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Education

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Churches

Area schools are committed to providing a positive, safe learning environment in which each student’s learning potential is maximized.

Thanks to state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated doctors, residents have many options when it comes to making health-care choices for individuals and families.

Liberty County churches, clergy and their faithful congregations make the community a delightful place to live and worship.

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Health care

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Weather

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Neighbors & Newcomers 2010 GUIDE TO LIBERTY COUNTY, GA

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W elcome to Liberty County

Community has so much to offer Dear Newcomer, Welcome to Liberty County. We hope this magazine helps you settle into your new community, meet new neighbors and find new places to visit and enjoy.

The 2010 Neighbors and Newcomers Guide to Liberty County is filled with vital information about local schools, governments, health care, utilities, churches, civic clubs, neighborhoods and area recreation opportunities.

As a newcomer, you’ll want to explore the rich history of your new home.

Liberty County was one of

Georgia’s 13 original counties and is home to Fort Morris in the historic Sunbury community. The Griffin Midway Church and cemetery, Dorchester Academy, LeConte-Woodmanston Rice Plantation, Fort Stewart Museum and Seabrook Village all stand today as important reminders of Liberty County’s

past.

Following a year-long deployment to Iraq, the men and women of Fort Stewart’s 3rd Infantry Division will return home this year. We’re proud to have these soldiers and their families as neighbors and friends. The Marne Division remains central to our identity and drives our growth. Long-time residents welcome new military families with open arms and look forward to re-establishing old friendships. Marne soldiers and civilian residents of Liberty County work together to make our community a great

place to live.

We urge you to join in. Get involved in schools, colleges, area sports and recreation activities, churches, civic organizations and local government. You’ll make more than new friends — you’ll make a difference.

The advertisers in this Neighbors and Newcomers Guide are at your service and join me in welcoming you.

We’re glad to have you in our community.

S. Marshall Griffin, publisher

Miller Pasture in Allenhurst was the homestead property for the Dunlevie family of the Dunlevie Lumber Company during the early 20th century.

Today, Miller Pasture is home to the Jan and Dennis Waters Educational Center.

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W elcome to Liberty County

Make yourself at home in our fine city Dear newcomers to our city, Welcome to our city! On behalf of the residents of Hinesville, I extend to you a heartfelt welcome and warmest greetings. We want you to enjoy your stay and get to know our city and its residents.

We are a very diverse community that values all residents and encourages them to participate in the social, cultural and civic life of the city. Hinesville is a historic city within an equally historic county that traces its roots back to the very beginning of our nation. Three signees of the Constitution of the United

States lived in Liberty County.

Our city is one of Georgia’s most vibrant and progressive.

Thomas Hinesville’s importance to the region, state and nation is vital and will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

Additionally, we are one of the fastest-growing, mid-size cities in the nation. Our recent Small World Festival was a

showcase of various cultures and the vitality of our city.

Hinesville is adjacent to Fort Stewart and considers the soldiers, family members and civilians who live and work on the installation a valuable part of our community.

In the coming months, you will see new construction in and around the city, including a new city hall, county justice center and a new public transportation system (intermodal), which will begin operating in September.

Please take the opportunity to visit our schools, churches and other locations of interest in the city. I urge you to be-

come a part of and participate in the life of our community.

Our city government and I stand ready to assist you in becoming a member of our community.

I believe that our city provides a quality of life that is great and will only get better.

As we grow, we will retain and sustain our historic past while building a 21st century city of excellence. I welcome you and ask you to consider becoming a part of our bright future.

James Thomas Jr. Hinesville mayor

Area proud of diversity, heritage

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Above left: A belly dancer demonstrates her techniques during Fort Stewart’s semi-annual Community Showcase and Travel Show.

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Whether you’re searching for a single-family home or a cozy condo, Liberty County has countless housing options from which to choose.

Friendly communities focus on safety, families

Living the life in Liberty

With an eye on safety, many local communities have neighborhood watches. Cynthia Bryant started a program at The Pines at Willowbrook apartments in Hinesville.

On behalf of the Hinesville Area Board of Realtors, welcome to our community! Liberty County is a great place to work, live and have fun. Given our beautiful location on Georgia’s coast, our history and support for Fort Stewart and the 3rd Infantry Division, Liberty County is multifaceted and unique.

Likewise, your housing options are diverse, with towns and neighborhoods that cater to different lifestyles. People who seek the convenience of an urban setting will feel at home in Hinesville.

Active residents who enjoy the outdoors should check out the recreational opportunities provided by the waterfront in Midway or Sunbury. If you crave a rural lifestyle, Flemington or Riceboro are

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To help you explore the options, contact one of Liberty County’s many qualified realtors. Their knowledge of the region and the home-buying process will help you settle in comfortably.

For a directory of realtors and a database of home listings, go to www.

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We’re looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Liberty County.

Eric Lukkarinen president, Hinesville Area Board of Realtors

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W here to live

Region has rich history, bright future From the coastal hammocks in the marshes of east Liberty County to the piney woods in the western part of the county, there are thousands of places you could call home.

There are small farms in the Gum Branch area and waterfront property along the rivers and creeks east of Midway and Riceboro. Cabins and quaint cottages scattered in secluded glens are bordered by ponds.

If you’d rather build a new home, both developed subdivisions and individual home sites have room. If you decide to start home construction on an individual site, make sure you or you contractor know the regulations. Rules govern everything from what size lot you can have to where septic tanks and wells can be placed.

Whatever you decide, the county provides roads that connect you to the rest of the world. It also provides the zoning-construction regulations, monitoring and public safety services that allow you to live away from the busy city, making certain that you and your property are protected.

Hinesville Between the stretches of commercial development and rows of longleaf pines, lies Hinesville, which has the feel of a small town, but offers the new amenities and lifestyles of a large city.

Comprised of more than 35,000 residents, the city is removed from all the hustle and bustle of nearby major metropolitan cities.

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In spring 2010, the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority began to operate a farmers market every Thursday night in the city’s downtown, giving residents access to fresh, locally grown produce, plants and food while offering area vendors a chance to sell their goods.

around the nation and the world who come to report for duty.

The town was settled in 1754, and throughout the centuries has become a pleasant place to tour as relics from the past still stand to shed light on an intriguing past.

One of the town’s famous attractions is the Old Liberty County Jail that was built in 1882. The jail was built with modern amenities including running water, plumbing and fireplaces. It stayed in operation for 90 years.

A few years ago, it reopened as the office of the city’s Downtown Development Authority and periodically hosts art exhibits and other functions.

Hinesville’s Memorial Drive realignment, part of the city’s longstanding urban redevelopment plan, was finished in July 2009 and the second major element of the Memorial sub-area project is ready to

begin. The revitalization of the district will be an incremental, on-going process for several years as projects in various stages are completed.

The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority and the city of Hinesville are working with property owners to learn of their intentions for their properties. “Several property owners have a sincere desire to further develop their properties; however, in most cases, financing the project is the single greatest obstacle,” HDDA Director Vicki Davis said. “We have come to realize property and business owners have a vision of their own that, in most cases, contributes to the overall development plan for the district, whether that vision be to sell their property, make improvements to the existing property or build a new structure.”

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help them evolve their visions into viable concepts that are congruent with the sub-area plan. The authority also seeks incentive programs for which individual projects may be eligible.

The Memorial Drive subarea plan has identified several initial projects that, once completed, will build momentum toward revitalizing the district and from which future projects could draw inspiration. The initial projects include an education facility, boutique hotel and three mixed-use developments, the first of which is planned to break ground in 2010.

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of the many restaurants, Flemington meets the needs of residents and guests.

For families with children, the town proudly houses Liberty County High School, a premiere educational institution built about 18 years ago.

The high school has a new football stadium that seats more than 6,000 people, and generates much excitement for the school’s excellent athletic programs.

Flemington is also a good place for physical fitness buffs to trek through miles of pines that are sprinkled throughout the city.

Whether Mother Nature, the city or athletics hold your interest, Flemington is the right choice to call home.

Midway The historic city of Midway is experiencing a boom, with expanding real estate developments, a police department, extended city hall hours in the

former Liberty Elementary School and a website, historicmidway.com.

The city is also home to a historic district that includes the Midway Museum, Church and Cemetery.

The museum honors the community that is known as Georgia’s Cradle of Liberty. It was built in the raised cottage-style architecture, typical of 18th century plantation houses.

In late 2009, the museum opened its new Charles Colcock Jones display, featuring household items and documents from the mid-1800s.

According to museum curator, Diane Behrens, Jones was known as the “apostle to the black people,” spreading Christianity to those who were practicing voodoo. The Midway Church also stands on the property. Built in 1756, it was burned during the American Revolution and rebuilt in 1792.

Every year, Midway hosts a

homecoming celebration and art festival. The events draw people from around the community. Midway Mayor Clemontine Washington chairs the annual festival.

The city council and the Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission have worked on zoning overlays for the city, and Midway is considering annexing and continues to study that issue.

Several options were mentioned and there was a consensus that Midway did not need to move east, beyond I-95, but might annex in other directions.

One suggestion was that the 31320 zip code could be a guide for future Midway annexation.

Walthourville Although most of the growth experienced in Liberty County during the past few years has been concentrated in Hinesville and on the east end of the county, it is slowly

trickling west into the city of Walthourville.

No longer a small town of a few hundred people, the city currently boasts a population of about 4,000, based on the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data.

While growth has caused longtime residents and city leaders a few headaches, Walthourville City Council’s decision to begin an affordable housing initiative and start a wastewater-treatment system have put the municipality on track.

The city also hosts a number of family oriented events throughout the year to promote the area’s culture and recreational opportunities.

Walthourville is also home to Tea Grove Plantation, which has attracted attention for its extensive collection of old implements and buildings, even a working railroad.

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Tea Grove is home to a swamp, classic cars, tools, machinery, buildings, posters and a room wallpapered in issues of the Savannah Morning News issues dating back to 1907.

In the future, residents can expect even more growth.

Riceboro Early in Liberty County history, Riceboro was the county seat, before it was moved to Hinesville. Now, however, Riceboro is one of Liberty County’s smaller cities. But it has more than its share of industrial jobs, housing both SNF Chemtall floculant manufacturing plant and Interstate Paper’s mill.

The city continues progress on its water and sewer system, work on streets, public

safety and improvements to its new youth center building that opened in 2006. The center is part of the Liberty County Recreation Department.

The Riceboro Youth Center, which is part of the Liberty County Recreation Department, is drawing programs and increased use. But even more changes appear to be on the horizon for the city.

An upscale housing area, Hampton Island Preserve, southeast of Riceboro has had financial problems along with the rest of the world over the past year. But its owners say it will survive the recession and it is still pumping money into the area.

Plum Creek, the largest private landowner/developer in the country, has announced plans for a mixed use development just south of Riceboro. The development could have as many as 10,000 housing units when it is com-

pleted over the next few decades. The county had not approved needed zoning and building permits in June 2009, but they were expected.

Allenhurst Allenhurst is home to an estimated 800 people but the town has expanded yearly as military families settle around Fort Stewart.

Like most of the county, Allenhurst is rich in Southern heritage. Also, its proximity to Fort Stewart and the rest of Liberty County gives residents multiple chances for recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, golfing and horseback riding.

The town is working toward better fire protection, improvements such as sidewalks and parks and general progress.

The town is about 1.1 square miles in area and about 60 feet above sea level.

It was incorporated in 1965.

Gum Branch Gum Branch is a quaint town in the western outskirts of Liberty County.

Population for Gum Branch is about 700.

Originally home to the Creek Indians, Gum Branch also has a rich culture of Irish and German descendants.

A historical feature is the Gum Branch Baptist Church, founded in 1833 to replace a brush arbor shelter where religious meetings had been held.

Since then, Gum Branch has grown to be a modern municipality served by a volunteer fire and rescue service.

Gum Branch was incorporated in 1979 and has an area of .8 square miles, though residents for miles in every direction claim the name as their home.

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• Victory Manor Mobile Home Court 368-6430 472 Ruben Wells Rd., #31 Hinesville • Westridge Mobile Home Park 368-3433 944 Hollywood Dr., Hinesville • Woodridge Mobile Home Community 368-0612 110 Devereaux Road Hinesville Hotels/motels • Best Western Fort Stewart Inn & Suites 408-4444 773 Frank Cochran Drive Hinesville • Budget Motel of USA 368-3596 744 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • The Inn at Hinesville 368-5858 1034 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Comfort Suites 877-3000 701 Wallace Martin Drive Hinesville • Country Inn & Suites 877-7777 742 Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville • Econo Lodge 368-2275 726 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 876-2003 1494 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Hampton Inn 877-4090 1148 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Holiday Inn Express 877-5611 1388 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Knights Inn 368-4146 738 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Liberty Inn and Suites 877-2124 213 W. Gen. Screven Way Hinesville • Midway Motel 884-5416 271 Coastal Hwy., Midway • Quality Inn at Fort Stewart 876-4466 706 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Studio Lodge 368-5858 1024 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville 16 / Neighbors & Newcomers

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Above: Liberty County School System students have fun on the playground on the first day of the 2009-10 school year. Wherever new residents choose to make their homes, there are plenty of good schools nearby.

Right: There are plenty of new and existing homes for area buyers to choose from.

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Movers and storage • 196 Mini Storage 368-9196 746 E.G. Miles Pkwy.

Hinesville • A-1 Mini Storage 369-3636 1018 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • AC White Transfer & Storage 368-9373 250 Hardman Road Hinesville • All American Storage and U-Haul 408-7878 1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy., suite 101, Hinesville • American Storage Rental Spaces 877-6178 902 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville • Climate Controlled Storage 876-4999

229 W Gen. Screven Way Hinesville • Eagle Mini Storage 876-9632 937 E. G. Miles Pkwy.

Hinesville • I-95 Mini Storage, 884-3504 11868 Oglethorpe Hwy. Midway • Lock & Leave 876-2130 Vilseck Road Hinesville • Lucas Moving & Storage 876-7676 2 Robertson St. Hinesville • Self Storage 884-5550

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The Jan and Dennis Waters Educational Center in Allenhurst’s Miller Pasture was once home to Liberty County’s Dunlevie family.

• Stop N Stor 876-7867 1049 Kasey Dr., Hinesville • The Storage Place 877-7578 Oglethorpe Hwy. Midway • Wheeler’s Mini Storage 368-9205 71 Wheeler Road, Hinesville • Woodridge Rentals 368-0612 108 Devereaux Road Hinesville • Tracy Young 368-8011 245 W. Gen. Screven Way Hinesville • U-HAUL - Independent dealers: Hinesville locations 10 Devereaux Road, 876-3409 940 E.G. Miles Pkwy.

876-3473 1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy.

876-3806 397 Flowers Drive 876-6765 772 Frank Cochran Drive 368-0323 7224 Hwy. 196 W. 876-6064 1049 Kacey Drive 876-3826 780 Oglethorpe Hwy., 368-3451 1060 Oglethorpe Hwy. 876-3765 112 Vilseck Road 876-6065

• U-HAUL - Independent dealers: Allenhurst location 167 Dunlevie Road, 368-2127 • U-HAUL - Independent dealers: Midway location 4615 Coastal Hwy., 884-3969 Real estate • Agnes Bailey 368-2890 • Viola Belletty 368-4858 or 572-5315 • Elaine Boggs 368-6868 • Holly Carter 332-2224 • Century 21 Action Realty 368-2100 • Coldwell Banker Holtzman Realtors 368-4300 • Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners 408-5050 • Colonial Coast Development 408-4664 • Countryside Estates Realty 369-4188 • Dagmar Madden Realty 369-3330 • Bob Daughtry 884-5754 • Edith Dawson 368-6682 • Julie Dawson 368-2057

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• Linda DeLoach 977-6121 • Dennis Waters Rentals 368-9205 • ERA Kelly & Fischer 876-3538 • Jeanne Evans 408-2020 • Exit Team Realty 408-8000 • GA Seacoast Properties 884-4130 • Governor’s Quarters 756-6218 • Hinesville Area Board of Realtors, 368-4227 • Elvia Holland 572-8107 • Independence Realty Group 877-2460 • Islands Real Estate & Appraisal Co. 884-5862 • Belen Kocadag 877-3777 • Landmark Estate Realty 369-3691 • Liberty Real Estate Services 877-6091 • Liberty Woods Apartments 368-8401 • Luis Lopez 877-6183

• Pam Lovette 368-4626 • Eric Lukkarinen 977-5335 • Magnolia Realty 368-5000 • Marne Point 408-2426 • Maybank Village 876-3448 • Edward Milan 610-1158 • Rebecca Nottingham 368-2100 • PHP Group 368-7001 • Larry Polston 876-2244 • Real Estate Mgt. Janie Diggs 877-6600 • Realty Executives Liberty 877-6600 • Cassandra Rice 368-1905 • James Roberson Office 876-2238 • S.I. Realty Co. 876-4967 • Jimmy Shanken 408-2021 • Sikes Group 876-2626 • James Smith Jr. 877-7393 • Springtide Communities 877-2440 • Stewart Realty 368-3700 • Price Taffy

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368-6754 • Brenda Taylor 877-6401 • TCC Property Management and Rentals 408-7789 • Trinity Realty 368-5633 • VH Shanks Rental Property,

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U tilities and information

Above: Customers wait in line at the main Post Office in Hinesville.

Left: Coastal Electric employee Ken Duke explains how his utility truck works as students peek into the bucket of the vehicle during Liberty Elementary’s career day.

County extension runs 4-H, other services

Some Liberty County 4-H club members wade in a small creek at Wahsega 4-H camp last fall.

The 4-H program is run by the county’s Extension Service, a component of UGA.

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Easily accessible utilities Welcome to Liberty County. In today’s economic climate, good financial decisions are paramount to individuals and families. When you make or finalize your arrangements for your move to Liberty County, don’t forget your source of unbiased, researched-based information.

As a component of the University of Georgia, we tap into the ongoing agriculture/horticulture research being conducted by land grant universities and offer this information to you without regards to brands or specific companies, “commercial free.” Information related to farming, gardening, lawns, insects and a host of other topics is always free of charge to you, thanks to a cooperative effort between Liberty County, the University of Georgia and the USDA. We also test soil and water for a nominal fee.

The Liberty County Extension Service also offers the Georgia 4-H Program. What is Georgia 4-H? You

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know about our five 4-H camps, but it is also a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through “hands on” learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation and citizenship.

For more information on extension services, call the Liberty County Extension Office at 876-2133 or visit our website, www.ugaextension.com/ liberty. Welcome home.

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U tilities and information

Get those utilities up, running Most rural residents and those in some smaller cities in the county get water from private wells or from small community water suppliers, according to the state’s Environmental Protection Division.

Most of the county’s residents, however, live in cities and they get their water from their municipalities.

Newcomers who reside in a city can learn how to get their water turned on by contacting their city hall. The numbers are: • Hinesville: 876-3564 • Midway: 884-3344 • Riceboro: 884-2986 • Walthourville: 368-7501 In Hinesville, you need to take a copy of your lease or purchase agreement, along with a picture ID to city hall.

Additional contacts Many utilities here are controlled by the state’s Public Service Commission.

• Toll Free: 800-2825813 toll free • Fax: 404-656-2341 fax • E-mail: gapsc@psc. state.ga.us • website: www.psc. state.ga.us There is a $100 deposit on all new accounts. The deposit will be waived for military families if they agree to pay their bills on time and to post the deposit if they are late with a bill.

Residents in mobile home/ trailer parks can get their

water turned on by contacting the park’s owner or manager.

According to the EPD, most park owners have contracts with individual water companies and the fees are included in the rent.

In a few cases, rural subdivisions will have community water systems, even though most rural residents have wells.

For example, Coastal Georgia Water Co. out of Savannah serves the Lake George area.

Ask your landlord or seller about your individual situation.

Wastewater Treatment Plant The Liberty County Development Authority currently is working to build a proposed $30 million wastewater treat-

ment facility in Tradeport East. Many residents and environmentalists have spoken out against the plant, which would discharge up to 3 million gallons per day of treated wastewater into the Laurel View River.

The Environmental Protection Division has conducted several studies and officials say the plant is unlikely to significantly affect the health of the Laurel View. However, longtime opponents of the project remain skeptical and many have questioned the validity of EPD’s studies.

Currently, the LCDA is attempting to move ahead with plant plans and has decided to apply for federal grant money to fund construction of the facility.

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Electricity Georgia Power

923 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville (888) 660-5890 www.georgiapower.com Serves a majority of Hinesville, Allenhurst, Flemington, Fort Stewart, Walthourville, Riceboro, Midway and Ludowici areas.

Coastal EMC

1265 S. Coastal Hwy. Midway (912) 884-3311 (800) 421-2343 www.coastalemc.com mark.bolton@coastalemc. com Serves areas of Walthourville, Allenhurst, Midway, Riceboro and east Liberty County.

Canoochee EMC

2983 Ga Highway 196 W Hinesville (800) 342-0134 www.canoocheeemc.com Serves Gum Branch, Hinesville west of Highway 196 and part of Long County

Propane Two companies provide propane gas to Liberty County.

Few areas are served by pipeline, so most of the service is bottled gas. Your real estate agent or landlord should be able to tell you what’s available at your home.

• Liberty Propane has its showroom on Highway 84 east of Hinesville and its main address is 4420 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Their phone number is 408-3040.

• AmeriGas is at 5117 Augusta Road in Garden City. The phone number is 964-4534. The website is www.amerigas.com.

Natural gas Few Liberty County residences are heated with natural gas since there are few distribution lines installed.

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The recycling drop-off site on Sandy Run Drive in Hinesville accepts aluminum and glass products.

But if you find a home on one of those lines, the Public Service Commission’s website, has a list of companies authorized to sell gas in the state: www.psc.state.ga.us/ gas/certified_marketers.asp.

• Atlanta Gas Light Co. www.aglc.com (800) 427-5463 • Coweta-Fayette EMC Natural Gas www.cfemcnaturalgas. com, (877) RING-EMC • FireSide Natural Gas www.firesidenaturalgas. com, (866) 517-0250 • GasKey www.psenergy.com info@psenergy.com (877) 334-7548 • Gas South www.gas-south.com customerservice@gassouth.com (866) 563-8129 • Georgia Natural Gas

Services www.onlygng.com customerservice@onlygng.com (888) 878-3258 • Infinite Energy Inc. www.infiniteenergy.com customerservice@infiniteenergy.com (877) 342-5434 • MXenergy www.mxenergy.com customercarega@mxenergy.com (877) 677-4355 • Reliant Energy Retail www.reliantenergy.com (888) 299-8661 • SCANA Energy Marketing www.scanaenergy.com (877) 467-2262 • Shell Energy Services www.shellenergy.com (888) 350-7435 • Stream Energy www.streamenergy.net (866) 543-4642

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• Walton EMC Natural Gas www.waltonemcgas.com (866) WEMCGAS

Trash and recycling The city of Hinesville provides roll-out cart services. The service includes one 90-gallon roll-out cart, weekly pick-up service and repair or replacement of damaged carts. This service is combined with the water service.

