coach Faye Baker.

Jessie Fleming discusses how all of his girls were under Coach Baker’s tutelage.

Friends, family members, coaches and players gather around for Bradwell Institute girls basketball coach Faye Baker

With niece Genese Baker at her side, Bradwell Institute girls basketball coach Faye Baker sees a video montage of her accomplishments, including being named Most Athletic for her senior class at Bradwell. Coach Baker has been at the helm of the girls basketball program for 31 years. The school held a surprise appreciation party for her. Photos by Pat Donahue

The acclaimed Small World Festival returns to downtown Hinesville in late March. Courier file photo

Photos by Pat Donahue.

Members of the Bradwell Institute FCCLA team include Trinity Crawford, Trinitii Irwin, Teyona Carter and Lonese Moore. Photo provided

Stacy Watson of the Georgia Ports Authority answers a question following his presentation to Chamber members.

Brynn Grant discusses Liberty County issues. Photos by Pat Donahue

Dr. Hermina Glass-Hill, flanked by Liberty County Historical Society members, tells the story of Susie King Taylor.

Georgia Power presents a check for the park. Photos by Pat Donahue

Walthourville City Council members Patrick Underwood and Brigitte Kelly, surprise winners in the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. coloring contest with gift cards. Photos provided.

Shannon D. Hatmaker

KaLeigh Long, CEO of Westwin Elements, addresses an overflow crowd at Richmond Hill City Center on the company’s plan for a nickel refinery in Bryan County. Photo by Andrea Gutierrez/Bryan County News

Jeff Mobley

Liberty County Chamber of Commerce members help Michelle and Richard Thompson cut the ribbon on Beauty Boutique & School of Estethics. Photo provided

Mary Arocha

Mary Arocha

Superintendent Debra Frazier

The program bridges the gap between military experience and a clear civilian path, providing technical proficiency. Photo provided

Savannah Technical College celebrated graduates from three distinct cohorts of The Manufacturing Institute’s Heroes Make America SkillBridge training programs - Fast Track Logistics, Fat Track Airframe and Powerplant Prep and the first class from the Fast Track Automation and Robotics program. Photo provided

Greg Parker

Kendria Lee

Kay Ford

Geovanii Pacheco, a Liberty County High School grad, is part of the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM program which connects students with faculty mentors. Pacheco is a freshman chemistry major at Georgia Southern University. His mentor is associate professor Shainaz Landge.

Michelle Ricketson shows off the Liberty Bell with “liberty” in more than three dozen languages. Photo by Pat Donahue

Filmmaker and Liberty County native Kay Flowers Johnson speaks with Olivia Williams before the crowd at the PAC sees the documentary. Photos by Pat Donahue

Todd Hamm (middle).

State Rep. Al Williams, below, also was interviewed.

Historian Hermina Glass-Hill also was interviewed for the documentary, which will be shown Sunday.

Kay Flowers Johnson, a Hinesville native, and her husband Dan share a moment with former Atlanta mayor and UN ambassador Andrew Young after her interview with Young on Dorchester Academy. Photos courtesy of Kay Flowers Johnson

Flemington Mayor Tim Byler is sworn in as he takes the oath of office from Probate Judge Nancy Aspinwall. Photo by Pat Donahue

Liberty County Probate Judge Nancy Aspinwall adminsters the oath of office to Flemington’s city council members. Photo by Pat Donahue

Midway Mayor Malcolm Williams goes through the ins and outs of municipal government with his new city council. Photo by Pat Donahue

Javiera Scott, named the 2026 GOAL winner for Savannah Technical College, was chosen as Student of the Year. Photo provided

Stephanie Grant was named the Rick Perkins Award winner for Savannah Technical College. Photo provided

STC honored Dr. Cheryl Cale as its 2026 Adult Education Teacher of the Year. Photo provided

Abimbola “BeBe” Ojelabi was named STC’s 2026 EAGLE, or Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) delegate. Photo provided

Liberty Campus Director Chante Martin and Associate Director Dawn Merrell post with Liberty County School System social workers. Photo provided

