Archive By Author - Danielle Hipps
3rd ID exercises ‘foundation’
The Army calls the squad "the foundation of decisive force" and "the cornerstone of all units," as noted in its 2012 posture statement.
Think before you toss it out
You may not think twice before throwing out snack packaging, but one teacher at Midway Middle School has turned tons of trash into hundreds in cash.
New way to churn ice cream
You may trust the marketing claims that Lysol kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, but at least one Liberty County fourth-grader is a bit more skeptical.
Schools scrapping textbooks
In 2008, NASA found definitive proof that Mars has water. And last year's Arab Spring demonstrated that the global political landscape is constantly evolving.
LCDA receives $1.27M in remuneration funds
After almost a year of waiting, the Liberty County Development Authority announced May 7 that it received $1.27 million in remuneration funds from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment.
Conley a finalist in Bryan Co.
The deputy superintendent for the Liberty County School System is one of two finalists for Bryan County School System superintendent.
Life of crime almost inevitable?
The son of a man serving a life sentence for a 1990 manslaughter and feticide in Hinesville recently was sentenced to a similar fate in upstate New York.
BoE talks graduation traffic
Discussions on how best to manage traffic for the May 26 graduations for both Liberty County high schools dominated the board of education meeting Tuesday.
‘Closet painter’ shows work
Hinesville native Jerry Poppell has painted in private for more than 12 years. So he said many friends were shocked when his watercolor and acrylic works went on display last week.
Board grants funding requests
For the second year, the Liberty County Commission on May 1 unanimously approved $86,090 in SPLOST grants for capital improvement projects at local historic and cultural sites.
BoC approves remount for ambulance
The Liberty County Board of Commissioners approved an $84,707 request from Emergency Management Services to remount an ambulance onto a Dodge chassis.
Food Network star visits FPCA
The Deen family of Food Network fame may be known for meals that evoke indulgent Southern comfort, but Jamie Deen, co-owner of Savannah restaurant The Lady and Sons, is on a mission to raise awareness and collect food for the hungry.
Read Across Liberty unites kids, community
Leaders across Liberty gathered in schools last week for the fifth annual Read Across Liberty in conjunction with Georgia Cities Week.
A world of culture
Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, the fourth annual Small World Festival bridged cultural gaps Saturday and brought the community downtown.
President, first lady visit
The speaker was larger than his message for many who attended President Barack Obama's appearance Friday on Fort Stewart.
Articles By Author - Danielle Hipps
Learning the ropes of working
Some accounting students devote their time to learning how to steal money. And law enforcement officials have to experience tazings and pepper sprays before they can carry those items on their belts - but the way crime procedures are presented on TV is a "bunch of horse hockey."
Treadmill desks put students in action
Sixth-grade Lewis Frasier Middle School student Marcel Facey does his work as usual on a Wednesday afternoon during his fourth-period class with science teacher Jeremy Meadows.
Pets enhance quality of life
It's been more than three weeks since my athletic activities grinded to a halt due to my sprained ankle - but I'm happy to report an adorable new distraction.
Midway Middle wins $10K in recycling rally
Midway Middle School placed second in its bracket for the PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycle Rally, a victory that comes a $10,000 for green improvements. "Our students, faculty and the community worked so hard this year," teacher and coordinator Joy Kennedy said. "I am so excited -- second place in the nation."
BoE appoints interim superintendent; doesn't say who
The Liberty County Board of Education decided Wednesday to interview seven superintendent candidates for the seat that becomes vacant June 1.
School board relaxes visitor policy
Controversial topics were back on the table Tuesday as the Liberty County Board of Education discussed proposed revisions to its code of conduct for the coming school year.
DoE site compels second look at Long scores
The Courier on Wednesday printed incorrect CCRPI scores for Long County's schools, an error that originated from variations in Georgia Department of Education data online.
County asked to expand water service area along 196
Routine items handled by the Liberty County Commission last week included:
Electric transmission line moving ahead
Construction began last month on a single-pole 115 kilovolt transmission line between Bryan and Liberty counties, and it's expected to pick up this summer.
District to get new representative
When the U.S. House of Representatives convenes in 2015, Coastal Georgia will have a new representative.
Students help pack Backpack Buddies kit
They have spent Thursday mornings during the past year counting, packing and sorting thousands of meals for the Liberty County Backpack Buddies program, and 12 students from Liberty County High School's life-skills class were recognized for their efforts this week.
Elementary, high schools here above state average
The Liberty County School System could use some improvement in its middle-grades performance, according to Georgia's College and Career Ready Performance Index grades released Tuesday.
Congressional candidate has Liberty backers
Though the formal announcement came in Savannah, state Sen. Earl "Buddy" Carter announced Monday his intention to run for U.S. congress in Georgia's 1st District in Bradwell Park.
SPLOST collections too erratic to predict
They may not know exactly what is bought, but government and education officials have a keen eye on purchases made in Liberty County.
History center marks opening
Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.
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