Hinesville also offers free collection of leaves and other yard debris free of charge, which is used for mulching.

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Furnishings • Highway 84 at Sequoia Circle • Highway 196 at Liberty County Training Center • Liberty Street next to Hinesville Fire Department

Phone • For residential service, call: 369-9000, 756-9000 or 877-702-3030 • For business service, call: 408-9000 • Online bill pay: https:// secure3.billerweb.com/ coastal/inetSrv • Website: www.centurytel. com

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As many consumers increasingly are opting to go the cell phone-only route, CenturyLink offers land-line residential service in Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Allenhurst, Walthourville, Gum Branch, Midway and Riceboro.

Customers have several options for applying for service. Call 408-9000 or 877-290-5458, sign up for your preferred package online at www.centurylink. com, or visit an office at 115 Patriot Trail in Hinesville, 9899 Ford Ave. in Richmond Hill, Building 1181, Suite 100 at 101 W. Bultman Ave. on Fort Stewart or inside the PX at 6020 Haley Drive. on Hunter Army Air Field.

Customers pay an average of approximately $21.88 a month for basic residential service. Taxes are additional.

Deposits are required for some new accounts based on anticipated use and the prospective customers’ credit rating.

Long distance

Customers may choose from an array of long distance carriers that serve the area. Among them is CenturyLink’s long distance service, which offers unlimited long distance and inter-

national calling rates, calling cards and 800 numbers.

The Georgia Public Service Commission regulates long distance providers.

Postal service The U.S. Postal Service center’s number is 1-800275-8777. • Hinesville: 876-5086, 744 Oglethorpe Hwy.: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. -noon, Saturday • Allenhurst: 876-7369, 4282 W. Oglethorpe Hwy.: 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:45 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday • Fleming: 884-7185, 797 Fleming Loop: 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 8-11:30 a.m., Saturday • Fort Stewart: 876-6730 843 Hase Road: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday

• Ludowici: 545-0002, 9 Academy St.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Monday-Friday and 9-11 a.m., Saturday • Midway: 884-4588 12 Butler Ave.: 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.noon, Saturday • Riceboro: 884-3445, 4705 S. Hwy. 17: 8:3011:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday • Walthourville : 3687050, 52 Talmadge Road: 8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30-11 a.m., Saturday Major parcel services, UPS, FedEx and DHL, also work through this area. Besides their call-up services there is a UPS Store on Gen. Screven (877-5250).

Hinesville also has Liberty Parcel Service (876-7910), which works with all the carriers, including the See UTILITIES / page 24

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Libraries The Live Oak Public Libraries serves Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Applying for a library card lets you check out materials, manage your account, print or copy in any branch, access library databases from home and obtain items from other libraries worldwide. The library also offers computer services and occasionally hosts book sales. There are two branches in Liberty County.

• Liberty branch 236 Memorial Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: 368-4003 Fax: 369-7148 TTY: 369-7148 Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2-6 p.m. Sunday.

• Midway/Riceboro branch 1165 Martin Road, Midway, GA 31320 Phone: 884-5742 Fax: 884-5741 Hours: 2-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday; noon-5 p.m. Saturday.

Cable/TV Cable

Comcast offers digital cable with on-demand shows and movies. Customers can add HD, DVR or additional sports, movie and international packages. There are also plenty of basic cable package choices.

Comcast also offers high-speed Internet service, powered by a fiberoptic network. The service include’s Comcast’s PowerBoost, which makes activities like downloading videos, 24 / Neighbors & Newcomers

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Betsy Stow, area coordinator for the Hinesville public library branch, looks on while children’s librarian Jessica Garner entertains her young audience as a giraffe, teaching kids about brain safety.

movies, music and games or uploading photos go fast.

Customers will get the McAfee Security Suite at no additional charge to help protect computers from hackers, viruses and other online threats. There are many high-speed plans to choose from.

Monthly fees for standard service in Hinesville and surrounding areas also vary.

To set up cable or Internet service with Comcast:

Comcast Communications

• 1050 Kacey Drive • 368-5800 • Call 1-800-COMCAST • Go to www.comcast. com to e-mail a representative, get more information about service or participate in a live chat.

Television

The June 2009 switch to all digital television broadcasts required converter boxes for older television

sets, if you depend on over-the-air broadcasts. In most instances, however, cable and satellite television reception will not require any additional equipment.

If you still need information about the switch, go to www.dtv.gov.

The two major satellite broadcast companies provide service in our area, provided you have a location with a clear view of the southern sky where a receiver dish can be directed.

DirecTV

• Call 1-800-531-5000 • E-mail www.directv. com to submit an e-mail or learn more about DirecTV’s services.

Dish Network

• Call 1-888-825-2557 • www.dishnetwork.com to submit an e-mail or learn more about Dish Network’s services.

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Media Liberty County is connected to news sources around the world through newspapers, broadcast media and the Internet.

The Coastal Courier is the largest Liberty Countybased mass medium. It focuses on local news and how state, national and international events affect Liberty County.

It is published each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday and has newsstands across the county. In-county subscriptions, including home delivery, are $17 for three months, $30 for six months and $52 for a year; and include special sections, such as the Neighbors and Newcomers Guide, Parade Magazine and television listings. Call 876-0156.

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of Jacksonville and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. USA Today is in area newsstands.

Television and radio stations that broadcast in the area, without cable, are out of Savannah.

Regional TV stations are: â&#x20AC;˘ WSAV TV-3 (NBC) channel 4 on cable in Hinesville â&#x20AC;˘ WTOC TV-11 (CBS) channel 12 on cable in Hinesville â&#x20AC;˘ WJCL TV-22 (ABC) channel 10 on cable in Hinesville â&#x20AC;˘ WTGS TV-28 (FOX) channel 6 cable in Hinesville â&#x20AC;˘ WGSA TV-34 (UPN) channel 7 on cable in Hinesville Local radio stations, format and contact â&#x20AC;˘ WGML AM 990 (Gospel) 368-3399 â&#x20AC;˘ WSSH FM 92.3 (Jazz) 3689258 â&#x20AC;˘ WSGA FM 104.7 (classic rock) 369-1047 â&#x20AC;˘ WOAH FM 106.3 (Urban contemporary) 408-1063 Public broadcasting provides radio at 91.1 FM and television on channel 9, broadcast and cable.

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By Lauren Hunsberger lhunsberger@coastalcourier.com

Changing it up The National Football League is confronting a number of critical issues. As the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commissioner, Roger Goodell faces tough choices, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sweating it.

Senate hopefuls express views

Before numerous members of the media on Friday, Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo laid out his plans and priorities for the 3rd Infantry Division before his deployment to Iraq.

The news conference was the commanding generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last before he

Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, commanding general of the 3rd ID, speaks to the media during a news conference Friday.

departs for a year in Iraq. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soldiers know how to live. Soldiers know how to live because life is precious,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And so this morning, sitting at the kitchen table doing a crossword puzzle with my daughter, who came home from college to be with my other children to

Lauren Hunsberger

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Hinesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009

By Denise Etheridge detheridge@coastalcourier.com

Former State Rep. Buddy Carter (District 159) and Dr. Billy Hair, a former Chatham County Commission chairman, are competing for the District 1 State Senate seat.

A special election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Carter The districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senate seat was vacated in September when former Sen. Eric Johnson resigned to Hair join Georgiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gubernatorial race.

Both Carter and Hair were asked where they stand on issues important to Georgians. The first series of questions they answered deal with taxes and the economy.

See SENATE / page 3A

Special election set for Nov. 3 Registered voters in Liberty County can already vote in the special election that is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Local voters will choose a new state senator and Midway residents will vote for their cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next mayor and four new city council members.

Former State Rep. Buddy Carter of Pooler, who represented House District 159, will run against Dr. Billy Hair of See ELECTION / page 3A

Photos by Patty Leon

Above: Christopher Noelk pours the perfect cup of Tucher beer Friday night at Oktoberfest in downtown Hinesville. Top left: Kellen Steyer gets his face painted by Jackie Williams in the kinder fun area during Saturday afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oktoberfest festivities. Left: Local country singer Cody Walden rocks the crowd Friday night to close out the first day of the celebration.

For video of the celebration, go to www.coastalcourier.com.

Crowd treated to beer, yodeling, food

By Patty Leon pleon@coastalcourier.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guten tag!â&#x20AC;? the enthusiastic cry rang out over downtown Hinesville as Zum Rosenhof German restaurant owners Anka and David Hinze ceremoniously tapped the first beer keg Friday night to kick off the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oktoberfest.

Guten tag, a German greet-

ing meaning hello or good day, was the perfect proclamation to start the festivities as the first day of Oktoberfest ended up being a good one, indeed.

Hundreds of people crowded into the area around Bradwell Park for a night of revelry, yodeling, country music, German food and beer.

After the Hinzes filled steins for Hinesville Mayor

Jim Thomas and Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Director Vicki Davis, the four held up their mugs and offered the traditional toast to everyone in attendance, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zicke-zacke-zicke-zacke hoy, hoy, hoy.â&#x20AC;?

The merriment continued until late Saturday evening.

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The Hinesville City Council on Thursday approved a proposed ordinance that clarifies the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intent regarding the regulation and enforcement of adult entertainment businesses.

Under the revised ordinance,

businesses that sell adult novelties, or sex toys, are now subject to the regulations. The approval makes the change effective immediately.

The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move comes not long after the owners of Sunset Novelties, an adult novelty shop with stores in Savannah and Hinesville, filed a lawsuit against Hinesville city leaders.

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The lawsuit states employees of the Hinesville store were threatened with arrest and prosecution for displaying sex toys, and it also said the Thomas Georgia law the city was attempting to enforce has since been ruled unconstitutional.

The store shuttered its doors Aug. 28, and at the time of its closing, city leaders noted Hinesville has its own ordinance regulating such businesses, but would not comment fur-

ther because of the pending litigation.

In other meeting news, the council approved a resolution adopting the budget for fiscal year 2010, which begins Nov. 1. The 2010 budget totals $39,526,588 in expected revenue and the same amount for its planned expenditures. The budget does not yet include SPLOST funding, but it is lower than fiscal year 2009, chief finance officer Kimberly Thomas said.

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The Courier and its publications also are available online at www.coastalcourier.com. There, you can find news articles and photos, local and national videos, photo galleries, an events calendar, weekly polls and blogs.

Connectstewarthunter.com, which also is operated by the Courier, provides news, information, entertainment listings and video for the military communities of Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

There is also a special interest paper, The Frontline, published locally. It is the official newspaper of Fort Stewart. Call Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office 767-2479 or visit online at www.connectstewarthunter.com. The PAO Web site for Fort Stewart is www.stewart. army.mil.

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P ublic safety

Left: Law enforcement officers kick off the “Click it or Ticket” initiative. Above: Waldo Pafford students and parents support a Hinesville Fire Department fundraiser at Baskin Robbins’ 31-cent scoop night.

Law enforcement accessible, helpful

A forestry branch technician lights a prescribed burn on Fort Stewart with a terra torch.

Safety is top priority As your local sheriff’s office, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to our community.

Our department’s office is on the first floor of the courthouse, 100 Main St., Hinesville, and we can be reached by phone at 876-2131. We anticipate moving into the new criminal justice building, just south of our current location, once the building is completed.

Our entire staff is committed to supporting the community and ensuring that Liberty County is a safe place to live.

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is

Liberty County has enhanced 911.

• In an emergency, 24 hours a day, call 9-1-1.

• For non-emergency calls, 24 hours a day, dial 368-3911 • Sheriff: Polly E. Martin, interim • Hinesville police chief: George Stagmeier • MACE unit commander: Capt.

James Reid • Public Safety Communications Office director: Tom Wahl

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Emergency info

Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas stands with firefighters Charles Helton and Robert Caslen during a ceremony to honor them for saving two area residents from a fire.

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a full-service law enforcement department.

Visit our website at www.libertyso.org for contact names and telephone numbers.

Copies of accident reports and criminal incident reports can be obtained at the Liberty County Jail, 180 Paul Sikes Drive, and county traffic citations can be paid at the courthouse or at www.libertycotickets.com.

Again, we would like to welcome you to our community, if you need any assistance please feel free to call.

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P ublic safety Law enforcement

State, cities, county provide police There are four agencies that provide law enforcement and criminal investigation in Liberty County. In the case of an emergency all may be reached by dialing 911, but each office has an administrative number available for non-emergency calls and general information.

Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff J. Don Martin died in May during his fourth term in office. Polly E. Martin, his widow, was appointed interim sheriff until special elections are held in November. The sheriff’s office is inside the courthouse, located in downtown Hinesville. Keith Moran

is the chief deputy. Most of the administrative duties operate from the LCSO, which is adjacent to the regional jail on Paul Sikes Road, off Airport Road.

The LCSO investigates crimes in the municipalities and unincorporated areas outside of Hinesville and serves criminal warrants countywide.

The office handles court functions, such as security for the courthouse and serving court papers, including subpoenas.

It also supervises the countywide Drug Abuse Resistance Education program for fifth graders and the Gang Resistance Education And Training for seventh graders. The department provides for school resources officers at Midway Middle School and Liberty

County High School.

• For emergencies, call 9-11. For general information, call 876-2131 or visit http:// www.libertyso.org.

• County traffic tickets are paid at the courthouse, or online at www.libertycotickets.com.

• The investigation unit is inside the jail complex at 180 Paul Sikes Road and can be reached at 876-4555 • Copies of accidents reports handled by deputies may be obtained at the Paul Sikes location. When you enter the main entrance, go to the window on the left.

Hinesville Police Department The Hinesville Police

Department handles traffic violations, conducts training exercises, and handles criminal cases, including both misdemeanors and felonies within the city limits. Chief of Police is currently George Stagmeier; Maj. Julian Hodges is the assistant chief. The HPD Detectives Division investigates felonies such as rape, murder, child abuse and burglaries. They can be reached at 368-8215; tips are always welcome and could help solve a case.

HPD has school resource officers at Bradwell Institute, Lewis Frasier Middle School and Snelson-Golden Middle See POLICE / Page 28

Hinesville Downtown Development Authority

Office and Old Liberty County Jail Museum Located at 302 South Main Street HDDA @ 877.4332 • Email: discoverdowntown@coastalnow.net • Visit: www.facebook.com/hinesvilledowntown www.coastalcourier.com

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P ublic safety Police Continued from page 27

School. HPD has a community oriented policing unit that stresses crime suppression and prevention.

COP officers wear black and yellow uniforms and travel on bicycles, on foot or in patrol cars. They also handle bike registration.

• The department is at 123 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., and the main line for information is 3688211. Visit www.cityofhinesville. org for additional information.

• HPD does not dispatch police officers; in the case of an emergency or if you need a police officer within the city, call 911. Residents can report crimes within the city limits at the main downtown office.

• Pay city traffic citations or obtain copies of accident and incident reports at the main office.

• City court is Wednesday in the HPD courtroom at 8 a.m., except on holidays. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday; Wednesday hours are 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.

• HPD has Community Oriented Policing substations. Their locations are selected due to the nature of the crime in these areas and to the number of calls for service. The hours of the substations and availability of officers is dependent upon unit strength and the officers’ schedules.

Midway Police Department MPD handles the criminal investigations and law enforcement within the city. The chief is Kelli Morningstar.

• The department is at 10490 East Oglethorpe Highway, P.O. Box 915, Midway, GA., 31320. For information call 880-1000.

• Pay your traffic citations online at http://historicmidway.com/pages/ police.html. Municipal court is also at the MPD office and is held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Walthourville Police Department Police Chief Terry Harget leads Walthourville’s four-man force.

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The department headquarters is in the old city hall building on Talmadge Road. For information, call 368-6525.

Georgia State Patrol Georgia State Patrol Post 11 handles traffic violations and accidents within the county on state managed roads, as well as in Long and McIntosh counties. SFC T.L. (Thornell) King is post commander.

• The GSP office is at 2301 Airport Road. For information, call 370-2600.

• Copies of accident reports handled by GSP may be obtained at the office for $5. Tickets written by GSP in Hinesville should be paid at HPD and tickets issued outside of Hinesville, within Liberty County, should be paid at the courthouse.

Georgia Division of Driver’s Services The Georgia Division of Driver’s Services issues driver’s licenses and offers all DDS services except the CDL road tests.

The office is at 2301 Airport Road.

Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. For information or to get a copy of your driving record, call 370-2656. The DDS will also register first-time voters.

Multi Agency Crack Enforcement MACE is comprised of nine officers from different law enforcement agencies and was developed to target drug violence and activity in Liberty and Long counties.

MACE uses narcotics detection through a canine handler. The task force operates as a separate law enforcement agency, and members are under the leadership of Capt.

James C. Reid, who is also a member of the HPD. He can be reached at 877-4040.

Public Safety Communications Office Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For information or for non-emergencies, call 368-3911.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 829, Hinesville, GA, 31310. Tom Wahl leads the 9-1-1 dispatchers.

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Fire departments • Hinesville Fire Dept., Chief Lamar Cook, 876-4144 • Fleming Volunteer Fire/Rescue, Chief Jeff Blount, 8849372, training meeting are Mondays at 7 p.m.

• Riceboro Volunteer Fire Dept., Chief Dennis Fitzgerald, 884-5539, training is Mondays at 7 p.m.

• Gum Branch Volunteer Fire Dept., Chief Thomas Fisher or contact Helen Worth, 368-8181, training meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

• Midway Fire Dept., Chief Terrell Chipp, 884-3676, training meeting are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

• Lake George Volunteer Fire Dept., Chief Terry Kimmel, 884-5666, training meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

• Walthourville Volunteer Fire Dept., Chief David Whitmore, 368-6260, training meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

• Eastern District Volunteer Fire/Rescue, Chief Joe Martin, Sunbury and Colonel’s Island stations, 884-3950, training meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Sunbury station.

• St. Catherine’s Island Volunteer Fire Dept., this department works solely on the island; Call Jeff Woods at 884-5002.

• Burning without a permit is not allowed in Hinesville.

• Outside of Hinesville a burning permit is required and issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission Office in Midway. For permit information, call 884-3331.

Ambulances Liberty Regional Emergency Medical Services Liberty Regional EMS Director: Jim Turner Emergency calls: 911 Phone: 369-9403 Turner Liberty Regional EMS is under the direction of Jim Turner, and is the state zoned EMS provider for Liberty and Long counties.

Liberty Regional EMS is affiliated with Liberty Regional Medical Center. The service has six ambulances in Liberty County and two in Long, providing 24-hour operating units that are equipped with advanced life support.

In March 2010, Liberty Regional EMS broke ground on a new headquarters building, which should be ready around September.

The average call volume is more than 600 runs a month. EMS provides preventive care through its community education programs and has a full-time EMS educator.

Patients are treated and stabilized under the guidance of on-line medical control physicians and regional protocols. EMS also provides transportation services for transfers and automatic dispatch systems, providing service seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Liberty Regional EMS collaborates with the Liberty and Long county commissions, Department of Human Resources, Georgia Emergency Services, Department of Community Health, Office of Rural Health and Georgia Rural Health Association. EMS also collaborates services with state and local emergency preparedness teams for disaster preparedness. www.coastalcourier.com

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Whether their interests lie in music, art, sports or drama, Liberty County students have access to a number of programs and activities through local schools.

Reach out to students

Schools celebrate culture, diversity

Area schools strive to provide students a balanced educational experience at every grade level.

Welcome to Liberty County! The Liberty County School System is here to meet your educational needs from prekindergarten through high school in a safe, secure environment.

Liberty County offers a Georgia Lottery-funded pre-K program for 4-year -olds to give them a “jump start” on kindergarten. Housed in the state-of-the-art facility, this program is provided free on a first-come, first-served basis for approximately 425 students.

In grades K-12, Liberty County schools offer standards-based curriculum, enhanced with the use of technology, designed to meet the needs of every student. Students are provided tutoring to ensure everyone has ample opportunity to master the cur-

riculum. A differentiated curriculum is provided for all students, including those with disabilities and those who are gifted.

The high schools offer work-based learning opportunities for students to gain valuable, real-world experience before graduation.

Our schools offer extracurricular activities including music, art, drama, sports, clubs and academic competitions.

We are planning a Career Academy, a joint venture with Savannah Technical College that will offer training opportunities for students and community members.

I encourage you to visit and join us as we strive to make Liberty County the greatest place to live, learn and grow.

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E ducation and schools 2010-11 Liberty County School System calendar Aug. 2, 3, 4: Professional learning/workdays (1, 2, 3) Aug. 4: Open house • Pre-K from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• K-12 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Aug. 5: Students return to school Sept. 6: Labor Day (holiday) Sept. 9: Send progress reports

home Oct. 5: First grading session ends October 8, 11: Holidays Oct. 13: Report card day Nov. 10: Send progress reports home Nov. 11: Veterans Day (holiday) Nov. 12: Holiday

Nov. 22-26: Thanksgiving break (holidays) Dec. 17: Second grading session ends Dec. 20-31: Winter break (holidays) Jan. 3-4: Professional learning/ workdays (student holidays)(4,5) Jan. 5: Students return to school

Jan. 11: Report card day Jan. 14: Holiday Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (holiday) Feb. 8: Send progress reports home Feb. 18: Holiday Feb. 21: President’s Day (holiday) March 1011: Professional

learning/workdays (student holidays) (6,7) March 14: Third grading session ends March 21: Report card day March 28-April 1: Spring break April 22, 25: Holidays April 28: Send progress reports home

May 5-6: Holidays May 26: Fourth grading session ends May 27: Professional learning/ workdays (8) May 30: Memorial Day (holiday) May 31-June 1: Professional learning/workdays (9, 10)

Liberty County School System 200 Bradwell Street • Hinesville • 876-2161 Web site: www.liberty.k12.ga.us E-mail: lcss@liberty.k12.ga.us

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School board members Chairwoman: Lily Baker P.O. Box 264 Allenhurst, Ga. 31301 Phone: 368-7228 Elected at-large Term expires: 2010

Baker

District 1: Verdell Jones 582 A Bacontown Rd., Midway, Ga. 31320 Phone: 884-3067 or 920-9300 Term expires: 2012 Jones District 2: Charlie Frasier 837 Bacon Rd., Hinesville, Ga. 31313 Phone: 876-2259 Term expires 2012 District 3: Carol Guyett 9510 Hwy. 196 Hinesville, Ga. 31313 Phone: 876-6234 Term expires in 2012

District 4: Marcia Anderson 326 Kuwe Trail Hinesville, Ga. 31313 Phone: 369-7308 Term expires: 2010

Anderson

District 5: Harold Woods P.O. Box 22 Allenhurst, Ga. 31301 Phone: 368-7008 Term expires: 2010

Woods District 6: Becky Carter 929 Bradwell St. Hinesville, Ga. 31313 Phone: 876-3292 Term expires: 2010

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Fort Stewart representative David Smith, Liaison Office of the Garrison Commander (has no vote) Irving Building, Fort Stewart, Ga. 31314

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Meetings The Liberty County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the board office, 200 Bradwell Street, Hinesville. www.coastalcourier.com

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E ducation and schools

Specialty schools for at-risk, disabled Ombudsman (alternative school) Director: Harley Grove Phone: 368-3650 Location: The Shoppes of Hinesville History: Through an alternative setting, the Liberty County BoE, partnering with Ombudsman Educational Services, provides an alternative to the traditional classroom for middle and high school students that helps at-risk students develop and achieve their potential.