With help from the Hinesville Police Department and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Dhrue Patel gave away $2,000 in gasoline Saturday. Photos by Pat Donahue

Midway City Council members reveal the plaque on Midway’s fire engine Saturday afternoon. Photo by Pat Donahue

Earnest Williams stands by the portrait of his mentor, Booker T. Burley, after council chambers were named in Burley’s honor. Photo by Pat Donahue

Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 46 members and members of the DAV Auxiliary Unit No. 46 collected and donated toys to those in need across Liberty County. Photo provided

Kiwanis Club president Robert Kitchings, with members of the club around him, address city council on their shared playground project. Photo by Pat Donahue

The city also recognized October 25 as Rivers Alive Awareness Day.

Flemington Mayor Paul Hawkins and city council members Larry Logan, David Edwards, Rene Harwell, Gail Fox, Leigh Smiley and Hasit Patel receive their trophy for the Great American Cleanup from KLB executive director Dr. Karen Bell.

Out going president Jessica Victoria gets a hug from Andrea Powell.

Shanken’s wife Brigitte places his pin on his lapel.

Jimmy Shanken prepares to take his oath as past Hinesville Area Board of Realtors presidents look on. Photos by Pat Donahue.

State and City of Hinesville officials and other parties involved in the downtown terrace project toss the first ceremonial shovels of dirt to mark the project’s start. The block was cleared of three dilapidated homes and will have 31 townhomes. Photos by Pat Donahue

Mayor Karl Riles

United Way of the Coastal Empire CEO Kim Waller, left, and Fred Canady, founder of Canady’s Heating- Air-Plumbing, announce the kickoff of the annual Canady’ Coats for Kids drive. Photo provided

Carleigh Griner

Patrick Underwood

Command Sgt. Maj. Donald Durgin greets a soldier in the serving line.

Culinary specialists from the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team spent hours preparing cakes.

Lt. Col. Mike Sanford, commander of the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, serves roasted pig to a soldier.

Command Sgt. Maj. Donald Durgin serves one of the many soldiers who took part in the Thanksgiving lunch at the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team's dining facility.

Katrina Deason of the Manna House is surprised after learning an award will be named after her and given each year at the mayors’ annual thanksgiving service. Photo by Pat Donahue

Representatives from Savannah Technical College and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America celebrated the first class of seven apprentices who will go through training in the Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology pathway. Once finished, they will join HMGMA’s equipment maintenance department. The apprentices will begin their paid training at $20.40 an hour. Photos provided

Bob Pirkle, left, takes his oath as a city court judge from state Supreme Court Justice John Ellington. Photo by Pat Donahue

Army culinary teams set up their mobile field kitchens before getting judged on their dishes. Photos by Pat Donahue

Staff Sgt. Rafael Medina describes his virtual satellite enabler at the Marne Innovation Center. Photos by Pat Donahue.

Jack Thacher, F&I director for Vaden Automotive, and Jane Vaden Thacher, president and dealer operator of Vaden Automotive, pose with Mike Reed after Vaden Automotive completed its purchase of Mike Reed Chevrolet. The dealership will be known as Vaden Chevrolet of Hinesville. Photos provided

The new Vaden Chevy of Hinesville team members stand in front of the dealership to recognize it changing hands. Founded in 1968, Vaden Automotive operates 14 dealerships across Georgia and South Carolina and now has three locations in Liberty County, including Savannah Car Rentals and Vaden Nissan Hinesville. Photos provided.

Glenn Webster speaks with Joe Feagin of the Disabled American Veterans. Photo by Pat Donahue

Ryan Arnold

Members of the Long County High School competition cheerleading squad are, front row, left to right: Gracelyn Earl, Kinsley Alderman, Alexis Uribe, Janelis Vazquez, Janiya Williams, Amiyah Raimer; middle row: head voach Haley Scofield, Jazmin Carryl, Cerenity Cortez, Hayleigh Durrence, Megan Ignaszewski, Olivia Goff, Aubrie Bass, assistant coach Abby Woodard; back row: Makenzie Smith, Alexis Tapia, Chloee Brown, Raven Daniels, Alaysia McCray, and Kylee Hartman. Photo provided

