Liberty County Magazine- 2012/2013

Liberty County

Three ladies ThaT balance schedules and many roles, all The while, supporTing Their communiTy.

Liberty Ladies

ray and gale denT conTinue To blend smooThly while moving To life’s music.

Dancingthrough Life

Take a Trip wiTh capTain bill aboard The jolly mon around our coasTal waTerways.

Wild aboutNature

The Official cOmmuniTy PublicaTiOn Of liberTy cOunTy

Meet Dominick Kukula Cuevas and the late Dorothy Brunson in this article that offers insight into the melting pot that is Liberty County.

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About the Cover The cover photo is of the late

Dorothy Brunson and little Dominick Kukula Cuevas. You can read about this thought provoking story on page 60. The photo was taken by Alimond Photography.

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Liberty Countym a g a z i n e

10When I Grow Up

Two little girls, both natives of Liberty County share a special passion

and dedication for the love of their respective sports. Maggie Horton,

6, wants to become a professional gymnast and Mecca Aikens, 12, wants

to become a professional dancer.

18Wild About Nature

Take a trip with Captain Wild Bill aboard the Jolly Mon around our coastal

waterways, walk on pristine beaches of Georgia barrier islands, check out

the natural beauty, and you’ll see his passion come alive.

26Dancing Through Life

With life’s joys and challenges, Ray and Gale Dent continue to blend

smoothly, enjoying their partnership, while moving to life’s music.

34Liberty Ladies

Three ladies balance hectic work schedules, all the while being a

mother to multiple children, a spouse, doing all of the extracurricular activities, and supporting their

community.

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50Shop Local, Shop Liberty

Getoutthereanddiscoverfivesmall businesses that keep Liberty

County strong and growing.

60 Melting Pot

Meet Dominick Kukula Cuevas and the late Dorothy Brunson in this

article that offers insight into the melting pot that is Liberty

County.

68Coastal Liberty

St. Catherine’s has a long and varied history with a rich and sometimes

climactic story.

82Heart of the Community

The Hinesville Area Arts Council is responsible for the development and implementation of not only

the restoration of a downtown building, but also numerous art classesthatbenefitmembersof

all the community.

Membership Directory

A complete Liberty County Chamber membership list in categorical order.

in every issue

Publisher liberty County Chamber of Commerce

exeCutive editor leah Poole

Creative | design elizabeth beasley Mandi spivey

PhotograPhers aliyah dastour Joyce Jarrell leah Poole ryan Willett sales Carrie Mcdowell, Operations Director leah Poole, CEO brandy simon, Membership Director Contributing Writers debbie brown Monica eusebio evanne Floyd leah Poole ryan Willett MakeuP | hair le’Jolie salon

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F r o m t h e P u b l i s h e r

Whether you’ve lived in Liberty County for a day or a lifetime,we’re excited you are here! We guarantee that our unique perspective on the community, presented here in our membership Directory and magazine will offer you an intriguing and engaging view on a place we love. Whether it’s our cover story featuring one of our oldest and one of our youngest residents or the editorial look by local writer, Debbie brown on the lifelong relationship between a local couple, we guarantee that you will learn something new and possibly fall in love with this wonderful place all over again. We focused a lot in this magazine on business because as a Chamber that is what we support and who we serve. both new and existing we want them in liberty County, and we want them to be prosperous. We have a feature on some of the newest businesses in our community and another feature on two local youngsters who are athletes in their own right and hope to make it big one day. enjoy the feature on an up-and-coming young gymnast and a dynamic dancer. We have also given you some truly noteworthy and astoundingly beautiful photography courtesy of Alimond Photography and Aliyah Dastour. this year we also have other local photographers featured, namely ryan Willett and monica eusebio, both awesome at capturing the pivotal moment. liberty County is rich in both history and culture, with two signers of the Declaration of independence, a revolutionary War fort with the original earthen works, Dorchester Academy where Civil rights leaders like martin luther King Jr. came to plan important marches like the ones that took place in selma, Al and so much more. We have the original rice dikes as leconte Woodmanston Plantation, beautiful camellia gardens in the historic district of Allenhurst and one of the most picturesque coastlines on the eastern seaboard. those of us who are native to the county are fond of telling newcomers and old timers alike that there is always something to do, something new to see or explore, however, these adventures that await you will take a little searching on your part, and the Chamber/CVb is an excellent place to start mapping out your trek! With an active website at www.libertycounty.org, a Facebook page at liberty Chamber or liberty CVb and twitter where we are @libertyCChamber and @libertyCVb, there are many ways to get plugged in and get active! We are also home to the 3rd iD and Fort stewart, the largest military installation east of the mississippi river, with 20,000+ soldiers in residence at any given moment. Formed as Camp stewart during the advent of World War II, soldiers from our military installation have fought in every major conflict since. our pride and commitment to making our soldiers and their families at home is rock solid, much like their go to phrase “rock of the marne!” And finally this publication would not have been possible without the dedication of the Chamber/CVb staff: Carrie mcDowell, Amanda scott, brandy simon, monica eusebio, brittany shaw and evanne Floyd, you ladies are the best! And mandi spivey and elizabeth beasley at With You in mind Publications made the whole process smooth and seamless, i am still not sure if anything ruffles either of them!

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veryone has a dream of what they imagine becoming when they grow up. Many children will cycle through hundreds of ideas before they actually decide and other children will go full force at an early age to pursue that dream. The

number of talented people in Liberty County, whether they are artistic, athletic or really good in some other arena is infinite. The county is home to so many people who have made a significant impact, not just in the county but also in the state and in the nation. Home to three signers of the Declaration of Independence (ok, so one only had a summer home here, we are still counting him!), Liberty County has significant military heroes, as well as scientists such as Joseph LeCounte, a geologist and natural historian who attended Harvard University and later taught at several universities throughout the south. He also co-founded the Sierra Club and published seven books. Two little girls, both natives of Liberty County share a special passion and dedication for the love of their respective sports. Maggie Horton, 6, wants to become a professional gymnast and Mecca Aikens, 12, wants to become a professional dancer. They both have rigorous weekly training schedules they follow but neither of them has ever met until this article and photo shoot.

story by Monica Eusebio photos by Alimond Photography

Two little girls, both natives of Liberty County share a special passion and dedication for the love of their respective sports. Maggie Horton, 6, wants to become a professional gymnast and Mecca Aikens, 12, wants to become a professional dancer.

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story by Monica Eusebio photos by Alimond Photography Maggie’s long term goal is to

get a scholarship and become a

“Gym Dawg” at the University of

Georgia.


Maggie’s love for gymnastics started three years ago at the age of three. Nicole Horton, her mother, said that from the moment she could move she has been on the go. She is always flipping or tumbling. “I like to stand on my head,” said Maggie. Nicole, who was a gymnast when she was younger, decided to give gymnastics a shot and Maggie has not stopped since. Maggie practices four days a week for two and half hours a day, year round at the Liberty County YMCA. Her favorite part of gymnastics is the bars. With such an intense training schedule it requires not only a dedication on Maggie’s part but her family as well. “If your child finds her niche and she absolutely loves it you will do whatever it takes,” said Nicole. Practices contain a lot of strength and conditioning training that can be emotionally and physically exhausting even for the most physically fit person. “I encourage her to stick with it. She has times where she doesn’t like it because of the conditioning,” said Nicole. Maggie also has a training bar and beam at home to make sure she stays in top shape during her off hours. In October 2011, Maggie participated in her first competition and has since completed 5 others. The competitions take place all over the state. So far this 6 year old dynamo has taken home 26 medals, 11 of which were first place. There are 10 levels of gymnastics, 1 to 3

is typically where a gymnast works on basic skills such as body positions and foundations skills. Levels 4 to 6 are typically when they can begin to take part in state competitions and levels 7 to 10 are professionals. Maggie has an incredible talent for her age as evidenced by the fact that she was the only gymnast to qualify for state at a level two from the Liberty County YMCA. When she got to state she was a year and two months younger than the group of gymnasts she was competing against. She has since advanced to a level 3 and will compete in that division this year. Along with this very busy extracicular is the realty that Maggie also has to go to school and get an education. She is a first grader at Joseph Martin Elementary, a typical little girl who loves playing with her friends, dolls, swimming, coloring and playing her cat, Sophie and her dog, Zozo. Maggie’s long term goal is to get a scholarship and become a “Gym Dawg” at the University of Georgia. In particular she loves watching Gym Dawg, Chelsea Davis and Olympic gymnast, Nadia Comaneci. Mecca Aikens, a 7th grade student at Snelson-Golden Middle School, has very similar dreams to Maggie. Mecca wants to go to Juilliard or the Savannah College of Art and Design to continue dancing. She has dreams of being a famous dancer and one day being featured on

“When dancing comes to life and you can perform in front of people it feels really, really, really good.” [Mecca Aikens]


Mecca has dreams of being a famous dancer

and one day being featured on the Disney

Channel and So You Think You Can Dance. She then wants to become a dance

teacher and open her own dance studio “when she

grows up,” she says.


the Disney Channel and So You Think You Can Dance. She then wants to become a dance teacher and open her own dance studio “when she grows up,” she says. She currently dances and trains at Inspirations Performance Studio in Hinesville with instructor, Juanita Lowery. “I’m really glad she’s my dance teacher. She gives me great choreography so I can perform beautifully on stage,” said Mecca. Her training schedule requires 3 hours a day at least 2 days a week. She is a well-rounded dancer and participates in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, ballet, African and modern dance to ensure that she is familiar with all styles of dance. “When dancing comes to life and you can perform in front of people it feels really, really, really good,” Mecca said, explaining that her favorite form of dance is lyrical. When Mecca was around 2 or 3 years of age her mother, Belita Aikens, took her to her first dance class. She was so into dancing to the music and characters on television


that her mom found it fitting to try and interest her daughter in the physical activity versus having her just watch it on television all the time. “I kinda just started liking it. I like to be able to perform on stage in front of my family and friends,” Mecca said. She got serious about dance when she turned 5, surprising her mother and other family members and started competing at the age of nine. They have traveled as far as Macon for competitions so far. She has won a variety of medals for group performance and one gold medal for her solo performance. When Mecca was 10 she received an Access Broadway scholarship to attend a workshop in Atlanta. She says her family is very supportive, “My mom is always backstage helping with costumes and getting ready and then she buys the

DVDs to watch me and my dad works overseas and pays for dance.” Mecca’s dad retired from the United States Army in 2010 after 23 years of service and now works as an electrical contractor. He is gone overseas for 6 months at a time and gets 3 weeks at home in between. Belita stays busy between Mecca and her 6 year old little brother but has no complaints about the dedication her daughter has to dance. “I want her to do it because she wants to. She will be better at it because she enjoys it and is not forced,” Belita said. While she is dedicated to dance she is also dedicated to school and getting a quality education. She is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and loves to read. Growing up we typically learn about ourselves through achievement, competition and exploration, this is definitely something that Maggie and

Mecca’s parents and families have taken to heart, encouraging the two talented girls to go for the gold every time. Both sets of adults have realized that aptitudes, interests, personality and values are what will shape their children, and they offer the support and challenge their children need to succeed without pushing so hard that the sport becomes their dream and not the dream of the child. The girls have never met, yet they both have so much in common with each other. They both have the dreams, dedication and passion for pursuing their paths at a very young age, making them people you should definitely look for in the future making headlines as products of Liberty County. LCM

The girls have never met, yet they both have so much in common with each other. They both have the dreams, dedication and passion for pursuing their paths at a very young age, making them people you should definitely look for in the future making headlines as products of Liberty County.




Take a trip with Captain Wild Bill aboard the Jolly Mon around our coastal waterways, walk on pristine beaches of Georgia barrier islands, check out the natural beauty, and you’ll see his passion come alive.

Wild about Nature

story by Debra Ayers Brown photos by Joyce Jarrell/Joyful Moments Photography


t first glance when meeting Captain Wild Bill, you may see a rugged fishing guide or

Santa’s helper. You’d be right. But you’ll only skim the surface. Talk to him for a while, and you’ll discover a storyteller, a pirate lover,

a spiritualist, a naturalist, a devoted husband to wife Joyce, and even an Oakland Raiders fan. His love for the Georgia coast shines through. Take a trip with him aboard the Jolly Mon around our coastal waterways, walk on pristine beaches of Georgia

barrier islands, check out the natural beauty, and you’ll see his passion come alive. Sniff the seductive scent of salt marsh. Listen to marsh hens cackle, hidden from view, while bright orange Gulf Fritillary butterflies flitter above

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vibrant marshes, far from land. Hear fish splashes. Open your mind. Let the senses rush in. Select from endless options with Captain Wild Bill, owner of Coastal Georgia Adventures. Schedule a sunset cruise, eco-tour, dolphin sighting, beach trip, or a guided fishing tour in search of Wild Bill’s favorite fish, Flounder, or Sheepshead, Seatrout, Shark, Tarpon, and Reds. Cast a net for Georgia White Shrimp. Or catch Georgia Blue Crabs. Customize a tour to see a circa-1800 shipwreck in the shifting sands of Sapelo Island or the creepy crematorium from Yellow Fever-days on Blackbeard Island. Photograph boneyard beaches or secluded hideaways. Hike sun-dappled trails beneath canopies of live oaks dripping in silvery Spanish moss, serenaded by male Painted Buntings

and the insistent buzz of cicadas. Step lightly, watching for chards of brown clay pottery or white Indian midden shells. Breathe in, breath out, like the ever-changing tide. You’ll enter Captain Wild Bill’s world. “Very few people realize what a special coast we have,” Wild Bill shared. “Liberty County offers the best launch to access it.” He leaves from Yellow Bluff, a private marina community, but Half Moon Marina and Sunbury are open to the public. Only accessible by boat, St. Catherines, Ossabaw, Sapelo, and Blackbeard Island offer wonders not imagined until you step foot on them. “Georgia allows individuals public beach access on our barrier islands,” he said. Interior portions of Ossabaw and St. Catherines are off-limits, save for research. He continued, “State owned Ossabaw Island is a popular beach destination. It’s a twenty-five minute boat ride.” He slipped the ropes from dock hooks, and relayed a conversation he had with Ossabaw resident Sandy West and her feelings about the island. “She told me there’s a meridian of the Earth running through Ossabaw, bringing all of the forces together create a mystical place,” he said. Acupuncturists believe meridians in the body bridge the physical with the mental, spiritual, and emotional. Ossabaw, shaped like a V, boasts an estuary in the center of the island. It’s one of Georgia’s largest barrier islands with 9000 acres of uplands and freshwater ponds, 16,000 acres of marshland, and 10 miles of public beaches. Wood Storks, Great Egrets, and other wading birds flourish. The journey with Captain Wild Bill continued, meandering through area waterways. A startled Green Heron perched on a blade of marsh grass flew up in a flurry of wings and disappeared. Wind and salt, sun and sea reigned


Blackbeard Island (ABOVE), named for the infamous pirate Edward Teach, is designated as a national wildlife refuge. “It’s wild and raw,” Wild Bill said of the 5618 acre island, “and a favorite with 340 acres of breathtaking white beaches with crashing waves and lush interiors for hiking.”