The Ombudsman program is performance-based, allowing students to work at their own pace and in many cases accelerate their own learning.

An individualized learning plan is developed for each

student. An initial intake interview is conducted with the student, parent and the Grove Ombudsman director. Expectations of the program are explained for participation, and success in the program is expected. The parent/guardian is also asked to make a commitment to support the student’s effort to succeed in the program.

High school students attend one of three four-hour blocks of classes. Middle school students attend one of two four-hour blocks of classes. All students must be referred by tribunal or school administration.

The school system determines credit requirements and sets graduation or promotion deadlines, which are reflected in the students’ individual learning plans. Students who are unable to fulfill the referring schools’ graduation requirements may be eligible for an Ombudsman diploma, at the system’s discretion. The Ombudsman diploma is recognized and accredited as a high school diploma by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Center Site coordinator: Cathy Haase Phone: 876-8021

Location: 208 Shipman Ave. History: The Coastal Academy serves the needs of students Pre-K through 12th grade who have severe emotional problems that regular schools are not equipped to handle.

Students follow the same curriculum as other students, but the teachers focus on behavior and take a “therapeutic approach to see why students are misbehaving.”

Each class is staffed by a teacher and a paraprofessional.

Students have to be referred through their home schools and counties. Students are accepted from Liberty, Long and Bryan counties.

Courier file photos

Left: Young students participate in a craft session during Wheels Day on Fort Stewart. Above: Liberty County Schools Transportation Director Mickey Bayens manages the system’s 140 regular and special routes each school day. The fleet includes 170 buses.

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E ducation and schools Public schools Liberty County Pre-K

Button Gwinnett

Principal: Dr. Shelby Bush Phone: 8760773 Address: 206 Bradwell Street Pre-K is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Children must be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1 of the enrollment year. Funded by the Georgia Lottery, the full-day program is free to parents. Enrollment for 2008 reached 475 regular, gifted and special eduBush cation students. The program moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility in early 2008 that gives young students access to computer labs, an art room and four computers in each classroom. There are a total of 25 classes.

Principal: Dr. Lavern Halliburton Phone: 8760146 Location: 635 Taylor Road, off Gen. Stewart Way near Fort Stewart Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: north central Hinesville Expected enrollment: 600 Mascot: Eagles History: The school was built in 1979 and Halliburton is named for colonial-era Liberty Countian Button Gwinnett, one of the three Georgians to sign the Declaration of Independence. The school is a Title I Distinguished School Adequate Yearly Progress for five years.

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E ducation and schools Frank Long

Public schools Jordye Bacon

Principal: Scott Carrier Phone: 3683595 Location: 920 Long-Frasier Street, off Highway 84 Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: southwest Hinesville, Allenhurst and some of Walthourville Expected enrollment: 600 Colors: Maroon and white Carrier Mascot: Frankie the Explorer History: The school opened in 1995 and is named for Frank Long, a former board of education member. FLES was a 2003 Georgia School of Excellence.

Principal: Dr. James Johnson Phone: 8763959 Location: 100 Deen Ave., off South Main Street Grades: K-5 Attendance Zone: central Hinesville Expected enrollment: 550 Mascot: Bees History: Jordye Bacon Elementary was built in 1964 and renovated in the past decade. Extensive improvements were com- Johnson pleted in 2002. The school is named for the late Jordye Bacon, school superintendent in Liberty County for many years.

Joseph Martin

Liberty Elementary

Principal: Sue Tolley Phone: 3683114 Location: 1000 Joseph Martin Dr. Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: east Hinesville, Flemington Expected enrollment: 550 Mascot: Super Stars History: Joseph Martin Elementary opened in 1988. The school was named after Tolley Liberty County’s first school superintendent, Joseph Bacon Martin, who served from 1898-1910. The land the school is built on was once the site of Martin’s home.

Principal: Chris Anderson Phone: 8843326 Location: 600 Edgewater Dr., Midway Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: east Liberty, including Midway, Riceboro and coastal areas Expected enrollment: 680 Mascot: Tiger Cubs History: The system’s newest elementary school building, Liberty Elementary is enter- Anderson ing its seventh year. The school itself, however, has been in existence much longer, operating out of a building on Highway 84 that was built in the 1950s to house elementary through high school grades.

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E ducation and schools Public schools Lyman Hall

Taylors Creek

Principal: Claire Blanchard Phone: 3683348 Location: 1396 Shaw Road Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: west central Hinesville and parts of Allenhurst and Walthourville Expected enrollment: 500 Mascot: Max the Dolphin History: Lyman Hall Elementary School opened in 1982 and marked the system’s first expansion west from Hinesville. Its namesake was one of Liberty County’s Declaration of Independence signers, Lyman Hall.

Principal: Dr. Debbie Rodriguez Phone: 3690378 Location: 378 Airport Road Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: west Hinesville, Gum Branch Expected enrollment: 650 Mascot: Hot air balloon History: Taylors Creek Elementary was named for a crossroads community north of Hinesville that thrived during colonial days and until it was closed for Fort Stewart in the early 1940s.

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E ducation and schools Public schools Waldo Pafford

Midway Middle

Principal: Dorothy Cottom Phone: 8774188 Location: 2550 West 15th St. Grades: K-5 Attendance zone: northwest Hinesville, Gum Branch Expected enrollment: 600 Colors: Navy blue and gold Mascot: Wildcat History: The school opened in the fall of 2000. Cottom, a veteran Liberty County educator, was named a Georgia Distinguished Principal for Georgia’s First ConCottom gressional District in 1998. The school is named for a longtime Liberty County educator who was principal of Bradwell Institute.

Principal: Debra Frazier Phone: 8846677 Location: 425 Edgewater Drive, Midway Grades: 6-8 Attendance zone: eastern part of the county, but into southeast Hinesville and Fort Stewart Expected enrollment: 800 Colors: Black and gold Mascot: Panther History: The school opened in 2001 and is adjacent to Liberty Elementary. MMS receives Frazier students from five feeder schools and Fort Stewart. Military families are welcomed and add international flavor to the small town setting.

Lewis Frasier Middle

Snelson-Golden Middle

Principal: Tom Alexander Phone: 8775367 Location: 910 Long Frasier Street Grades: 6-8 Attendance zone: West Liberty and southwest Hinesville Colors: Red, white and blue Mascot: Patriots History: The middle school opened in 1996 and is named in honor of Lewis FrasiAlexander er, a Liberty County native who was the first black member of the school board. The school's campus is adjacent to Frank Long Elementary School.

Principal: Dr. Chris Garretson Phone: 877-3112 Location: 465 Coates Road, behind Joseph Martin.

Grades: 6-8 Attendance zone: Most of Hinesville Expected enrollment: 1,000 Colors: Blue and gold Mascot: Eagle History: Snelson-Golden Middle School opened in 1994. The school is named after Garretson the Rev. Floyd Snelson and William A. Golden, pioneers in education for blacks in Liberty County. It’s campus is next to Joseph Martin Elementary School.

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E ducation and schools Public schools Bradwell Institute Liberty County High Principal: Paula Scott Phone: 8764316 Location: Off Hwy. 84 just outside of Flemington Grades: 9-12 Attendance zone: east half of the county Expected enrollment: 1,300 School colors: Black and gold Mascot: Panther History: LCHS opened in 1991 as a midScott dle/high school. The school became a full high school and graduated its first class of seniors in 1995. The system opened LCHS’s Donell Woods Stadium in 2008. The school name is from the original Liberty County High School, which was the county’s predominantly black school until desegregation. In 1998, LCHS was named a Georgia School of Excellence.

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Principal: Dr. Vicki Albritton Phone: 8766121 Address: 100 Pafford St. Grades: 9-12 Attendance zone: west half of the county Expected enrollment: 1,850 School colors: Blue and gold Mascot: Tiger History: Bradwell dates back to the 1840s Albritton when Samuel Sharpe Bradwell opened a school on the courthouse square where Bradwell Park is today. The present campus on Pafford Street opened in 1972 and it served as the county’s only high school into the 1990s, when Liberty County High was built. Bradwell is undergoing renovation, which when complete, will make it a state-of-the-art school.

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Three elementary schools on post Schools for children living on base Young children on Fort Stewart attend one of the three Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools on post: Fort Stewart Schools 376 Davis Ave., Building 5605 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 Superintendent: Dr. Samantha Ingram Phone: 369-6691 Fax: 876-8417

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Brittin Elementary Principal: Joseph Motolenich Home of the Knights 2772 Hero and Austin roads Phone: 368-3324, 368-7514

School time 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Diamond Elementary Principal: Linda Kidd (retires July 31) Home of the Gators 482 Davis Ave. Phone: 876-6094, 876-6202 Kessler Elementary Principal: Carol Kipp-Caldwell Home of the Eagles 1127 Austin Road Building 7560 Phone: 368-3598 Three elementary schools at Fort Stewart provide classes for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Children of military members on active duty assigned permanent living quarters on Fort Stewart are eligible to enroll in Fort Stewart schools. Most on-post elementary students walk to school, except those residing in the guest house and designated housing areas. Registration of new students occurs at the school the child will attend.

Children of soldiers who live off post attend Liberty County schools. Children in grades 7-12 living on post attend the nearby Liberty County schools and are taken to and from school by the Liberty County school bus system. Children living on Fort Stewart in grades 7-8 attend Midway Middle School. High school students are divided between Bradwell and Liberty County High School, depending upon location of residence on post.

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Aug 2-4: Professional development/no students Aug 3: Open house at each school, 3-5 p.m.

Aug 5: First day for students Aug 5-11: Kindergarten half days Sept 6: Labor Day holiday Sept 8: Interim reports, grades 2-6 Oct 7: End of first grading period Oct 8: Student holiday/professional development Oct 11: Holiday — Columbus Day Oct 21: Early dismissal Oct 21-22: Parent teacher conferences/report cards Oct 22: Student holiday Nov 10: Interim reports, grades 2-6 Nov 11: Holiday — Veterans Day Nov 22-26: Thanksgiving break Dec 17: End of second grading period Dec 17: Early dismissal Dec 20-31: Winter break Jan 3: Student holiday/teacher workday Jan 4: Students return Jan 10: Report cards Jan 14: Student holiday/professional development Jan 17: Holiday — Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19: Early dismissal/parent teacher conferences Feb 9: Interim report, grades 2-6 Feb 21: Holiday — Washington’s Birthday March 11: Student holiday/professional development March 14: End of third grading period March 16: Early dismmissal March 21: Report cards March 28-April 1: Spring break April 22: Student holiday/professional development May 26: End of fourth grading period May 26: Last day of school/early dismissal May 27: Professional development

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Area public schools do require uniforms The 2010-11 school year will be the third that Liberty County schools have required uniforms for all students; elementary and middle school students began in 2007-08.

Board of education members and faculty members have said they are pleased with the changes in schools since uniforms were adopted. When the policy was being adopted, BoE members said they hoped it would improve behavior and school spirit among students.

In accordance with the dress code policy pamphlet, a uniform dress code closet is in place at every school.

The uniform also includes a procedure for non-compliance.

The plan outlines actions to be taken at five levels if a student is found to be in violation of the policy.

Color variations allowed with some items Students in all schools wear khaki (elementary students may also wear navy blue) pants, skirts and shorts that are no shorter than three inches above the knees.

Jumpers and skorts are also allowed.

No logos except the school insignia are allowed on shirts, and pants may not have pockets or zippers on the legs.

Elementary schools In addition to the option of navy and white polo shirts, students can wear their assigned school color. Blouses and button-down shirts are not allowed.

Button Gwinnett: Red Frank Long: Burgundy Jordye Bacon: Hunter green Joseph Martin: Red Liberty Elementary: Gold Lyman Hall: Red Taylors Creek: Baby/Light blue Waldo Pafford: Gold

Middle schools Lewis Frasier: Red Midway Middle: Black Snelson-Golden: Gold High schools Students can wear white shirts or their school color.

Bradwell: Royal blue LCHS: Black Middle and high schoolers may wear white button-down shirts and blouses.

New additions Starting this year, middle and high schools are implementing the following additions: uniforms cannot be tight or body hugging; belts can be white in addition to previously approved colors; tights and socks may be navy in addition to previously approved colors. Newly enrolled students now have 10 school days, rather than 15, to prepare for the school dress code policy.

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Register a child Students who were in Liberty County schools last year are automatically re-enrolled. Officials request that parents or guardians of new students register starting in mid-July at the school their child will attend. That information is available from the board office at 876-6121. Registration time is 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

What to bring Documents required when new students register: Pre-kindergarten: (students must be 4 on or before Sept. 1) Georgia Certificate of Immunization*, Georgia Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Screening*, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of residence Kindergarten: (age 5 by Sept.

1) Georgia Certificate of Immunization*, Georgia Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Screening*, Social Security card, original birth certificate, proof of residence First grade: (age 6 on or before Sept. 1) Georgia Certificate of Immunization*, Georgia Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Screening*, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of residence, report card, school records or proof of promotion plus address of previous school Grades 2-12 Georgia Certificate of Immunization*, Georgia Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Screening*, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of residence, school records or proof of promotion, plus address of last school Sixth-graders must have proof of second MMR * Certificates may be obtained at the Liberty County Health Department, 876-2173, or for military, WACH, Central Appt.

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Diamond Elementary students participate in the School Marathon Club Fun Run on Fort Stewart. Fiftyfive children ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade completed the five-kilometer run.

When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?

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HepB

DTaP/Tdap

Hib

Hepatitis B

Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis

Haemophilus influenzae type b

Polio

PCV

RV

MMR

Varicella

HepA

HPV

Pneumococcal conjugate

Rotavirus

Measles, mumps, rubella

Chickenpox

Hepatitis A

Human papillomavirus

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4–6 years 7–10 years 11–12 years 13–18 years

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1. Your infant may not need a dose of HepB at age 4 months depending on the type of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.

2. Your infant may not need a dose of Hib vaccine or RV vaccine at age 6 months depending on the type of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.

3. One dose is recommended for most people. Children younger than age 9 years who are receiving influenza vaccine for the first time, or who received only 1 dose in the previous season (if it was their first vaccination season), should receive 2 doses spaced at least 4 weeks apart this season 4. This dose of DTaP may be given as early as 12 months if it has been 6 months since the previous dose and you think you might not return for more shots by the time your child is age 18 months.

Technical content reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October 2008.

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5. If your child’s vaccinations are delayed or missed entirely, they should be given as soon as possible.

6. All girls and women age 11 through 26 years should be vaccinated with 3 doses of HPV vaccine, given over a 6-month period. (Girls as young as age 9 years may be vaccinated.)

7. If you have a teenager who is enrolling in college and planning to live in a dormitory and hasn’t previously been vaccinated against meningococcal disease, they should be vaccinated now.

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E ducation and schools Private schools

Four church-run schools serve the Liberty area If you prefer to send your children to private school, there are four church-run private schools in the county. You do not have to be a member of the churches to enroll, but some offer tuition discounts to members.

Grace Baptist Academy 1406 Airport Road P.O. Box 1628 Hinesville Phone: 368-2358 GBA is a private, co-ed school that is combined elementary and secondary, with grades pre-K-12. The school is of Baptist affiliation and is part of the American Association of Christian Schools. There is an average ratio of five students per teacher.

First Presbyterian Christian Academy 308 E. Court St., Hinesville Phone: 876-0441 Headmaster: Amy Swindell Website: www.fpcahinesville.com First Presbyterian Church established a preschool in 1975 to provide quality education to students throughout the community. In the 2006-07 school year, FPCA opened a new $5.3 million, state-ofthe-art facility that houses classrooms, a media center, computer lab, language arts lab, science lab, uniform store and administrative offices.

FPCA offers a wide-ranging liberal arts curriculum designed to prepare students for outstanding performance in their post-secondary careers. In addition to core courses in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, students also take courses in the Bible, technology and Spanish. Generally, class sizes are between 20 and 25 students.

As a member of the Georgia Independent Schools Association, FPCA Competing in the GISA (Georgia Independent School Association), the school currently offers boys’ soccer and girls’ fast-pitch softball and volleyball in the fall; boys’ and girls’ swimming and basketball in the winter; track and field, girls’ soccer, boys’ baseball, co-ed golf and girls’ and boys’ tennis in the spring. The growing sports program provides students with an opportunity to compete against students from other schools throughout Georgia.

The annual registration fees for the 2010-11 school year range from $200 to $532 with yearly tuition starting at $1,750 for pre-K, increasing based on year of enrollment up to $5,108 for high school students.

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Members of FPCA’s class of 2010 clown around before taking their senior class photo.

First United Methodist Preschool and Kindergarten 203 N. Main St. Hinesville Director: Marian Letnaunchyn Phone: 368-3355 Website: www.Hinesvillepreschool.com The Hinesville Methodist Church began its preschool in 1983, aimed at promoting the overall growth and development socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually for children, to ensure they become caring, creative, and productive individuals.

The program is open to children from age 6 weeks to 5 years, and offers a low student-to-teacher ratio with two teachers per classroom. Students have the opportunity to go to chapel, work with computers and attend music and art classes.

Tuition for two-day preschool is $170 per month; three-day is $210; five-day pre-school is $250 and kindergarten classes are $275 per month.

School hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. There is a $120 enrollment fee that will be required. This fee is nonrefundable. Due to limited space, registration is done in advance. Parents who pay tuition in full

by Aug. 15 will receive an additional 5 percent discount.

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Trinity Christian Academy 1016 Live Oak Drive P.O. Box 243 Hinesville Phone: 369-6082 Administrator: Dr. Jimmie Smiley E-mail: tcacademy@clds.net Trinity Christian Academy, affiliated with the Trinity Missionary Baptist Temple, offers pre-K through 12th grade education. Students are required to wear uniforms and teachings range from having proper manners to respecting authorities. Curriculum includes diagnostic testing, mastery-based learning, phoneticbased reading, character development and traditional values. Trinity structures classes so that any student needing extra help can get it in addition to class time.

Tutoring may be received by appointment.

Parents receive reports on their children each Monday to keep them informed about school events and students’ progress, privilege and behavior. Report cards are issued quarterly. Tuition for the school varies.

The pre-K is for children 2 and 3 years old and is open Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full and part-time care is available. The Jr./Sr. kindergarten is for children between the ages of 4 and 5.

First through 12th grade classes are from 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Monday-Friday. Before-school care is available from 6-8:15 a.m. and after-school care runs from 3:25-6 p.m. www.coastalcourier.com

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Colleges offer degrees in Liberty In recent years, post-secondary education in Liberty County has become a more appealing option, with an increasing number of people finding necessity in advanced training and education in the county.

At Fort Stewart, the Army Education Center campus is situated so civilian students aren’t required to pass through the post’s gates and the new center continues growing, offering more space, classes and degree options. Outside the base, local colleges and universities are successfully opening new locations, providing additional sites for students.

Army Education Center 100 Knowledge Drive Building 100 Fort Stewart Phone: 767-8331 Website: www.stewart. army.mil/ima/sites/services/education/education. asp Nestled on the Fort Stewart-Hinesville border near the main gate, this school is a high-tech, multimedia, and computer resource facility that provides an integrated network of training and educa-

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The Fort Stewart Army Education Center houses branches of several colleges and universities and is open to military and civilians. It is accessible without going through a gate into the controlled areas of the post.

tional resources to support the Army Continuing Education System, the Army training system, and civilian personnel training and development.

The center provides instruction, information, or advice on the use of resources and maintains publications to support training in the as-

signed military occupations.

In addition, a wide variety of study programs are available to include basic and advanced academic skills, AFCT (GT) improvement, college level examination program review, preparation for college entrance exams, effective study skills programs, and others.

The goal is to provide a onestop training support facility for commanders and their soldiers.

The Army’s plan is to take training to the soldier.

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employing combat readiness.

As equipment and training programs are identified and developed, the center is used to facilitate and deliver this training support.

Graduate programs include business administration, business organizational security management, information technology and aeronautical science. The school provides courses leading to associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in general studies, business administration and criminal justice administration. There are additional associate degree fields, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Savannah Technical College 100 Technology Drive Hinesville Phone: 408-3024 Web site: www.savannahtech.edu Since opening its new campus in the summer of 2004, Savannah Tech has undergone tremendous growth with increasing enrollment and degree programs.

Associate degree programs at the Liberty campus include accounting, early childhood care and education, marketing management, microcomputer specialist, networking specialist and criminal justice. Diploma programs include accounting, air conditioning technology, CIS microcomputer specialist, CIS networking specialist, CISCO networking specialist, criminal justice, early childhood care and education, marketing management and practical nursing.

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The Liberty County Campus of Savannah Technical College is on Airport Road.

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specialist, computer repair technician, emergency medical technician, family childcare, infant and toddler childcare specialist, medical billing specialist, medical office clerk, medical transcription, MOUS technician, phlebotomy and website technician.

The school operates on a quarterly, year-round system and is a unit of the state Department of Technical and Adult Education. The campus provides an on-site day-care center that serves students, faculty, staff and the public.

It also serves as a learning center for students in Savannah Tech’s early childhood education program.

Financial aid options available to eligible students include the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, HOPE Grant, Job Training Partnership Act and veterans’ benefits. The school’s main campus is at 5717 White Bluff Road in Savannah. Call 800-769-6362 for additional information.