Shaqana Gomez stands with Chamber members, staff, friends and family to cut the ribbon on her business. Photo provided

Deshon Brock

Kim Ryon takes a shot of the election results on the screen at the elections office Tuesday night, with Flemington City Council member Leigh Smiley looking over her shoulder. Photos by Pat Donahue

Paul Hawkins holds up a sign for his candidacy Tuesday afternoon along Highway 84. Photo by Pat Donahue

Rep. Al Williams

Mayor Karl Riles

Jimmy Shanken

Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard, along with representatives from the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, welcome a new troop of Girl Scouts to the fold. Photo provided

Savannah Technical College will use a grant of more than $180,000 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to educate 5,000 teen drivers using virtual reality simulators, among other measures to promote driver safety. Photo provided

Members of the Tri-95 Georgia Joint Development Authority Board are pictured during their October 21 visit to the Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah, where they participated in a strategic meeting and tour of port operations. Photo provided

Representatives from the American Heart Association, Live Oak Public Libraries and sponsor Raymond James meet on the Bull Street Library steps to promote blood pressure kits at local libraries. Photo provided

Trevor Kuchar

Macey Higgason

Local realtor Kathy Villafane speaks about the need and importance of early detection of breast cancer.

Kathy Villafane, who started the Paint Liberty Pink effort in honor of her late sister, speaks to a friend during the farmers’ market, where the fight against breast cancer was recognized. Photos by Pat Donahue

Trees on the block that will house a future affordable townhome concept have been cleared. Photo by Pat Donahue

The winning team, Jody Smiley Landscaping, stands with Levi Moody, co-chairman of the Chamber’s golf committee, and Leah Poole, CEO of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce. Photo provided

Sen. Blake Tillery

Genese Baker of the Liberty County School System prepares to buzz in while Jamie Sharp, left, and Phil Odom, right ponder the answer during a round of Liberty Jeopardy! Photo by Pat Donahue

Dr. Mary Ryan, interim principal at Bradwell Institute, congratulates Dr. DeShaun McGee after he was named statewide assistant principal of the year. Photo by Pat Donahue

Dr. DeShaun McGee, an assistant principal at Bradwell Institute, holds up the banner for his statewide achievement. Photo by Pat Donahue

The Midway Fire Department is working on moving back into its headquarters but is still on the job.

Walthourville City Council members Patrick Underwood and Mitchell Boston are out to make sure students are going to school every day - and for those who do make it to school every day, they could get a new PlayStation 5, courtesy of the council members. Photo provided

Dr. Karen Bell, event lead for the Relay For Life of Liberty County, shares updates and event goals during the 2026 kickoff meeting held at Country Inn and Suites in Hinesville on October 9. Photos provided.

Coastal EMC CEO Chris Fettes present a Bright Ideas grant check for $1,465.51 to Liberty Elementary’s Jennifer Brant.

Coastal EMC CEO Chris Fettes delivers Tracie Chavis’ Bright Ideas check to Liberty College and Career Academy CEO Roland VanHorn.

Taylors Creek’s Tiffany Leon-Peterson gets help from her class in celebrating her Bright Ideas grant.

Keva Wallace and her class at Liberty Elementary School celebrate her Bright Ideas grant award.

Fettes delivers a check for $1,976.89 to Taylors Creek Elementary School’s Tasha Spears.

Fettes presents a check to Denisia Pope of Liberty College and Career Academy for $1,600.

Coastal EMC CEO Chris Fettes, left, presents a check for $2,000 to Bradwell Institute teacher Jeremy Meadows as part of Coastal EMC’s Bright Ideas grant. Alongside is Bradwell Institute interim principal Dr. Mary Ryan. Photos provided.

Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) board members met to discuss efforts earlier this year at Dorchester Shooing Preserve. File photo

Dr. Kathy Love

Carissa Hendricks

U.S. Rep Buddy Carter, who represents Georgia’s 1st District, discusses the government shutdown Tuesday. Photo by Pat Donahue

Pasquinel Ortiz and the staff of Dulce Delicia, along with members of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon on their new location on Highway 84. Photo provided

Owner Nafi Kone and Liberty Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon on Kone’s new business, Nafii Market. Photo provided

Sunbury Coffee Bar, on Commerce Street in Hinesville, will have a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to mark its opening. There also will be live music, gifts and giveaways during their day-long celebration. Photo provided

A flyover marks a recent twilight tattoo on Fort Stewart. For the last 50 years, the sprawling post has been the permanent home to an infantry division, cementing its spot as an economic force in the Coastal Empire and critical to security. File photo

Fort Stewart garrison commander Col. Gabe Weaver speaks with Liberty County Fire Services Chief Brian Darby during break at the retreat. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hinesville City Manager Kenneth Howard addresses the countywide retreat for the last time as city manager. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hinesville Mayor Karl Riles, with city CFO Kim Ryon and Commissioner Timmy Blount, discusses TSPLOST . Photo by Pat Donahue

Karyn Thomas

The Liberty County Development Authority has launched an advisory council. Its members include Jeff Ricketson, Derek Rozier, Nick Westbrook, Leah Poole, Debra Frazier, Annie Andrews, Claude Dryden, Joe Gill, Richard Hayes, Stephanie Jones-Heath, Kenneth Howard, Joseph Mosley, Frederick Powell and Col. William “Gabe” Weaver. Photo by Joanna Ng

Scott’s All-Stars welcomed the 2025-26 class for its youth leadership and mentoring program and the first session was held September 27. More than 35 students from Liberty and Long counties are taking part. Photo provided

The action on Liberty County’s new pickleball courts was already in full swing not long after the ribbon cutting. Photo by Pat Donahue

Pickleball players were eager and ready to get on Liberty County’s newest courts Friday. Photo by Pat Donahue

Atlantic Building Components CEO Jimmy Broach, CFO Jim Broach and vice president Ben Little announced a Liberty County location for their business. Photo provided

The next bi-monthly spouse bus tour will take place October 1, bringing military spouses to different spots around Liberty County. This tour group poses in front of the Midway City Hall. Photo provided

Shown are the board of directors for the United Way of the Coastal Empire. The UWCE covers Liberty, Long, Bryan, Chatham and Effingham counties. Photo provided

Marie Katty Antoine of Young Imprint, her daughter and Chamber members prepare to cut the ribbon for Young Imprint. Photo provided

Ian MacFarlane

Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Hardin is swarmed by his children following the end of his nine-month deployment. Photo by Pat Donahue

Maj. Peary Cox gets an embrace from his daughter Madison after returning home from a European deployment. Photo by Pat Donahue

A color guard presents the nation’s flag before the national anthem is played at a 9/11 observance held in Riceboro on Thursday. This year marked the 24th year since the terrorist attacks that struck New York City and the Pentagon. Photo by Pat Donahue

Brooke T. Smith, center, is awarded the James “Bobby” Ryon Community Spirit Award by Carissa Hendricks and Kimberly Waller. Photo provided

Khyla Dennis

Walkers take to the track at the Liberty County Recreation Department to raise awareness of suicide. Photo by Lewis Levine

More than 275 potential job-seekers came to the Riceboro Youth Center for a job fair assembled after the announced closing of the International Paper mill. Photo by Pat Donahue

Shown are the members of the 40 under 40 class for 2025 from the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association. Photo provided

Brig. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Donald Durgin case the 3rd ID’s colors in preparation of the division headquarters’ upcoming deployment. Photo by Pat Donahue

Command Sgt. Maj. Donald Durgin addresses the troops at Cottrell Field after taking his role. Photo by Pat Donahue

Debra Frazier

U.S. Navy Seaman Julian M. Sutphin

Eagle Scout hopeful Reis Hill presents Winn Army Community Hospital’s Melissa Hungerford with stuffed toy bears to give to kids who come to Winn’s emergency department in need of care. Photos by Lewis Levine

Deacon Joe Scott, a Hinesville native, was honored by Okatie Village in Okatie, S.C., for receiving three Purple Hearts during his service in the military. Scott, who is 89 years old, and his wife Gracie Scott are members of First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Hinesville. They were joined by friends and family members in the celebration. Photo provided

