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	Onion festival Saturday in Glennville GLENNVILLE - The 32nd annual Sweet Onion Festival here is set for Saturday and promises to be top even the previous 31. The day starts with a one-mile fun at 8 a.m. and a 3.1-mile run at 8:30 a.m. Festival gates at the state Farmers Market on Highway 301 open at 9 a.m. At 10, a parade rolls through downtown and south on 301. U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General Mickey Kicklighter, a Glennville native, will be grand marshal. The festival, which stays open until 6 p.m., will have more than 100 art and craft exhibitors, as well as carnival ... Read Article »
	Student art draws praise Parents were not the only patrons impressed with the work that students displayed during the annual Arts Fest last week at Liberty County High School. Lewis Frasier Middle School art teacher Christine Newman has a degree in studio art, with experience in drawing, painting and ceramics. With her creative background, Newman connected with the various kinds of artwork, saying it was the first time she has seen so many "unique materials." "They're really stretching the boundaries of their creativity...and it's always good to do that," Newman said about the displayed work. She especially enjoyed seeing the mixed media projects and ... Read Article »
	Sound off for May 7 The statements below were called in anonymously so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity. The statements do not represent opinions of the Courier. One point nine million for three pillars to an entrance? Has everyone in public office lost your common sense? I guess so. I just heard on Fox News that on election day that Democrats can raise the dead so they can vote. Several dead have already voted. I'm calling about that restaurant manager throwing trash out the back door. I'm a restaurant manager and it don't cost that much to have employees run it to ... Read Article »
	Canal museum sets anniversary event The 16th annual Canal Anniversary Event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center, 681 Fort Argyle Road, just over two miles past I-95. Join for food, music and fun-filled family activities, including pony rides and a reptile show. Historic tours will be had at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. No admission fee will be charged, but reservations are needed for the barbecue chicken plate at $10 for adults and $5 for children. Call (912) 748-8068 or email info@savannahogeecheecanal.com. Read Article »
	Sound off for Apr. 25 The statements below were called in anonymously so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity. The statements do not represent opinions of the Courier. It shows how ignorant Jimmy Carter is, meeting with terrorist that vow to kill Americans and Jews. The Bible says, "I will bless them that bless Israel." I'm calling about Rep. Al Williams. It seems to me we are getting gypped in this area. According to records, Williams missed a fourth of the contested roll call votes in the just passed session. Some people in this town need to stop and look at their ... Read Article »
	Sound off for May 2 These shootings and the drive-bys and all the other things going on in Hinesville, the police have got to start patrolling and looking for indicators, rather than just cruising around looking for speeders. We've got to have some police visibility and action instead of reaction They need to put a speed trap here on North Main Street. People come by here round about 4 or 5 o'clock going 40-50 miles per house. The limit is 30. Cops could make themselves some money. The statements below were called in anonymously so the Courier does not vouch for their veracity. The statements ... Read Article »
	Pageant in Brunswick June 7 The Southeastern Scholarship Pageant will be on Saturday, June 7, at the Comfort Inn in Brunswick beginning at 10 a.m. Contestants, ages 0-23 year old females and 0-6 year old males, are being sought to participate. The Miss Southeastern Scholarship winner will receive a $500 scholarship to the school of her choice and the Teen Miss Southeastern Scholarship winner will receive a $100 savings bond. For entry forms and additional information, call Ann Harrell at (912) 261-7940 or (912) 269-2839. Proceeds will help to benefit the Miss Southeastern Scholarship Fund. Read Article »
	20,000 expected at air show Tickets are available for a Liberty County first -- the Salute the Troops 2008 Air show. Advance tickets and full information for the June 14-15 event are at www.midcoastairshow.com. The show is being held at MidCoast Regional Airport at WAAF, Fort Stewart. Airport Business Solutions, operator at MidCoast, has a unit that has conducted air shows all over the world and will put on the local event. Bobbi Thompson, air show impresario for ABS, said an initial estimated 15,000-person draw was probably too conservative; "We could easily see 20,000 people. We are preparing for 20,000. An air show has something ... Read Article »
	Reception opens art exhibit Leahy Art Gallery, Fine Art and Custom Framing will open its next art exhibition on Friday, May 9. There will be a reception with the artists from 5:30-9 PM. Featured artists are multi-media painter Brian MacGregor, sculptor Sarah Hagy Volker, RHHS seniors Matt Page and Rachel Sweeney, photographer Michelle McBride and new works by Jim Leahy. Also featuring music by guitarist Cesar Perez. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 727-5330 or email leahyart@comcast.net. The gallery is in Richmond Hill Court, 11258 Ford Ave., Ste. 4, Richmond Hill. Read Article »