“I’m mindful when birding, fishing or meditating. It makes me feel better.”


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supreme. Captain Wild Bill, in his element, explained the importance of the marsh to the life cycle, beginning with the smallest organisms. “I’m obsessed with marsh grass, Spartina alterniflora,” he confessed. “The marsh speaks to me. It provides habitat for so many,” he said. “Even when it breaks down to wrack, it feeds animals like oysters.” He sighed. “In nature, it’s all about the food.” In no time, Wild Bill’s thoughts turn to fishing; a passion established early with his dad, nicknamed Country because of his love for the outdoors. “Mom said I sat on Dad’s lap when only one-year-old while he fished in St. Pete or the rivers near our home in Mt. Airy, NC and the Blue Ridge Mountains.” Later Wild Bill recalls a fly fishing trip at age ten with his step-dad. Pete, decked out in full fishing regalia, stood in thigh-high, cold water with his fishing buddies. Wild Bill, relegated to stay on the hot bank and not allowed to fish, looked for shade. He noticed something unusual. “The fish were in the shade,” he confided. “A distinct line separated the fish hanging out in the shade and the

sunny area.” He paused, remembering. “Now, I know it was a current break and easier for the fish, not having to fight moving currents.” Bored, Wild Bill threw a grasshopper into the water. Water popped, kicked around, and the grasshopper disappeared. “Wow!” “So I caught grasshoppers and planned my fishing trip while the men had no luck catching fish.” Before daylight, Wild Bill walked to the campsite dock, used every grasshopper, and returned at sunrise with a bucket of fish. “Everyone was mad because I had gone off without telling anyone,” he said, “until they saw all of the fish I caught.” Wild Bill spent the rest of the day giving fishing advice to the fishermen. “I learned early,” he said, “to keep my eyes open, to observe, and to experiment.” Wild Bill scans the water, looking for signs of fish as tiny, white Least Terns circle overhead, then drop from the sky to the water’s surface with a splash. He turns the boat in their direction and motions toward ruffled water, moving to the bow of the boat to get a look from a higher perspective. “May be a shark.”

He grabs his rod and reel, leans back, and throws out toward the ruffling. His float bobbles, then dunks. “Got it! He reels the shark in. Blood spatters his shorts as he removes the hook and releases the Shark back to the sea. Soon the Tripletail swims just beneath the water’s surface. He casts his line. “Here he comes,” he cried. “He’s going after the shrimp… Yes. Yes. Yes.” The fish fights harder than the Shark. “Grab the net and catch him.” He poses for a photo before releasing the Tripletail. Excitement lingers as Captain Wild Bill turns toward St. Catherines Island, a twenty-minute boat ride from the Liberty County coast. St. Catherines, a local favorite and National Historic Landmark, offers a diverse landscape of beaches and almost prehistoric-looking high cliffs with a backdrop of massive live oaks, ancient cedars, native palms, and loblolly pines – all shaped by wind, storms, and the sea. “Everything seems larger here,” Wild Bill said. “Plants, alligators, lizards. Everything.” History abounds on the 10-mile-long, 14000 acre island, owned and operated by the St. Catherines Foundation: hunting grounds for the Guale Indians,


the site of a Spanish Mission, and Declaration of Independence signer Button Gwinnett’s plantation. A black separatist movement took root here after the Civil War. Wild Bill points to a popular local beach on the North end, affectionately called Redneck Riviera during summer weekends and holidays. The boat passes backwater creeks on the way to Sapelo and Blackbeard, both islands about an hour from Liberty County. Captain Wild Bill’s passion for the islands and fishing led to getting his captain’s license, to bird watching, and to becoming a University of Georgia-certified naturalist. “They force me to be still, to watch, listen and hear my inner voice.” “My best times surface at sunrise with a sense of renewal, and when sunset promises rest,” he said. “Dawn and dusk, with their brilliant colors, bring the red birds out. It’s a great time to pray during Cardinal time.” “I’m mindful when birding, fishing, or meditating. It makes me feel better.” He listens for the bird’s song first, and then he spots the bird. “It brings the child out.” “Our coast is a year-round home to many wading birds, but we’re also on the migratory path for butterflies, ducks and hummingbirds.” From mid-April to late August, our coast is the number one habitat for Painted Buntings. As members of Friends of Sapelo, Captain Wild Bill and wife Joyce, a CENTURY 21 Ways Station realtor and coastal photographer, enjoy helping to preserve the island. “Its location provides a rare opportunity for research,” he said, “since the island is surrounded by 16,000 acres of pristine marsh.” The University of Georgia Marine Institute (UGAMI) and the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve (SINERR) conduct research on Sapelo. Most of Sapelo is owned by the

State, but one percent belongs to Hog Hammock’s Gullah residents. Groups may stay overnight at Cabretta Campground or at Reynold’s Mansion, a historic estate. Blackbeard Island, named for the infamous pirate Edward Teach, is designated as a national wildlife refuge. “It’s wild and raw,” Wild Bill said of the 5618 acre island, “and a favorite with 340 acres of breathtaking white beaches with crashing waves and lush interiors for hiking.” Whether Captain Wild Bill hops in his boat alone or with a group, he realizes his greatest inspiration comes from Joyce, his wife of 23 years. Together they explore the islands and all they offer. It’s no secret. They’re wild about nature. LCM

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Dancingthrough life

by Debra Ayers Brownphotos by Alimond Photography

With life’s joys and challenges,

the couple continued to

blend smoothly, enjoying their partnership,while moving

to life’s music.

Ray and Gale Dent have kept dancing through life. Whether a foxtrot, slow dance, or cha-cha, they’ve moved with a natural rhythm. Some days marking time, waiting for their cue, or dealing with the ups and downs, little quirks, and the rise and fall of daily life. But the couple has accomplished all with practiced steps based on faith, family, commitment, and fun.

With life’s joys and challenges, the couple continued to blend smoothly, enjoying their partnership, while moving to life’s music.

Even today, Gale followed Ray’s informal lead, setting the rhythm of the visit.

“Yes, Honey,” Ray Dent conceded to wife Gale’s request to sit down at the table. “I learned a long time ago that I’m happy if she’s happy,” he said with a wink, leaned on his elbows on the glass tabletop, and popped a salty cracker in his mouth.

She patted his arm and laughed, settling back in the chair in the light-filled room overlooking her Serendipity Garden.

“It’s like a small rain forest out there,” Ray teased between bites, motioning toward the expansive windows. “Gale’s a master gardener.” He couldn’t hide his admiration.

“I love all plant kind. If I see it on HGTV, then I want it,” Gale admitted and pulled out her phone to scroll through her Serendipity Garden Facebook page. “I post photos from my garden,” she said, “and from others.”

The wife, mother, and cool granny of nine grandchildren and three great-grands, showed off her gardening talents and an obvious green thumb. “I’m going to get Ray to make me a sign for my garden,” she shared. “I want it to read, ‘You are entering a stress free zone.”’ She sighed. “That’s exactly what I want it to say.”

Her ringtone signaled an incoming call. She punched it to silence.

“No phones allowed,” she added, reflecting. “Why would my grandkids bring my cell to me outside to take a call? I just don’t understand.”


through life


thinking, hard work, and perseverance,” Gale professed. “It was a thrill to meet Mr. Fryar,” she said with near reverence.

The Dents are used to being around celebrities.Looking around the family home, Gale’s collections

would draw your immediate attention. Tea pots, chickens, and memorabilia picked up while traveling, during assignments in Europe, and when living along the East Coast would encourage inspection. You could ramble through a box of materials for Gale’s jewelry designs, thumb through gardening magazines, or admire her paintings for a new art class. You could get lost in the scent of spices in the kitchen while afghans, crochet, dolls, and scrapbooking eased into the conversation.

With a smooth move, she’d probably escort you right by the photo of her famous brother, Morgan Freeman.

Gale probably won’t even mention it.Like his wife of forty-five years, Ray, unless prompted,

won’t talk about his college days at A & T College in Greensboro, NC, where he and Jesse Jackson were classmates. If pressed, he might fill you in on the details.

“I tutored Jesse in algebra,” he said, staring in the distance, remembering. “He was smart, but he just didn’t like math.” He paused, and then a broad grin lit his face. “When we had finals, he did better than I did.” He laughed. “I asked him to explain. Jesse shrugged, admitting he hadn’t

Her garden echoes her passion for plants of all varieties, fragrances, colors, and seasons.

Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, Biltmore Gardens in Asheville, Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, and Hollis Gardens in Lakeland, Florida are favorite destinations of both Gale and Ray.

“We like them all — formal gardens, historic structures, horticultural showplaces, wildlife, and informal ones,” she said. “But Epcot is our all-time favorite.”

Ray nodded. “It better be with all the stuff they have there.”

Gale laughed. “We especially like gardens with trolleys to take us everywhere.” Her eyes sparkled, and Ray grinned. “We say it’s an old folks’ theme park for us.” She giggled. “The trolley is our roller coaster.”

But their sense of awe and wonder didn’t stop at these gardens.

They traveled to Bishopville, SC to see the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden and to meet the man who was made internationally famous with the documentary, A Man Named Pearl.

In unison, they described the beauty of Pearl’s three hundred individual plants, few spared from intricate pruning, and the “junk art” sculptures placed throughout the garden.

“His garden’s a testament to his belief in positive


had time to focus on algebra until he studied with me.” Ray graduated from Tarkio College in Missouri.

Ray, a New Jersey native, might share why he never made it to Ft. Stewart while in the Army. Though he served for seven years as enlisted, he completed OCS in 1969, and later ended up stationed at Ft. Campbell, working under Colin Powell. “I had first worked with him in Korea, and I didn’t want to leave Ft. Campbell, and the opportunity to work with him again.”

“I retired from the military as a Major while stationed at Virginia Beach.”

“But I made him get another job,” Gale said, grinning. “I had to kick him out of the house.” She nudged her husband. “He was driving the dog crazy. Every time he saw a hair, he’d get the vacuum cleaner. The poor dog didn’t know what to think.”

The Dent’s dog, General Sherman, was a true Army dog.

“When the suitcases hit the floor, he sat by them, ready to go,” Gale said. “That was back when I could pack up a house in a day. Now … well, I’ll leave all my stuff for my children to handle.”

“And now the cat, Baby Girl, rules the house,” she admitted.

Ray tapped his fingers on the table, nodding.

It’s a lovethat shinesin a warmhome with

a feeling of family,

community involvement,

and varied travels and interests —

a home,inviting and begging for

exploration.



“We’ve enjoyed all of our posts,” he said. “Like I said earlier, as long as Gale was happy, I was happy.”

But they almost didn’t meet.Gale grew up in Clarksville, Tennessee, where she

attended Austin Peay. As an LPN, she trained to work in ER and CCU through her career. Early on, she worked seven days on/seven days off at Parkview Hospital in Nashville.

“A friend kept bringing Ray to church to meet me, but I was never home at the right time. Our schedules were out of step.”

“But I met the family,” he said, “and I had dinner with her nine hundred relatives.” He sighed. “I got to eat first with the men. Now, I eat last.”

“Ray,” she groaned.He gave her a quick hug.Finally, they met, fell in love, and married on September

9, 1967 after dating for six weeks.The match lasted and resulted in three children, Carmen

Annette, Bridget Elaine, and Raymond Daniel.“We’ve had a busy life,” Gale said. “I can’t imagine

how anyone could be bored.”Indeed.Except for a three-year stint in real estate, Gale’s

twenty-five-year nursing career led her to Coastal Manor and other nursing homes in Bryan County and in Pooler.

“She’s always had a halo around her,” Ray said.“And he hits the floor talking in the morning and keeps

talking until night.”His outgoing personality and strong work ethic served

him well in the Army. Ray retired from the military after teaching ROTC at Norfolk State, and they lived in Virginia Beach. In 1984, he joined the corporate world and moved to Hinesville with the Devon Home Center Store. He later

served as the first Director of the YMCA and established the Pryme Tyme program, and then joined OMI as an Operation Manager. He used his leadership skills as Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce (6 years), the MLK Association, Emancipation Association, Eleven Black Men (President and member), the PIC Council, Hi-Fidelity Club, and more.

Now, he serves as a church elder at Bethesda Church, enjoys golf and traveling, and serving as the Hinesville Farmer’s Market Manager.

“And I go with him and sit out in the heat every Thursday,” Gale said. “And that’s true love.”

It’s a love that shines in a warm home with a feeling of family, community involvement, and varied travels and interests — a home, inviting and begging for exploration.

No doubt in the discovery, you’d find a welcoming smile and frisky banter between a man who loved to dance, and a woman who idolized Tina Turner.

“She has the legs,” Ray said. “And he still has the moves.”In their own way, Ray and Gale Dent have learned to

move as one, lightly and smoothly, with the gentleman’s lead clear, and the lady’s follow responsive and precise.

And, like a slow dance after a quick spin around the floor with a favorite partner, you’d want the music to keep playing so you could linger with the fascinating couple. It’d be easy to pray for an encore to sway to the music, kick up your heels, and sing along. Stroll through time with a couple who has made it look easy to love music, and love to dance. LCM

Stroll through time with a

couple who has made it look easy to love

music, and love to dance.


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Liberty County Offers Companies International Appeal


down down areas, crash carts, and tower following. In Liberty County, companies can also utilize rail to get their products to their customers. CSX and its affiliate Riceboro Southern offer rail service in Liberty County with connectivity at the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) at the Port of Savannah with additional options for both CSX and Norfolk Southern.