From left to right are: Bill Broker, Sapelo Foundation trustee; MaryBeth Dieters, Sapelo Foundation programs and operations manager; Joe Thomas, Sapelo Foundation executive director; Damon Mullis, ORK riverkeeper and executive director). Photo provided

The International Paper mill in Riceboro will be closing, the company announced. The mill opened in 1968 and has employed more than 2,000 people since it began operations. Photo by Pat Donahue

The annual food truck festival will be coming to downtown Hinesville on September 20. Photo provided

Keisha Lance Bottoms

A view of Sunbury Road, Fort Stewart, which was damaged, allowing water to come in and created a funnel pulling water in the ground. Sunbury Road is a crucial route to the post airfield, hospital, military housing area, and several access gates. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command office at Fort Stewart received a requirement from the post Department of Public Works on July 14 to repair a road damaged when a culvert collapsed and executed the repair contract on July 22. Photo by Cassandra Burk

Andrew Standard

Liberty County High and Bradwell Institute FFA members attended the statewide floral design career development event at Camp John Hope. Photo provided

The last five-star general, Gen. Omar Bradley gets ready for an afternoon at the horse track. Photo by Lewis Levine

Members of the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Airport Authority were officially sworn in during their first-ever meeting, which was open to the public. (Submitted photo

Ashley Burnsed of Blue Force Gear goes over the trauma kits with Liberty County sheriff’s deputies. Photo by Pat Donahue

Miss Georgia Teen Queen Daisy Clay-Stevenson

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce recognized 20 local professionals, all under the age of 40, who exemplify outstanding leadership, creativity and commitment to the advancement of Liberty County. Photo provided

Midway Fire Chief Craig Reynolds talks with Liberty County Assistant Chief Christopher Morrison. Photo by Pat Donahue

Nicholas Kassotis is on trial for the death and dismemberment of his wife. Photo by Lewis Levine

State Sen. Jason Esteves greeted potential supporters Saturday morning at his gubernatorial campaign kickoff. Photo by Pat Donahue

The BI band’s drum line welcomes students on Wednesday’s first day. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Steve Hood, Fort Stewart deputy garrison commander, makes sure Bradwell Institute students have their writing utensils ready for the first day of school. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden, Savannah Technical College President Dr. Ryan Foley, Savannah State University Dr. Jermaine Whirl and Georgia Southern University Dr. Kyle Marrero served on a panel during the Higher Education Summit.

Kim Hardin, family members and Liberty County Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon on KNS Janitorial Solutions. Photo provided

Georgia Southern University once again has been named a top 10 military-friendly school by Viqtory Media. Photo provided

Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton gets the crowd pumped up and teaches them a traditional Georgia Southern cheer. The Eagles host Fan Day on Saturday at Paulson Stadium. Photo provided

Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Bill Kirkendall, Brittany Cook, Maj. Sasha Krumnow, Sheriff Will Bowman and Chief Deputy Al Hagan display the LCSO’s certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The LCSO is one of only 24 sheriff’s offices to earn GACP certification. Photo by Pat Donahue

Walthourville City Council members listen to a resolution to censure Mayor Sarah B. Hayes. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hermina Glass-Hill, as Susie King Taylor, speaks to the Liberty County commissioners. Photo by Pat Donahue

Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie

Brig. Gen. John Lubas

Pat Appleman, director of readiness for IMCOM , hands the Fort Stewart garrison flag to Col. William Weaver in a ceremony Tuesday morning at Cashe Garden. Photo by Pat Donahue

Jimmy Shanken of the Hinesville Area Board of Realtors and Donald Lovette show off the signs for the TSPLOST and FLOST campaigns. Photo by Pat Donahue

Col. Marc Austin, the garrison commander for Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, and Georgia Southern University president Dr. Kyle Marrero sign a memorandum of agreement Friday to create additional education opportunities on the base. Photo provided

Work is continuing on the front entrance to the six-story Charme apartment complex on Georgia Avenue, across from Dingus Magee’s. Charme contains a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments. Jim Healy/Statesboro Herald

The Liberty County Development Authority presents Georgia Southern leadership with the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund. Photo provided

Rhodes

Law enforcement cordoned off a Flemington neighborhood Friday afternoon as a standoff with a man wanted on Maryland warrant for aggravated assault ensued.