Brewton-Parker Campus now LCSS Performing Arts Center 2140 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Flemington, GA

Brewton-Parker College campus in Liberty County became the property of the Liberty County School System in December 2009. The school board bought it using $2 million in SPLOST funds and turned it into the Performing Arts Center.

The site, which includes a multipurpose building with a large auditorium on nearly 30 acres, will greatly expand the school district’s ability to host a variety of school and community-related events.

“Purchasing the building enables us to fulfill a promise made to our community to use SPLOST funds to enhance student activities and involve the community in many areas of education on a much larger scale,” Superintendent Dr. Judy Scherer said. “This is a win-win scenario for students, teachers and the community.”

Brewton-Parker continues to offer classes through spring 2010.

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1-800-633-2349 www.libertyctr.armstrong.edu Plans are in the works to replace Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Liberty Center near the corner of Highway 84 and Gen. Stewart Way with a three-building campus in downtown Hinesville. Though they are not far enough along to be completed by mid-2010, the school continues to grow here.

The Liberty campus offers a four-year criminal justice program and an associate’s degree in applied science; liberal arts and general studies degrees, and additional degrees are supported by AASU-LC, including early childhood and middle grades education, and a bachelor of science degree in nursing. There is a specialty program called GaTAPP, or “Georgia Troops to Teachers.”

The campus serves many non-traditional students but recently began to see a rise in admissions from traditional students. To help continue interest among traditional students, the campus has a oneyear scholarship for deserving students who missed eligibility for the HOPE scholarship. www.coastalcourier.com

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Care is top-notch Liberty Regional Medical Center and The Hospital Authority of Liberty County would like to extend a very warm welcome to the newcomers and visitors to our community and to all of our wonderful residents who have made Hinesville, Liberty County, and the surrounding areas their home.

Our hospital has been serving the families of our region with distinction since 1961. For almost 50 years and counting, our physicians, nurses and staff of dedicated employees have taken great pride in their pursuit of excellence in health care. Offering an array of specialties and advanced technologies, Liberty Regional is able to provide health care on the cutting edge. In addition, you will find the staff to be warm and inviting, delivering the best in both personalized patient care and customer service.

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physicians from around the country and the addition of needed specialties, Liberty Regional is committed to expanding our services to keep pace with the rapidly growing needs of our region. We are one of the largest employers in the area between its three facilities – Liberty Regional Medical Center, Liberty Regional Emergency Medical Services and Coastal Manor Long Term Care in Ludowici.

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Liberty Regional Medical Center serves area Hospital offers range of services Liberty Regional Medical Center CEO: Scott Kroell Address: 426 E.G. Miles Pkwy., Hinesville Phone: 369-9400 Website: www.libertyregional.org The Lewis Ashmore Medical Park promotes quality health care in the community by showcasing Liberty Regional Medical Center and Liberty Regional Medical Office Building.

The hospital is a public institution, owned by the people of Liberty County and authorized by the state. It is governed by the Liberty County Hospital Authority.

Scott Kroell is CEO. Liberty Regional, with 70,000 square feet, is a critical access facility and has 25 beds.

The hospital and its FastTrack emergency care see nearly 20,000 patients a year.

LRMC offers: • Women’s health • Obstetrics/gynecology (labor/delivery) •Mammography (FDA/ ACR accredited) The hospital recently upgraded to digital mammography, which provides sameday results for patients who schedule morning appointments. The mammography suite, baby nursery and reception area also were remodeled recently.

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Liberty Regional Medical Center is in Lewis Ashmore Medical Park on Highway 196 West in Hinesville.

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• Ear, nose and throat, orthopedics/sports medicine, plastic surgery • Gastroenterology • Urology • Ophthalmology • Non-invasive cardiology • Rehabilitation therapy including speech, physical and occupational • Imaging services: CT scan, Mobile MRI, X-rays, ultra-sound echocardiology The hospital recently upgraded its CT scanner. The new scanner is faster, uses less radiation, requires shorter breath holds, provides more accurate study/diagnoses, can do multiple exams without delays and has the capability to include some arterial studies.

• Laboratory testing • Stroke telemedicine • Pharmacy • Cardiopulmonary/respiratory care • Emergency and trauma • Electronic records The 70,000-square-foot, two-story medical center has 25 in-patient rooms and eight outpatient rooms.

The in-patient rooms, labor/delivery/postpartum/ recovery rooms and pediatric rooms are on the second floor to give patients more privacy.

All diagnostic areas, outpatient services, emergency, administrative offices, gift shop, dining room and classrooms are on the first floor.

Thanks to the hospital’s recent physician recruitment

effort, the following new doctors now practice at Liberty Regional: • Cardiologist Dr. Bryan Ristow of Liberty Cardiology • Orthopedist Dr. Stephen Tankersley of Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Specialists • ENT Dr. Robert Johnson of Southeast ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery • Pulmonologist Dr. John Cortina of Coastal Medical Specialist in Lung & Critical Care; • Pediatrician Dr. Tometricia Brown of Phillip’s Pediatrics.

LRMC operates Emergency Medical Services in both Liberty and Long counties. It also operates a 108-bed, long-term care facility, Coastal Manor in Ludowici, providing 24-hour nursing care for residents while offering some comforts of home. It includes a 42-bed Alzheimer’s patients wing.

The 30,000-square-foot Medical Office Building behind LRMC provides office space to physicians.

Hospital authority The Hospital Authority of Liberty County governs Liberty Regional Medical Center.

Seven members have voting privileges and are appointed by the county commissioners. There are also three ex-officio members.

Voting members serve three-year terms. The authority’s meetings are open to the public and are held at 12:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month, in a classroom on the hospital’s first floor.

Voting members are: • Jon Long, board chairman • James Rogers, vice-chairman • Will Darsey, secretary-treasurer

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• Alan Baroody, trustee • Verdell Jones, trustee • Jim Thomas, trustee

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H ealth care Health care professionals Most physicians have informed the Liberty County Health Department they accept Medicaid patients. While some hours vary, most are open from 8 a.m.

-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call for more information, or to schedule an appointment with any one of Liberty County’s many healthcare professionals.

Anesthesiology • Coastal Anesthesia and Pain Specialist, P.C. Dr. Amy Pearson 455 South Main St., suite 204 Hinesville, phone: 877-6781 • Liberty Regional Medical Center Dr. Stacie Wong 462 E. G. Miles Pkwy.

Hinesville, phone: 350-8000 Cardiology • Cardiovascular Consultants James Gainer, MD Chadwick Huggins, MD Mark Jenkins, MD John Spellman, MD Pablo Elizalde, MD Brett Burgess, MD 4700 Waters Ave., suite 400 Savannah, phone: 355-0070 • Cardiology Associates of Savannah Michael Chisner, MD Gary Elkin, MD Dieter Gunkel, MD Karen Hanna, MD John Rathbun, MD Claude T. Su, MD William Wallace, MD No. 6 11700 Mercy Blvd.

Savannah, phone: 927-3434 Website: www.savannahheartdoctors.com • SouthCoast Medical Group Geoffrey Peters, MD 455 South Main St., suite 104

Hinesville, phone: 527-5300 Website: www.southcoastmedical.com Chiropractors • Advanced Chiropractic and Spinal Rehabilitation Center Daniel T. Cook, MS, DC 514 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, phone: 876-2225 • Arrowhead Clinic Harry W. Brown, DC Dr. Joseph Clark 809 Willowbrook Drive Hinesville, phone: 368-7246 Website: www.arrowheadclinics. com • Regan Chiropractic Clinic Duncan C. Regan, DC 200 E. Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville, phone: 876-3964 Website: www.reganchiro.com E-mail: drregan@coastalnow.net Counselors/mental health • Darsey, Black & Associates 215 E. Court St. Hinesville, phone: 876-4010 • Fraser Counseling Center Rev. Dr. Alan Baroody, LMFT Jody Herzog, LCSW Teresa I. Winn, LPC, MAC Tisha Albury, Counselor John Stephen Autry, MS, LMFT Ronald Blaine Everson, PhD, LMFT Gina N. Farrell, LPC, NCC Jason A. Hill, LPC Charmaine Ramsey-Thomas, MD 203 Mary Lou Dr. Hinesville, phone: 369-7777 Website: www.frasercenter.com • Helen’s Haven (Child Advocacy Center) Hinesville, phone: 369-2326 • Gateway Behavioral Health Liberty Day Treatment 750 Tupelo Trail Hinesville, phone: 877-2060

THE FRASER COUNSELING CENTER

• Liberty Training Center 41 E. G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, phone: 876-0458 Website: www.gatewaybhs.org/ CountyLiberty.htm General dentistry • Advent Dental Donna Phillips, DDS 102 West St. Hinesville, phone: 876-3200 • Broderick Vaught Duske Thomas Broderick, DDS Robert Vaught, DDS Mark Duske, DDS 601 E. Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville, phone: 368-7000 • Coastal Dental Center T. Alan Lyle, DDS, PC 103-B Ryon Ave. Hinesville, phone: 876-9331 Website: coastaldentalcenter.net/ pages/1/index.htm E-mail: drlyle@coastalnow.net • Coastal Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Mark C. Clayton, DDS 4540 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, #A Hinesville, phone: 369-3692 Website: coastaloms.com E-mail: info@www.coastaloms. com • Hinesville Family Dental Daisy Broadhead, DMD 319 W Gen. Screven Way, # H Hinesville, phone: 368-6881 Website: www.howarddentalgroup.com • Johnson Dental Group, LLC John P. Johnson, DDS Mark A. McCatty, DMD 615 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, phone: 877-3070 • Midway Family Dental Rollin “Tad” Jackson, DMD 28 Butler Ave., Midway phone: 880-2280 • Robert Simmons Jr., DDS, PC Karen Cooper, DDS

Darin E. Townsend, DMD 101 E. Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville phone: 368-3333 • South Georgia Orthodontics Kevin Eatmon, DDS Joby George, DDS 230 W. Gen. Screven, # 104 Hinesville, phone: 876-3880 Website: www.eatmonorthodontics.com • Southern Georgia Oral Roger L. Myers, DMD 790 Frank Cochran Drive Hinesville, phone: 408-7100 Website: www.rogermyersdmd. com • Dr. William E. Wege, DMD 110-B Bagley Avenue Hinesville, phone: 876-2155 • Leon Wills, DDS 715 Courtland Drive Hinesville, phone: 876-4435 Dermatology • Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Georgia Michael Palko, MD Edward DiPreta, MD Timothy Monahan, MD 510 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, phone: 876-3376 Drug/alcohol rehab • Fraser Counseling Center 203 Mary Lou Drive Hinesville, phone: 369-7777 Website: www.frasercenter.com Family practice • Glenn Carter, MD William Roberson, DO 109 E Oglethorpe Hwy., # A Hinesville, phone: 368-2290 • Contemporary Medicine Dr. Christopher Blasy, DO 455 South Main St., suite 103

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THE SOUTHEASTERN EYE CENTER Tri-Care and Most Insurance Accepted

Teaching coping skills during life changes and transitions

Convenient Appointment Times (After work appts.)

Walkins Welcome • Short Wait Time Hours:

Supporting military personnel and their families (TRICARE, Military One Source)

Mon., Tues., Fri. – 9am-5pm Wed. – 11am-7pm • Sat. – 9am-4pm Closed Thurs. & Sun.

Individual, couples, children and family counseling

Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment and Education

NACONDUS G. GAMBLE, O.D., FAAO

203 Mary Lou Drive • Hinesville • (912) 369-7777 • www.frasercenter.com

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(located on Fort Stewart at the PX)

345 Linquist, Bldg. 71 • Phone: (912) 876-1101

A Division of the Mary Lou Fraser Foundation for Families, Inc.

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H ealth care Health care professionals Doctors Continued from page 51 Hinesville, phone: 408-5060 Web: www.drblasy.com • Family Practice Physician LRMC Dr. James Snow, DO 462 Elma G Miles Pkwy Hinesville, • Hinesville Family Care Center 502 E Gen. Stewart Way # A Hinesville, phone: 368-4169 Internal medicine • Bryan Medical Associates 740 Gen. Stewart Way # 103 Hinesville, phone: 876-5452 • Glenn Carter, MD William Roberson, DO 109 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, # A Hinesville, phone: 368-2290 • Low Country Medical Clinic Nizar Eskandar, MD Firas Bannout, MD 455 S. Main St., suite 201 Hinesville, phone: 877-6822 • Prime Care Medical Services Olugbenga Awe, MD 455 S. Main St., suite 105 Hinesville, phone: 408-2555 E-mail: pcms81400@aol.com Obstetrics/gynecology • Comprehensive OB-GYN Health Center Dr. Seth Borquaye Dr. Zorana Sifford Dr. Cinar Aksu 455 S. Main St., suite 202 Hinesville, phone: 877-2228 • Hinesville Women’s Clinic Cliphane McLeod, MD 4540 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., #B Hinesville phone: 369-7800 Occupational therapy • West Rehab Services 512 S. Main St. Hinesville, phone: 368-4131 Ophthalmology • Liberty Eye Associates Mark Manocha, MD Renee Martin, OD 455 S. Main St., suite 104 Hinesville, phone: 876-8015 Opticians • Mac’s Optical Vance McSwain, LDO 123 W. Hendry St. Hinesville, phone: 876-7363 • Wal-Mart Vision Center 52 / Neighbors & Newcomers

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Health, government and Fort Stewart representatives gather with members of the community for a public proclamation signing to launch the county public health department’s We Can! health initiative.

751 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, phone: 369-3432 Website: www.walmart.com Optometry • Liberty Eye Associates Mark Manocha, MD Renee Martin, OD 455 S. Main St., suite 104 Hinesville, phone: 876-8015 • Low Country Eye Care Timothy Hendricks, OD Todd Schnobrich, OD Angela Appleman, OD 127 E Gen. Screven Way Hinesville, phone: 877-2422 Website: www.lowcountryeye. com • Professional Eye Care George Grant, OD, FAAO Deal Horace, OD Jody Pittman, OD 556 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, # B Hinesville, phone: 368-2020 Oral and maxillofacial surgery • Coastal Oral Surgery Mark Clayton, DDS 4540 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, phone: 369-3692 Orthodontics • Broderick Vaught Duske Thomas Broderick, DDS Robert Vaught, DDS Mark Duske, DDS 601 E. Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville, phone: 368-7000 • Leon Wills, DDS 715 Courtland Dr.

Tues.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Hinesville, phone: 876-4435 • South Georgia Orthodontics Kevin Eatmon, DDS 230 W Gen. Screven, # 104 Hinesville, phone: 876-3880 Website: www.eatmonorthodontics.com Pediatrics • ABC Pediatrics Julio E. Pajaro Mercado, MD 740 Gen. Stewart Way, Ste. 103 Hinesville, phone: 876-2298 • Eric L Hall, MD 512 S Main St., # B Hinesville, phone: 369-5437 • Hinesville Family Care Center Khoa N. Vo, MD 502 E Gen. Stewart Way # A Hinesville, phone: 368-4169 • Pajaro Pediatrics Julio Pajoro, MD 809 Willowbrook Drive, # 112 Hinesville , GA 31313 zip code phone: 876-2298 • Phillips Pediatrics Phillip O Ajayi, MD Kijana Nix , MD 455 S Main St., # 101 Hinesville, phone: 876-6868 Website: www.phillipspediatrics. com E-mail: peds.office@phillipspediatrics.com Podiatry • All Ways Feet, P.C. Evetta Borden, DPM 127 MacArthur Drive Hinesville, phone: 876-8637

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• Parkwood Podiatry Assoc.

Paul Bodamer, DPM 600 Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, phone: 368-3036 Primary care • Diversity Health Family Clinic 1113 Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, phone: 877-2227 Pulmonary and respiratory • Coastal Medical Specialist in Lung & Critical Care 455 S. Main St., suite 105 Hinesville, phone: 369-5864 Speech therapy • West Rehab Service 512 S. Main St. Hinesville, phone: 368-4131 Surgery • Coastal Anesthesia & Pain Relief 455 S. Main St. # 204 Hinesville, phone: 877-6781 • Metro Surgical Edward Stringer, MD Mark Blankenship, MD John Odom, MD 5353 Reynolds St., suite 204 Savannah, phone: 877-2535 • Southeast Georgia Surgery Stephen Weiss, MD 455 South Main St., suite 102 Hinesville, phone: 876-5505 Urology • Mark C Gibbons, DO 1061 Harmon Avenue # 2J11B Hinesville, phone: 435-6965 www.coastalcourier.com

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H ealth care Health care centers and clinics Diversity Health Center 113 E. Oglethorpe Highway Flemington Mail: P.O. Box 54, Hinesville Phone: 877-2227 for medical appointments; 545-9398 for counseling appointments Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.5 p.m., (closed noon-1 p.m. for lunch) While moving your family to a new town has its challenges, the goal of the Diversity Health Center is for affordable, quality health care to not be one of them.

This non-profit organization provides clinics in Hinesville and Ludowici with a full range of comprehensive health services to individuals of all ages, regardless of their ability to pay.

Each clinic includes a nursing team led by Florence Baggs, LNP, and Martha Kitchings, FNP-BC, and a licensed professional counselor, Suzanne Baroody, LPC, who provides Diversity’s mental health services. Diversity also prides itself on its positive presence in the communities it serves.

Through a collaborative arrangement with Long County Family Connections, Diversity is addressing issues related to domestic violence, teen pregnancy and injury prevention. Diversity’s comprehensive approach to medical care also involves education and monitoring for those at risk for chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Meeting the health-care needs of Coastal Georgia’s culturally diverse population is achieved through their partnership with the Southeast Georgia Community Project (SGCP), and several of Diversity’s staff members are bilingual, English/Spanish.

Diversity’s unique approach to integrated health services also addresses the

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The Liberty County Health Department, the Diversity Health Center and the free Tuesday clinic are in the Community Services Center on Highway 84 in Flemington.

significant risk for physical problems associated with mental illness. Historically, those with mental illness have been unable to obtain integrated medical care, or do not seek medical help, even though they have higher rates of physical illness than the general population. Adolescent behavioral issues can also be addressed through timely counseling and can be effectively treated at Diversity.

Remember to bring proof of income or unemployment, a photo ID, and your medical insurance (if any). Please arrive 15 minutes early for the first appointment to complete your paperwork.

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Two convenient locations: 303 Fraser Street, Hinesville, GA • 912-877-2227 213 N. McDonald St. , Ste A, Ludowici, GA • 912-545-9398

912 368-0073

Providing Insurance and Financial Services

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Liberty County Health Department 1113 E. Oglethorpe Highway Phone: 876-2173 Hours: Monday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Located in the Community Services Building in Flemington on the corner of Highway 84 and Patriot Trail, the county’s health department provides a wide variety of public health programs that cover more than 100 different services from infant health care to environmental inspections.

Liberty is one of eight counties in the Coastal Health District under the

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Walk-ins welcome.

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Clinics Continued from page 53

play at Ft. Stewart great facilities open to the public TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE 18 holes • par 72 course • clubhouse pro shop • lighted driving g g range g Private instruction ction by appointment • Free golf clinics 1st Sat

2150 Gulick ck Avenue 767-2370

STEWART T LANES • 12 lanes of “extreme” bowling • Bumpers available for the littlest members of your family • Featuring Corner Grill Snack Bar

“Bowlopolis Parties” make a birthday to remember

Hero Road and Lindquist Avenue 767-4273 MARNE LANES • 36 lane bowling facility with a fully equipped pro shop • Featuring Strike Zone Snack Bar

open bowling • league bowling tournament bowling • birthday and farewell parties

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direction of District Health Director, Douglas Skelton, MD. Deidre Howell, BSN, RN, C, is administrator over Liberty County programs provided by the Health Department and Environmental Health Department. Annie Washington, RN, is the nurse manager and Pam Laynor, the clerical manager.

While some services at the health department require appointments, others may be accessed on a walk-in basis.

There are child health services including comprehensive physical and developmental testing for infants and children up to age 21, health screenings, services for children with special needs, early intervention programs, immunizations, newborn care for high-risk babies, and food vouchers, nutritional services and a WIC clinic.

Funded under the Georgia Division of Public Health, the Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program in Liberty County offers activities that encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyles. These and other collaborative community teen programs may be found at the High Rise Teen

Center in Parkway Plaza.

A parent advisory council oversees programming and sponsors parenting education.

Call Annie West at 876-2422 for additional information.

Adult services include mammograms and other women’s health services, cancer screenings, chronic disease assessment, family planning, wellness programs, an STD clinic, an HIV/AIDS clinic, infectious disease control and treatment, health assessments, work physicals and industrial health appraisals, primary medical care and immunizations.

Additional services provided through the Health Department include environmental health. Linus Woodard, who is in charge of the Environmental Health Department, has offices at 101 N. Commerce St. in Hinesville and may be reached by phone at 368-5520.

Other clinics include the Fort Stewart WIC clinic at 1183 Bultman Ave. on Fort Stewart managed by Mary Montoya (877-3330) and a WIC and a limited health services clinic at the Head Start Center on Highway 119 in Riceboro; services at the latter are available only on certain days of the month.

Payment for services is based on a sliding fee scale.

Nursing home facilities Coastal Manor is a 108-bed nursing/rehab facility in Ludowici with a specialty care unit designed for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Coastal Manor was built in 1999 through the combined efforts of Liberty Regional Medical Center and Long and McIntosh counties. The Hospital Authority of Liberty County financed the construction with support from the Long County Commission.

Besides routine nursing care, rehabilitation is a major component of Coastal Manor’s services. The facility’s administrator manages a staff 130 employees. For additional information regarding Coastal Summer 2010

Manor’s services, go to www. libertyregional.org.

Liberty Regional’s involvement allowed the nursing home to qualify as an institution-based facility. Long and McIntosh contributed allocations of nursing home beds to allow the state health-planning agency to grant a certificate of need.

Formerly known as the Midway Health Center, the Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Services serves as Liberty County’s main nursing home.

The 169-bed home is off Highway 17 in Midway. It is owned by Gorden Jensen Health Care Association and managed by Wellington Health Care Services of Roswell. www.coastalcourier.com

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The City of

Historic Midway W

elcome to the City of Midway! of African–American History.

