Poor weather affects harvest; likely to be less pumpkin available this holiday

Are you thinking about what to do with your kids over the coming holidays? How about a visit to a national park?

To officially usher in the holiday season, Disney flips the switch on its annual Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.

Although talk around Liberty County recently has centered on expected growth in the area, enrollment in schools this year is down by about 800 students, or roughly 8%.

Thomas Baker, who has autism, says his early years in school were a bit rougher than most students’. But that didn’t stop him from becoming class valedictorian this year at Bradwell Institute.

After Governor Sonny Perdue ordered another cut in the already-tight stated education budget last week, Liberty County School System officials decided to lengthen each school day by 15 minutes during the first semester.

Kids wear Crocs in the pool…but how clean is it?

Can you tell the difference between a dolphin fin and a shark fin? Your life could depend on it!

Bears in Georgia and South Carolina, a more common sight in spring and summer, are always on the lookout for an easy meal.

You only get one chance to make a first impression and Liberty County officials want to impress upon federal regulators how important Census 2010 is to Liberty County.

Meet a local soldier who’s a published author.

Liberty County High School received a one-two punch recently when Mother Nature and vandals apparently caused damage to the baseball, softball and football areas of the school.

The stated opened a new program Monday to help parents of small children weigh their options for child care.

Anyone in Hinesville questioning their property taxes now has a way to appeal.

Beards and moustaches come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Hinesville resident Bill Mitchell calls his furled facial hair a partial beard mutton chop. And now it’s won him an award!

Historic site to be cut to three days a week

Jesup resident 1st Sgt. Darrel Ormes (US Army, retired) accepted a Silver Star from US Senator Saxby Chambliss last weekend, 40 years after a battle win which he led a six-man squad against more than 100 Vietcong.

The Liberty County Humane Shelter is a national finalist in a makeover contest. 

Midway’s new adult business license ordinance got its first use when the city council approved a “Christian” massage parlor to locate in Midway Mall.

The shelter is participating in a contest sponsored by Zootoo, hoping to raise awareness for needy animals and increase adoptions.

A penny saved may be a penny earned.  But the extra pennies from this year’s tax returns won’t be jingling in piggybanks for long.

Liberty Elementary School Media Specialist Mona Phillips announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its involvement with the school’s Accelerated Reader program.

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is considering an ordinance prohibiting 4-wheel recreational vehicles on county roads.

By-products of the recent economic downturn—job losses, floundering businesses and dwindling retirement accounts—no doubt have members of the work force fearing for their financial futures.  However, there are still a few employment opportunities out there—if you know where to look for them. 

Roaming hogs may be good game for hunters, but the Liberty County Developement Authority isn’t playing with the disastrous effects. 

What does it mean to be homeless?  Not having a permanent address doesn’t necessarily mean the homeless are getting the help they need.

In a little more than a year, the 3rd Infantry Division is expected to grow by almost a 20 percent of Fort Stewart’s current troop strength. 

Hectic were the days leading up to the inauguration, according to U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston.  The Republican from Savannah said as his office tried to accomodate requests for tickets that flooded his office.  He said he was issued 198 tickets but received more than 2,500 requests for tickets. 

Readiness for up-coming deployments, preparations for the 5th Brigade Combat Team and maybe an opportunity to host American’s new commander in chief top the 2009 to-do list for Fort Stewart’s commanding officer. 

The Liberty Humane Shelter is in the running to receive a million dollar makover.