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce fall food truck festival is coming to downtown Hinesville on September 20. Photo by Pat Donahue/file

Newly promoted Maj. Alec Velasco enjoys the moment with his wife, Stella, at his promotion ceremony in December of 2023. Velasco is now the executive officer for Army Field Support Battalion-Germany, and Stella is a staff employee at the Netzaberg Youth Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, where they live. Photo provided

Savannah Technical College held a graduation ceremony for seven students who completed its peace officer academy. The graduates, who are eligible to serve as state-certified peace officers, completed an 18-week course. Each cohort also dedicates its class to a fallen law enforcement officer and this cohort chose Glynn County Sheriff’s Deputy Talmage Leon Tucker Jr., who worked with the Glynn Sheriff’s Office for more than two decades.

Former Liberty County High School star Trey Aiello celebrates signing with Reinhardt University in Waleska. Photo provided

Dr. Chante Baker Martin

Photos by Pat Donahue

Hinesville Police Chief Tracey Howard speaks to the Hinesville Rotary Club. Photos by Pat Donahue

Frazier greets well-wishers. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Verdell Jones and Debra Frazier, the interim superintendent, share a laugh. Photo by Pat Donahue.

Longtime educator Debra Frazier had been mentoring Liberty County educators even in her brief retirement. Photo by Pat Donahue

Leah Poole

Local students representing Coastal Electric Cooperative on the Washington Youth Tour visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Pictured are (left to right) Emily Attaway, Townsend; Olivia Tiede, Richmond Hill; Delaney Thompson, Richmond Hill; Leighum White, Midway; Aku Komlan, Hinesville; and McKenzie Blanchard, Midway. Photo provided

Gary Gilliard shakes Kenny Howard’s hand after Howard announced his retirement from city government. Photo by Pat Donahue

Liberty Regional Medical Center staff show off the two hyperbaric chambers at the Wound Care Center, adjacent to the hospital. Photo by Pat Donahue

Tom Draffin, Brynn Grant and Brad Day celebrate the creation of the Tri-95 Georgia Joint Development Authority. Photo by Pat Donahue

County Administrator Joseph Mosley discusses the ability to renew driver’s licenses at kiosks during the State of the County. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hinesville native and Bradwell Institute graduate April Gaulden has been named the mayor pro tem for the Dunn (N.C.) City Council, becoming the first female mayor pro tem in city history. Photo provided

From toting peanut sacks to his early days in radio to becoming an executive with a multimedia company, Joe McGlamery has worked most of his 81 years. He is ending his 50-year career with Morris Multimedia. During that time, he has led the company’s operations in southeast Georgia, including the Coastal Courier and the Bryan County News. Photo provided

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division participate in Seize the Marne during Salute to Summer at Fort Stewart. Units competed at Taylors Creek Drop Zone, braving anti-tank obstacles, berms and the waters of Fort Stewart in a spirited competition. Photo by Sgt. Anthony Herrera

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, climb over a berm during Seize the Marne as part of Salute to Summer at Fort Stewart. The course featured a variety of obstacles meant to engage strength, agility and teamwork, reinforcing the value of shared experience in building strong units. Photo by Spc. Rebecca Soria

One of the players participating in the Clay Helton Elite Camp goes through an agility drill at Georgia Southern University’s Paulson Stadium as the Eagles continue to look for future talent in the high school ranks. Helton, about to embark on his fourth season as Eagles head coach, welcomed more than 500 prospects to the camp. Josh Aubrey/Statesboro Herald

Commission Chairman Donald Lovette and state Rep. Al Williams welcome the bypass groundbreaking. Photo by Pat Donahue

Shanken welcomes his board members.