A truly southern city nestled between Travel down Martin Road and be mesmerized I-95 and Ft. Stewart. Midway is as you view the continuous canthe Gate Way to Liberty County. opy of majestic Oaks that lines The city serves as home for Liberthe street from east to west. ty County Development AuthorIf you need breakfast lunch or ity’s Industrial Park and Trade dinner, visit one of our many Port East; Midway-Riceboro Lirestaurants. brary, Liberty Elementary School Giving way to that old and Midway Middle School. hometown feeling, Midway If you are searching for a day is just minutes away from or weekend of fun, Midway is the Savannah and Brunswick. It ideal place for you. Indulge in provides easy access to two nature by visiting the Cay Creek major airports, SavannahWetlands Interpretative Center Hilton Head International to easily accessible from I-95 and the North and Jacksonville Highway US 17.

International to the South.

Relive Midway’s rich history Use our city to connect with with a tour of the Historic Mid- Dr. Clemontine Washington, Liberty County and all it has to Mayor of Midway way Congregational Church and offer. Think of us when considCemetery; Colonial Midway Muering a new home location or seum; Dorchester Academy and The Museum starting a new business.

Midway’s Mayor and Council members Welcome YOU.

Stop on By! From Left to Right- Terry Doyle, Levern Clancy, Jr., Curtes Roberts, Sr., Melice Hamilton

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Above: Mayor Jim Thomas talks with county commissioners Donald Lovette and Connie Thrift during the state of the city address. Left: Retired veteran and Hinesville resident Luis Carreras praises the city’s new brand during an unveiling ceremony.

Always looking to improve county, city

Local officials enjoy a moment outside during a break between sessions at the annual countywide planning workshop on Jekyll Island.

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Government at work As chairman of the Board of Commissioners, I am pleased to welcome you to beautiful and historic Liberty County. We pride ourselves on demonstrating an efficient and open government and take great pride in extending Southern hospitality to our customers and citizens.

Liberty County is home to one of the most powerful military divisions in the world, the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. We are proud of the relationship between Fort Stewart and all the governmental units in our community, which helps foster success for our county, and we consider members of the division and their families part of our community.

Our convenient connection to major interstates, rail stations and airports make travel throughout the county quick and efficient. Visitors and aircraft owners will

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be pleased by the service and accommodations available at MidCoast Regional Airport. These amenities, combined with recreational opportunities and community parks, help provide opportunities for family enrichment and quality time.

Liberty County is rich in history, Southern beauty and charm. Visitors can explore the Liberty Trail, the Midway Museum, LeConte-Woodmanston Plantation and Botanical Gardens and Dorchester Academy, a post-Civil War school for former slaves.

I welcome you to experience all we have to offer and enjoy a way of life found nowhere else. I hope you will choose to make this your lifelong home.

— John D. McIver Liberty County Commission Chairman

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G overnment National representatives

Lawmakers are Republican On the national level, Liberty County is represented by a Republican congressional delegation.

U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Savannah Congressman, 1st District Washington Office 2368 Rayburn House Office Building Kingston Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5831 Fax: (202) 226-2269 Savannah Office 1 Diamond Causeway, Suite 7 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 352-0101 Fax: (912) 352-0105 Website: kingston.house.gov/ E-mail: jack.kingston@mail. house.gov Committees: Appropriations, Defense and Agriculture subcommittees Kingston has served Georgia’s 1st District for the past 15 years and is now in his eighth term in the House.

Throughout his career in public service at the state and national levels, he has worked to lower taxes, balance the budget and reduce government interference in citizens’ lives.

As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for deciding how the federal budget is spent, Kingston serves on the Defense Subcommittee, which oversees all military-based funding.

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abilities. He was recently appointed ranking member on the Appropriations Committee’s Agriculture Subcommittee.

Kingston lives in Savannah.

He is married and has four children, two dogs and two cats. His current term runs through 2010.

Senators

Saxby Chambliss, R-Moultrie Washington D.C. Office: 416 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Chambliss Main: 202224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103 Coastal Georgia Office: 2 E. Bryan St. Suite 620 Savannah, GA 31401 Main: 912-232-3657 Fax: 912-233-0115

grandchildren.

His current term runs through 2014.

Johnny Isakson, R-Marietta Washington Office 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Isakson Phone: (202) 224-3643 Fax: (202) 228-0724 Georgia Office One Overton Park 3625 Cumberland Blvd.

Suite 970 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768 Website: http://isakson.senate. gov E-mail: Through official Web site.

Website: chambliss.senate.gov E-mail: Through Web site Committees: Ranking Republican member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Armed Services, Select Committee on Intelligence and Rules and Administration Currently in his second U.S. Senate term, Chambliss was reelected in 2008.

Throughout the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure round, Chambliss remained steadfast in defense of Georgia’s bases targeted for closure and is an advocate to improve the quality of life for troops and their families.

He and his wife, Julianne, have been married since 1966 and reside in Moultrie. They have two children and two

Committees: Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations, Veterans’ Affairs, Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship and Ethics Isakson served for 17 years in the Georgia General Assembly and three years as Chairman of the Georgia Board of Education.

In 1999, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives for his first of three terms before being elected to the United States Senate in November 2004.

He and his wife of 38 years, Dianne, have three children and seven grandchildren. They attend Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta where Isakson has taught sixth-grade Sunday school since 1978.

He is up for re-election in 2010.

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Web links The one-stop shop for accessing these and other websites that pertain to Georgia government and related links is: http://ganet.org.

Governor’s office www.gov.state.ga.us Lt. Governor’s office www.ltgov.state. ga.us Secretary of State’s office www.sos.state.ga.us Superintendent of state schools www.doe.k12.ga.us Attorney general www.state.ga.us/ago Agriculture commissioner www.agr.state.ga.us Insurance commissioner www.gainsurance.org Labor commissioner www.dol.state.ga.us Public service commissioner www.psc.state.ga.us General assembly www.legis.state. ga.us Department of Community Health http://dch.georgia.gov www.coastalcourier.com

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State leaders: Who’s who in Atlanta Gov. Sonny Perdue was re-elected to his second term in the state’s highest office in 2006.

State law prohibits governors from serving more than two terms and a number of Democrats and Republicans are lining up to replace him in 2010.

Here’s how state offices line up along with contact information for each department: Gov. Perdue’s office is housed in the state Capitol.

Perdue His office can be reached by calling 404-656-1776.

To contact Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle’s office, call 404-656-5030. His office is also located in the state Capitol.

Thurbert Baker is the state’s attorney general. To reach the Department of Law, call 404656-3300.

Secretary of State Karen Handel’s office handles everything from elections to incorporations to state licenses for professions. To reach her, call 404-656-2881.

State Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox will resign her position June 30, 2010. Gov. Perdue

appointed Brad Bryant to fill Cox’s term. He will take office July 1. The state Department of Education sets guidelines for all the public schools, such as the graduation test.

The department can be reached at 404-6562800 or 1-800-311-3627.

The commissioner of insurance is John Oxendine. His office oversees such things as insurance rates and fire safety. He can be reached at 404-656-2056 or 800-656-2298.

Tommy Irvin is the commissioner of agriculture. The Department of Agriculture is responsible for regulating and promoting Georgia’s crop, livestock and poultry growers, and regulates such things as gasoline pumps. Irvin can be reached at 404-656-3645 or 800-282-5852 The Department of Labor compiles labor statistics and also tries to help Georgians find and develop jobs. It also oversees safety engineering.

To reach Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond and his staff, call 404-232-7300.

The Public Service Commission approves utility rates and oversees policies for electric and telephone companies. The chairman is Lauren McDonald Jr. The commission can be reached at 404-656-4501 or 800-282-5813.

Sales tax at 7 cents With some exceptions, whenever you buy products or pay for a service in Liberty County, you usually kick in an extra 7 cents for each dollar you spend.

That sales tax goes various levels of government, from state to local governments.

The state tax, which is not on groceries, is 4 cents.

There is one local option sales tax controlled by the county or city government that approves it and it goes into its general fund. There is also a county local option sales tax for special projects that goes before voters every four or five years.The school board also has a local option tax for school projects that voters approve.

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Meet our 2 senators, 3 representatives Note: The following information is current as of June 2010.

Upcoming elections may result in changes.

Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) District 1

Lyons, GA 30436 (912) 526-7444 (office) (912) 526-8730 (Fax) E-mail: Tommie.williams@senate. ga.gov

Rep. Al Williams

Legislative service: • Elected to Georgia House in 2005

(D-Midway) District 165 (includes most of Liberty County, except Fleming and far western portion)

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Capitol Office 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-5109 (office) (404) 657-9727 (fax) District Office 406 Purple Finch Drive Pooler, Ga 31322 Phone: (912) 748-1414 (office) (912) 748-4029 (fax) E-mail: bcarter331@aol.com

Sen. Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) District 19 (Includes extreme western Liberty County) President pro tempore Legislative service: Williams • Elected to Senate in 1998 • Elected majority leader in 2005 • Elected pro tempore in 2009 Capitol Office 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-0089 (office) (404) 463-5220 (fax) District Office 148 Williams Avenue

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Williams

Committees: State Institutions and Property, Game, Fish and Parks, Economic Development and Tourism Legislative service: • Elected to Georgia House in 2002, re-elected in 2004, 2006, 2008 Capitol Office 511 Coverdell Building Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-6372 (office) District Office 9041 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Midway, GA 31320 (912) 368-4983 (office) (912) 368-4982 (fax) E-mail: al.williams@house.ga.gov

Rep. Terry Barnard (R-Glennville) District 166 (includes extreme western portion of Liberty County)

Legislative service • Elected to House in 1994 Capitol Office 401 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-5138 (office) District Office 785 Highway 196 East Glennville, GA 30427 (866) 606-6956 (office) E-mail: terry.barnard@house. ga.gov

Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Garden City) District 164 (includes northern Liberty County, Fleming area) Committees: Chairman Economic Development and Tourism, Appropriations, Rules, and Ways and Means Stephens

Legislative service: • Elected to House in 1997 Capitol Office: 228 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-5099 District Office: 45 Cove Drive Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 966-5665 (office) (912) 964-9699 (fax) E-mail: quickrxdrugs@yahoo.com

Committees: Chairman State Institutions and Property, Appropriations, Natural Resources & Environment, Rules Barnard

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G overnment Liberty County Commission Chairman: John McIver Occupation: Paper maker Address: P.O. Box 246 Riceboro, 31323 Home: 884-2034 Work: 884-3371

District 2: Donald Lovette Occupation: Hospital lab director 109 Flat Shoal Lane Hinesville, 31310 Home: 368-7550 Work: 369-9400

District 4: Pat Bowen Occupation: Tree service owner P.O. Box 416 Fleming, 31309 Work: 884-2112

District 1: Marion Stevens Sr. Occupation: Paper maker 1090 Lewis Frasier Road Midway, 31320 Home: 884-5699 Work: 884-3371

District 3: Connie Thrift Occupation: Auto shop owner Address: Highway 196 Hinesville, 31313 Home: 876-6648 Work: 876-4464

District 5: Gary Gilliard Occupation: Public works project manager Address: 531 Azalea St. Hinesville, 31313 Work: 876-8216

District 6: Eddie Walden Occupation: Utility company employee Address: 503 Martin Rd. Hinesville, 31313 Home: 368-8333

Office in Courthouse Annex 876-2164 P. O. Box 829 • 112 N. Main St. Hinesville, GA 31313 • www.libertycountyga.com

Southern Living in Liberty County

Liberty County is blessed with an abundance of southern beauty and charm, but more importantly, we’re blessed to be home to Fort Stewart and soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division. These defenders of freedom have found a home of welcome and respect. 3rd Infantry Division soldiers are a vital part of this community and that makes Liberty County a great place to live.

mony with the millwrights of Interstate Paper who operate one of the largest paper mills in the southeast.

Liberty County offers a mix of old south tradition with advanced state of the art technology. It’s a lifestyle second to none. We live in a place that we’re proud to call home. Once visited, you too will want to stay for a lifetime.

Thousands of retiring veterans have discovered Liberty County as a great place to live for a lifetime. Southern charm and hospitality abound. Step back from the hustle of the business world and find yourself in a way of life that few have the opportunity to experience All roads lead to Liberty County. We’re connected to the outside world by interstates, rails, air and sea ports.

History surrounds us. You’ll enjoy exploring the historic Midway Museum and Liberty Trail. Liberty County is the home of Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, two signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Highly trained engineers spend their week manufacturing high tech components and spend Saturday’s engineering the perfect golf swing.

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Board of Commissioners

John McIver, Chairman Dist. 1, Marion Stevens, Sr. Dist. 2, Donald Lovette Dist. 3, Connie Thrift Dist. 4, Pat Bowen Dist. 5, Gary Gilliard Dist. 6, Eddie Walden

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Who’s in the courthouse The county is building what officials are calling a judicial center for courts and other parts of the judicial system.

Construction on the Main Street site about a block south of the current courthouse started in 2008. It will not be completed until late 2010.

Most county officials have their offices in either the Liberty County Courthouse, with its distinctive clock tower, or the annex alongside the courthouse. The annex was opened in 1998.

Courthouse 100 Main Street First Floor Sheriff’s Office Interim Sheriff Polly E. Martin 876-2131 This is where you can normally find the sheriff and pay traffic fines on matters handled in Liberty County by the sheriff’s department or the Georgia State Patrol. Much of the sheriff’s staff, including patrol and detectives divisions, are in the Liberty County Regional Jail facility in west Hinesville.

Courtroom B — Used alternately with Courtroom A (upstairs) for superior court and state court non-jury hearings and jury trials, and for juvenile hearings.

Superior court non-jury criminal and juvenile hearings are heard each

Monday and superior court non-jury civil hearings are on Thursdays.

Superior court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, adoptions and divorces. Juvenile and adoption hearings are not open to the public.

Office of the Clerk of Courts; Superior, State, Juvenile and Magistrate F. Barry Wilkes, Clerk Email: clerkofcourts@libertyco.com Phone: 876-3625 Liberty County Courthouse 100 Main Street www.libertyco.com Pay traffic tickets online: http:/libertycotickets.com/ The clerk of superior court is an elected constitutional county officer, the local court administrator, and the official custodian of citizens’ court and land records.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program — A division of the sheriff’s department that provides drug resistance education to area students.

Second Floor State Court 876-7228 Judge: Leon M. Braun Jr. Solicitor: Jeff Osteen This office prosecutes misdemeanor cases and criminal appeals from munic-

ipal courts. Court proceedings are on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

Liberty County Crime Victims Assistance Coordinator: Jean Melton 876-2196 In the State Court Solicitor’s office, the program provides information and help to victims of misdemeanor crimes.

Public Defender’s Office Chief public defender: Steve Messinger 369-6338 This is now a state-run department.

This program appoints attorneys for indigent defendants in criminal matters to include Superior Court, State Court, Juvenile Court and the Department of Family and Children Services.

Superior Court Judges’ offices Judge David L. Cavender’s office and a suite of offices for other Atlantic Judicial Circuit judges are in the western wing.

Law Library 368-5111 Here you’ll find federal and state law books, copies of the Fulton County Daily Report, information on laws and precedent-setting court decisions.

Who’s in the courthouse annex Courthouse Annex 112 North Main Street First Floor Tax Commissioner Virgil Jones virgil.jones@ libertycountyga.com 876-3389 This office is where you pay your vehicle tag fees if your vehicle is registered in Georgia.

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property, mobile home and timber taxes are paid in this office, too. To buy tags and annual decals for vehicles, take your title, registration and proof of insurance. The office accepts cash and local, bank-issued checks. Georgia requires tag renewal on the owner’s birthday. After you’re established, bills are mailed. If you are in the military and your car title is in your name only, you do not claim residency in Georgia and it is not leased you can register your vehicle for $20. Military regis-

tering for the first time should bring title or title number, and lienholder’s name and address. Renewals must always have proof of insurance and the most recent leave and earnings statement.

Building and Permitting Department Mary Herring mary.herring@libertycountyga.com 876-8454 This is where to get building permits, permits to place mobile homes and business

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Capital Improvements Program Tammy Bunting, director tammy.bunting@libertycountyga.com 368-5897 Lamar Tillman, project manager lamar.tillman@libertycountyga.com.

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G overnment Hinesville City Clerk Sarah Lumpkin and Public Relations Manager Krystal Britton display the city’s new logo.

Hinesville unveiled a new logo, tagline and website in April.

Purpose Local Option Sales Tax for road improvements and other special projects.

Tax Assessor Glenda Roberts, chief appraiser glendaroberts@libertycountyga.com 876-2823 File for homestead exemptions and property tax returns, find out who owns a piece of property and find the value of property here.

Probate Court Judge Nancy Aspinwall nancy.aspinwall@gsccca.org 876-3635 This office handles the probate of wills, the appointment of administrators of estates, appointment of guardians and issues firearm and marriage licenses. It also handles vital records and involuntary treatment for mental illness and substance abuse.

Magistrate Court Judge Melinda Anderson melinda.anderson@gsccca.org 876-2343 This court handles civil claims for money owed or damage to person or property, writs of possession for personal property, garnishments and foreclosures

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of liens upon abandoned motor vehicles.

The jurisdictional limit on these actions is $15,000. The court also handles landlordtenant disputes. There is no limit on dispossessory actions. The court’s criminal jurisdiction includes issuing arrest and search warrants, holding bond hearings and trying county ordinance violations.

Bad check warrants are handled here.

Second floor County Commission Office

Joey Brown, Administrator 876-2164 The county administrator and the commissioners’ staff, which handles county finances and management and supervision of agencies, are here.

County Commission Meeting Room This is where the county commissioners meet. Other groups, such as the 911 board and the citizens advisory committee, also use this room for monthly meetings.

Matters outside the courthouse Coroner Reginald L. Pierce PO Box 223 Hinesville 884-4490 The coroner rules on causes of death when a person dies and is not attended by a physician. The most public work the officer does is during crimes and accidents.

County Attorney Kelly Davis 206 E. Court St. 876-0111 County attorneys in Georgia do not prosecute criminal cases. The county attorney’s role is to advise and represent officials on legal issues.

Chief Registrar, supervisor Ella Golden Commerce St. P.O. Box 557, Hinesville 876-3310 www.coastalcourier.com

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The registrar is responsible for registering voters and keeping voter rolls. In Liberty County the registrar also runs elections.

Mosquito Control Jack Vereen, supervisor P.O. Box 829 Hinesville jack.vereen@libertycountyga.com 836 Limerick Road 884-2065 This office monitors mosquito traps to determine when spraying is necessary and runs a fleet of trucks with sprayers and contracts out spraying by helicopter.

Public Works Clenton Wells, supervisor This department is the combined Road Department and Solid Waste Department, supervised by Clenton Wells, but still operating as separate entities.

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Road Department/Shop Chris Beasley, operations supervisor 1079 Bacontown Road, Midway libcoroad@clds.net 884-3310 This department maintains roads in unincorporated parts of the county.

Solid Waste Department Johnny Schaadt, operations supervisor P. O. Box 829 Hinesville 625 Rogers Pasture, Fleming lcswa@coastalnow.net 884-7300 This department provides for the collection and disposal of rural residential and commercial solid waste within the county and provides disposal of solid waste collected by the cities of Liberty County.

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Clerk handles deeds, passports Office of the Clerk of Courts; Superior, State, Juvenile and Magistrate F. Barry Wilkes, Clerk E-mail: clerkofcourts@libertyco. com Phone: 912-876-3625 Liberty County Courthouse 100 Main St. www.libertyco.com Pay traffic tickets online: http:/ libertycotickets.com/ The clerk of superior court is an elected constitutional county officer, the local court administrator and the official custodian of citizens’ court and land records.

Barry Wilkes holds the office. His term runs through 2012.

The clerk’s office provides numerous court-related and other clerical services such as summoning jurors for

jury duty, appointing notaries public, processing U.S. passports, and filing corporate documents and military discharge records. In addition to serving the superior court, the clerk serves as Wilkes clerk of the state, juvenile and magistrate courts and as court administrator of those courts.

The clerk’s office is the official repository for court and land records that must be registered with the clerk and maintained for public inspection.

The office has three divisions: judicial, real estate, and business/administrative.

Services provided by the office may

be viewed in much more detail on the office’s website at www.libertyco.com.

Real Estate Division is responsible for filing and permanently recording all real estate, personal property, trade name and partnership documents affecting citizens of Liberty County.

All deeds, liens and plats affecting property in Liberty County must be filed in the clerk’s office to protect legal rights of filing and secured parties.

Assistance is available and the office is networked with various other local and state databases provided to assist you with locating land and other public records in Liberty County or other counties of the state.

Access to land and notary public records is available via Internet at www.libertyco.com/services.htm.

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State offices in county The Department of Family and Children Services Petula Gomillion, interim director 370-2555 / 508 North Main St. Administers federal and state-mandated public assistance and social services for Liberty Countians, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, food benefits, Medicaid/low income Medicaid and employment services. Also provides child protective services, adoption services, foster care services, preventive/supportive services, adult protective services, information and referral services and limited general assistance.

Forestry Commission Jeff Stone, chief ranger 884-3331 / Highway 17 South, Midway Commission rangers suppress forest wildfires in Liberty and south Bryan

counties. A burn permit is required to burn outdoors.

Permits are issued from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., MondayFriday, at no charge. Or go to www.gfc.state.ga.us/ OnlinePermits/AddPermit. cfm?County=Liberty.

District Attorney Office Tom Durden 876-4151 945 E.G. Miles Parkway Headquarters for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit’s legal staff. DA Tom Durden and his staff prosecute juvenile and superior court cases in the circuit, which is made up of Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Bryan, Tattnall and Evans counties. The DA’s office also handles forfeiture cases.

The DA is elected.

Office of Child Support Services 876-4154 / 945 E.G. Miles Assists custodial parents

in recovering child support. The staff can collect the payments or mediate between the custodial and non-custodial parents.

The Victims Witness Program 876-4151 / 945 E.G. Miles Provides information to crime victims about their cases.

Phone numbers for other agencies: • Hinesville Probation Office, 370-2571 • Georgia State Patrol, 370-2600 • Division of Driver’s Services toll free number, 1-866-754-3687.

• Governor’s office for consumer complaints, 1-800-869-1123.

• Department of Labor, Hinesville Career Center, 370-2595.

Liberty’s municipalities Surrounding Hinesville, there are six other municipalities with city governments.