Certified Parks Liberty County is proud to claim two Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) parks, Tradeport East and Tradeport West, which have been certified by the Geor-gia Allies, a public-private partnership focused on economic development marketing. Tradeport East, comprised of 1,500 usable acres, is locat-ed less than one mile east of Interstate 95 and offers Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Opportunity Zone benefits. The park is a public-private partnership between the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA), and IDI, a full-service real estate development firm that is consistently ranked in the top five industrial developers annually. IDI owns 250 acres in Tradeport East and has constructed a 502,854-square-foot Silver LEED certified speculative building and prepared five building pads ranging in size from 200,000 to 1.3 mil-lion square feet. Tradeport East is already home to anchor tenants like Target’s 1.5 million-square-foot retail regional distribution center, Tire Rack’s 242,000-square-foot tire and accessories distribution center, and Firth Rixson Forgings, LLC’s 200,000-square-foot (soon to be expanded) aerospace parts manufacturing facility. On the west side of Interstate 95 located adjacent to U.S. 17, Tradeport West offers 1,900 usable acres with FTZ designation and large rail sites. The park is adjacent to the

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C Companies have found Liberty County to offer the assets and tools they need to be successful in a global economy. Approximately 70 percent of the existing industry employ-ment in Liberty County is tied to companies headquartered abroad. In addition, Liberty County’s existing industries are aggressive exporters, exporting to over 70 countries through-out the world.

Strategic Location Located just 30 minutes south of Savannah, Liberty County is strategically positioned for companies looking to expand or relocate their businesses. Liberty County is located on Interstate 95, a major north-south corridor that gives companies access to major cities with population centers up and down the East Coast of the United States. In addition, the community is only 20 min-utes from Interstate 16. Both U.S. 84 and U.S. 17 traverse Liberty County and provide companies with viable ground transportation options. The Port of Savannah, the fastest growing and fourth largest container port in the United States, is conveniently located only 30 minutes from Liberty County. For years, the Port of Savannah has consistently been known for having a fairly balanced ratio of exports to imports. With trade part-ners around the world, the Port of Savannah’s largest market is Northeast Asia. Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport is only 30 minutes away and offers many commercial flight options. Liberty County is home to MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield. The joint-use airport is located on Fort Stewart and serves the community’s general and corpo-rate aviation needs by providing a state-of-the-art terminal building for civilian and military use with hangar space, tie-


established Midway Industrial Park that includes facilities for companies like Elan Technology, Hugo Boss, Interna-tional Greetings, SNF Floquip, and TrussMart.

Globally Connected Industry Base Liberty County’s existing industries have validated that the community is truly a place where companies can grow globally. The community is home to six companies headquartered abroad. Liberty County’s internationally-based companies include: Florapharm (Germany), Firth Rixson Forgings, LLC (United Kingdom), Hugo Boss (Germany), Internation-al Greetings (United Kingdom), Interstate Paper (Lebanon), and SNF (France). In addition, Liberty County’s industries are exporting around the world to countries like: Argentina, Canada, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Spain. In recent years, SNF’s Liberty County operation was recognized for their global contributions. SNF received the 2009 Governor’s International Award in the International

Trade, Small/Medium Business category presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and World Trade Center Atlanta. In 2010, the Atlanta French-American Chamber of Commerce awarded the Crystal Peach Award to SNF for its inbound commitment to Georgia.

Unique Labor Force Solution In Liberty County, companies have access to a 200,000-person workforce in a seven-county labor draw area, as well as the ability to leverage the unique supplemen-tal labor force option due to the presence of Fort Stewart in the community. Each month approximately 300 soldiers transition out of the military at Fort Stewart, and a significant number of them seek civilian job opportunities in the Liberty County area. These “Heroes for Hire” range from 22-year-olds separating from the Army after their first tour of duty to 38 – 40-year-olds looking for a second career after retiring from the military. The former soldiers are highly coveted employ-ees, because they are cross-trained, computer literate, and


FIRTH RIXSON FORGINGS, LLCGrowing Globally in Liberty County In January 2010 when Firth Rixson Forgings, LLC, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Firth Rixson Limited, announced the location of a 200,000-square-foot facility in Liberty County’s Tradeport East, the company once again confirmed the community is attractive to companies looking to grow globally. Firth Rixson’s Liberty County facility serves as a closed die forging operation providing components for the aero-space industry. The Liberty County operation represents Firth Rixson’s largest greenfield investment. When the proj-ect was announced, it was stated the facility would create at least 200 jobs. After being open just a mere eight months in August 2011, Firth Rixson announced they would be expanding the size of its facility by 20 percent as a result of increased business. The company anticipates creating 75 to 100 ad-ditional jobs, bringing its total employees to 304 when in full production mode. Locating a global company like Firth Rixson was a huge win for Liberty County. A major supplier to companies, in-cluding Rolls Royce, GE, and Pratt & Whitney, the company owns 12 production facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America and provides forged and other engineered metal products used to build aircraft engines, structural compo-nents, and other OEMs and subcontractors in more than 40 countries. The products include engine discs, cases, shafts, and super alloy bar, used in high-temperature gas turbine engines.

possess a strong work ethic. The spouses associated with Fort Stewart also make tremendous employees for Liberty County’s existing industries. There are 10,000+ military spouses living in and around Liberty County. Approximately 95 percent of the spouses have high school degrees and one-third of them possess some type of post-secondary education.

CustomizedTraining and WorkforceDevelopment New and existing indus-tries in Liberty County can take advantage of specialized training programs to equip their employees with the necessary skills they need to be successful. For more than 40 years, Georgia Quick Start has pro-vided customized workforce training free-of-charge to qualified businesses in Geor-

gia. Quick Start delivers training in classrooms, mobile labs, or directly on the plant floor, wherever it works best for the company. Quick Start continues to be one of the top ranked workforce training programs in the country each year. Additional training and workforce development as-sistance is provided by Savannah Technical College. The Certified Customer Service Specialist, Certified Manufac-turing Specialist, and Certified Warehousing and Distribu-tion Specialist programs can all be customized to meet the specific needs of individual employers. Several of Liberty County’s existing industries have taken advantage of these programs. Recently, the Liberty College & Career Academy (LCCA), a cooperative venture between the Liberty County School System, Savannah Technical College, and local employers to better prepare the community workforce, opened. The LCCA teaches students about specific career pathways, workplace ethics skills, and employment acquisi-tion skills. Currently, career pathways are offered in areas like Engineering and CADD, Aircraft Support, and Welding

with the potential to add Manufacturing and Warehousing and Distribution.

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International Greetings USA is the leading manufacturer of quality gift wrap in the United States. Our product line also extends to designer gift bags and boxes, printed tissue, ribbons, bows, accessories and stationery items. We are a subsidiary of International Greetings PLC, based in the UK.

Our company relocated to Midway from Massachusetts in 1996 and has expanded several times to cover some 500,000+ feet in the Midway Industrial Park. We operate two printing presses and provide an excellent work environment for our employees with varied opportunities for advancement and career growth.

We also own and operate a factory outlet store in the Midway Industrial Park. The public is invited to come shop the many excellent bargains from our product line. Call 912-884-9727 for store sale days and hours of operation. You can also catch a glimpse of our upscale product line on our website at www.giftwrapcompany.com.

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The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is all about promoting and supporting business. That means all business, large or small. We understand that in these times, it is much more difficult for small businesses to make it in the vast ocean of chain stores and big-name businesses. However, that doesn’t mean that they can’t make it. We at the Chamber work hand in hand with small businesses every day, and completely understand that with the unwavering dedication these business owners show to their companies, they can make quite a name for themselves in our thriving community. Last year we applauded businesses in Liberty County that have withstood the test of time. Businesses that started with their shallow roots in Liberty’s humble soil, and have now blossomed into some of the county’s premier businesses. This year, we would like to do the opposite and celebrate the newbies, for without them, Liberty County could never continue its exponential growth.

CrossFit Hinesville has been in business for almost a year now. It began when Tina and Rowdy Carson moved to Hinesville from Springfield, Missouri. They noticed that Hinesville didn’t have a program like CrossFit, something Tina and Rowdy had been heavily involved with before their move. “We saw that Liberty County needed a good fitness community to attend,” Tina said. So with that ever-present determination of small-business owners, Tina and Rowdy found a location and opportunity and jumped on it. “Our goal is to make fitness fun and enjoyable for the entire family,” Tina said.

CrossFit has now grown nationally as a method of exercise for all ages and experience levels. “We offer a program that anyone can be a part of and still get great results,” Tina said. CrossFit offers diet and exercise programs that they guarantee you will love and stick to. As of right now, CrossFit has only 1 paid employee, all additional coaches are volunteers who apply their time to help get Liberty County in shape. From the time CrossFit Hinesville opened their doors with around 15 members, they have now grown to be 150+ members strong.

Tina and Rowdy are proud to say that they have built the fitness community they envisioned when moving to Hinesville. And beyond that, they have built a family along the way. “You walk in the door and you have a community; this is definitely a family,” Tina says of their young, but successful business. Make sure to check out their free intro classes every Saturday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Membership fees are $85 a month; for more information call (912)-385-3837. “The lifestyle of fitness we have created will change your body and mind for the better,” says Tina.

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Our next small business is one that is unique in Liberty County, as it is the only hobby and game store in the area. Jungle Jake’s opened their doors in 2010, and have now been in business for two years. The shop was started by owner Jason Lee and wife, Dakhine. “We started out as a comic book shop in 2010 in a small space downtown. We loved the idea of having a small business in the downtown setting, in order to participate in downtown events and festivals, all the while building a community of comic book lovers in the downtown area. Since then, we have moved away from the focus on just comic books and have now expanded to games and hobbies,” said Jason.

Now located at 312B Memorial Drive, Jungle Jake’s is a destination for soldiers and young gamers alike. The games sold in the shop are “unplugged” and interactive. They require strategy and imagination. “Painting miniatures is an art form that has been around for many years. The table-top games we sell are hobbies in that players create their own armies, literally assembling and painting, to battle in small-scale wars. We not only sell games for our customers to play, but also offer the space to play them,” Jason said of the games offered. Weekly events are planned in which customers can interact with each other and have fun with like-minded people.

Jason and Dakhine feel that they have created a sanctuary of sorts for soldiers looking for a creative outlet. “Another thing that makes our business unique is that it provides a place for soldiers to become part of a community outside of the Army. Many of our customers are soldiers who have said that coming to our shop keeps them ‘out of trouble’. They have said that they like being able to use their creativity to do something productive. We’ve built a gaming community and a loyal group who enjoy playing in the shop. We are very thankful for the people who patronize our shop and help our events grow. We know that our customers can buy these same games online, but when they support our shop, they are also supporting a community,” Jason said. Jungle Jake’s is open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5-9 PM and opens at 10:30 AM on Saturdays. For more information call (912)-344-1338.

By the time this is published, Le’ Jolie Hair and Tanning Salon will have been open for a full year. This classy salon gives the feel of city style, while still in the charming reaches of Liberty County. Owner Andrea Gordon opened the salon’s doors in September of 2011. “I felt that Liberty County needed a high-end salon with a friendly, knowledgeable staff that brings a touch of ‘the city’ to our small town. We’re in a great location that has a lot of potential for a salon like Le’ Jolie,” Andrea said. Le’ Jolie offers a variety of services such as teeth whitening, full tanning services, hair styling and makeup consulting. They also pride themselves on their exceptionally clean facility and ever-friendly staff.

Le’ Jolie started with a staff of nine, and currently holds the same amount, showing their dedication to their work in that same small-business oriented manner. They have a large inventory of retail products, as well as a makeup and skin care consultant on-site to provide assistance the moment you walk through the door. “I am passionate about finding a way to help women look as awesome on the outside as they feel on the inside. I love being a part of that transformation,” Andrea said. Like any small business, Le’ Jolie wants to become known in the community.




“The staff and myself take the utmost pride in catering to our clients. We want you to feel at home and know that you are our number-one priority,” Andrea said. For more information on Le’ Jolie Hair and Tanning Salon or to schedule an appointment, call (912)-877-7700.

Admit it, you have a sweet tooth; everyone does. This next business is sure to sate your appetite for something cool and sweet, especially during the stifling summer months in Georgia. Yogurt Café has been in business for a year at this time. Offering an assortment of self-serve frozen yogurt with a smorgasbord of toppings to choose from, you’re sure to find something delicious to suit your tastes in this retro-themed restaurant. Yogurt Café is unique in the frozen yogurt business in that they serve full course, home-cooked meals daily as well, making them very popular in the community.

“We have owned and operated restaurants for over thirty years. Our love for frozen yogurt and cooking for others inspired us to open Yogurt Café,” said owner Glenn Poole. Upon opening last year, Glenn had a staff of only three, and has now grown to accommodate eight employees, showing once again that with dedication, you can surely nurture a small business into a stable establishment in Liberty County. One of the things we at the Chamber hear most about Yogurt Café is the great environment. With a retro-look on the inside, you almost feel as if you’ve stepped back in time to a diner straight out of Happy Days, with the addition of some awesome frozen yogurt. As if all this isn’t enough, Yogurt Café offers a 10% discount on frozen yogurt to all military, teachers, law enforcement officials and medical staff, and a 15% discount on all menu items, including frozen yogurt, to Chamber members. Yogurt Café is located at 809 Willowbrook Drive, Suite 106. Call (912)-463-4709 for more information.

The last business we’d like to give a nod to may surprise you. Vaden Nissan of Hinesville opened their temporary location in August of 2010, and only recently moved into their new location in May of 2012. It is the newest addition in the Vaden Automotive Group family of dealerships serving the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. At their beginning in 2010, Vaden Nissan had only eight employees; upon moving to their newly constructed location, they have grown to a team of twenty-five. We like to think this is what all businesses in Liberty County can do with time and commitment, no matter how humble their origins. It gives the Chamber great joy to see businesses in Liberty County thrive as Vaden Nissan has done, and we wish to see the same for more small businesses in the area.

“We are the only import, new vehicle franchise

“Our love forfrozen yogurt

and cooking for others inspired

us to openYogurt Café.”