Jimmy Shanken presents outgoing club president Leah Poole with a plaque for her service. Photo provided

Jimmy Shanken, the incoming president of the Hinesville Rotary Club, shares a hug with daughter Michelle Roberts Kalterborn, a former Rotary Club president and a current assistant district governor for Rotary Photo by Pat Donahue

Ashley Melton

The Okefenokee Swamp is the largest blackwater swamp in North America and there is an effort to have it declared a United Nations World Heritage Site. Photo by Ralph Daniel

Hinesville Fire Department fire fighters show just how quickly flames can spread through this doll house model after the opening of the department’s new live fire training facility. Photo by Pat Donahue

Hugh J. McCullough

Liberty County Chamber of Commerce board members and family members of the scholarship recipients celebrate the students receiving the annual Toby Mahan Scholarship. Photo provided

Savannah Technical College President Dr. Ryan Foley, with help from Savannah Culinary Institute representatives and Donald Lovette, Liberty County Commission chairman and chairman of the STC board of directors, gets ready to cut the ribbon on the culinary program’s new home. Photo provided

Luis Gomez stands with Chamber members, staff, friends and family to cut the ribbon on his business. Photo provided

Hinesville City Council members congratulated Hinesville Police Department’s Cpl. Jess Lamberth and Officer Michael Adam after they were recognized by Assistant Chief Terranova Smith for their actions in two separtate incidents from August 2024. Photo provided

Trip Duke, deputy director of the Liberty County Emergency Management Agency, shows a flashlight that can be included in a disaster supply kit. The EMA has two more hurricane briefings scheduled this month. Photo by Pat Donahue

Dr. Franklin Perry addresses school system staff Wednesday at a farewell function. Photo by Pat Donahue

County Administrator Joseph Mosley, Riceboro City Council member Louise Brown, county Commissioner Tim Blout, Chairman Donald Lovette, Commissioner Marion Stevens, Jonell Miller and LCRD director Ray Gross get ready to cut the ribbon on Miller Park. Photo by Pat Donahue

Representatives from the Liberty County Chamber Foundation and the Howmet Aerospace Foundation join students and staff of Button Gwinnett Elementary School, along with Liberty County School System personnel, to present a donation check to the school. Photo provided

Nathan Mims receives his certificate of completion from RISE president and CEO Anna Chafin and Georgia Power regional economic development manager Mickey E. Daniell. Photo provided

Sherry Baker receives her certificate of completion from RISE president and CEO Anna Chafin and Georgia Power regional economic development manager Mickey E. Daniell. Photo provided

As sponsors of Sam Paley’s car this weekend during one of the Ford Mustang Challenges at Le Mans, Speedway Pulse Media’s logo will be on his vehicle. Photo provided

Liberty County Commission Chairman Donald Lovette describes the need for the new county public works building. Photo by Pat Donahue

Bradwell Institute valedictorian Blake Gilmore addresses a capacity crowd at Olvey Field/ Hokey Jackson Stadium for the class of 2025’s graduation Saturday evening. Photos courtesy Charles E. Smith Photography

Students in Nancy Holman Maier’s class gather before manning their living wax museum stations. The students, all from different countries, are learning English through a Savannah Technical College program at the Compassion Christian Church in Midway. Photo provided

Director of Defense Intelligence John P. Dixson presents U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brett Figueroa with the John F. Awtrey Military Police Officer award during the 2025 DoD Law Enforcement Award and Commemoration Ceremony in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes. U.S. Army photo by Christopher Kaufmann

Cade Quick of Glennville shows off his state record-tying catch of a mahi mahi. His 68-pound haul tied the record set three years ago by James Roberts of Midway. Quick landed his catch on the South Ledge. Photo provided

State Superintendent Richard Woods names both Lyman Hall and Button Gwinnett as Military Flagship Schools.