Allenhurst

City Hall: 8762180 Meetings: First Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Mayor: Thomas Hines Hines Councilmembers: Carl Easton, Amanda Cox, Douglas Burgess Flemington

City Hall: 8773223 Meetings: 4:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month Mayor: Sandra Martin Martin Councilmembers: Palmer Dasher, Gail Evans, Dotty Bailey Fermin, Charles Richard-

son, Donnie Smith, Paul Hawkins City clerk: Terry Willett Gum Branch City Hall: 8765945 Meetings: Every third Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Mayor: Richard Strickland Strickland Councilmembers: Irene Chandler, Charles Simpson, Kathy Todd, Edward Wells Midway City Hall: 884-3344 Meetings: Second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Mayor: Clemontine Washington Councilmembers: Levern Clancy Jr., Henry Curtis Roberts, Melice HamilWashington ton, Terry Dole, Levern Clancy Jr.

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City clerk: Gloria Cook-Osborne Riceboro City Hall: 884-2986 Meetings: 6 p.m., first Tuesday of the month Mayor: Bill Austin Councilmembers: Tommie Williams Sr., David Miller, Austin Chris Stacy, John Young Walthourville City Hall: 368-7501 Meetings: Second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

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City of Hinesville Officials are: Jim Thomas, Mayor Address: 947 Fox Haven Court Occupation: Retired military and civil service Home: 876-5630 Charles Frasier, mayor pro tem, District 1 Address: 172 Folker Drive Occupation: Paper maker Home: 369-8436 Work: 884-3371 Bobby Ryon, District 2 Address: 907 Kings Road Occupation: Sales Manager Coastal Communications Home: 369-7966 David Anderson, District 3 Address: 645 McDowell Street Occupation: Retired military Home: 876-9785 Keith Jenkins, District 4 Address: 211 Slaten Circle Occupation: Law enforcement trainer & business owner Home: 876-5473 Kenneth Shaw, District 5 Address: 514 Pinafore Lane Occupation: Emergency medical technician Home: 368-6137 Work: 369-9420 www.coastalcourier.com

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G overnment City of Hinesville Hinesville City Hall Billy Edwards, city manager bedwards@cityofhinesville. org 876-3564 Hinesville is the hub of the HinesvilleFort Stewart Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes both Edwards Liberty and Long counties. And with the expected growth of Fort Stewart in the next few years, the city’s population is expected to grow by at least 25 percent.

A new city hall at the corner of MLK and Commerce streets is under construction. All offices have been relocated to the Hinesville Police Department until the work is finished.

The police department is at

123 E. M.L. King Jr. Drive.

Overseeing the government is a mayor and five-member council. Mayors in Hinesville can serve only two consecutive four-year terms.

The city manager directs the day-to-day operation of the city. Edwards manages an operation that includes five departments: police, fire, public works, inspections and administration. He is assisted by community development director and Assistant City Manager Kenneth Howard.

The city contracts out operations of its public works and water departments, but residents sign up for water service and garbage pickup, and pay their bills, at city hall.

City administration The administrative department at city hall accepts deposits for water, sewer and

garbage service and bills customers for the same services.

The department also collects taxes and provides business licenses. City Clerk Sarah Lumpkin heads the administrative department. She can be reached at 876-3564.

Inspections Director of Inspections, Steve Welborn 876-4147 This office makes sure buildings under construction or those being renovated meet state and city building codes and city zoning requirements.

Public Works / OMI John Bell, regional business manager Gary Gilliard, Hinesville project manager 876-8216 The public works department is run by Operations

Management International, a private corporation that specializes in utilities management. Employees pick up trash and maintain streets and parks, read meters, collect garbage, inspect road construction and run the sewage treatment plant on Fort Stewart, which also serves post.

While the city’s operations are handled by the city manager, city clerk and other staff, policy decisions are made by a five-member council, led by a mayor. The council meets each first and third Thursday.

Council members are elected by districts, while the mayor runs citywide. All serve four-year terms and municipal elections were last held in fall 2007. The election, which had a record turnout, led to the election of the city’s first black mayor, Jim Thomas, and a change in two council seats.

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Above: Cpl. Ryan Shurtleff displays the silver and bronze medals he won at the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. Left: Airmen of the 506th Air Expeditionary Group climb into a tank for a ride on Forward Operating Base Warrior, Iraq.

Boosting morale home and abroad

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Fort Stewart: Pride, honor Welcome to Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield and Coastal Georgia, home of “Georgia’s Division,” the 3rd Infantry Division. The “Rock of the Marne” and tenant units are some of the most deployed units in the United States Army, which has a global mission during this era of persistent conflict.

You are now a valued member of an outpost of pride, readiness and military tradition. You will soon discover why “Stewart-Hunter” is considered a Southern living station of choice for our fighting men and women — and the families and civilians who support them — to live, work, train and play.

Home to soldiers, Marines, airmen and Coast Guard members, Stewart-Hunter has earned the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation and Army’s Community of Excellence Award an unprecedented four times, in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2009.

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that success comes from a total team effort to take care of service members, civilians and their families, with input and feedback from both our on- and off-post community partners.

The philosophy at Stewart-Hunter is readiness; ensuring soldier and family members are prepared to deploy and answer the nation’s call; ensuring the installation is able to provide an efficient deployment and training platform for soldiers and equipment; ensuring leader and workforce development; and providing for the well being of community members — all in a safe and secure environment.

The warmth and support we get outside our gates is hard to match. This is a place of good neighbors — so, if home is where the heart is, welcome home.

Rock of the Marne!

— Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips 3rd ID Deputy Commanding General-Rear

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Post pumps billions into area Fort Stewart’s main phone number: 767-1411 Website: www.stewart.army.mil Fort Stewart is the headquarters for the 3rd Infantry Division. It is also the economic engine that drives Liberty County and much of Southeast Georgia.

Many troops from 3rd left for oneyear deployments at the end of 2009 and still more are expected to leave this summer.

That makes the fifth time the division has gone to Iraq, the first being for the actual 2003 invasion and ouster of Saddam Hussein.

Fort Stewart is home to around 20,000 soldiers and more than 3,200 Army civilian employees. The installation has been named an Army Community of Excellence four times in recent years.

The 3rd ID was the first Army division to undergo transformation to a mod-

ular force structure, a change in the way the Army organizes and deploys combat units.

The The 3rd Infantry Division’s installaseal features the mascot, tion is Rocky the bulldog. undergoing a building boom. Officials expect significant growth within the next three years.

About two-thirds of the county’s population are active duty soldiers. The post has a military payroll of an estimated $1 billion and has an economic impact of more than twice that on Southeast Georgia.

Most newcomers are here because of

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Soldiers salute during the 3rd ID color casing and retreat ceremony in October.

Fort Stewart, the largest military installation east of the Mississippi River.

Besides soldiers and their families, many retirees decide to settle here after ending their service because of amenities on post.

Post information

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In charge • Division and installation commander: Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo III • Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Phillips, 3rd ID Deputy Commander • Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Ashmen • Chief of staff: Col. Thomas James • Garrison commander: Col. Kevin Milton Lodging For information about lodging, contact the Fort Stewart Lodging office, McDaniel Hall, 304 Coe Ave., bldg. 4951, Fort Stewart, Ga., 31314-5142. The phone number is 369-5952.

Priority is given to soldiers at the Guest House who are going to or coming from another base. To make reservations, call 368-4184. On-post housing assignments are made by the Family Housing Office. Arriving soldiers must stop at the Community Homefinding Relocation and Referral Service. Call 767-1040/3280 or visit www.fortstewartfamilyhousing.com.

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Dana Bowman, known as “Elf D,” visits with wounded warriors at Fort Stewart’s Warrior Transition Battalion in December. Bowman, a double amputee, skydives.

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Moving in Questions about transportation of household items can be answered by the post’s transportation office in building 901.

Call 767-8130/4050.

For troops living on post, there is a self-help store and service order desk.

For electrical, plumbing and other maintenance problems, residents may place a work order online or by calling 408-2466.

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F ORT Stewart Services provided

Eat, sleep and be healthy The massive post has a variety of services and facilities for soldiers, military families, retirees and workforce of Fort Stewart. Civilian residents of the neighboring communities can often share in what the post has to offer.

There is indoor skating, bowling centers, a water park, fishing lakes, a recreation center and much more.

Winn Army Community Hospital Hospital information: 4356837/6965 Winn appointments: 4356633 or 800-652-9221 Health benefits: 435-6015

Patient representative: 4356225/6143 Website: www.winn.amedd. army.mil.

One of the most easily recognizable post facilities is Winn Army Community Hospital, a TRICARE hospital, which opened in 1983.

The 91-bed facility has five-inpatient care units with six operating rooms, a six-bed intensive care unit with two telemetry beds, and a 13-bed, same-day surgery unit. The hospital has five labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, one

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Winn Army Community Hospital on Fort Stewart serves both active duty and retired military members in this area.

So much to enjoy dine

Dinner theatre, comedy nights, catered events, military and social events and balls are just a few of the options available to the Hinesville and Fort Stewart communities during the evening hours.

Join us for Lunch!

Mon - Fri 11am - 1:30pm Having a party?

We can cater your event on or off premises.

Club Stewart

Corner of Hero Road and Sixth Street Ft Stewart

912-368-2212 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC www.coastalcourier.com

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labor and delivery operating room, one ante-partum room, and three triage rooms, which anchor the labor and delivery unit.

There are 12 couplet care rooms, four adult special need ante-partum and post-partum patient beds and six beds in the special care nursery, all housed in the mother-baby unit.

In addition, Winn has a gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy services with two procedure rooms.

Winn provides a full range of medical and health services, including: • Preventive medicine — audiology, community health nursing and occupational health: • Primary care — family

practice, immunology, internal medicine, exceptional family member program and pediatrics; • Ancillary services — lab, radiology and pharmacy; • Department of OB/GYN, including a well women’s center; • Emergency medicine; • Specialty clinics — EENT, dermatology, general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics occupational therapy, physical therapy, podiatry, adult/child psychiatry and psychology, social work services, urology and early intervention services.

Winn’s Web site has a wealth of information about services. TRICARE Prime patients can refill their prescriptions or schedule wellness and follow-up appointments online.

Commissary/PX A new PX opened on Fort

Stewart in 2005, expanding the Fort Stewart mall complex, which is the hub of activity on post, over several blocks. Operated by AAFES, the commissary and PX are the two biggest facilities on post.

A huge supermarket, the commissary offers what you find at most groceries, from frozen foods and fresh produce to household items and health and beauty aids. The post exchange itself is comparable to a department store, with household items, men’s and women’s clothing, appliances and sporting goods.

The mall complex also contains an arcade, snack bar, video rental store, tailor, optical shop, dry cleaner, barbershop, beauty salon, film processing store, a garden center and a car rental agency.

Woodruff Theater is across the parking lot from the commissary. It shows near first-

run movies on weekends.

Adjacent to the mall complex is one of several shoppettes.

Another shoppette is in the Bryan Village Housing area and a large gas station/shoppette is located near the main gate.

Other services Also available are a post office, which has every regular service, except international mail orders; a full service branch of The Heritage Bank, the Fort Stewart Federal Credit Union and a laundry service.

Other services across post range from thrift stores to hobby shops.

Active duty service members and their family members, retirees and their family members, activated National Guardsmen, reservists and their members and, in some cases, DA civilian employees can use post facilities.

Barracks, family housing on post Balfour Beatty Communities, a British Company, owns GMH Military Housing. They continue to uphold policies and standards set previously when GMH won the contract to privatize housing construction and management on Fort Stewart and several other military bases.

Much of the renovation or replacement of existing housing on Fort Stewart has been completed, but construction continues.

BBC full-service community management offices accept new resident housing applications, assign homes and place names on the waiting list.

Updated and improved barracks are available on post at Fort Stewart and off-post housing has hundreds of vacancies adequate to meet soldiers’ needs at anytime.

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Soldiers, and their family members, on official duty and temporary duty orders to and from the installation have priority at post guest lodging.

Reservations can be accepted up to one year in advance.

Rooms are offered on a space-available basis for leisure travel depending on the season. Both double and single rooms are furnished with a kitchenette, microwave, dishware, flatware, pots, pans, toaster, iron, ironing board, hair dryer and coffee maker with free daily coffee.

For information about lodging, contact the Fort Stewart Lodging office, McDaniel Hall, 304 Coe Ave., bldg.

4951, Fort Stewart, Ga., 31314-5142. Priority is also given to soldiers at the Guest House who are going to or coming from another base.

For information, call 3684184.

On-post housing assignments are made by the Family Housing office. Arriving soldiers must stop at the Community Homefinding Relocation and Referral Service. Call 767-1040. You can also get information at www.fortstewartfamilyhousing.com.

The soldier is then put on a waiting list, effective the date of departure from the previous station. The waiting lists are maintained by grade, space, category and date of eligibility.

If off-post housing is sought, Housing Services helps military families find housing as close to the post as possible.

The office provides current rental listings and helps with leases and rental contracts.

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All in- and out-processing is done at Housing Services.

Soldiers can get listings of off-post rentals, referrals to sale properties and information concerning off-limits properties.

Questions about transportation of household items can be answered by the post’s transportation office in Building 901. Call 315-5327 or 7295327.

For troops living on post, there is a self help store and service order desk.

For electrical, plumbing and other maintenance problems, post residents may place a work order online or by calling 408-2466.

Single soldiers are housed in the post’s numerous barracks.

Barracks complexes include dining facilities, dispensaries and branch exchanges. www.coastalcourier.com

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life isn't always uniform MWR supports you with activities, events, and celebrations that bring people together.

No matter where in the world you are or what stage of life you're in, MWR offers a variety of opportunities to enhance the quality of your life.

Fort Stewart

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American Red Cross 767-4750 1-877-272-7337 Army Community Service 767-5058 315-6816 Army Emergency Relief 767-5058 315-6816 Army Lodging 368-4184 315-5910 Auto Crafts Center 767-3521 315-6244 Bingo 368-3930 351-0044 Bowling Centers: Hunter Lanes 315-6279 Stewart Lanes 767-4273 Marne Lanes 767-4866 Child & Youth Services: Registration 767-2312 315-5425 Child Development Center 767-3202 315-6115 Family Child Care 767-2311 315-6064 Youth Center 767-4491/4493 315-5708 Jordan Youth Gym 767-5079 School Age Services 767-2635 Clubs: Club Stewart 368-2212 Hunter Club 459-7923 Corkan Family Recreation Area 767-4273 Golf Course 767-2370 315-9115

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Fort Stewart Fitness Centers: Caro Fitness Center 767-7097 Tominac Fitness Center Newman Fitness Center 767-3031 Leisure Activities Center 767-2841 Library 767-2828 Marketing 767-5117 Outdoor Recreation: Equipment Checkout Center 435-8209/8205 Holbrook Recreation Area 435-8209/8205 Lotts Island Pass & Permit 435-8601 Rifle / Pistol Range 435-8209/8205 Skeet / Trap Range 435-8209/8205 Pet Boarding 435-8052 Pools: Bryan Village 767-2701 Corkan Pool 767-8575 Hunter Pool Newman Pool (Indoor) 767-3034 Rocky's Zone 767-8715 Solicitation Office 767-5139 Sports Office 767-8326/8238

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Come Worship With Us!

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 233 Gause Street • Hinesville • 912-369-2417 Reverend Richie Williams, Pastor Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Noon Day Prayer: Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.

Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Regular Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

Church Ministries Choir Ministries (Adult, Female, Male and Youth) CROSS (Clothing and Food Bank Ministry) SOA (Sons of Allen Men’s Ministry SOAM (Singles On a Mission) Usher Ministries (Adult and Youth) WMS (Women’s Missionary Society for Ladies 40+) YPD (Young People’s Department for Persons 25 and below) YWI (Young Women’s Initiative for Young Ladies 18 – 40)

Visit us at: www.bethelhinesville.com “If He loved you enough to die, love Him enough and live!” – John 3:16 Newcomers2010_76-100.indd 1

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Above: Bishop Julian Jones leads the benediction during the National Day of Prayer observance in Hinesville. Left: Project Reach GANG celebrated the release of the group’s first CD in April at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Churches active, helpful in community

City of Hinesville firefighters serve as contest judges for First Baptist Church’s Kentucky Chucky’s Great Chili Cookoff.

Faith in God, people We are very excited to welcome you and yours to this wonderful and honorable community, Liberty County, Ga. We are a community of believers in God, liberty and freedom. This is a county where people are friendly and willing to help others.

There are also so many things to do, from performing arts to city parades and many other celebrations. There is an abundance of history and landmarks in the area. This is the place to be as we enjoy life. Our community is diverse.

People from all over the nation and world have decided to make Liberty County home. There is a sense of togetherness and family among this tight-knit group of people.

…Behold, All Things Are Become New! II Cor. r. 5:17

We have many wonderful ministries and area congregations come together on several occasions. No matter what kind of ministry you seek — small, medium or large — we can accommodate you and your family.

Liberty County is home to the 3rd Infantry Division. We are blessed to have a supportive community comprised of natives, soldiers, retirees and families who defend our nation and support Christian values. We welcome your addition to this amazing county of freedom — Liberty County, Ga. Elder Dr. D.S. “Drew” Andrews president, United Ministerial Alliance

SAINT STEPHEN CATHOLIC CHURCH DAILY MASSES

Welcome To A W New Day!

Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 pm

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 am

Richard D. Hayes, Pastor Sunday Service…11:30 a.m.

Wednesday Worship…7:30 p.m.

www.NewDayOutreachMinistry.org 77 Kent Road, Walthourville, GA 912-610-1672/ 912-977-6725 www.coastalcourier.com

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HOLY HOUR

Wednesday: 6:00 pm Rev. Thomas J. Murphy, Pastor 399 Woodland Drive • Hinesville sscc399@clds.net

912-876-4364 Summer 2010

HOLY DAY MASSES

Vigil: 7:00 pm Holy Day: 12:05 pm, 7:00 pm

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00-4:30 pm

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C hurches and religion AFRICANMETHODIST EPISCOPALIAN Bethel AME Church 876-5647 or 369-2417 233 N. Gause St. Hinesville www.bethelhinesville. com pastorwilliams@bethelhinesville.com Pleasant Grove AME 368-3266 or 368-4112 1450 Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville St. Peter’s AME 876-6874 5394 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. P.O. Box 267 Midway Thebes AME 884-9116 714 Dave Williams Rd. Midway APOSTOLIC Cathedral of Faith Church 876-9857 1437 E.G. Miles Pkwy.

Hinesville Pillar in Zion Apostolic Church 368-5146 90 Sanders Rd. Allenhurst Power of Faith Ministry 368-3088 321 Memorial Dr. Hinesville Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ 368-5153 901 Pipkin Road Hinesville progressivehinesville@ yahoo.com ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Assembly of God Full Gospel Korean 368-8780 758 Tupelo Trail Hinesville Victory Assembly of God 876-8231 612 E. Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville

http://victoryassembly. tripod.com BAPTIST - MIDWAY and SUNBURY Beach Hill Baptist 884-2858 Highway 17 Midway Friendship Baptist 884-3231 P.O. Box 535 Highway 84 Midway Midway First Baptist 884-5446 or 884-5303 10471 E Oglethorpe Hwy P.O. Box 95 Midway Fleming Baptist Church 884-5759 or 977-5028 3526 Coastal Hwy 17 Fleming www.flemingbaptistchurch.org Palmyra Missionary Baptist 884-3291 Sunbury Road Midway

Sunbury Missionary Baptist 884-3521 512 Trade Hill Road Midway Wilderness Baptist Church Midway 884-5076 HINESVILLE Abundant Life Worship Center 876-7552 or 876-7440 P.O. BOX 443 320 Memorial Dr. Hinesville http://netministries.org/ see/churches.exe/ ch09892 cjharveyusa@ netscape.net Christ the Rock Ministries 369-3551 4156 Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville Crossroads Church 977-6124 2470 Hwy. 196 West Hinesville www.crossroadsonline. cc

“Experience the Difference”

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First Baptist Hinesville 876-2687 or 368-4286 220 E. Washington Ave. Hinesville www.fbchinesvillega. com

Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist 877-5909 77 Kent Rd. Allenhurst Korean First Baptist 396-7500 1094 Hwy 196 West Hinesville

Flemington Presbyterian Church 876-2706 750 Old Sunbury Rd. Hinesville

Liberty Missionary Baptist 368-6142 8653 Highway 196 W. Hinesville www.liberty-missionary-baptist-church. com

Full Gospel Tabernacle 368-3044 809 Frank Cochran Dr.

Lighthouse Hispanic 369-6089 1370 Shaw Road

Student Activities • Art Club • Community Service Projects • Drama Club • Forensic Team • Interact Club • Literary • Little Landers Cheer Team • Nation Honor Society • Student Retreats • One Act Play • Quiz Bowl • Spanish Club • Student Council

To enroll your child or for more information, please contact: Mrs. Marian Letnaunchyn, Director preschooldir@coastalnow.net or 912-368-3355

A loving, accepting, and caring congregation welcomes you to share our passion for Christ!

- Inspiring Sunday worship services at 8:30 am (praise), 11 am (traditional), and 6 pm (teaching) - Ministries for all ages - Christ centered

First Presbyterian Christian Academy is accredited by the Southern Assosiation of College and Schools, www.sacs.org and the Georgia Accrediting Commision, www.coe.uga.edu/gac/.

308 East Court Street | Hinesville GA 31313 Office 912-876-0441 | Fax 912-369-6686 www.fpcahinesville.com

First Calvary Missionary Baptist 876-3911 124 Rebecca St. Hinesville firstcalvary@coastalnow.net

Excellent Curriculum Bible Curriculum and Weekly Chapel Child-Friendly School Day (9:00am -1:00pm) Developmentally Appropriate Structure and Activities Small Classes and Loving Teachers Positive Discipline Follows Public School Calendar

The Choice of a Lifetime Choosing First Presbyterian Christian Academy for your child’s education makes it possible for him or her to pursue an education that nurtures intellectual curiosity, stimulates personal growth, and encourages analytical thinking and innovation. First Presbyterian offers its students a rigorous college preparatory curriculum at all grade levels with a variety of honors and advanced placement courses for high school students. All teachers at First Presbyterian are certified.

• Baseball • Basketball • Cheerleading • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball

Grace Baptist 368-2358 or 271-1735 1406 Airport Rd. Hinesville http://gbc4god31313. tripod.com gbc4god@coastalnow. net

Kindergarten • Pre-K • 2 & 3-year-olds Toddlers • Infants

Now Accepting Open Enrollment

Highlander Athletics

Everlasting Word of Truth Ministry 877-2177 20 Myron Magnum Cir. Hinesville

Hinesville First United Methodist Church Preschool & Kindergarten

First Presbyterian Christian Academy, established in 1975, is dedicated to training the hearts and minds of children 2 years old through the 12th grade.