Owner, Glenn Poole


dealer as well as the only female-owned dealership in the market,” says Brandon Rodgers, General Manager at Vaden Nissan of Hinesville. The number-one priority of the entire staff at Vaden Nissan is to exceed all expectations of each individual that walks through their door by offering quality service during and after the sale of a new or used vehicle. “We see so much opportunity for growth in the area, and we firmly believe that there is plenty of business to support an import automotive dealership such as Vaden Nissan,” says Rodgers.

So there you have it! Liberty County is a melting pot of diverse businesses that bring something exciting and unique to the table. Get out there and discover these small businesses that keep Liberty County strong and growing. With the unique blend of businesses here, you’re sure to find one or more that you’d like to frequent. Shop local, shop Liberty! LCM


idway, a small historic town nestled in eastern Liberty County, has something for the entire family. Are you looking for affordable housing,

daycare centers, award winning schools, worship centers, employment, shopping, banking, medical and dental needs, dining, fire and police protection and leisure time activities? Then Midway is the place where you want to be. Midway offers a variety of single and two story homes that are strategically located throughout the City. The educational needs of children are met through several privately owned daycare centers, Liberty Elementary and Midway Middle Schools. The two schools are within walking distance of four planned communities located in a quiet, safe environment that assures uninterrupted learning. Students may complete after school projects by using the facilities of the Midway/Riceboro Library Branch. For spiritual edification, seven worship centers (five denominations) are opened to all who will come. The Midway Industrial Park, along with Trade Port

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has something for everyone

East which is located just outside the city limits, provides excellent opportunities for those who are seeking employment. Shopping in Midway is fun! A grocery store, retail shops, quick marts, and auto businesses offer an array of items to meet your needs. Financial services are available and are provided by two financial institutions. Financial services can also be secured through four tax businesses that are located throughout the city. The unusual historic city has a dentist, an Internal Medicine Specialist, a health care center and a pharmacy to serve your medical needs. Unlike many small towns, Midway has a wide variety of dine-in or take-out establishments that offers a variety of selections that include seafood, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, sandwiches and home cooked breakfast and lunch. The safety of our citizens is of utmost concern to the Midway City Council. The Midway Police Department

is staffed with a chief and four highly trained officers who are consistently visible and provides twenty-four hour protection throughout the City. The City’s Municipal Court is under the auspices of the police department. The Midway Volunteer Fire Department responds to more than twenty calls per month. All the firemen are certified and several are trained as first responders. During leisure time, the entire family can tour the grounds of the Historical Old Midway Congregational Church; or take a quantum leap back in time and ease through the Midway Colonial Museum and Cemetery; or picnic at Cay Creek Wetlands and Interpretive Center and take a nature stroll down the board walk to view the marshlands, beavers, turtles, and species of birds and snakes. Use our city to connect to all of Liberty County and all it has to offer. Think of us when considering a new home location or starting a new business.

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All roads lead to Liberty County. We’re connected to the outside world by in-terstates, rails, air and seaports. History surrounds us beginning with the arrival of the first settlers here in 1752. You’ll enjoy exploring the historic Midway Museum and other stops along the Historic Liberty Trail. Liberty County is also the home of Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, two signers of the Declaration of Independence. Interstate Paper in Riceboro is one of the largest paper mills in the southeast. Liberty County is blessed with an abundance of southern beauty and charm. It offers the beauty and tranquility of coastal living with old south traditions and hospitality abound. The County covers an area of 542 square miles and is home to 63,453 residents including the county seat of Hinesville. Other incorporated com-munities include Midway, Riceboro, Flemington, Walthourville, Allenhurst and Gum Branch. Liberty County is also home to Fort Stewart and the soldiers of the 3rd In-fantry Division. These defenders of freedom enjoy a community where they are welcomed and respected for their contributions to our country and where they play a vital role in our community. We invite you to step back from the hustle of the business world and find yourself lost in a way of life that few have the opportunity to experience. Liberty County is a lifestyle second to none and a place we’re proud to call home.

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P.O. Box 367, Hinesville, GA 31310912.876-5359

contact informa-tionlocation

Recreation Department

Come join

the action at...

Look for notices of upcoming events and programs, as well as results of ongoing programs, in the Coastal Courier. Program information is also sent to all county schools. Watch the LCRD sign located beside Hwy. 84 in front of the Liberty Independent Troop Park for notices of upcoming programs. Also, check out the LCRD website at lcrd.net

Each year hundreds of individuals volunteer their time at the Recreation Department to help make a difference in the quality of life in Liberty County. Most volunteer to coach the many youth sports teams formed each year. However, there are many improvements and expansions that could be made with the assistance of other volunteers.

Other volunteer positions include coordinators for Special Events, Volunteer Resources, Publicity, Commercial Sponsorship, Sports, Park Overwatch, and Community Service. Helpers are also needed for administrative/clerical work, concessions, bus drivers, chaperones, scorers, timers, and grounds maintenance.

You may find that this is a great way to have a positive influence on your children and their friends. You may even have the special skills or abilities needed to help start a new program. Volunteering may be used as a means to gain experience to help you obtain future employment.

If you would like to get involved in this community and positively influence the lives of others, consider volunteering your time, talent, and abilities at the Liberty County Recreation Department. For additional information, call 876-5359, or visit the LCRD Office.

Liberty Volunteers!

LCRD Annual Calendar of Events

Liberty County

Office HoursMonday-Friday

10am-6pm

876-5359www.lcrd.net

Registration EventProgram Ages Period Start/End

After School Program K-5 July Aug-May

Football 7-12 August Sept-Nov

Football Cheerleading 7-12 August Sept-Nov

Fall Soccer 4-17 August Sept-Nov

Fall Baseball 7-12 August Sept-Nov

Tae Kwon Do 7 & up August Sept-May

Weightlifting Team 8 & up August all year

Adult Flag Football 16 & up August Sept-Oct

Adult Soccer 16 & up August Sept-Oct

Adult Basketball 18 & up October Dec-Feb

Basketball 7-17 November Dec-Feb

Basketball Cheerleading 7-12 November Dec-Feb

Volleyball 10-adult February March- April

Track & Field 7-14 February March-April

Spring Soccer 4-14 February March-April

Spring Camp 6-14 February TBA

Baseball & Softball 4-17 March April-June

Adult Softball 16 & up March April-July

Summer Programs 4-17 May-July June-August

Summer Programs include: day camp, sports programs, aquatics, instructional programs, and more!

Recreation Department

Come join

the action at...

Look for notices of upcoming events and programs, as well as results of ongoing programs, in the Coastal Courier. Program information is also sent to all county schools. Watch the LCRD sign located beside Hwy. 84 in front of the Liberty Independent Troop Park for notices of upcoming programs. Also, check out the LCRD website at lcrd.net

Each year hundreds of individuals volunteer their time at the Recreation Department to help make a difference in the quality of life in Liberty County. Most volunteer to coach the many youth sports teams formed each year. However, there are many

improvements and expansions that could be made with the assistance of other volunteers. Other volunteer positions include coordinators for Special Events, Volunteer Resources, Publicity, Commercial Sponsorship, Sports, Park Overwatch,

and Community Service. Helpers are also needed for administrative/clerical work, concessions, bus drivers, chaperones, scorers, timers, and grounds maintenance.

You may find that this is a great way to have a positive influence on your children and their friends. You may even have the special skills or abilities needed to help start a new program. Volunteering may be used as a means to gain experience to help you obtain future employment.If you would like to get involved in this community and positively influence the lives of others, consider volunteering your time, talent, and abilities at the Liberty County Recreation Department. For additional information, call 876-5359, or visit the LCRD Office.

Liberty Volunteers! LCRD Annual Calendar of Events

Liberty County

Office HoursMonday-Friday10am-6pm

876-5359www.lcrd.net

Registration Event

Program Ages Period Start/EndAfter School Program K-5 July Aug-MayFootball

7-12 August Sept-NovFootball Cheerleading 7-12 August Sept-NovFall Soccer 4-17 August Sept-NovFall Baseball 7-12 August Sept-NovTae Kwon Do 7 & up August Sept-MayWeightlifting Team 8 & up August all yearAdult Flag Football 16 & up August Sept-OctAdult Soccer 16 & up August Sept-Oct Adult Basketball 18 & up October Dec-FebBasketball

7-17 November Dec-FebBasketball Cheerleading 7-12 November Dec-FebVolleyball 10-adult February March- April Track & Field 7-14 February March-AprilSpring Soccer 4-14 February March-AprilSpring Camp 6-14 February TBABaseball & Softball 4-17 March April-JuneAdult Softball 16 & up March April-JulySummer Programs 4-17 May-July June-August Summer Programs include: day camp, sports programs, aquatics, instructional programs, and more!

The LCRD Officeis located inIndependent TroopPark on Hwy. 84beside the NationalGuard Armory.

Charles ShumanRecreation Center

Located in James BrownPark, the center is openfor use by the generalpublic Wed-Fri from6-10 pm & Sat-Sun

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Meet Dominick Kukula Cuevas and the late Dorothy Brunson in this

article that offers insight into the melting pot that is Liberty County.

We present this article in tribute to Mrs. Dorothy Rhina Wynn Stewart Brunson, who departed this life on August 12, 2012, two

months after posing for the photos being used and agreeing to serve as one of our cover models.

When formed in 1777, Liberty County was made up of the Colonial parishes of St. John, St. James and St. Andrew. In fact Long and McIntosh counties were drawn from original territory within Liberty’s boundaries. But it’s the name, the name of the county that intrigues and instills in her natives and newcomers a sense of community, pride and true welcome to a diverse and varied population. The name was decided on to honor the settlers of Midway who were the most uncompromising champions of independence and were the first to send delegates to the Continental Congress, establishing Liberty’s long history of fighting for her people, creating safe harbors and spawning true statesmen. The cover story celebrates that diversity of culture by exploring the lives of two very different people, both residents of Liberty County, who embody the spirit that makes the community unique and something to be admired. First is Dominic Kukula Cuevas, who will turn one in September of this year but was photographed as a nine-month old. The son of Staff Sargent Javier Cuevas-Guillen, 34 and Ashley Kukula Cuevas, 27, Dominic came to Liberty County an unborn child who has since grown to make his mark on everyone he meets. Meeting in the salsa dancing community in Syracuse, New York, Javier, who was born in Mexico, and Ashley were casual dancing acquaintances for some time before getting married in April 2010. With 10 years in the Army as a Medical Equipment Technician/

Maintenance, after their marriage Javier deployed for a year to South Korea. After his return they were given orders for Fort Stewart, which they now come home. “When Javier first picked me up from the airport, the first thing I was excited about was the trees. The very first thing I did when I opened the car door in Hinesville was waddle (I was pregnant) to a tree to find out what that moss looked like up close. Each place I've lived seems to have something amazing nature-wise. In Georgia it has been all the different kinds of trees! Negatives are definitely the bugs and flies in your face during the summer, but we love that we are so close to fun things,” said Ashley. Javier relays the same message, noting other local plants and the proximity to the water as things that he has loved about Liberty County. No slouch herself in accomplishing her career goals, Ashley is both an artist and a teacher, with a Bachelors in Art Education from Nazareth College, a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Sate University, and she is working on her Gifted Education certification extension through Nazareth. She has also volunteered extensively which is something she hopes to pass along to Dominic one day, that love for giving back. Not one to rest on her laurels Ashley quickly got involved with the Hinesville Area Arts Council upon moving to the community and has since become an artist in the co-op program, teaching both adult and children’s art classes throughout the



own personal traditions are important, it is only part of the lifestyle that they live because they want Dominic to experience all that life has to offer. Both offer advice on learning to fail as many times as needed to Dominic, saying that it’s okay as long as you get up and continue to live so you can work to lose that fear of failure and gain persistence. Secondly, the juxtaposition between the lives of Dominic and our other cover model, Mrs. Dorothy Brunson, increased our awareness of how very special Liberty County is. The last child of Peter and Charlotte Wynn, Dorothy was accompanied to the photo shoot by her daughter and son-in-law, Ernestine and Charley Anderson. Sitting in a straight backed chair in a formal blue suit, her signature color, while she awaited the specified time, Dorothy chatted with Ashley about Dominic and even got to know some of the other featured people from throughout the publication. The children present (of which there were many) steered clear of the formidable woman, recognizing her as deserving of respect and reverence. Bringing a hush to the studio, Dorothy was led to the chair for the cover shoot. Her initial facial expression? Dour, unsmiling and well probably what one would expect from someone who was 102 years old, someone born in 1909. However, as soon as the bundle of smiles and charm that is Dominic Kukula Cuevas was put into her arms the change was immediate. Tracking that progress, from unsmiling to grinning as wide as a Cheshire cat was photographer Aliyah Dastour. “It was amazing to see and an inspiring thing to be able to capture Mrs. Brunson in what would be the

last several weeks of her life. Having lived that long, experienced that much and still retained her joy in the innocence of a child is a lesson we can all learn, “said Aliyah. With four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, Dorothy was no stranger to young people and visibly became the special lady that everyone saw throughout her long life when confronted with Dominic’s infectious joy. Baptized around the age of 12 in what is now being called the Riceboro Historic Baptismal Interpretive Trail but was called the “round hole” at the time, Dorothy was at the ceremony late last year to help break ground on the wooden platform being built above the pool of water where it has been said people were baptized as early as the late 1800s. At the time she was the only person surviving who had been baptized in the pool, which still has worn earthen stairs visible to construction and work crews. Acknowledging the vast disparity in ages between our cover models is important, however, it is also valuable to point out that while neither had ever met the other they both bonded visibly, prompting those in the room to smiles of their own and that is the beauty of Liberty County. Where else can you go in this vast country and experience the level of cultural and ethnic diversity, over 37 cultures represented at last count, and not only see people enjoy one another and experience the common decency a lot of places have forgotten, but also truly be impacted and impact those around them? From young to old Liberty County is a place to call home at any time while creating memories that will last a lifetime. LCM

“It was amazing to see and an inspiring thing to be able to capture Mrs. Brunson in what would be the last several weeks of her life. Having lived that long,

experienced that much and still retained her joy in the innocence of a child is a lesson we can all learn.“

[Aliyah Dastour, photographer]




