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Exhibit offers social commentary

This month's exhibition at the Hinesville Area Arts Council gallery will present social commentary through a variety of media.

April 09, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Lifestyle


Students petition for football coach

After two petitions to the Liberty County Board of Education have received attention this year, more than 100 Bradwell Institute students are following suit to influence a decision that will affect the school's football program.

April 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


Savannah Tech opens barbering, cosmetology suites

Aspiring Liberty cosmetologists and barbers now have swanky spaces near home to practice their crafts.

April 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business


Personal side of childhood obesity

In the past few years, we've heard a lot of discourse on the national level about childhood obesity.

April 07, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps Columnist | Living well


Traffic ties up commission meeting

Islands Highway east of Tradeport East Business Park will have periodic road closures from April 9 through the end of the month as an industrial tenant moves equipment from a barge to the park.

April 07, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


$4M in state budget for AASU campus here

After years of planning and weeks of legislative defense for the project, Hinesville will welcome construction of its own four-year university later this year.

April 05, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | State, National


Balloons in memory of toddler

Four hundred balloons flew over the skies of Hinesville on Monday afternoon, but they did not symbolize a joyous occasion.

April 04, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Lifestyle


LCDA OKs new minority, women policy

The Liberty County Development Authority on Monday adopted a minority/woman business-enterprise policy revision that had been months in the works.

April 03, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business


Spring break has its opportunities

Local students may be out of school this week, but some still are learning valuable lessons through day camps.

April 03, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Lifestyle


Seniors honored at Liberty Life ceremony

Liberty Life magazine honored 10 standout high school students Thursday and celebrated its third anniversary.

April 01, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Funds pledged for Barrington Ferry Road

Improvements for Barrington Ferry Road appear to be more certain, as the Georgia Department of Transportation recently committed $500,000 to the project.

April 01, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


BoE spends $216K on security cameras

Less than a week after a Frank Long Elementary School employee was assaulted at the school's campus, the Liberty County School System authorized a $216,583 proposal for the installation of surveillance cameras.

March 29, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


Georgia's first lady promotes reading in area

The Peach State's first lady created giggles and grins at Button Gwinnett Elementary School on Thursday.

March 29, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Class time change opposed

More than 130 people responded to the Liberty County Board of Education's requests for public input on a proposed school-time change this week.

March 29, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Student projects head to media fest

Out with the tri-fold board, in with audio-visual presentations laced with hand-drawn illustrations and graphic cartoons.

March 27, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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Articles By Author - Danielle Hipps


Sequestration threatens programs for elderly

While much of the talk about sequestration has focused on cuts to the military and civilian employees, federal budget cuts will also impact senior citizens.

May 21, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | State, National


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."

May 20, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Lifestyle


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.

May 19, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Living well


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.

May 19, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps Columnist | Living well


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."

May 17, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


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.

May 17, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


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.

May 17, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


County asked to expand water service area along 196

Routine items handled by the Liberty County Commission last week included:

May 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Local news


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.

May 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Business


District to get new representative

When the U.S. House of Representatives convenes in 2015, Coastal Georgia will have a new representative.

May 12, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | State, National


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.

May 10, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | State, National


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