• Art • Band • Choir • Drawing • Painting • Technology • Web Design • Yearbook

Hinesville www.fullgospeltab.org

A Safe Place to Grow

First Presbyterian Christian Academy

Highlander Fine Arts

office@crossroadsonline.cc

Please call the school office to schedule an appointment for a tour or to talk with a member of our administrative team.

- Community oriented - Military friendly

203 North Main Street, Downtown Hinesville, Georgia 912-368-2200 www.hinesvillemethodist.com Summer 2010

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C hurches and religion Hinesville www.iglesiahispanafarodeluz.com/Hoja_de_ Inscripcion.html Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 876-6464 1370 Shaw Road Hinesville adminzion@coastalnow.net South Main Baptist 368-4008 1166 S. Main St. Hinesville St. Luke Missionary Baptist 368-7305 or 368-9888 East Hwy 280 Hinesville Trinity Missionary Baptist Temple 369-6082 or 369-5363 1016 Live Oak Dr. P.O. Box 243 www.trinitymissionarybaptist.com tcacademy@CLDS.net Westside Baptist 876-7600 108 N. Welborn St. Hinesville

www.westsidebaptistchurch.us judson.maxwell@gmail. com wbc@coastalnow.net ALLENHURST WALTHOURVILLE GUM BRANCH Baconton Missionary Baptist 368-9154 20 Tibet Road P.O. Box 9 Allenhurst www.bacontonmissionarybaptistchurch. org bmbc7@clds.net pastor.scott@bacontonmissionarybaptistchurch.org Gum Branch Baptist 876-3630 8590 Highway 196 W. Hinesville www.gumbranch.org Military Christian Servicemen 876-2881 or 368-2722 2031 Talmadge Rd. Allenhurst

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist 368-2696 Wilder Road PO Box 12 Walthourville Shiloh Missionary Baptist Temple 877-3122 229 Thompson Rd Walthourville Victory Baptist 368-2722 or 876-2881 1933 Talmadge Rd. Allenhurst www.victoryinallenhurst.com thepreacher@coastalnow.net RICEBORO First African Baptist 884-2606 or 884-2838 119 Evans Cooper Rd. P.O. Box 447 Riceboro New Zion Missionary Baptist 884-2454 E.B. Cooper Hwy. P.O. Box 263 Riceboro

New Anderson Grove Baptist 884-2580 423 Retreat Road Riceboro

2378 Highway 84 E Flemington Live Oak Church of God 876-8769 296 Live Oak Church Rd. Hinesville www.liveoakchurch.org

Riceboro Baptist 884-3523 E.B. Cooper Highway CATHOLIC St. Stephen’s Catholic Church 876-4364 399 Woodland Dr. Hinesville

Riceboro Church of God 884-5749 Highway 17 PO Box 190 Riceboro

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ 876-2816 317 W. Court St. Hinesville hnvlcofc@clds.net

Healing Springs Church of God 369-4368 87 Old Sunbury Rd Hinesville Holy Church of God 876-2718 130 Clay St. Hinesville

Church of Christ 876-9211 4667 Highway 84 W. Allenhurst www.cofcallenhurst. com

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter

CHURCH OF GOD Hinesville Church of God 368-5823 or 748-7612

Day Saints 368-3910 220 Sandy Run Dr. Hinesville EPISCOPAL St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church 876-2744 302 Gen. Stewart Way Hinesville www.st-phillips-hinesville.org HOLINESS Church of Christ in Unity Mission 884-9799 5270 Lewis Frasier Rd. Midway Junior Church of Christ Retreat Road 884-3985 Riceboro Miracle Deliverance Temple 884-3039 Peter King Road Riceboro

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Join Us for Our Celebration Services On

Sundays 10:30 a.m.

912.884.2766 newlifefamilychurch.net Hwy 17

Exciting Ministry for Children of all Ages! www.coastalcourier.com

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C hurches and religion Churches From page 79

Solomon Temple Church of Christ 884-5478 Midway Zion Temple Holiness Church 884-5770 6102 E. Oglethorpe Midway Trinity Outreach Ministries 884-6058 546 Bacontown Road Midway JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness 876-8896 or 368-7337 Highway 119 off Highway 84 Allenhurst MISSIONARY Korean Mission Church

369-6683 1199 Curtis Road NAZARENE New Hope Church of the Nazarene 368-5457 150 Sandy Run Dr. Hinesville NONDENOMINATIONAL Agape Christian Fellowship Ministry 876-5929 1896 Shaw Rd. Hinesville agape633@clds. net Faithful Temple Church of Deliverance 876-2268 1060 S. Main St. Bethesda Church 368-6121 116 Patriots Trail Hinesville www.theamazinglife. com info@bethesdachurch. net His Anointing Christian Church

884-4671 60 Butler Rd., Suite 2 Midway New Day Outreach Ministry 610-1612 or 980 7834 Clean Stay USA (Hinesville Inn) 1034 Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville www.newdayoutreachministry.org newdayministry@gmail. com Liberty Prayer Chapel, Inc. 368-7335 302 Memorial Dr. Hinesville

Iglesia Dedios Pentecostal MI 1229 Curtis Road 368-3306 Life United Pentecostal 368-4660 1301 Pipkin Rd. Hinesville 411@lifeupc.org www.lifeupc.org PRESBYTERIAN Allenhurst Presbyterian 369-8999 30 Church St. Allenhurst

Christ Prayer Deliverance 876-6670 Highway 84 PENTECOSTAL AND PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Aisle of Hope Holiness 876-2892 or 369-2427 314 Gause St. Faith Temple

Holiness Church 876-2540 5170 Hwy. 84 Walthourville

First Presbyterian Church of Hinesville 876-3670 320 E. Washington Ave. Flemington Presbyterian 876-2706 875 Old Sunbury Rd. Flemington

Midway First Presbyterian 884-5967 672 N. Coastal Hwy. P.O. Box 175 Midway Korean Presbyterian 877-5588 1010 Beatie Blvd Hinesville UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Midway Congregational 884-2037 8815 Oglethorpe Hwy. UNITED METHODIST Hinesville First United Methodist 368-2200 100 Memorial Dr. Hinesville www.hinesvilleumc.com Korean Ministries United Methodist Rev. Man Lee 515 N. Main St. Midway United Methodist 884-2329

215 Martin Road www.midwaymethodist.net Mt. Olivet United Methodist 884-3536 Mt. Olivet Church Road P.O. Box 312 Fleming FORT STEWART Heritage Chapel Bldg T-85 767-8801 / 7708 Lindquist Road Hunter AAF Chapel Bldg 145 315-5440 / 5515 368 Haley Avenue Main Post Chapel Bldg 500 767-5409 / 1820 10 Garry Owen Street Marne Chapel Bldg 610 767-8801 / 7708 Bldg 610, Gulick/6th Street WACH Hospital Chapel 435-6661 / 6183 2nd floor, rm 2C-04

“A Place to Call Home” Sunday Services:

Wednesday Services:

Ministries

Contemporary Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00am Traditional Worship: 11:00am Evening Worship: 6:00pm

Children: 6:00pm Bible Studies & Prayertime: 6:30pm

Awana • Youth 24/7 Choir Programs • Sunday School Senior Ministry • Mission Groups His Kids • Stephen Ministry

Visit our website: www.fbchinesvillega.com or join us on Facebook 220 E. Memorial Drive • Hinesville • 912.876-2687 78 / Neighbors & Newcomers

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Above: A dusting of snow coats the plants in a Liberty County resident’s yard. Left: A crowd gathers under gray, drizzly skies for the Yellow Ribbon Walk on Fort Stewart.

Snow doesn’t fall often in Liberty County, but it happens

Liberty County residents had fun building snowmen and playing outside when a flurry of flakes coated Southeast Georgia in February — the first snowfall the area had seen in about 20 years.

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What to expect from weather Hello and welcome. My name is Mike Hodges and I’m the Director of Liberty County Emergency Management. The agency is a unit of the county government with the lead role in preparing for and responding to major emergencies and disasters, both natural and manmade.

We work closely with state and federal agencies before, during and after emergencies and disasters to provide coordinated and comprehensive protection of lives and property.

While we have just entered into hurricane season, we have also entered into spring in the South. Spring in South Georgia is beautiful time of year and there is an abundance of yearround activities here for everyone. I myself am a newcomer to

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the Liberty County-Hinesville area. I moved here from South Carolina and I have been very pleased with my choice.

The people in Hinesville have treated me like I have lived here all my life. I have also found the area to be the best of both worlds — the inland area and the coast. Savannah and the beautiful beaches of the Golden Isles are a short hop away. What more could you ask for?

If you choose to relocate to the area and you enjoy it half as much as I have, you will have found a new home. Welcome to Liberty County.

Mike Hodges, director of LibertyHinesville Emergency Management Agency

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W eather Farmers market vendors set up umbrellas to protect themselves and their produce from the sun’s rays.

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Climate is usually hot, humid There are many reasons residents outside of Georgia visit the Coastal Empire, among them our welcoming communities, scenic locations, native wildlife and history.

Other incentives are the wonderful weather and typically sunny skies Liberty County experiences throughout the year.

The climate is semitropical and affords wonderful springs and falls with generally balmy weather.

Winter Although there are hardly any instances of blistering cold weather, Liberty County’s temperatures have dropped to as low as 20s-teens, but only as overnight lows and then for only a day or two. The lows normally occur in January or February.

In February 2010, we experienced one day of light snowfall that had many in the area snapping photographs and building snowmen.

However, snow is not common.

Before February, the last measurable snowfall was in December 1989.

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Average highs run at approximately 61.5 degrees and lows about 41 degrees.

Summer During most of the year, the temperature often reaches the upper 90s and the humidity can make it feel as if it were 120 degrees during the summer. The average high temperature for summer is 89.9 degrees.

Rain Rain is no stranger to the county’s semitropical atmosphere as hurricane season greets the coast during the months of June to November.

August has been reported as the rainiest month, averaging 7.46 inches.

Storm season Hurricane season, spanning JuneNovember with the most severe time coming after August, is always a threat. Coastal Georgia has been fortunate and has not been hit by a hurricane in a long time, but the threat remains serious.

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In case of an evacuation When an evacuation order is given, it will be issued over local radio and television stations. Please leave your home immediately when ordered. Follow the order, no matter what the weather looks like at the time. When the evacuation order is issued, you should have already decided where you are going.

• Area where you live: Riceboro, Midway, Hinesville • Route and destination: Nearest route to Highway 84 to Highway 196 to Highway 144 West to a reception center in Baxley or Hazlehurst.

• Area where you live: Sunbury, Colonels Island.

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Take hurricane season seriously With hurricane season running from late spring through fall, Georgians should already have plans for how they will cope with potentially severe weather. If not, now is the time to make those plans.

While coastal Georgia is prone to the high winds and storm surge from even a small hurricane or tropical storm, the entire state is vulnerable to the damaging inland winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and floods that a tropical storm can cause.

The cornerstone to preparedness is the family disaster plan, and Georgians should keep the risks that their own communities face in mind as they design their plans.

“Our studies show that the vast majority of Georgians have not conducted a hurricane evacuation drill or created a ready kit,” said Georgia Emergency Management Agency Director Charley English. “It only takes one storm to devastate your community, but being prepared makes you your own first responder if that storm should hit this year.”

Residents who may need to evacuate due to an approaching hurricane, should know the evacuation route they will use and should leave without delay if an evacuation order is issued. Some evacuees go to relatives or friends’ homes or to hotels or motels, and others

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Your family’s hurricane kit should include water, food, clothing, bedding, a first aid kit, batteries, a flashlight, a radio and cash.

to emergency shelters. Those who intend to use an emergency shelter should know where those shelters are. Seeking a shelter close to home is the most convenient option, but those who plan to travel more should be prepared for heavy traffic and should have their vehicles fueled in advance.

Coastal area residents should also be sure that their homes have the necessary structural integrity to withstand hurricane force winds.

Homeowners should ask their

insurance agents about flood insurance, since most homeowners’ policies do not cover flood damage.

Evacuees with pets should know if their destinations accept pets on site or nearby.

The pets’ vaccinations should be up-to-date, vaccination records should be available, and the animals should have collars, leashes and ID tags, and be in carriers.

Residents of inland areas of the state should be prepared for heavy rains, flooding, high

winds and possible tornadoes.

In the event of tornadoes, they should be prepared to take shelter in a safe area such as a basement or an interior hall on the lowest floor of their home.

Part of a family disaster plan is a family disaster kit.

This kit should include the following basics for three days per person: bottled water; food that does not require cooking or refrigeration; a change of clothing; sleeping bag; a flashlight, portable radio and extra batteries; personal hygiene items and prescription drugs.

Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members should also be included along with a list of emergency phone numbers GEMA also recommends that every household have a tone-activated National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio that will turn on automatically when a severe weather advisory is issued.

For more information on hurricanes and other severe weather, visit the GEMA website at www.gema.state.ga.us.

Or call GEMA toll-free at 1-800-TRY-GEMA. Periodic audio news updates are also available at 404-657-5525 or 1-888-216-0760. Another valuable source of information is the National Hurricane Center Web site at www.nhc. noaa.gov. Click on “hurricane awareness.”

Be prepared: Compile a hurricane kit for your family When hurricane season hits, every family should have a kit ready to go.

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Above: Girl Scout Ambassador Ash Lee Brown, of Midway, displays her Gold Award with her parents, Charles Brown and Renee Carlton-Brown. Left: Shoppers browse booths during the American Legion Post 168 and Ladies’ Auxiliary’s yard sale.

Club members work hard to better our community

Children at the annual Earth Day event, hosted

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Get involved with a group No matter what you’re interested in, chances are Liberty County has a group, club or organization for you. There are many ways newcomers can get involved in the community.

Residents focused on being eco-friendly can help Keep Liberty Beautiful make this area a cleaner, healthier, more attractive place to live.

Anyone with a flair for the dramatic will want to get involved with the production of the Hinesville Area Arts Council’s shows.

The local scout troops help children become responsible, hardworking young adults.

All the community’s clubs and organizations have long histories of working to achieve

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a great quality of life for Liberty County residents.

Whatever you choose to do, becoming involved at the local level can benefit both the community and your family.

Whether you want to volunteer, make new friends, develop your leadership skills or just put your extra time to good use, the perks of participation are limitless. And with all the area’s offerings, there’s no doubt you’ll find a group that suits you perfectly.

The organizations in Liberty County have a variety of missions and goals. And given the diversity of the region, it’s easy to find people with similar interests. So get involved. You’ll be glad you did.

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Hundreds of ways to get involved Chapter 209 572-4823

CIVIC Al Sarrar Shrine (PHA) 572-4823

Laurel Growth Chapter 118 Order of Eastern Stars 977-4838

Hinesville Lions Club 877-0051

MILITARY

Hinesville Rotary 876-0040

American Legion Post 168 and Auxiliary 876-0168

Hinesville/Fort Stewart Shrine Club 368-7470

Army Community Services 767-5058

Liberty Coastal Lions 884-2304

Association of the U.S. Army 876-4331

Liberty County Kiwanis 408-6159 368-4282

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary 977-6665

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Liberty County Department of Family and Children Services 370-2555 Liberty County Library 368-4003 884-5742 Liberty County Manna House 368-3660 Long County Department of Family and Children Services 545-2177 Long County Library 545-2521 Tri-County Protective Agency 368-9200 or 1-800334-2836 Crisis hotline: 3689200 Liberty County Chamber of Commerce 368-4445

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Children meet Ronald McDonald during Liberty County’s Relay for Life, which is held every year to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

FUNDRAISERS American Cancer Society (912) 355-0955 March of Dimes (912) 354-5900 United Way of The Coastal Empire, Liberty 368-4282 Relay for Life of Liberty County 355-5196 HEALTH CARE Alcoholics Anonymous Liberty County 876-8380 Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Fraser Counseling Center 369-7777

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Fort Morris Historic Site 884-5999

American Heart Association (912) 790-2900 Coastal Medical Assistance Clinic Liberty County Health Department 876-2173 ext. 236 Counseling, Individual, Marital and Family Fraser Counseling Center 369-7777

Liberty County Historical Society 876-3564 Morning Glory Garden Club 369-3307 or 9772262 Second Georgia Artillery Re-enactors Group 877-4447

Gateway Mental Health/Liberty 368-3502

Arts on the Coast Arts Association 884-3726

Hospice Savannah (912) 355-2289

Hinesville Area Arts Council 408-3780

HOBBIES Friends of Fort Morris 884-4447

HORTICULTURE Liberty County Extension Office

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876-2133 Long County Extension Office 545-9549 MASONIC Button Gwinnett Chapter 368-8076 Hinesville Masonic Lodge #211 876-9161 Hour Glass Masonic Lodge 113 660-0244 Knights Templar No. 28 (PHA) 660-0244 X.L. Neal Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons (PHA) 572-4823

Fred L. Ginter American Legion Post #168 West Hwy. 84 Hinesville 876-0168 Fort Stewart Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://fortstewartesc.com/default. aspx 448-2296 Fort Stewart Officers Wives Club 368-2212 Liberty County Veterans 876-4331 Military Order of the Cootie 271-6768 Retired Officers Association 876-2349 Veterans Council of Liberty 876-0235

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368-6319

884-2347

Long County Chamber of Commerce 876-5568

Geechee Kunda 884-4440 or (912) 220-5966

Long County Development Authority 545-2678 RELIGIOUS

Liberty County Democratic Party 884-2304 or 9774080

Knights of Columbus 369-2023 or 2711126 SCHOOLS

Liberty County Republican Party 884-6525

Bradwell Institute Band Spirit Club 368-5888

Long County Republican Party 545-9706

Bradwell Institute Junior ROTC 876-7682

PROFESSIONAL Hinesville Area Board of Realtors 368-HABR (4227) Liberty County Chamber of Commerce 368-4445

Georgia Learning Resource Center 1-800-827-5239 Harvey Overton Bradwell Boost-er Club for Bradwell athletics 368-6123 SERVICE

Liberty County Development Authority 368-3356

American Red Cross of Savannah Headquarters (912) 651-5300

Liberty/Long Retired Educators Association

Dorchester Improvement Association

Keep Liberty County Beautiful 368-4888 Liberty Humane Shelter, Inc. 876-DOGS (3647) Safe Hollow Animal Sanctuary 545-9743 NAACP, Liberty County Chapter 884-7334 SORORITIES Nu Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority www.nurhoomega. org Hinesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 884-4005 YOUTH Boy Scouts of America (912) 927-7272 Family Consumer Science Liberty County Extension Service 876-2133

Veterans of Foreign Wars Helping the Military and the Community.

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Hinesville Lions Club President Cindy Waldrop, left, Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas and Lions District Director of the Lighthouse Lew Waldrop pose for a photo after the mayor proclaimed April 24 “White Cane Day” at the request of the Lions Club. Many blind people use white canes to assist them when walking. Lions Clubs hold White Cane events to educate the public and raise funds to help the visually impaired.

Girl Scouts of the United States 368-2819 Liberty County 4H 876-2133

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Long County Rec Dept.

545-9112

Don’t use your truck as a garbage can.

When you do, you make our roads one too.

We are open 6 days a week

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Liberty County Rec Dept.

876-5359 or 448lcrd (5273)

Liberty County YMCA 368-9622

60-70% of litter on Liberty County roads is caused by ‘blown’ litter --litter that is blown out of vehicles driving on our roads.

Always secure your garbage and other items in your truck.

� Steak and Rib night every Wednesday 6-8 p.m. � Bingo every Fri & Sat night 7 p.m. � Entertainment every Fri night 8:30 p.m. � MOC BBQ each month 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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We Deliver!

Offering new and preowned quality name brand furniture, major appliances and bedding

Trade-Ins Welcome

Finance & Layaway – 90 Days Same As Cash

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R ecreation and sports

Above: A skateboarder tests out a move at the skate park behind the Stafford Pavilion. Left: Two young players try to field a hit during summer baseball camp at the Liberty County Recreation Department.

Athletes interested in having fun, fine-tuning skills

Student and recreational athletes in Liberty County often practice year-round, participating in summer leagues and voluntary training sessions to hone their skills.

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Hit the field, get outdoors On behalf of the Liberty County Recreation Department, I’d like to welcome you to our community!

Pristine coastal waters, huge southern forests and lots of history help make Liberty County a place of many treasures. Parks and recreational facilities are spread throughout the county and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors are abundant.

Seasonal sports programs for youths and adults, summer programs, after-school programs and aquatic programs can all be found at the Liberty County Recreation Department.

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We recently added a new Frisbee golf course at James Brown Park and opened a new skate park behind the Stafford Pavilion at Liberty Independent Troop Park. The walking trails at James Brown Park recently were re-paved for your comfort, and we anticipate the completion of our new batting cages soon.

For complete information on all programs, visit our web site at www.lcrd.net and then, come join the action!

— Jimmy Martin, Liberty County Recreation Director

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Many ways to enjoy great outdoors There is an abundance of outdoor activities available to residents of Liberty County.

From boating, fishing, hunting to kayak and canoeing the Coastal Empire offers the marsh, sea, and wilderness to those who enjoy the great outdoors.

Boating Most boats are required by the Department of Natural Resources to be registered. Costs vary depending on the size of the boat and the registration is good for three years. For more information call the DNR office in Richmond Hill at 7272111 or register online at www. georgiawildlife.com/boatregistration_boating.aspx.

Fishing Georgia requires that an-

Boating is one of many outdoor activities popular with Liberty County residents and visitors.

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glers purchase fishing licenses for fresh and saltwater fishing.

Licenses are available at most marinas and sporting good stores. They may be purchased online at www.gadnr.org.

Hunting Hunting Georgia requires a hunting licenses and the cost

Pass and permit office The Fort Stewart Pass & Permit Office Phone: 435-8061/8033 Georgia Highway 144 The Permit Office is in front of the gun and archery ranges. After purchasing a permit from this office, remember to get an instruction package. This package will guide you through the automated check-in process. Once you’ve purchased your permit, call one of the numbers below to check in.

Anglers are not required to checkout.

The hours of operation for pass and permit are as follows: • Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Holidays, Saturday and Sunday (and training holidays): 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Using the automated system, fishing and hunting check-in lines: 767-0202 (primary), 767-6121 (alternate) For information on hunting and fishing at Fort Stewart visit: • www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/wildlife/ • www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/fish/default.htm

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varies depending on the type of license you want. They are available at more than 18,000 dealers across the state, including marinas, retail stores, gun shops, hardware stores and sporting good stores.

They are also available for purchase online at www.gadnr.org.