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S St. Catherine’s Island is one of Liberty County’s barrier islands and a former home to many exotic species, a past residence of a Declaration of Independence signer and an archeological gold mine. However, for many locals, it is just a favorite summer hangout. Ten miles long and ranging from one to three miles wide, the undeveloped island is mostly tidal marsh and wetlands. Privately owned by the St. Catherine’s Island Foundation, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1969 because of the rich human history that has unfolded within its boundaries. As long as 4,000 years ago, the Guale Indians called the island home. They established a “chiefdom, which is ruled by hereditary and semi-divine chief, was typically a multiple organization, with a population in the low thousands,” according to The New Georgia Encyclopedia. In the late 1500s, Spanish Franciscan friars established a mission outpost on the island, in an attempt to convert the Indians to Christianity and in 1597, the Indians revolted, burning the original mission to the ground. A long history of give and take was to continue on the island with the Franciscan friars and Spanish authorities established the Mission Santa Catalina de Guale in 1605 ushering in an era of successful missions along the Southeastern coast. A peaceful relationship existed until 1645 when Indian uprisings, pirate raids, disease and European pressure pushed the Spanish off the island leaving an abandoned mission in 1680. In the 1730s, James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah, claimed St. Catherine’s as part of the Georgia colony. However, Oglethorpe’s interpreter, Mary Musgrove, asserted that she and her husband had been awarded the island and others by the Creek Indian, Chief Malatchi. Musgrove, who was the daughter of a Creek woman and English man and later married an Englishmen, won the court battle after a decade long campaign and was awarded St. Catherine’s. Musgrove was as important to the Georgia colony as Pocahontas was to Jamestown and Sacagawea was to the Lewis and Clark expedition in that she was instrumental in the peaceful settling of Georgia. She took “advantage of her biculturalism to protect Creek interests,

St. Catherine’shas a long and varied history

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ideas about Spanish missions, many promising artifacts have been discovered and studied intently. “We were startled by the remarkable artifacts we found—gold and silver medallions, silver sacred heart rings, bells, mirrors, several complete ceramic vessels, and more than 65,000 glass trade beads,” said David Hurst Thomas, in a past article for the American Museum of Natural History. Thomas was responsible for finding the remains of the Mission Santa Catalina de Guale in 1987. This find confirmed, “Spanish missions existed in Georgia nearly two centuries before the Spanish missions in California. His

maintain peace on the frontier and expand her business as a trader,” according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Later in her life, Musgrove leased part of the island to Button Gwinnett, one of Liberty County’s Declaration of Independence signers. He lived on St. Catherine’s until his death in 1777. The “Button Gwinnett House” still stands, however it has not been determined if the house really was that of Gwinnett. One of the later owners of the island called it the Walburg House, after a German owner of the Island, according to Royce Hayes, current superintendent of the island. Moving forward during the 1800s, the island was split into several independently owned and operated farms, but in 1852, all of the holdings of were transferred to Jacob Walburg. Another change in 1863 and the island ownership was transferred to Captain Rodriguez, who is believed to have married one of Walburg’s daughters. Rodriguez brought a hint of danger to the island as he was reputed to be a gun smuggler for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. In 1870, the island was purchased by John J. Rauers of Savannah. He constructed a large home and game preserve, which was then demolished by an 1898 hurricane. Edward John Noble purchased St. Catherine’s in 1943 and established a Black Angus cattle operation. After his death, the island was transferred to the Edward John Noble Foundation and then acquired by the St. Catherine’s Island Foundation. Despite an interesting history, the artifacts found on the island are what make it famous. Challenging conventional

Musgrove was as important to the Georgia

colony as Pocahontas was to Jamestown

and Sacagawea was to the Lewis and Clark

expedition in that she was instrumental in

the peaceful settling of Georgia.


discoveries also verified that Santa Catalina was the first planned settlement by the Spanish in Georgia,” according to The New Georgia Encyclopedia. In the 1960s, a report developed to guide Island excavation and development said the “discovery of the Mission was as important as finding Jamestown,” which at that point had not yet been discovered, said Hayes. After its discovery and excavation, The Mission became a consecrated Catholic Church, associated with the Catholic Diocese of Savannah. Although there is not an actual building, services have been held in honor of the slain Spanish missionaries in the past. In 2004, more then a million objects were moved to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta for display and further research. Besides archeologists, St. Catherine’s has hosted many other exciting guests. The St. Catherine’s Island Wildlife Survival Center hosted numerous endangered animals as a chance to increase their numbers through breeding. In 1974, animal importation began with gemsbok, a large horned antelope. Other animals that have been on the island include Maleo, Red-Fronted Macaws, Gopher Tortoises, Lemurs, American Bald Eagles, Zebras, Kangaroos and more. The Wildlife Survival Center has been successful in the captive breeding of endangered species, credited with continuing their survival, said Hayes. Many of the exotic animals have been removed, taken to more permanent homes; however, there is still a large population of lemurs, the two oldest hornbills in the country (and possibly the world), plus numerous species of birds. One such species, the Oyster Catcher is a small bird whose eggs are susceptible to danger and being stolen from the nest. Although Island workers could take the eggs and let them hatch in captivity,


Endangered Species Coastal Georgia is home to many endangered sea animals. Of the list the most commonly heard of are the Right Whale and the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. However, this is far from the entirety of endangered animals within Liberty County. The following information was made available through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Georgia Ecological Services Field Offices. Migrating sea animals, whose path leads them by Liberty County, include the Humpback Whale, the West Indian Manatee and four additional types of sea turtles, some of which nest on area beaches. Many are surprised to learn of the whales and manatees that join our coastal population. The Right Whale is of particular concern in Liberty County because females calve 5-15 nautical miles off shore (roughly 6-17 “land” miles). The whales are in danger of coming in contact with boat motors in such shallow waters and boaters are required to vacate the area if one is spotted. The Humpback Whale is less commonly seen off the coast. Liberty County is simply a part of its migration, as it normally resides in warm, tropical water during the winter and cold, polar waters during the summer. The West Indian Manatee is most commonly seen in Florida during the winter months, however summer sightings off the Liberty coastline are not rare. The Manatees are under strict government protection and it is suggested that boaters give them a wide berth. There are also several types of birds and reptiles that are located in the area. The Kirtland’s Warbler and the Piping Clover, both small birds, are commonly seen along the coastal region. The Kirtland’s Warbler migrates

through the area to its wintering grounds in the Bahamas. The Piping Clover winters on the Georgia coast and prefers an environment close to the beach with expansive sand or mud flats. The Wood Stork, which is seen throughout Southeastern wetlands, can be found around Liberty County. They feed primarily on fresh and brackish wetlands, while preferring to nest in cypress or wooded swamps. Also living in the wetlands, is the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander. The salamander prefers a habitat of isolated cypress ponds with a marsh-like appearance. This salamander also serves as the mascot for the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau. There have been numerous reports of Bald Eagles within our county lines as well. In 2011, a black bear was sighted in Midway. Because of the dense wooded areas in Liberty County, it is impossible to know what all resides within the boundary lines.

Bottlenose Dolphins Bottlenose dolphins elicit admiration from many people. Whether it is their keen senses, playful attitude or friendliness, no one seems to know why dolphins have such a strong fan club. Dolphins have very good vision both in and out of the water. A gland in the corner of each secretes mucus, which protects the eye from salt water. However, they mostly use sonar for orientation and detecting prey. Swimming is of course their strong suite. Using their fluke, or tail, to shoot through the water, the average cruising speed is 5 to 7 miles per hour. They can swim up to 30 mph. Dolphins have incredible hearing for the size of their ears. They are social animals, communicating through a system of squeaks and whistles. There are even documented cases of dolphins coming to the aid of other dolphins and protecting humans from sharks. Bottle Nose dolphins lives in pods consisting of a few males, several females and babies. The average size is about 15, although pods can temporarily join together and consist of a hundred or so.

Male dolphins can reach seven to ten feet long, and weigh between 300 to 600 pounds. Females are generally smaller than males. Dolphins can eat up to 15 lbs. of food a day, 20 if the water is cool. They particularly enjoy shiny, silver fish but will also eat squid, shrimp and other types of fish. Off the coast of Georgia, dolphins can be seen behind shrimp boats hoping for an easy meal.

Flora and Fauna The Tennessee Botanical Gardens states the Camellia was first cultivated in 2737 B.C., making it one of the oldest plants known to man. The plant is native to eastern Asia, but first made its introduction to the United States after the Revolutionary War, according to The Camellia- A Condensed History by Elizabeth Cooper. Their influence was first felt in the South, when in 1818 David Landreth opened a branch of his seed company in Charleston, S.C. Between 1830-1860, thousands of plants arrived throughout the South for plantation owners of the low country. The first Camellia nursery in Georgia was located in Augusta. The Fruitland Nursery was established in 1858 on property that is now known as the Augusta National Golf Club. It was after this time that Camellias were introduced to Liberty County. The distinct flowers can be spotted throughout the county on numerous home sites. The flowers are well suited to the warm climate found in our area. Winters are not harsh, which proves to be beneficial to the survival and blooming of the Camellias. Camellias are not the only easily recognizable flowers within the county. Few plants are as widely recognized in the South, as the Indica azalea which originates from Japan. This shrub can grow 8 to 12 feet tall and wide, where it will smother itself in colorful blossoms each spring. The most commonly seen blooms are red, white, pink, purple or salmon. Designated as the Georgia state wild flower in 1979, these magnificent plants bloom from March to August. Georgia is home to thirteen species of azalea, which can be found throughout the warmer months of the year. LCM

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they instead found a better alternative. “We can’t teach chicks to open oysters in the way they are meant to, because frankly we don’t know how they do it,” said Hayes. “We take the eggs out of the nest and replace them with wooden eggs that the parents then sit on.” “Once the eggs start to hatch, we put them back in the nest. This way the eggs are safe but the birds don’t imprint on people,” he said. This method has increased the survival rate from 0 to 40% in recent years. Two birds on the island imprinted on humans before they could be returned to the wild. One on Hayes, who said “he sits with me every afternoon on the dock while I fish. Even though I like it, its not good for him.” The other imprinted on a large piece of machinery, which it follows all over the island (true story, no lie!). St. Catherine’s has a long and varied history with a rich and sometime climactic story. While most of the island is not open to the public, visitors can enjoy one of its pristine beaches as long as they have the means to get there as the only way to reach this secluded destination is by boat. As Liberty County’s barrier island, locals and visitors alike are cautioned to take good care of the beautiful place and preserve it for future generations as those who came before sought to do with careful stewardship and planning. LCM


Liberty County Historic SitesLiberty County Historic SitesHistoric Liberty Trail: Several of the county’s historic sites are linked by the Liberty Trail. These unique sites offer visitors the opportunity to experience nature, culture and American history. Brochures that detail the trail’s destinations with brief descriptions of the sites are available at the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce, www.discoverlibertyga.com for information.

Dorchester AcADemy AnD museum of AfricAn-AmericAn historyWhere: 8787 East Oglethorpe Highway, MidwayWhen: The academy is open year-roundContact: 912-884-2347Admission: No fee; donations are welcome The former school, which was founded by the American Missionary Society soon after the Civil War to educate African-Americans, was named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Sites by the National Trust for Historic Preservation a few years ago. The academy operated until 1940 and then became a cooperative to help area residents with farming, economic and household issues. Its most recent historical role was as a sit6e for civil rights movements. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. planned his campaign to integrate Birmingham during meetings there in the mid-1960s. 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.

Dorchester VillAge ciVic centerWhere: 1804 Islands Highway, MidwayWhen: Available year-round for rental on occasions such as banquets, weddings and/or receptions, family reunions, business and club meetings, birthday parties, conferences and other events.Contact: 912-884-3342Cost: Rental fees vary This recently restored 1938 school-house is located off of I-95. It features 7,400 square feet, including an auditorium, five classrooms, a full kitchen and an outdoor pavilion. The schoolhouse, originally built in 1927, consolidated the schools at Sunbury, Colonels Island, Riceboro and Jackson Chapel. That building burned and the school was rebuilt in 1938. It served grades one through seven until 1951, when it was closed. On Feb. 4, 1958, the Liberty County Board of Education sold the property for $10 to the nonprofit Dorchester Civic Center, Inc. Over the years the building fell into a state of disrepair and was closed due to the hazardous conditions. In 2008, Dorchester Civic Center, Inc. reactivated and began an effort to restore the historic building so it could again become a vital part of the community. The renovation was completed in 2010.

seAbrook VillAgeWhere: 660 Trade Hill Road, SunburyWhen: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pmContact: 912-884-7008 Seabrook Village is an African-American living history museum. The Seabrook community was established through federal land grants made possible by Gen. William T. Sherman’s Field Order 15 in 1865, a policy that came to be known as “40 acres and a mule.” The village, which features eight turn-of-the-century buildings, is dedicated to the authentic portrayal of rural African-American culture from 1865-1930. The interactive historic site includes a one-room schoolhouse and demonstrations of meal grinding, hand-hewn furniture and washing clothes on a scrub board. The village is run by a foundation of community members.

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FORT MORRIS:Where: 2559 Fort Morris Road, MidwayWhen: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pmContact: 912-884-5999Admission: $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 scenic St. Catherin’s Sound. In the museum, exhibits describe the once bustling colonial port at Sunbury that was larger than Savannah.

LeCOnTe-WOOdManSTOn RICe PLanTaTIOn and BOTanICaL GaRdenSWhere: 4918 Barrington Ferry Road, RiceboroWhen: Tours are by appointment, from 10am – 3pm, Tuesday-SundayContact: 912-884-6500 or www.leconte-woodmanston.orgAdmission: $2 per person, $5 per family; special group rates available Woodmanston Plantation was established by John Eatton LeConte in 1760 and by 1774, it was the largest rice plantation in Liberty County. Now, 63 acres of the former 3,356-acre LeConte-Woodmanston Plantation has sprouted into a restored version of the colonial 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. In July 2010, portions of LeConte were closed due to a lack of funds, and the site’s hours of operation now are by appointment only. Those who set up tours still can meander down the nature trail along the ridge of one of the many dams built by slave labor in the 1770’s. The dams were used for rice cultivation and many of the trunks, necessary to control the movement of water, have been rebuilt and replaced.

MeLOn BLuFF naTuRe and HeRITaGe PReSeRveWhere: 2999 Islands Highway, MidwayWhen: Open only by appointment for horseback riders or day-users in groups of six or more. Contact: 912-880-4500 or www.melonbluff.comAdmission: Day-use park entry $3 per person, $15 per horse. 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. The nature center also hosts a number of interactive education programs and day events.

