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Pageant seeks contestants

The Liberty County Cosmopolitan Club is seeking contestants for its annual Miss Teenage Liberty County Pageant.

May 27, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Memorial Day ceremonies in area Monday

The last Monday in May is set aside by our nation to honor veterans who gave their all while defending the country.

May 27, 2012 | Staff report | Things to Do

Evans shines in drama ‘Puncture’

Guess which film remains king of the box office, movie fans? That's right - "The Avengers" still is No. 1. "Battleship" just couldn't sink our heroes.

May 27, 2012 | Sasha McBrayer Film critic | Things to Do

Adult computer classes set

SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College is offering classes in Excel and PowerPoint through Professional Continuing Education at its Crossroads Campus.

May 24, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Horoscopes for week of May 23-29

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A heads-up alert to all free-spirited Ewes and Rams: Be wary of a deal that could result in compromising your independence. Check every detail before making a commitment.

May 23, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Canoe trip set at Ft. King George

Canoe excursions down the Altahama River will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26, in the Fort King George Historic Site museum in Darien.

May 22, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Memorial Day events planned

Fort Morris State Historic Site will present its annual Memorial Day Commemoration from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 28.

May 22, 2012 | Staff report | Things to Do

Supervisor candidates sought

Candidates for four-year soil and water conservation district supervisor positions are being sought for this year's general election on Nov. 6.

May 21, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Jekyll Island makeover hits milestone

JEKYLL ISLAND - After six years of planning and 18 months of construction, Georgia officials on Sunday celebrated the opening of Jekyll Island's new beachfront convention center - the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar makeover aimed at winning back tourist groups and business groups that had given up on the state park's dated amenities.

May 21, 2012 | By Russ Bynum Associated Press writer | Things to Do

Offshore fishing trip for military

Reel in black sea bass, grouper, or snapper on an eight-hour Deep Sea Reef Fishing Trip out of Jekyll Island on July 7.

May 21, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

Become a community leader

Citizen involvement in leadership efforts is decreasing, and the need to identify, train and transform leaders who can fulfill leadership roles in the community is increasing.

May 19, 2012 | Leah Poole Guest columnist | Things to Do

‘We Bought a Zoo’ is only so-so

If you're a fan of Scarlett Johannson, the Black Widow from "The Avengers," check out her not-so-heroic work in "We Bought a Zoo," a drama now available on DVD.

May 19, 2012 | Sasha McBrayer Film critic | Things to Do

Horoscopes for week of May 16-22

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might have to turn your Arian charm up a few degrees if you hope to persuade that persistent pessimist to see the possibilities in your project. Whatever you do, don't give up.

May 17, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Things to Do

National parks thank military with free passes

To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance for active duty military members and their dependents to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and every unit of the Refuge System, as well as National Parks and other public lands.