National parks thank military with free passes

To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance for active duty military members and their dependents to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and every unit of the Refuge System, as well as National Parks and other public lands.

A splash of relief

For the ninth consecutive year, people needing a reprieve from southern Georgia's blistering summer heat can find what they're looking for right here in Statesboro.

Reality TV, religion give birth to top baby names

WASHINGTON (AP) - Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snooki. But Mason, as in Kourtney Kardashian's son, jumped 10 spots to become the second most popular name for newborn boys in 2011.

Chew on this

It's tough to eat in a hurry around Cat Compton. As the co–chair of Slow Food Savannah, the easygoing nutritionist/food activist has made it her mission to help folks appreciate the value of a well–prepared meal. But the Slow Food movement is about much more than what goes into your mouth. "People tend to gather around food," explains the native Southerner in her charming drawl. "When you get people together to share a meal, it's ...

Happenings at the Museum of Arts and Sciences

MACON, Ga.,May 14, 2012 – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is presenting thefollowing upcoming exhibitionsand events.

Get ready to qualify for Army 10-Miler

Childcare service is available on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. As of May 11, available spaces at Fort Stewart were two infants, 58 pre-toddlers, 42 toddlers, six preschoolers, 35 school age children, and three middle school/teens. On Hunter, space was available for 25 pre-toddlers and two toddlers. Additionally at Hunter, summer camp vacancies are 50 school age children and 38 middle school/teens.

‘Vanguard’ spouses lose to win

Fort Stewart, GA - Twenty-eight "Vanguard" spouses learned they could win by losing during a three-month biggest loser competition, which ended April 30. The spouses of Soldiers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division, competed amongst themselves to lose weight, worked out and attended weekly weigh-ins and nutrition classes together throughout the course of the contest. Traci Wheeler, 4IBCT Family Readiness Support Assistant, and competition organizer, said that as the inches dropped the ...

Stewart, Hunter outdoor pools open May 26

Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's outdoor swimming pools are scheduled to open May 26 - Memorial Day weekend.

Mothers Day on Fort Stewart

Make it a special day for mom by treating her to the delicious Mother's Day Brunch at Club Stewart from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.

Ga. school system eyes longer summer break

WINDER - A northeast Georgia school system is considering adding an extra month to summer vacation next year as a way to cut costs.

Pro wrestling coming to Fort Stewart

International Championship Wrestling is bringing professional wrestling to Fort Stewart. The organization has provided wrestling entertainment to the U.S. military around the world since 1986 and present five matches at Newman Fitness Center at 7 p.m. May 19. The two-hour event will include a headline match, a tag team match, a women's match and two men's matches. Names of wrestlers haven't been provided yet. Tickets cost $7 and will be on sale at Leisure Travel ...

Obama trip targets GI Bill abuses

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration wants to trademark the term "GI Bill" in an effort to shield veterans and military families being swindled or misled by schools that target their federal education benefits.

The adventures of being a pit bull owner

My dog has a chair in the living room. It's one of those huge, rattan papasan chairs from the 1970s that we picked up from my husband's grandpa.

Tybee Island Launches “Less Than a Tank Away” Giveaway

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. – Tybee Island, Georgia's "Easy to Reach Beach," has announced a special giveaway offer, just in time for summer. The "Less Than a Tank Away" giveaway will offer weekly $100 gas card prizes to winners who register online at TybeeVisit.com.All winners will qualify for a grand prize drawing for a free Tybee Island beach getaway for four.

Month of the Military Child: Challenges have made Family Member unique

Fort Stewart, GA. - Like many high school students in the coastal community, Will Bell is a military child -- his father, Lt. Col. Gregory Bell, commands 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division, on Fort Stewart, Ga. Unlike many 16-year-olds, however, Bell keeps his schedule full and his eye on the future. When the right full-back isn't sweating through two-hour soccer practices for the varsity Bradwell Institute Tigers, ...

Post schools to lose five days to furloughs

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2013 - Students, teachers and parents of the Defense Department's schools can be confident that despite the department's upcoming civilian furloughs, the school year will start on time, the Department of Defense Education Activity's director said today.

City counting mosquitoes, looking for control

Mosquitoes are major pests in Coastal Georgia, and according to the Mosquito Control experts with Hinesville's Department of Public works, they're not going away.

Post's outdoor pools opening

Little ones learn healthy habits

Winn Army Community Hospital's Department of Public Health and Fort Stewart's Dental Activities Command teamed up last month to teach healthy habits to children at Stewart's child-development centers as part of Winn's observance of Month of the Military Child.

Army's top father nominee from Stewart

Staff Sgt. Jorge Roman with 24th Ordnance Company, 87th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, has spent his life being a good example to his loved ones and his community.

Career fair Thursday in Savannah

The Georgia Department of Labor's Savannah Career Center, the GDOL's Veterans Services Division and Savannah Technical College will sponsor the annual Southeast Georgia Career Expo on Thursday in Savannah.

International group now over Army lodging

One of the world's largest hotel companies now is managing 76 Army lodging hotels on 39 installations, including Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, according to Arthur Holst, vice president of operations for Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Fort Stewart jury finds Curly Pig guilty

FORT STEWART - After a short deliberation, a jury found Curly Pig guilty May 3 for trying to cook the Big Bad Wolf.

AASU officially announces Liberty campus plan

Armstrong Atlantic State University on Wednesday announced a major initiative for the Armstrong-Liberty Center. In partnership with the city of Hinesville, the university will build an expanded, new facility in downtown Hinesville to accommodate more students, programs, classroom and laboratory space.