FORT STeWaRT MuSeuMWhere: 2022 Frank Cochran Drive, building T904, 2When: 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays.Contact: 912-767-7885Admission: Free 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 bought the land that became the sprawling base in 1940.

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The museum pays tribute to the 24th Infantry Division that called Stewart home from 1974 to 1996. Information about the base’s change from the Taro Leaf to the Rock of the Marne also is provided. There is an exhibit of the 3rd ID’s march to Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Special exhibits focus on 1st Lt. Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier of WWII, and Sgt. 1st Class 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.

Midway MuseuMWhere: martin Road and Route 17 SouthWhen: 10am-4pm, Tuesday – SaturdayContact: 912-884-5837 or www.themidwaymuseum.orgAdmission: $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 furnishing since then. Several special days are held at the museum each year, including the annual Christmas tea. 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. The nearby cemetery was established in the 1700s by Puritan settlers. Many famous Liberty Countians are buried there. 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.

Geechee Kunda cultural arts center and MuseuMWhere: 622 Ways Temple Road, RiceboroWhen: 10am-4pm, Tuesday-SaturdayContact: 912-884-4440, [email protected]: No fee; donations accepted. Geechee Kunda is located on lands where the rice, cotton and indigo producing Retreat Plantation once stood. The center was created as a means of contributing to efforts to preserve and perpetuate the knowledge of important Africa cultural elements in the United States. In addition to permanent and rotating exhibits, the center’s year-round activities include classes, workshops demonstrations and lectures covering a broad spectrum of subjects that allow visitors to explore various aspects of continental and diaspora African culture. Exhibits feature artifacts from Africa and this area, some dating back to the 1700s, including authentic slavery artifacts, Geechee relics and Jim Crow-era memorabilia. The center also has a gallery and gift ship that stocks merchandise such as books, textile, artifacts and crafts.

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A “Art is the desire of a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in,” said Amy Lowell, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize of Poetry. Art is subjective- not everyone will see or feel the same thing, even though they are physically experiencing one article. Despite the differences in our perceptions, art is good for all. According to Joshua Guetzkow, of the University of Princeton, art is good for both the individual and the community. Whether increasing opportunities for enjoyment or helping to build a community identity, art is proven to be beneficial to society as a whole. As Liberty County has grown, the need for diversity and an increased quality of life provided by arts and cultural activities has also increased. The Hinesville Area Arts Council (HAAC) was formed in response to those desires in 1989. “We think that the arts are not an ‘extra’ part of life, rather they are in everything that we do whether it’s realized or not. The arts are a huge way that our culture and history is displayed, without those outlets how else would we know about the past,” said HAAC Chair, Leah Poole. The success of the downtown gallery and exhibit space has been overwhelming. For every month in 2012, a local artist has been exhibited for a month-long show. A variety of mediums have been displayed, including photography, oil, acrylics, ceramics, etc. The HAAC is responsible for the development and implementation of not only the restoration of a downtown building, but also numerous art classes that benefit all members of the community. “Arts and culture are at the heart of communities. They make them more attractive places to live, contribute to the ongoing knowledge about our community and bring the community to life, as well as attract tourists, contribute to the overall economic well-being and showcase our unique attributes,” continued Poole.

The Hinesville Area Arts Council is

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story by Evanne FloydPhotos provided by Staff and HDDA

Drawing, drama, calligraphy, culinary, yoga and more have been offered and well received by community members. An adults painting party features step-by-step instructions with the benefit of the painters choice of providing their own refreshments. The art classes that have been offered thus far hit all age ranges from 3 years old to older adults, with classes offered on a rotating basis for all ages.


Drawing, drama, calligraphy, culinary, yoga and more have been offered and well received by community members. An adults painting party features step-by-step instructions with the benefit of the painters choice of providing their own refreshments. The art classes that have been offered thus far hit all age ranges from 3 years old to older adults, with classes offered on a rotating basis for all ages. “I’ve been amazed at the turnout for the adult art classes,” said Ashley Cuevas, art instructor and HAAC member. “I expected the kids classes to have a good turnout, but the adult classes have been a surprise,” she said. When news of yoga classes hit area streets instructor Liza Xilot said, “I received many calls and messages with both questions and excitement. People wanted to know the benefits [of yoga], schedule, cost and the difference between Yoga and Pilates. There were also a lot of people welcoming us to downtown Hinesville.” Xilot enjoys her involvement with the HAAC. “I like all of it- The location, the space, the people, the classes, and especially the people that put their heart into making it happen,” she said. Recurring events that the HAAC hosts include: Blues & BBQ, Bi-Monthly Free Family Movie Nights, Quarterly Book Signings and community theatre. A new event, added just last year was the Cupcake War. “The HAAC started the Cupcake Wars in December of 2011. After the popularity of that first event we decided to do it twice per year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall,” said Jennifer Buehler, Vice Chair. Buehler said


that the Cupcake War brings together not only those with a talent for baking, but also businesses and other novices who have an interest in working together to create a fabulous display. The public gets the chance to vote for a people’s choice and then judges also rank each display. As the HAAC has proven, Liberty County wants cultural events. In response to this, the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority is completing a project to serve the entire community. Bryant Commons is a community green space in the heart of Hinesville that will feature two large ponds, walking trail and an amphitheater, which will seat roughly 1,500 individuals. The home of the late Senator Glen E. and Trudie Bryant sits at the entranceof the property and currently houses the Independent Telecommunication Pioneer Association (ITPA) museum and national office. The ITPA Museum displays and stores hundreds of artifacts that outline the history of the telephone industry. The museum relocated from Washington D.C. in 2001. Phases of construction for the venue began by “clearing the site followed by the excavation of the 15 AC pond. Included in the pond construction was the placement of the aerating fountains as well as the bridge on the south end of the project,” said Marcus Sack, Project Engineer at P.C. Simonton. “The large detention pond is able to collect, detain and treat storm water runoff from a large portion of the downtown area. In doing this, the City

was able to intertwine public interest with good public stewardship. The effects of this will be felt countywide from cleaner water to better downstream flood control,” said Sack. Currently, the amphitheater is being constructed. It “will be large enough to hold 1500 people initially, when including the back lawn areas. It has a 35’ high stage house with a 40x60 foot stage capable of expansion,” said Sack. Future additions include a “back of house” complete with dressing rooms and fixed seating with a cover. Following the allocation of the necessary funding, the park will include “an open air pavilion, over 1 mile of walking trails, grassed parking, a rose garden, a main entrance road with a circular drive and landscaping,” said Sack. All of which are included in the master plan. The Hinesville Downtown

Development Authority (HDDA) has a long-term lease agreement with the Bryant Foundation and is responsible for ensuring a minimum of six annual cultural events held at the location. “Bryant Commons will provide a wonderful setting for a variety of eventsfrom smaller community activities, such as daytime school concerts, theatregroups, and local artists to festivals and concerts featuring national talent,” said Vicki Davis, Executive Director of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority. Although there is talk of moving current special events that have outgrown the downtown area, Davis wants to increase the number of cultural events offered in the community, rather than just change the location ofestablished events. “Liberty County and the surrounding communities are blessed with a

“We think that the arts are not an ‘extra’ part of life, rather they are in everything that we do whether it’s

realized or not. The arts are a huge way that our culture and history is displayed, without those outlets how else

would we know about the past,” said HAAC Chair, Leah Poole.


tremendous amount of local talent in a variety of performing arts fromelementary to professional levels. We hope to provide opportunities thatwill nurture and promote these talents, and help them succeed wherever theirtalents may take them,” Davis said. Sack also sang praises for Bryant Commons, saying “the development will offer close to 50 acres of recreational usage. Plus, a venue like nothing else in the county. I expect that the full benefit to the community is not

even close to being realized.” The museum is open to the public and available for tours by appointment. The house also serves as a meeting/event venue and is available for rental. More information is available by contacting the HDDA. LCM

The museum is open to the public and available for tours

by appointment. The house also serves as a meeting/event venue

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BELOW “The HAAC started the Cupcake Wars in December of 2011. After the popularity of that first event we decided to do it twice per year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall,” said Jennifer Buehler, Vice Chair. Buehler said that the Cupcake War brings together not only those with a talent for baking, but also businesses and other novices who have an interest in working together to create a fabulous display. The public gets the chance to vote for a people’s choice and then judges also rank each display.

RIGHT Master Plan for Bryant Commons which is a community green space in the heart of Hinesville that will feature two large ponds, walking trail and an amphitheater, which will seat roughly 1,500 individuals.



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Patriot Auto Sales & Title Pawn845 E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 320-4454

Vaden Nissan of Hinesville1009 E Oglethorope Hwy. Flemington, GA 31313(912) 368-1680www.vadennissanofhinesville.com

Automotive: Service & RepairEuromech Inc.99 Wrights Old Oak LaneMidway, GA 31320(912) 332-0215www.euromechinc.com

Mach 1 Body Shop701 Courtland DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5500


Muse Collision, Inc.14 Brights Lake RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-7246www.musecollision.com

Nacon Auto Collision Center992 East Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2583www.naconauto.net

Southeast Auto Service, LLC104-B Carter StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4280www.southeastautoservice.com

BakerySouthern Sweets Cafe & Bakery3707 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2232www.southernsweetscafeandbakery.com

Band3rd Class CitizensHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-3895www.3rdclasscitizens.com

BankAmeris Bank602 Mall Blvd. Savannah, GA 31406(912) 944-2623www.amerisbank.com

Coastal Bank101 West Hendry St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2265www.thecoastalbank.com

First Citizens Bank119 E. General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5050www.firstcitizens.net

Heritage BankP. O. Box 1009Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-3332www.the-heritage-bank.com

South Georgia BankP.O. Box 38 Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 408-1051www.southgabank.com

Barter AssociationNuBarter, Inc.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-2141www.nubarter.com

Beauty/ CosmeticsCatherine MartinezMary Kay CosmeticsJesup, GA 31546(912) 202-8412www.marykay.com/cjmartinez

Sarah Kinney, Mary Kay CosmeticsHinesville, GA 31313(330) 603-7841www.marykay.com/sarahkinney

Tianne Whited, Mary Kay CosmeticsLudowici, GA 31316(912) 222-2202www.marykay.com/tianne

Blood DonationAmerican Red Cross-Blood Services(912) 429-9956www.redcrossblood.org

The Blood Alliance7135 Hodgson Memorial DriveSuite 14ASavannah, GA 31406(912) 355-0271www.igiveblood.com

Book StoreMy Child’s Bookshelf80 Hughes DriveMidway, GA 31320(912) 271-8890www.mychildsbookshelf.com

TOP Christian Bookstore406B South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6520

Bridal ShopColonial Bridal, Floral & Gift Gallery413 S. Main St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2088www.facebook.com/carlascolonialbridal

Building Supplies / HardwareGenesis Modular Buildings, Inc5207 Doolittle RoadJacksonville, FL 32254(904) 619-3631www.genesismodular.com

Harris Ace Hardware1012 W. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2147www.facebook.com/harrishardware

Business Management ConsultantPhillips Consulting and Services, LLC135 East MLK Jr. Drive, Suite BHinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-2305

Strategic Business SolutionsUnlimited, Inc.425 West Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3475www.creatingbusinesssolutions.com

Candy ShopJeff ’s Candy Kitchen and Bake Shoppe112 S. Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-0700www.jeffscandykitchen.com

Car WashSuds Auto Wash1065 W. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 644-7551

Carpet/Flooring SalesBrinkley’s Floor Covering, Inc.312 South Main St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-7878

Hinesville Carpet CompanyP.O. Box CWalthourville, GA 31333(912) 368-7290


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Cellular ProviderAlltel229 W. General Screven Way, Ste JHinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-7723http://www.thewirelessco.net/alltel.html

Alltel Wireless552 W Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 202-6111www.alltelwireless.com

AT&T Prime Commuications319 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3270www.primecomms.com

Chemical ManufacturingChemtall / SNF Holding CompanyOne Chemical Plant RoadRiceboro, GA 31323(912) 884-3366www.snfinc.com

Children’s EntertainmentJump N’ Jacks109 Interchange DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 459-1555www.jumpnjacksga.com

Lizzy Crickets1067 Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7524www.lizzycrickets.com

ChiropracticLiberty Co. Clinic of Chiropractic951 EG Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4002www.libertyccc.com

Wellness Chiropractic Group212 Fraser DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 492-5440

ChurchChrist Tabernacle of Faith Church908 S. Main St., Suite 105Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 610-2902www.christtabernacleoffaithchurch.org

Connection Church116 Patriots TrailHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6121www.connectionchurch.com

Flemington Presbyterian ChurchP.O. Box 341Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-2706

Full Gospel Tabernacle COGIC809 Frank Cochran DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3044

Hinesville First United Methodist Church203 N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2200www.hinesvillemethodist.com

Live Oak Church of God296 Live Oak Church Rd.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8769www.liveoakchurch.org

Mount Zion MissionaryBaptist Church1370 Shaw RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6379www.mtzionministries.net

Mt. Zion Memorial Chapel146 Ralph Quarterman Dr. Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 977-6480

Pastor Richard D. HayesHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-6725www.newdayoutreachministry.org

Civic GroupFPCA - Future Business Leadersof America Club308 E Court StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-0441www.fpcahinesville.com

Cleaning ServiceHill and Hill Cleaning Service, Inc.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 271-1148

Tidy Hands Cleaning ServiceHinesville, GA 31313(912) 492-4231

Williams Cleaning Service, Inc.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 572-8024

Cloth Diapers & AccessoriesMy Cute GenesHinesville, GA 31313(518) 231-7876www.mycutegenes.com

ConcreteArgos Ready Mix60 Leroy Coffer HighwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 368-3006

Coastal Concrete SE, Inc.118 Pipe Makers Circle, Suite 100Pooler, GA 31322(912) 210-2078www.coastalconcrete.com

Lance’s Concrete Co. Inc.326 Pine Tree RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-7888

Mobile Concrete, Inc.P. O. Box 386Allenhurst, GA 31301(912) 368-9333

Construction / ContractorsFastenal229 W General Screven Way, Suite M3Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-8152www.fastenal.com

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102 Bont Tree Rd. Statesboro, GA 30458(912) 536-9189