Lyman Hall Principal Dr. Norman Hart III presents Staff Sgt. Zach McIntyre and his family a certificate of appreciation. Photos by Pat Donahue

Malissa MacKay

Kim Duong, Bradwell Institute salutatorian

Blake Gilmore, Bradwell Institute valedictorian

Geovanii Pacheco, Liberty High salutatorian

William Buckley, Liberty County High valedictorian

Members of the Leadership Southeast Georgia class gather at Georgia Southern University’s Paulson Stadium during their visit to Bulloch and Screven counties. Photo provided

Rico Forney

Dr. Marcus Scott IV, far right, celebrated the graduation of the 2025 cohort from Scott’s All Stars Mentoring and Leadership Program. There were eight seniors who were accepted and completed the program and they collectively have earned more than $1 million in scholarships. Photo provided

Midway Middle School student Olivia R. Martin will take part in the National Youth Leadership Forum at Emory University. Photo provided

Liberty County CVB went across the county, cleaning the many historical markers that can be found in one of Georgia’s oldest and most historic counties. Photo provided

Liberty County high school seniors sign their paperwork at the end of their Charged for Success workshop. Photo by Pat Donahue

A private plane taxis at the MidCoast Regional Airport. Photo by Joanna Ng

LaNesha Cunningham

Karma U. Threatt

Autumn E. McLean

Liberty County Commissioner Justin Frasier

The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and CVB received a Communicator Award for the cover of its 2024-25 magazine. Photo provided

Lorin Coppock of Slack Tide Tiki Charters stands with Chamber members, friends and family to cut the ribbon on his business. Photo provided

Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Reffeor, the 3rd Infantry Division command sergeant major, adorns a 3rd ID patch to Rocky. (Photo/Pat Donahue)

Elections supervisor and Chief Registrar Ronda Walthour, right, thanked their many workers for last year’s elections. Photo by Pat Donahue

Joseph Mosley greets his city counterpart, Hinesville City Manager Kenneth Howard.

County commissioners Tim Blount, left, and Gary Gilliard, right, pose with Joseph Mosley.

Ayven Gumataotao was named the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Youth Volunteer of the Year. Photo provided

Brittany Moore cuts a ribbon to her new business with help from Liberty County Chamber of Commerce members. Photo provided

One of the stops in Bryan and Effingham counties for the Leadership Southeast Georgia class was Hyundai Transys. Photo provided

Bradwell Institute’s Lisette Crawford has been elected as a state officer in the FCCLA. Photo provided

Destini Wells won the girls 10U 50-meter dash.

Zyreona Stewart won the girls 12U shot put.

Tristen Green won the boys 10U 50-meter dash and high jump

Zailynn Porter won the girls 8U 50-meter dash

Romeo Daughtry won the boys 8U softball throw.

Kaiden Miller won the boys 10U triple jump.

Josiah Triplett won the boys 10U high jump.

Janelle Perry won the girls 10U triple jump

Domonique Jones won the girls 12U high jump.

Destini Wells won the girls 10U 50-meter dash.

Breion Richardson won the boys 12U 400-meter dash.

Ameira Zerangue won the girls 10U high jump

Trista Murphy.

Delisha Milton-Jones get a laugh out of big sister Charmaine Milton Gatlin.

Midway showed off its new trucks at the Midway Day Festival. Photo by Pat Donahue

Desiree Riley, chief operating officer of the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, shows off her award from the GACCE. Photo provided

Liberty County Chamber of Commerce representatives help Alan Turner and Ridgeway Roofing cut the ribbon for their business. Photo provided

The current class of Leadership Southeast Georgia took part in the Hinesville Rotary Club’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace program, building beds for kids in need of a place to sleep. The effort also inspired a class member to begin a Sleep in Heavenly Place chapter in her hometown. The class visited Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties, learning about the City of Hinesville and regional safety from Liberty County Sheriff Will Bowman. Photo provided

Lara Stanford Jordan, Carol Wege, Charmaine Milton Gatlin, Kim Warner and Jeffrey Deloach display the plaques for the Liberty County Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Jordan accepted for her late father Bill Stanford, Wege accepted for her late son Rick Wege and Warner accepted for her late husband Kirk Warner. Photos by Pat Donahue

Hinesville police canvass the area after a shooter opened fire and damaged several vehicles.

A concept of what a new Liberty County jail and administrative offices complex could look like. Photo provided

Ameris Bank market president James Rogers presents the Liberty County Hospital Authority with a $500,000 check. Photo by Pat Donahue

Kevin and Karyn Thomas, with help from the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hinesville, cut the ribbon on their new office for Level 10 Real Estate Group. Photo provided