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Low interest rates not always a bargain
With mortgage interest rates remaining low, people who buy a home this spring may be lulled into accepting the rates they're offered, certain that whatever they get is a good deal compared to previous years.
Comedy night at Rocky's
There'll be plenty of laughs on Open Mic Comedy Night at Rocky's Zone from 7-10 p.m. Friday.
How to avoid Craigslist scams
Most consumers are looking for bargains, and many cruise the Internet looking for low prices.
YMCA starts annual campaign
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia, which includes the Y in Richmond Hill, is launching its annual community support campaign, Priceless Gifts, and hopes to raise $600,000 to help make sure that everyone can benefit from the Y, regardless of their income, or background.
AASU trying to lure adult students
Armstrong Atlantic State University will hold two adult-student information sessions in February.
WWII chaplains honored for sacrifice
Members of the East Liberty County American Legion Post 321 and the congregation of the South Newport Baptist Church in Townsend conducted memorial services Sunday to honor four Army chaplains. The services observed the 70th anniversary of the actions of chaplain-lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington.
Stewart-Hunter DES, LCSO partner in Project Lifesaver
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's Directorate of Emergency Services to allow Fort Stewart families to participate in Project Lifesaver.
ID theft risk increase in tax season
ATHENS - Like many other phishing scams, identity thieves may try to take advantage of Americans filing their taxes by sending fake emails, texts or social media postings supposedly from the Internal Revenue Service.
Expect traffic snags in Flemington Tuesday
From 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Georgia Department of Transportation temporarily will close various traffic lanes at the intersection of Old Sunbury Road, Old Hines Road and Oglethorpe Highway for road maintenance. Signs will alert drivers to changes in traffic flow. Motorists should expect delays in the area.
DoD reviewing family programs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2013 - A new task force will start work next month on a 120-day review of all family and military community programs across the Defense Department to determine their effectiveness and identify gaps and potential efficiencies, a senior defense official said.
Recreation centers changing hours
Hours at Corkan Family Recreation Area facilities will change starting Friday. The changes affect Stewart Lanes Bowling Center, Corkan Family Fun Center, Cypress Creek Adventure Golf, "The Springs" Water Spray Park and Cypress Sam's Tree House, which is closed for roof repairs). The new hours are posted at each facility. For more information, call 767-4273. BOSS speed dating Try speed dating and make friends at the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers speed dating meet ...
Stewart clinic earns recognition
A Winn Army Community Hospital primary care medical clinic has earned the highest possible certification by an outside health care accreditation organization.
Health answers sought about Desert Storm burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) - J.D. Williams didn't think much about the smoke cloud that often shrouded his air base in Iraq. Not when it covered everything he owned with black soot or when his wheezing and coughing made it difficult to sleep at night.
Wife of female officer gets club invite
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) - A woman who is married to a female Army officer at Fort Bragg and who was recently denied membership in its officers' spouses club said late Friday that she has been invited to become a full member.
Warner Robins pushing vet training center
WARNER ROBINS - City officials in Warner Robins say plans are in the works to create a school near Robins Air Force Base to train military veterans for the private workforce.
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Foreign-exchange families sought
World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for high-school students from more than 30 countries, including Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway and more.
Reduce West Nile risks this summer
Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.
WACH changes emergency room access
Currently, the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department is accessible only from the entrance off 9th Street. New emergency signs have been posted to reflect the new entrance. The Niles Avenue entrance is closed to begin construction on the two-story, 43,637-square-foot emergency department, which is expected to be completed by fall 2014. It will built on the existing emergency-room parking lot.
Don't let your financial guard down
Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.
Prescribed fire on Stewart today
A prescribed fire will be conducted today in Liberty and Long counties. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long and Tattnall counties, will be carried out by Fort Stewart Forestry.
Scholarship sweepstakes in reading program
HOUSTON COUNTY - The Georgia Public Library Service and the state's Path2College 529 Plan once again are partnering on the summer reading program and its summer reading program sweepstakes, which will award a child with a $5,529 college-savings contribution.
Armstrong sets 'Become a Teacher' session
Armstrong Atlantic State University's college of education will host a "Become a Teacher" information session from 6-7 p.m. June 18 at the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. in Savannah.
Middle school students try out careers
Liberty College and Career Academy CEO Tom Alexander pitches the charter school as "not your daddy's trade school," and about 70 middle-school students can say they participated last week in something that's "not your mama's summer camp."
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