J M Allen Construction, INC.441 Bell RoadLudowici , GA 31316(912) 256-1743

KC Brothers ConstructionCompany, LLC213 East Memorial DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3455www.kccustomhomesandremodeling.com

Liberty Construction, Inc.5032 Habersham StreetBrunswick, GA 31520(912) 466-9144

Mungo Homes1047 Marne BoulevardHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-1411www.mungo.com/SavannahHinesville/Pooler-GA

Parrish Construction Group221 Industrial Park DrivePerry, GA 31069(478) 987-5544www.parrishconstruction.com

Slade Sikes Inc.229 W General Screven WaySuite M-4Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 657-0005

South Tattnall Construction, Inc.G5000 Hero RoadFort Stewart, GA 31315(912) 877-2171

Water Systems Management253 Circle DriveMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-2743

N2N Home Repair498 St. Johns RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-6387

Construction Equipment RentalsSouthern Rental838 E.G. Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-6881

Country Club/Golf CourseCherokee Rose Country Club223 Cherokee TrailHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5503

Credit UnionsGeoVista Federal Credit UnionP.O. Box 132Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-2477www.geovistacu.com

Interstate Credit Union11199 East Oglethorpe HighwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-2754www.iufcu.org

Navy Federal Credit Union790 Frank Cochran Highway, Ste 107Hinesville, GA 31313(888) 842-6328www.navyfederal.org

Dance StudioInspirations Performance Studio4215 W. Oglethorpe HwyAllenhurst, GA 31301(912) 332-4462www.inspirationsperformance.com

Daycare Center/PreschoolAlice & Mary Wonderland10408 East Oglethorpe HighwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-3556www.facebook.com/AliceMaryWonderlandPreschool

Greater Expectations LearningCenter, Inc.4981 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5437www.kidsrpeople2.org

Dental OfficeAdvent Dental745 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3200www.adventdentalpc.com

Coastal Oral & Max. Surgery Assoc.4540 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3692www.coastaloms.com

Dr. William E. Wege124 West Martin Luther Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2155

Howard Family Dental319 H General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6881www.howarddentalgroup.com

Midway Family Dental28 Butler AveMidway, GA 31320(912) 880-2288www.midwaydentist.com

Robert A.Vaught, D.M.D., M.S.9390 Ford Ave. Sute. 1Richmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 756-2309www.vaughtorthodontics.com

Robert Simmons, Jr., D.D.S PC101 East General Stewart WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3333

Townsend Family Dental Center767 Frank Cochran Drive,, Suite 102Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-6453www.townsendfamilydentalcenter.com

DermatologistDermatology & Skin CancerCenter Of GA510 Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-7546www.gaderm.com


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DistributorArdyss Independent Distribution/Rottweiler VendingHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-4282www.ardysslife.com/kbell

Avon Products, Inc. - Carol SurzinskiHinesville, GA 31313(912) 271-6844www.csurzinski.avonrepresentative.com

Body By Vi - Shirley RombladHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2505www.shirleyromblad.bodybyvi.com

Organo Gold InternationalJerry RossHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-5029www.jrexpresscoffee.organogold.com

Dog BakeryLady D’s Doggie BakeryHinesville, GA 31313(912) 335-3191www.ladyddoggiebakery.com

EducationLiberty Co. Board of Education200 Bradwell StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2161www.liberty.k12.ga.us

Education: College/UniversityAASU - Liberty Center740 E. General Stewart WaySuite 210Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-1905www.armstrong.edu

Columbia College100 Knowledge Drive, Suite 147Fort Stewart, GA 31314(912) 877-3406http://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/main.asp?ftstewart

Savannah Technical College501 A General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-8324www.sav.tec.org

University of Phoenix8001 Chatham Center DriveSuite 200Savannah, GA 31405-7400(912) 344-0798www.phoenix.edu/corp/apcabral

Education: High SchoolBradwell Institute100 Pafford St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6121www.liberty.k12.ga.us/dnn/bi/en-us/home.aspx

Liberty College & Career Academy245 Dorsey RoadWalthourville, GA 31333(912) 876-4904www.liberty.k12.ga.us/LCCA

Liberty Co. High School3216 East Oglethorpe Hwy.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4316www.liberty.k12.ga.us/LCHS/

Education: PreK-12First Presbyterian Christian Academy308 East Court StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-0441www.fpcahinesville.com

Education: PreschoolFirst United Methodist Pre School100 Memorial DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3355www.hinesvillepreschool.com

ElectricalLiberty Electrical Services, Inc.1050 Oak Hampton Rd.Fleming, GA 31309(912) 977-3763

Emergency ServicesAir Evac Lifeteam2800 Sherwood DriveBrunswick, GA 31520(912) 261-2377www.lifeteam.net

Liberty Co. EMA100 Liberty StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2201www.libertycountyga.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=117

Liberty Regional EMS, Inc.P.O. Box 115Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 369-9420www.libertyregional.org/getpage.php?name=ems

EngineeringP. C. Simonton & Associates, Inc.P. O. Box 649Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-5212www.pcsimonton.com

T.R. Long Engineering, P.C.114 North Commerce St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-5664

EntertainmentJungle Jake’s312 B. Memorial Dr.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 344-1338www.junglejakes.com

Environmental ConsultantsArrowood Environmental Group, Inc.P.O. Box 61237Savannah, GA 31420(912) 660-5065www.arrowoodenv.com

Keep Liberty County BeautifulP.O. Box 829Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 880-4888www.keeplibertybeautiful.org

Equestrian/Horse FarmGravel Hill Farms133 Graybeard LaneHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-1363www.gravelhillfarms.com


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Event Services: CateringMetz Culinary Management462 E. G. Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-9423

Paul Kennedy CateringP.O. Box 2071Savannah, GA 31402(912) 964-9604www.paulkennedycatering.com

Event Services: Dessert TableLa Mesa Dulce(910) 229-9524www.lamesadulce.com

Event Services: DJIn Da House Entertainment8400 Abercorn Street, Ste A102Savannah, GA 31406(912) 308-5097www.indahouseent.net

Jus Musik DJ Services832 EG Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 572-6030

Event Services: Event PlannerAll You NeedHinesville, GA 31313(912) 570-1259

Cotton Kandy GirlsHinesville, GA 31313(912) 256-0336

Event Services: RentalsClassic Party Rentals8115 Waters Ave.Savannah , GA 31406(912) 927-2666www.classicpartyrentals.com

Ranco Tents1200 West Bay StreetSavannah, GA 31415(912) 944-6200www.rancotents.com

Event Services: VenueCelebration Castle217 Lee Place RoadLudowici, GA 31316(912) 977-4210www.celebrationcastle.com

Club StewartP.O. Box 4807Ft. Stewart, GA 31314(912) 368-2212www.stewartmwr.com/index.php/clubs_and_dining-1/club_stewart/

FarmBrewer Christmas Tree Farm1067 Robert Hill RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-5292www.brewerchristmastreefarm.com

Financial ServicesA-Fast ProcessorsPO Box 1827Hinesville, GA 31313(850) 321-6218

Dealers Financial Services120 Prosperous Place, Suite 300Lexington, Ky 40509(912) 432-0840www.usmiles.com

Edward Jones322 North Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-4850www.edwardjones.com

Graddy & AssociatesFinancial Group101 N Main Street, Suite AHinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-2130www.graddyfiancial.com

Heritage Group300 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-6521www.the-heritage-group.net

Omni Financial447 W. General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6664www.militaryloans.com

Patriot Loan Company230 W. General Screven WaySuite 110Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3730www.patriotloanco.com

Pioneer Services103 W. General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4910www.askpioneer.com

Florist/NurseryStacy’s Florist69 Old Sunbury RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3343www.stacysflorist.com

Tim and Dave’s Nursery173 Mulberry Commercial ParkRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 756-7258www.richmondhillnursery.com

Foam InsulationEco Friendly Solutions903 A E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7948http://www.efs-services.com

Frozen Yogurt32 Degree’s Frozen Yogurt552 W. Oglethorpe HwyUnit 102Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3932

Yogurt Cafe809 Willowbrook Dr. Suite 106Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 463-4709

FurnitureBadcock Furniture104 Sandy Run DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9229www.badcock.com

Farmers Home Furniture764 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-6722www.farmershomefurniture.com


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Freedom Furniture & Electronics229 W. General Screven WaySuite M2Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-9416www.shopfreedom.com/hinesville

Gibson Home Store1122 West Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6250www.gibsonshomestore.com

HomeSmart527 W Ogelthorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-1010www.shophomesmart.com

USA Discounters147 W. Hendry StreetHinesville, GA 31313(757) 368-3300www.usadiscounters.net

GlassHinesville Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.1156 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3371www.autoglassinhinesville.com

Gold BuyersGold Kings LLC933 EG Miles Pkwy, Suite 104Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4653www.goldkingsonline.com

GovernmentLiberty Co. Board of CommissionersHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2164www.libertycountyga.com

Government ContractorsBAE Systems740 General Stewart Way, Ste 107Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-4044www.baesystems.com

Graphic Design/WebBuy LawrenceHinesville, GA 31313(912) 271-3014www.buylawrence.us

Buzz-My-Biz554 Woodsbridge RoadJesup, GA 31545(912) 427-4957www.buzz-my-biz.com

GroceryIGA Supermarket192 Butler AvenueMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-9233

Hair SalonCree8tive Stylz Beauty Boutique735-B Elma G. Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-5583www.facebook.com/cree8tivestylz

Le’ Jolie Hair & Tanning Salon2363 W Hwy 196Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-7700www.facebook.com/lejoliesalon

Health Care ServicesAmedisys Home Health513 West Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3844www.amedisys.com

Amerigroup Community Care7001 Chatham Center Dr, Suite 2400Savannah, GA 31405(912) 235-4470www.amerigroupcorp.com

Best Care Home HealthP.O. Box 1511 Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-5477www.bestcarehealthcenter.com

Coastal Home Care, Inc.531 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-1327www.coastalhomecare.us

Diversity Health Center1113 Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2227

St. Joseph’s / Candler HomeHealth Care401 North Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-5064www.sjchs.org/homehealth

WellCare of Georgia1000 Business Center DriveSavannah, GA 31405(912) 790-5637www.wellcare.com

Heating / Air ConditioningACE Heating and AirHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2848www.aceheatingandair.net

Aire Serv. Heating & Air144B Martin L King Jr. Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8411www.hinesville.aireserv.com

Coastal Georgia Mechanical, LLC9754-A E. Oglethorpe HwyMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-4343www.coastalgeorgiamechanical.com

Home Decor & GiftsEnchanted Creations HomeDecor & Gifts140 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7434

Home InspectionsEvans Home Inspection, LLCP. O. Box 23Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-6555www.evansinspect.com

HospiceHospice of South Georgia, Inc.1625 Sunset BoulevardJesup, GA 31545(912) 588-0080www.hospicesoga.org


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1674 Chatham ParkwaySavannah, GA 31416(912) 355-2289www.hospicesavannah.org

Odyssey Hospice5105 Paulsen StreetSuite 225DSavannah, GA 31405(912) 508-8269www.odsyhealth.com

THA Group - Island Healthcare& HospiceP.O. Box 8011Savannah, GA 31412(912) 629-2727www.thagroup.org

HospitalLiberty Regional Medical CenterP. O. Box 919Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 369-9400www.libertyregional.org

Hotel/MotelFairfield Inn & Suites1494 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2003http://www.marriott.com/FairfieldInn

Holiday Inn Express1388 East Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-5611www.holidayexp.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites1740 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3000www.LQ.com

Liberty Inn & Suites213 W. General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2124

HousingColumns at Independence Place501 Burke Dr.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 320-4788www.columnsapartments.com/thecolumnsatindependenceGA/

Hinesville Housing Authority301 Olive StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6561www.hinesvillehousingauthority.com

IndustryELAN Technology169 Elan CourtMidway, GA 31320(912) 880-3526www.elantechnology.com

Georgia Transmission Corp.2100 East Exchange PlaceTucker, GA 30085(770) 270-7741www.gatrans.com

Hugo Boss270 Elan CourtMidway, GA 31320(912) 880-5200

International Greetings USA338 Industrial BoulevardMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-9727www.giftwrapcompany.com

Target DC-T38081247 Sunbury Rd.Midway, GA 31320(912) 880-6002

The Tire Rack, Inc.370 Sunbury Rd. Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-6555www.tirerack.com

Waltrich Plastic Corp Of GA3005 Airport RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9341www.waltrich.com

InsuranceAAA South2200 Northlake Parkway,Ste 129Tucker, GA 30084(770) 723-8025www.aaa.com

Colonial Life41 Park of Commerce WaySte 108Savannah, GA 31405(912) 536-6652www.coloniallife.com

Holtzman Insurance Agency1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 104Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2600www.fortstewart.com

Humana Market Point602 Slade StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 312-0258

Liberty Co. Farm Bureau562 E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3370

Martin Insurance Agency, Inc.206 North Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5115www.martininsuranceagency.net

Purchasing Alliance Solutions736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite C 200Marietta, GA 30068800-782-8254www.purchasingalliance.com

State Farm - Melissa CarterRay Agency119 Ryon AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6729www.hinesvilleinsurance.com

State Farm InsuranceAdam Herndon790 Frank Cochran Drive, Ste 105Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2159


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Interior DesignSouthern Window Coverings256 Tremain DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-6643

Jewelry StoreThomas Hill Jewelers110 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.Suite 1AHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6036www.thomashilljewelers.com

LaundromatSuds Laundromat1067 West Oglethorpe HwyUnit 105/106Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-4800

Law EnforcementLiberty County Sheriff ’s OfficeP.O. Box 439Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-2131www.libertyso.com

Lawn CareC.A. Sittle, Inc.1102 Ruben Wells RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 269-0684www.landscapehinesville.com

Carter Land Service, LLC805 Macon StreetJesup, GA 31545(912) 530-6652www.carterlandservices.com

LibraryLive Oak Public Libraries236 Memorial DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4003www.liveoakpl.org

Mailing ServicesLiberty Parcel Service123 A West Hendry StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7910www.libertyparcelservice.com

Marketing / AdvertisingBeSeen Outdoor Advertising1919 Glynn AveSuite 5Brunswick, GA 315201-866-468-3091www.beseenoutdoor.com

Comcast Spotlight230 Summer Hill WayRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 484-0186www.comcastspotlight.com/markets/savannah

