Sequestration threatens programs for elderly

While much of the talk about sequestration has focused on cuts to the military and civilian employees, federal budget cuts will also impact senior citizens.

New Long Commission hopes to be accessible

The new Long County Board of Commission on Wednesday held its first meeting.

92-year-old Riceboro man gardens by hand

In the cool of the morning, Henry Relaford leaned forward on an old push-plow. His strong, rugged hands pushed hard against the wooden handles, making the rusty big wheel turn and allowing the razor-sharp blade to cut through the soil.

City tells developer to produce plan before vote

Most of Thursday's Hinesville City Council meeting focused on a request to approve a "concept proposal" of the final plat for the Magnolia Oaks shopping complex at the intersection of Highway 196 West and 15th Street.

Midway minutes flap draws apology

Editor, I would like to extend my heartfelt apologies to those citizens who had planned to conduct business before the Midway City Council, others who were in attendance and to the citizens of Midway for the unprofessional conduct of the mayor pro tem and another Midway councilman at the May 13 council meeting. These two elected officials left the meeting in protest over a legitimate request for an oral reading of previous council minutes as ...

Midway Council members walk out of meeting, should resign

Editor, Midway Councilman Levern Clancy Jr. and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Roberts Sr. should resign immediately from the Midway City Council. I was at the monthly council meeting Monday when past council meeting minutes were due to be read, which is the procedure according to "Robert's Rules of Order" - the rules that govern Midway's meeting procedures.

Huerd, Eastlake engaged

Anna Huerd of Hinesville and Patrick Huerd of Ludowici announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lynn Huerd of Hinesville, to Patrick Ryan Eastlake of Hinesville, son of Sharyl and Jeffrey Eastlake of Hinesville.

Celebrating two faithful servants

Members of Fellowship of Love in Allenhurst are pausing today to express their love and appreciation for their leaders - and celebrating in a big way.

God's strategy and Satan's tactics

While reading a book on business, I came across an interesting idea: A business owner should have a strategic view and not a tactical view of his or her business.

Birth: DaeSean Eric Chambers

DaeSean Eric Chambers was born at 12:25 a.m. April 28 to Felicia LaShay Chambers of Suffolk, Va., and Shawn Everette Chambers of Darby, Pa.

Birth: Amari Renee Durden

Amari Renee Durden was born at 5:30 p.m. April 20 to Ashley Martin of Hinesville and Audrie Durden Jr. of Adel.

Diaries offer glimpse into history

Editor note: This is the second of a three-part series. It is not running three consecutive weeks but over a four-week period.

Sound off for May 20

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Judge says Bryan County can block landfill

Superior Court Judge David Cavendar ruled in favor of Bryan County's ordinances regarding landfills in a lawsuit filed by Atlantic Waste Services against the county.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Club building on success

The Midway Middle School Builders Club, a division of the Kiwanis Club of Liberty County, nearly doubled its effort during this year's national Students for Recycling plastic bottle collection drive.

Ricks, Valentine to wed

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ricks of Villa Rica, Ga. are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Terri Lynn Ricks, to Christopher Valentine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Valentine of Hinesville.

Golden moment missed

You could have heard a pin drop in the normally noisy American Legion barroom in Marietta. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank was about to appear on TV to reveal what he intended to do about star quarterback Michael Vick, accused torturer and serial killer of man's best friend. After about a minute of Blank on the tube, the geezer-bar crowd returned to their normal topics of conversation - playing golf and comparing doctors' visits. Blank ...

Scholarship recipients

Four students received Sen. Rene' D. Kemp Memorial Scholarships. Recipients were Bradwell Institute seniors QuaCherra R. Mason and Deirdre Nicole Bhimull and Liberty County High seniors Amanda Kathleen Herring and Nicholas James Radunske who were awarded $1,000 scholarships. The presentations were made by Judge Charles Paul Rose Jr. who serves as chairman of the scholarship committee.

Alligators showing up at Yeomans Bird Pond

Recent improvements at Yeomans Bird Pond, one of East Liberty's showplaces, have brought more than just the desired visitors. Observers at the pond, home to a variety of coastal birds, have reported at least two alligators, which they suspect are being fed by visitors because of the fearless way they approach the boardwalk when people visit the area.

Good offices can breed Congressional success

If you pay attention to the news or watch C-SPAN, you've no doubt got a pretty good idea of what members of Congress do. They work as legislators, serve on committees, negotiate policy with the White House, keep tabs on executive-branch agencies, argue for local concerns in Washington and help constituents caught in the federal bureaucracy.

Concessions and then some...

Any elected official who proposes raising gas taxes or fees to fund transportation infrastructure needs in Georgia is probably not planning on re-election. Yet every policy-maker knows the state needs an innovative approach and deep pockets to plan for a future without mind-boggling traffic congestion.

Briefs

Y has lifeguard class The Liberty County/Armed Family Services YMCA is offering a lifeguard course at its pool from 4-9 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18, and from 1-5 p.m. Aug 19. The course cost $150. For more information, call Nicole Fairfield at 368-5302. Friday night bowling forming The Friday Night Mixed League will meet and bowl at 6:30 p.m. Sept 7 at Marne Lanes. The league has four members ...

Heat on at GSU practices too

STATESBORO - Georgia Southern football worked through day three of fall camp at the practice fields.

City, neighbors debate fence on path

Residents concerned about the proposed construction of commercial, barbed-wire fences at the ends of Bradwell Street Extension and Kings Road will have an opportunity to comment on the matter during a meeting with Hinesville city officials next week.

Tourney for fun, golf, education

The third annual Henry "Hank" White Memorial Golf Tournament kicks off Saturday morning and planners are expecting another year of great golf and fundraising for scholarships to be awarded to local students.

Striping contracts awarded for roads

Georgia DOT Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl has announced a striping contract awarded in 18 Southeast Georgia counties based on bids received in the June 22 letting.

Planned subdivisions taking different tact

Two planned subdivisions are expected to appear on Colonel's Island soon, and they are considered unique among the many developments going up in the county.

All female Mayor and Council honored

On July 21, the first mayor and city council of Walthourville, all women, were honored by the citizens of their community and the Liberty County Historical Society with a celebration, presentation and a historical marker. The marker read:

DoD adds 3 days to R&R breaks

The Department of Defense approved today a policy change to the U.S. Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program, increasing the time provided to military service members for rest and recuperation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.