Nature preserve Melon Bluff Nature Preserve and Palmyra Plantation is a privately-owned, naturebased hideaway in east Liberty County. This gorgeous, pristine part of the vanishing Georgia coast offers sweeping river views, mysterious wetlands and majestic mossdraped ancient oaks. It offers private guided tours on kayaks on the pristine marshes surrounding the facility. For more information call 884-5779.

The Altamaha Coastal Tour Company is approximately 40 minutes south of Liberty County and provides biking, fishing, canoe and kayak trips on the Altahama River. For more information call (912) 437-6010 or visit www.altamaha.com.

Log some time on the golf course Hinesville Cherokee Rose Country Club Semi-private, 18 holes 225 Cherokee Trail, 876-5503 Fort Stewart Taylor’s Creek Golf Course Public, 18 holes 2150 Gulick Ave. 767-2370 Ellabell (Bryan County) Black Creek Golf Club Semi-private, 18 holes Bill Futch Road, 858-4653 Richmond Hill (Bryan County)

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Sterling Links Golf Club Public, 18 holes 774 Port Royal Road, 727-4653 Richmond Hill (Bryan County) Waterford Landing Golf Club Public, 18 holes 731 Waterford Landing Road, 727-4848 Shellman Bluff (McIntosh County) Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Semi-private, 18 holes 500 Marshview Drive, 832-4653

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LCRD has programs for all ages LCRD 607 Oglethorpe Hwy. (Located next to the National Guard Armory) P.O. Box 367 Hinesville Phone: 448-LCRD (5273) or 876-5359 Fax: 867-3010 Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday Director: Jimmy Martin Web site: http://lcrd2. homestead.com E-mail: lcrd@coastalnow. net

cheerleading for girls during football season.

Summer programs LCRD offers a variety of programs during the summer.

These activities include day camp, sports camps for baseball, softball, basketball and soccer, golf, tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, swim team and swimming lessons.

The Liberty County Recreation Department offers sports and activities to all ages throughout the year.

Sports programs The LCRD offers age-level competition in football, soccer, basketball, track, softball, baseball and T-ball. There is

Parks and facilities Liberty Independent Troop complex includes Stafford Pavilion, basketball courts, swimming pool (summer only), playground, a quartermile track, Long-Bell football/ track and field stadium, and four baseball fields.

James A. Brown Park has four softball fields, three soccer fields, playground, and a jogging trail. LCRD also recently added a Frisbee golf

course. A bike/walk path runs along Tupelo Trail to a wooden bridge which leads to the park complex.

The Charles M. Shuman Recreation Center is in James A. Brown Park and offers a variety of activity rooms, two full courts for basketball, and other programs. There is also a weight room next to the center.

Gum Branch Park has a lighted ball field, basketball court, playground, walking trail, fitness equipment and a pavilion.

Joseph Miller Park has a covered picnic area, playground, basketball court, walking trail, fitness equipment, and a lighted ball field.

Briar Bay Park has a pavilion, basketball court, playground, sand volleyball court, walking trail, fitness equipment, and lighted ball field.

Hillery Park in Walthour-

ville has a pavilion, basketball courts, playground, walking trail and lighted ball field.

Jones Creek Park has a pavilion, playground and a public landing for small boats and a public fishing area.

Holmestown Park has a pavilion, playground and basketball court. Eve Park at Half Moon has a pavilion and playground. Jesse Stevens Park has a pavilion and playground.

Additional information All playgrounds are open to the public year-round. The LCRD recreation fields are open to the public when not in use for LCRD organized programs. There is a rental fee to use pavilions except at Miller and Jones Creek parks.

Reservations for use of pavilions can be made at the LCRD office.

Pet adoption, care facilities available Liberty Humane Shelter 279 Briarwood Circle Hinesville 876-DOGS www.libertyhumaneshelter.com Hours: 1-5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday

Safe Hollow Animal Sanctuary P.O. Box 732 Ludowici 545-9743 Animal Haven of Hope Society 514 Myrtle Lane Hinesville 876-2447

New Beginnings Animal Rescue P.O. Box 2307 Hinesville 610-1573 http://hinesvillepetadoption.com

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Mission Statement: “To provide positive, meaningful and quality recreational facilities, programs, activities and services that will encourage life-long learning, fitness and fun for all those residing within Liberty County.”

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Veterinarians • Flemington Veterinary Hospital Call 368-3226 • Dr. Beatie, David Hinesville Call 368-4080 • Dr. Maurice Sweat Hinesville 876-3357

912.368.4441

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YMCA develops character, athleticism Liberty County/ Armed Services Family YMCA

The mission of the Liberty County/Armed Services YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. It is one of the finest community program centers in the Coastal Empire, serving individuals and families in Liberty County and Fort Stewart.

The Liberty Y is a branch of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, based in Savannah.

This association has served the Coastal Empire for more than 150 years, making it the 13th oldest association in the United States.

Through that century and a half of growth the YMCA has celebrated diversity. The YMCA is for people of all faiths, races, ages, abilities and income levels. Thanks to local donors and the United Way, the YMCA provides scholarships to individuals and families who cannot

afford the full cost of programs and membership.

The 44,000-square foot, full-service facility houses a state-of-the-art, indoor aquatics center with a 25-yard heated pool, ideal for all aquatic programs, and a full-court gym, racquetball courts and a gymnastics center. Beforeand after-school child care is offered at each of the county’s elementary schools as part of the Y’s PrYme TYme program.

Boggess Director: Lee Boggess Address: 201 Mary Lou Drive, Hinesville Phone: 368-9622 Web site: www.ymcaofcoastalga.org.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-7 p.m.

Church center has a lot to offer The St. James Center offers kids on the east end of the county a variety of sports and academic programs ranging from Coastal Crew AAU and YBOA basketball to day camps. The center is located at 1140 Holmestown Road between Midway and Hinesville. St. James also provides adults with recreational opportunities. The center has a weight room, game rooms, concessions, a full kitchen and a basketball court. Call 980-4559 or visit www.coastalcrewrebels. com for more information.

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State promotes birding trail along coast Residents and visitors to Liberty Country are fortunate to be along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.

A visit to one or more sites along the trail provides visitors with the opportunity to see and enjoy the beauty of a kaleidoscope of birds and glimpse the fascinating history of this land and its residents.

More than 300 species of birds — 75 percent of the total species of birds seen in Georgia — have been spotted at the 18 sites along the birding trail.

Each site along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail is unique.

Many sites offer visitors an opportunity to watch birds and visit 18th and 19th century historic places. Of the spots along the trail, two are in Liberty County.

Fort Morris State Historic Site Description: Originally a Guale Indian village, Fort Morris has a fascinating history. The site became the seaport town of Sunbury (one of several “dead towns” in Georgia) before becoming Fort Morris in 1776. The fort helped protect Georgia’s coast during both the

Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The site is about 70 acres and is composed primarily of salt marsh and forested upland.

Types of birds: Songbirds, wading birds Specialties: Yellow-throated warbler, marsh wren, clapper rail and painted bunting Tips: The best times to view painted buntings are in the spring and summer. The woodlands found on the site are havens for warblers during spring and fall migrations.

Look and listen for marsh wrens and clapper rails in the salt marshes throughout the year, however, the birds are most vocal in spring and summer.

Admission fees range from $2.75-$4. Children, 5 years and younger, are free.

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Due to a recent cut in hours, the site is now open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Phone: (912) 884-5999 Directions: Take exit 76 at the junction of I-95 and SR-38/ US-84. Travel east on Islands Highway about 3.7 miles to Trade Hill Road.

Turn left onto Trade Hill Road and travel 0.7 miles to Fort Morris Road. Travel two miles down Fort Morris Road

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to the historic site entrance.

Melon Bluff Nature Preserve Description: This 3,000acre privately-owned nature preserve is located on lands that were once part of an old rice plantation. The area offers opportunities to view birds in saltmarsh, woodland and creek swamp habitats.

Types of birds: Songbirds, wading birds, waterfowl, shorebirds, birds of prey, marsh birds Specialties: Wild turkey, wood stork, clapper rail, roseate spoonbill and painted bunting Tips: Look for warblers during spring and fall migrations. Listen for marsh wrens and clapper rails.

Fees: Day-use (8 hours): $5 for adults, $4 for children and senior citizens. Half-day use (4 hours): $4 for adults, $3 for children and senior citizens Hours: noon- 4 p.m., Friday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

Phone: 884-5779 Directions: Take exit 76 and travel east on Islands Highway approximately 3.2 miles. The nature center is on the right. www.coastalcourier.com

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B usiness and growth

Above: The Leadership Liberty class poses with Gov. Sonny Perdue during a trip to Atlanta. Left: Job seekers meet prospective employers at a community career expo.

Businesses appreciate local customers’ support

On a Saturday morning in May, Shane’s Rib Shack rewarded the first 100 people in line with a free half-rack of ribs. The manager said it was the eatery’s way of thanking customers.

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Center of growth The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is the “go-to” organization for Liberty County residents, visitors, newcomers and businesses. We pride ourselves on being the organization that businesses turn to when starting up or expanding.

We also help with marketing and locating resources.

In 2009, the chamber held 26 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new Liberty County businesses and broke ground on four new facilities. These businesses joined more than 400 existing chamber members.

Plans are also under way to begin a Shop Local program, as well as a community enhancement and image campaign for Liberty County and Fort Stewart.

We are an “entrepreneurfriendly” designated community,

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and we offer many programs to support this effort. The chamber is also pursuing a nationally recognized “Work Ready” certification for the county.

The Chamber’s website, www.libertycounty.org, offers a business directory that lists county products and services.

For more information on how to get yourself or your business plugged into our diverse and growing community or to learn more about the growth efforts under way, call 368-4445 or e-mail kenny@libertycounty. org. The Chamber is at 425 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. in Hinesville and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

— Kenny Smiley executive director, Liberty County chamber of Commerce

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Chamber works to attract new business Attracting new business to Liberty County is essential to the local economy. The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce strives to expand the community market by taking the following steps: • Attending the International Conference of Shopping Centers where the chamber promotes Liberty County to attract franchises and retail stores.

• Preparing marketing packages for brokers and realtors to use in recruitment efforts

• Providing demographics, quality-of-life magazines, and other information about Liberty County to use for marketing • Maintaining a website that features information about the county and starting a business • Designing and distributing a 50-page “How to Do Business in Liberty County” workbook • Providing business counseling to entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs

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The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual Chamber Golf Classic’s first-place team was from Coastal Mailing Service. The tournament drew 21 teams.

Enterprise good for county, residents New businesses — large and small — boost the region’s economy. Here’s why: • New businesses create diversity, which attracts other businesses and people to Liberty County.

• Business increases the tax base.

• More employment opportunities/lower unemployment rates • Sales tax revenue increases.

• Smaller businesses (fewer than 500 employees) represent 99 percent of all employer firms.* • Smaller businesses employ more than half of all private sector employees and account for 44 percent of U.S. private payroll.* • Small firms with fewer than 20 employees created 80 percent of net new jobs from 1990-2003. * Source: U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census and International Trade Administration

Photos courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce

Above: Liberty Regional Medical Center CFO Sam Johnson and Chief of Staff Dr. Seth Borquaye enjoy a Business After Hours party at the hospital.

Right: Representatives from the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce frequently attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies for local businesses.

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Setting up shop? Follow these steps

Photo courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce

Hinesville Mayor Jim Thomas gives his annual State of the City Address during a Chamber of Commerce Progress Through People Luncheon at the Econo Lodge.

What steps does a potential business owner/operator need to take to establish a business in Liberty County and become a Chamber of Commerce member? Here are some suggestions to get you started: • Do homework and research • Participate in business counseling with the chamber • Create a business plan • Obtain the proper permits and licenses from the city, county and state if applicable • Review the chamber’s “How to Business in Liberty County” workbook and take self-assessments included in workbook • Meet with Chamber Membership Director Genese Baker to discuss chamber benefits and how the chamber can help businesses • Complete an application and invest in chamber membership • Schedule a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for a new business • Use membership to promote a business or organization and develop relationships • Visit www.libertycounty.org for more information

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T ourism and historic sites

Above: Dorchester Civic Center Inc. Board of Directors and clockmaker George “Buddy” Blake pose with the clock Blake donated to the center. Left: Fort Morris State Historic Site re-enactors prepare for a cannon demonstration.

Plenty to see and learn about at community museums

The Children’s Garden is a new and permanent addition to LeConte-Woodmanston Plantation in Riceboro. www.coastalcourier.com

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Area is full of history, sites Welcome to our community!

This is an excellent time for you to learn more about the history around you in Liberty County.

Pick up a brochure about the Historic Liberty Trail and travel it. Explore the sites listed. Take the time to visit the Midway Museum, one of the best colonial museums in the country. Tour the Midway Cemetery and old Sunbury Cemetery. Be certain you visit the LeConte-Woodsmanston Plantation near Riceboro.

Originally built in 1760, the 3,300-acre plantation is now home to a beautiful botanical garden.

Throughout Liberty County, residents and visitors can walk where our ancestors walked.

Visit the historic Old Liberty County Jail, which was built in 1892 and now serves as a Summer 2010

museum and houses the offices of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority.

Across the street from the jail is the Coca-Cola building, established in 1919. The location was chosen because of the natural springs that flowed near it. The plant closed in 1991 and now The Heritage Bank’s operations center is there.

From museums to forts to parks, every corner of Liberty County is filled with tradition and history. I hope you’ll take the time to explore the area — you’ll soon learn why everyone here is happy to call Liberty County home.

Margie Love past president, Liberty County Historical Society Neighbors & Newcomers / 95

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Come explore Liberty’s history Liberty County seems to have a knack for influencing history, but gets scant attention for it. In 2003, 2005 and 2007, Liberty County influenced world events by helping send our 3rd Infantry Division to the Middle East to oust a regime in Iraq and help rebuild the country. Fort Stewart was home to the 24th Infantry Division when it was the “tip of the spear” in the allied cause that pushed Iraqi forces out of Kuwait after they had invaded in the 1990s.

But the history-making tradition didn’t start with these recent events. It runs back to a time before Europeans explored the New World, though most of our records and relics come from later European settlement, as evidenced by a Spanish mission on St. Catherine’s Island.

Historic trail Several of the county’s historic sites are linked by the Liberty Trail. Brochures that detail the trail’s destinations with brief descriptions of the sites are available at the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.

Dorchester Academy/ Museum of Afro-American History 8787 East Oglethorpe Highway , P.O. BOX 51 Midway Phone: 884-2347 www.dorchesteracademy. com Admission: No fee, donations welcome Recently named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Sites by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Dorchester Academy is one of the area’s 96 / Neighbors & Newcomers

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Dorchester Academy in Midway began in 1968 as a school for freed slaves. It gained notoriety during the 1960s civil rights movement when it became a center for voter registration.

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most prized sites. In a continuing fight to salvage the building, the Trust is helping the community raise money for the project.

Dorchester Academy has opened a museum on the campus of the former school that was founded by the American Missionary Society soon after the Civil War to educate African Americans. It is part of an ongoing effort to renovate the existing buildings and add to the campus. The academy operated until 1940. It then became a cooperative to help area residents with farming, economic and household issues. Its most recent historical role was as a site for civil rights movements. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. planned his campaign to integrate Birmingham during meetings there in the mid1960s.

The Dorchester Improvement Association is spearheading the effort to restore Dorchester Academy to its past glory and conducts annual fundraisers, the biggest of which is the annual Walk to Dorchester, usually held in

mid-June. The walk retraces the average distance students had to walk to attend the school.

Midway Museum Martin Road and Route 17 South P.O. Box 195 Midway Phone: 884-5837 www.themidwaymuseum. org Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Sunday Closed: Mondays and holidays Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors (62 and above), $3 students (K-12th grade), preschool children free, prearranged group rates available, military $1 off discount Patterned after a raised, cottage-style house typical in the 18th century, the museum is a replica but holds authentic pieces and a wealth of information.

The museum was built in 1957 and has been gathering artifacts, documents, pictures and furnishings since then.

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Several special days are held at the museum each year including the annual Christmas tea. The brick kitchen, built behind the house in the style of the times, is filled with the tart smell of fresh pine and hot cider.

In late 2009 a new collection opened featuring documents and household items from the Charles Colcock Jones family, whose letters became the basis for “The Children of Pride,” a compilation about life on Southern plantations in the mid-1800s.

Next door to the museum is the Midway Congregational Church built in 1792. The church is a classic example of a colonial house of worship with neither electricity nor plumbing. Three other churches, the first built in 1752 and burned in 1778 by the British during the Revolution, stood on the site.

The church was home to the Liberty Boys, who pushed Georgia into the fight for independence. Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, signers of the Declaration of Independence, attended the church. www.coastalcourier.com

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T ourism and historic sites The nearby cemetery was established in the 1700s by Puritan settlers. Many famous Liberty Countians are buried there. Even the six-foot brick fence that stands sentinel has stories, such as the ghost of a worker buried in the wall after being murdered by a coworker or the reason some people were buried outside the cemetery proper.

About 300 of the 1,200 graves still bear their original markers, while others crumbled or were destroyed by Northern troops who used the cemetery as a cattle pen during the Civil War. The church was used as a slaughterhouse.

Seabrook Village 660 Trade Hill Road, Sunbury 5 miles east of I-95 exit 76 Phone: 884-7008 www.seabrookvillage.org Open: 10 a.m.-4 p.m Tues.-Sat. Seabrook Village is the only livinghistory museum in the U.S. dedicated to the authentic portrayal of rural African American culture from 1865 to 1930. The interactive historic site includes a oneroom schoolhouse and demonstrations of life for black America including meal grinding and hand-hewn furniture.

The village is run by a foundation of community members. Restored houses and the Dorchester Train Depot are some of the buildings that are planned for the site.

Fort Morris 2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway, 31320 Phone: 884-5999 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Due to a recent cut in hours, the site is now open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Admission: $2.75-$4 per person, group rates are available with advance notice When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect Georgia’s coast from the English navy. A low bluff on the Medway River near the seaport of Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. The fort protected Georgia during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Today, visitors can stand within earthworks from the War of 1812 and view www.coastalcourier.com

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Volunteers add bricks to “The Walk: An African American Tribute” at the LeConteWoodmanston Plantation.

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scenic St. Catherine’s Sound. In the museum, exhibits describe the once bustling colonial port at Sunbury that was larger than Savannah.

Directions: East of Midway’s exit on I-95, travel on Islands Highway about 3.7 miles to Trade Hill Road. Turn left onto Trade Hill and travel seven-tenths of a mile to Fort Morris Road. Travel two miles down Fort Morris Road to the historic site entrance.

LeConte-Woodmanston Rice Plantation and Botanical Gardens 4918 Barrington Ferry Road Riceboro Phone: 884-6500 www.leconte-woodmanston.org Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdaySunday Admission: $2 per person, $5 per family, special group rates available Sixty-three acres of the former 3,356acre LeConte-Woodmanston Plantation are sprouting into a restored version of the colonial rice operation. While none of the plantation’s buildings remain, the site in Bulltown Swamp is a natural wonder with interpretive signs marking trails and the restored formal garden.

The nature trail meanders along the ridge of one of the many dams built by slave labor in the 1770s. The dams were used for rice cultivation and many of the trunks, necessary to control the movement of water, have been rebuilt and replaced.

Woodmanston Plantation was established by John Eatton LeConte in 1760 and by 1774, it was the largest rice plantation in Liberty County. The LeConte’s contributed much to the world of natural sciences with their detailed studies of the flora and Summer 2010

fauna of the area. One of the descendants, Joseph LeConte, was one of the founding members of the Sierra Club.

Melon Bluff Nature and Heritage Preserve 2999 Islands Highway, Midway, 31320 Phone: 884-5779 Hours: noon-5 p.m. Saturday from September through May. Admission: Day-use park entry $3 per person, $15 per horse Directions: From Midway’s exit on I-95 travel east on Islands Highway approximately 3.2 miles. The nature center is on the right.

This 5,000-acre stretch of land has a rich history and a bounty of historic treasures. Once the home of Native Americans, Spanish settlers sailed up the tidal creeks in 1526 — 39 years before they founded St. Augustine. With the Spaniards came African slaves, making this the entry port for some of the first slaves in America. The English occupied the area in the 1730s, creating several plantations including Melon Bluff. Remnants of this culture are still present in Melon Bluff’s abandoned rice fields and old ferry road.

Along with a forest of native plants, Melon Bluff is home to 309 species of birds including wild turkeys, owls, woodpeckers, marsh birds, pelicans, painted buntings, hummingbirds, osprey, and cardinals.

Self-guiding tour cassettes, bikes and binoculars can be rented at the Nature Center along with canoes and kayaks. The nature center also hosts a number of interactive education programs and day events.

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Museum highlights Fort Stewart’s past Fort Stewart Museum 2022 Frank Cochran Drive, building T904, 2 Fort Stewart Phone: 767-7885 www.stewart.army.mil/ ima/sites/about/history.asp Open: 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays.

Contact the museum curator to schedule a personal or tour group visit.

The military history of Coastal Georgia comes alive at the Fort Stewart Museum, which chronicles the stories of Fort Stewart and the 3rd Infantry Division from their origins to the present.

In addition to showcasing the artifacts and service of the

3rd Infantry Division — the famed “Rock of the Marne” — the museum also highlights the early days of Camp Stewart.

Furthermore, it offers a look at the towns absorbed when the federal government purchased the land that became the sprawling base in 1940.

The early years of the post are tracked, when 50,000 troops poured into the reclaimed woods and swamps, and set up homes in the barracks and tents to take part in anti-aircraft gunnery training.

The museum also pays tribute to the 24th Infantry Division that called Stewart home from 1974 to 1996.

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Leaf to the Rock of the Marne is also provided The story of the 3rd ID begins with its start in North Carolina as the U.S. became involved in World War I and follows its many heroic deeds in France in the second World War. During WWII, the 3rd ID operated in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and, finally, Germany.

The Korean War followed and, during the Cold War, the 3rd served in Europe.

In the ’90s, the 3rd ID and the 24th Division served during Operation Desert Shield/ Storm.

This history is highlighted with a T-72 main battle tank that was once property of the Iraqi army.

The museum holds an

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extensive collection of artifacts, archival material, photographs and research files that help preserve vital parts of history.

There is an exhibit of the 3rd ID’s march to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the “Wall of Honor” featuring all 51 of the Division’s Medal of Honor recipients.

Special exhibits focus on 1st Lt. Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII, and SFC Paul R. Smith, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for action in Iraq in 2003.

Smith is the division’s most recent Medal of Honor recipient.

A picnic area is available on premises. Admission is free.

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