D Brown Creative GroupP.O. Box 836Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 312-1123www.DBrownCreatvieGroup.com

Lead Dog Productions, Inc.104 Dogwood Ave.Richmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 756-2231www.lead-dog.cc

Southern Digital Display101 Carrick WayMacon, GA 31210(404) 290-7221

Massage/ SpaEase the Pain Massage Clinic111E Ryon Ave.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-6205www.etpmclinic.com

Hinesville Day Spa & Salon951 E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2206www.hinesvilledayspa.com

Studio K Massage & Bodywork1875 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 100Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 271-9988www.studiok.abmp.com

The Spa @ Fort Stewart112 Vilseck Road, Bldg. 419Fort Stewart, GA 31315(912) 332-7314www.theftstewartspa.com

MediaCoastal Events MagazineRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 312-3890www.facebook.com/Coastal.Events.Magazine

Fort Stewart PatchHinesville, GA 31313(912) 308-9153www.fortstewart.patch.com

Medical BillingSouth Georgia Medical Billing, LLCPO Box 1522Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-7462www.sgmb.net

Medical SuppliesJones Medical Equipment481 EG Miles Parkway, Suite BHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3202www.jonesmedicalga.com

Military DiscountsMilitary Deals and Discounts.com1661 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Suite HHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7618www.militarydealsanddiscounts.com

Mortgage LenderAg South Mortgage439 Clark StreetMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-5644www.agsouthmortgages.com

Dove Mortgage Inc.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-8296www.dovemortgageinc.com

Moody Mortgage Corporation108B Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3980www.moodymortgage.com


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210 N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-4000www.supremelending.com

Motorcycle Sales & RepairJudd’s Custom Creation4386 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-1006

MunicipalityCity of FlemingtonP. O. Box 46Hinesville , GA 31310(912) 877-3223www.flemingtonga.com

City of Hinesville115 East M. L. King, Jr. DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3564www.cityofhinesville.org

City of MidwayP. O. Box 125Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-3344www.historicmidway.com

City of RiceboroP. O. Box 269Riceboro, GA 31323(912) 884-2986www.cityofriceboro.com

City of Walthourville222 Busbee Rd.Walthourville, GA 31333(912) 368-7501www.cityofwalthourville.com

Town of Allenhurst4063 W. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2180

MusicianSatin Sax Co.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 269-1013www.satinsax.com

Nail SalonFancy Nails, LLC229 W. General Screven WayN1-AHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-0419

Natural / Organic FoodFarmer’s Natural Foods754 E.G. Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-7803www.farmersnaturalfoods.com

Newspaper PublishingCoastal CourierP. O. Box 498Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-0156www.thecoastalcourier.com

Non-ProfitAmerican Cancer Society6600 Abercorn Street, Suite 206Savannah, GA 31405(912) 355-5196www.cancer.org

American Diabetes Association5105 Paulsen Drive, Suite C 236Savannah, GA 31405(912) 353-8110www.diabetes.org

AUSA of The Coastal EmpireP.O. Box 1765Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 977-1077www.ausa.org

Disabled American VeteransChapter #461113 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2546www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/ga/46/default.aspx

Dorchester ImprovementAssociationP.O. Box 51Midway , GA 31320(912) 369-3407www.dorchesteracademy.com

Dorchester Village Civic CenterP.O. Box 263Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-3342www.dorchesterciviccenter.com

Flawlezz Ryderz Car ClubHinesville, GA 31313(912) 610-4767www.flawlezzryderz618.com/Hinesville-Chapter.html

Goodwill Industriesof the Coastal Empire115 W. Hendry Street, Suite 18ALiberty Square Shopping CenterHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-5647www.goodwillsavannahga.org

Hinesville Area Arts Council102 Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313www.hinesvillearts.com

I.T.P.A.438 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-4872www.nationalitpa.com

Liberty Co. Branch of NAACPHinesville, GA 31313(912) 570-6615

Liberty Co. Republican Party16 Honeybee LaneHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-1955

Liberty ConsolidatedPlanning Commission100 Main Street, Suite 7520Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-2030www.thelcpc.org

Liberty County Blazers716 McCumber DriveAllenhurst, GA 31301(912) 977-0501

Liberty Humane ShelterP.O. Box 1481Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-3647


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P.O. Box 423Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3407www.nurhoomega.org

Operation Homefront400 N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-1340www.homefrontga.org

Project Reach G.A.N.G.8606 EB Cooper HighwayRiceboro, GA 31323(912) 977-3951www.projectreachgang.com

RotaryP.O. Box 531Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-5440www.rotary6920.org

Score-Service CorpsOf Retired Executives111 East Liberty StreetSavannah, GA 31401(912) 652-4335www.scoresav.org

Scott’s All StarsHinesville, GA 31313(912) 655-4371www.scottsallstars.com

Senior Citizens, Inc.3025 Bull StreetSavannah, GA 31405(912) 877-0056www.seniorcitizens-inc.org

Susan G. Komen for the CureCoastal Georgia Affiliate2250 E. Victory DriveSavannah, GA 31404(912) 232-2535www.komencoastalgeorgia.org

Tree of Life Petting Farm910 Lewis Frazier RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 977-6381www.tolapostolicfaith.org

Tri-County Protective ShelterP.O. Box 1937Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-8668

United Way of Liberty CountyP. O. Box 655Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 368-4282www.uwce.org

Office SuppliesAutomated Business Resources15 Chatham Center Center, SouthSavannah, GA 31405(912) 527-7777www.abr1.com

VIP Office Furniture & SupplyP. O. Box 1190 Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 877-5209www.vipoffice.com

OptometricSoutheastern Eye Center345 Lindquist , Bldg. 71Fort Stewart, GA 31314(912) 876-1101www.southeasterneye.com

Outdoor Recreation/HuntingCoastal Georgia Adventures, LLC30 Yellow Bluff RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 429-0237www.captainwilbill.com

Package StoreLiberty Square Package105 West Hendry StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7561

Party Package1415 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4300

Paint StoreSherwin-Williams Company1030 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3367www.sherwin-williams.com

Pawn ShopCoastal Pawn290 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-0752

Gold & Silver Pawn501-H General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6580

Mega Pawn1008 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-9153

Mr. Cash60 Butler Ave.Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-7296www.facebook.com/mrcashmidway

Pest ControlGreat Southern ExterminatingP.O. Box 43Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-5010www.great-southern-exterminating.com

Terminix421 Page Place RoadStatesboro, GA 30458(912) 871-6316www.terminix.com

The Mosquito Authority2311 E. Victory DriveSavannah, GA 31404(912) 996-8570www.mosquito-authority.com/mosquito-authority-1044/#

Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control610 East Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5088www.yates-astro.com

Pet GroomerLa Maison Du Caniche Inc.988 Pineland AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5165

The Paw Spaw,Luxury Pet Salon, L.L.C.105B N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 463-4585www.sites.google.com/site/thepawspawllc/home


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Coastal Discount PharmacyP. O. Box 3Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-9255

Hinesville Pharmacy481 EG Miles Parkway, Suite AHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8125

PhotographyMonica E PhotographyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 335-3708www.monicaephotography.com

Silent Ranks Photos501-I General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 570-0828www.silentranksphotos.com

Physical FitnessBody Sculpt Fitness Boot Camp3707 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 492-1105www.bodysculptbootcamp.webs.com

Crossfit Hinesville1875 E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 385-3837www.crossfithinesville.com

YMCA of Coastal GA201 Mary Lou DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9622www.ymcaofcoastalga.org

Yoga By Marie(912) 532-8957www.yogabymarie.com

Physical Therapy/RehabilitationBone & Joint Instituteof South Georgia110 Professional CourtJesup, GA 31545(912) 427-0800www.bjisg.com

Concentra Physical Therapy2367 W. Highway 196Food Lion PlazaHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9355www.concentraphysicaltherapy.com

Spine & Sport740 General Stewart WaySuite 109Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-1078www.spinesport.org

West Rehab & Sports Medicine475 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4131www.westrehab.com

PhysiciansPhysicians: CardiologyLiberty Cardiology455 South Main Street, Suite 205Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5620

Physicians: Family PracticeLiberty Family Medicine455 S Main StreetSuite 204Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5644

Prime Care Medical Services, LLC242 S. Coastal HighwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-3444

Physicians : GeneralAllied Health Systems455 South Main Street, Ste 103Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-6868

Physicians : General SurgerySoutheast Georgia Surgery455 S Main StreetSuite 102Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5505

Physicians: Internal MedicineDr. Wumi Oguntunmibi508 E.G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-5864

Physicians: OB/GYNComprehensive OB/GYN HealthCenter, Inc.455 S. Main Street, Suite 202Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2228www.comprehensiveobgynga.com

Dr. Zorana Sifford, MD455 South Main StreetSuite 202Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2228

MHUP-Provident OB/GYNAssociates2429 Highway 17 S. Richmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 350-7020www.providentobgyn.memorialhealth.com

Physicians: PediatricPhillip’s Pediatrics, PC455 S. Main Street, Suite 101Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-5553www.phillipspeds.com

Physicians: Urgent CareSouth Georgia ImmediateCare Center780 E. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-7262www.theimmediatecarecenters.com

PlumbingABC Plumbing Inc.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2920

Sanitary Plumbing1574 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3457

Podiatric / Foot & AnkleSpecialistsAll Ways Feet of Georgia127 Mac Arthur Dr.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8637www.allwaysfeetpcga.com


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ORYAnkle and Foot Associates, LLC

481 E.G. Miles Parkway, Ste. CHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7236www.anklesandfeet.com

Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists502 East General Stewart Way Suite CHinesville, GA 31313(912) 463-4517www.atlanticfeet.com

Parkwood Podiatry Associates2500 Starling St, Suite 301Brunswick, GA 31520(912) 368-3036www.parkwoodpodiatryassociates.com

PrintingS E PrinTechP.O. Box 27Glennville, GA 30427(912) 654-3610www.welovetoprint.com

Private ClubsHampton Island Club, LLC1300 Retreat RoadRiceboro, GA 31323(912) 880-8800www.hamptonisland.com

Promotional ProductsBee’s Creations229 General Screven WaySuite 14Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4774www.beescreations.net

Imprint Warehouse101 Ryon Ave.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-4001www.iw-us.com

Sun Express464 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-1076www.hq-eidrus.comcastbiz.net/10001.html

VIP Promotional Products109 Central AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-5215www.vippromoproducts.com

Promotions and ToursHinesville Downtown Development Authority302 S Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-4332www.hinesvilledowntown.com

Publishing CompanyThe Berry Company4050 Piedmont Pkwy., Suite 105High Point, NC 27265(336) 821-4289www.theberrycompany.com

With You in Mind PublicationsGlennville, GA 30427(912) 654-3045www.wyimpublications.com

Radio Station92.3 Classic Country/WSGA120 Liberty Street, Suite DHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9258www.923classiccountry.com

Real EstateA Plus Realty Group105 N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-4701www.aplusrealtygp.com

Barbara Wheeler, REALTOR®Rt. 7 Box 226 EHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4119www.bwheeler.century21-actionrealty.com

Brigitte Cabeza- Shanken, REALTOR®Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 222-8279www.fortstewarthomefinder.com

Century 21 Action Realty123 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2100www.century21-actionrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Holtzman Realtors730 General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4300www.fortstewart.com

Debbie McLaughlin, REALTOR®RE/MAX Accent17 Richard Davis RoadRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 432-0148www.debbiemc.com

Diamond Homes Investment Group1105 Ballard DriveHinesville, GA 31313(404) 825-8105

Elaine C. Boggs Realty Group, LLC116 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6868www.elaineboggs.com

ERA Kelly & Fischer Real Estate139 Ryon AveHinesville, Ga 31313(912) 876-3538www.ERAKellyandFischer.com

Great American REALTORS®P.O. Box 1337Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-1100www.greatamericanrealtors.com

H & S Real Estate Services202 E. General Stewart WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-1262www.hsrealestateservices.com

Hinesville Area Board of Realtors213 East Court StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-4227www.hinesvillerealtors.com

Islands Real Estate13053 East Oglethorpe HigwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-5862www.islandsrealestate.net

Janie Diggs, REALTOR®401 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-6600www.janiediggs.com/home.asp


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730 General Stewart WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 271-5861

Jimmy Shanken, REALTOR®730 General Stewart WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-4733www.fortstewarthomefinder.com

Joan Robbins, REALTOR®123 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 256-0473

Pam Arthur-Lovett, REALTOR®401 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-4626www.pamlovett.info

Realty Executives Liberty401 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-6600www.realtyexecutivesliberty.com

SI Realty Company, LLC509 N. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4967www.sirealtycompany.com

Stewart Realty323 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3700www.fortstewartrealty.com

The Sikes Group229 Gen. Screven Way, Suite M-4Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2626www.thesikesgroup.com

United Southeast Realty790 Frank Cochran DriveSuite 108Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-7107www.unitedserealty.com

Recreation, Leisure& EntertainmentHinesville Soccer AssociationP.O. Box 695Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 977-4642www.hinesvillesoccer.com

Liberty Co. Convention& Visitors Bureau425 W. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313www.discoverlibertyga.com

Liberty Co. Recreation DepartmentP. O. Box 367Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 876-5359www.lcrd2.homestead.com

Richmond Hill Convention& Visitors Bureau520 Cedar StreetRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 756-2676www.richmondhillvisit.com

The Midway Museum, Inc.550 N Coastal HighwayMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-5837www.themidwaymuseum.org

RentalsRentals: ApartmentsGrove Park Apartments550 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-6017

Independence Place1300 Independence Place DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2270www.liveatindependence.com

The Pines at Willowbrook841 Willowbrook DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2162www.dmacompanies.com/the-pines-at-willowbrook

Rentals: HousingDavidson Estate PropertiesHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-7902

Dennis Waters Rental PropertiesP. O. Box 727Allenhurst, GA 31301(912) 368-9205www.watersrental.net

Dryden Properties / Enterprises101 West Court StreetHinesville, GA 31313-3242(912) 368-6105www.drydenent.com

Happy Acres1125 Kelly Dr. # 76Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6881www.ilovehappyacres.com

Holtzman Real Estate Services1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 104Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8886www.holtzmanrealestate.com

Norman Realty & Management139 Ryon AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3538www.fortstewart-hinesvillerealestate.com

Southern Rental Investments LLC1091 Kings RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 977-3303

Restaurant/Fast FoodAngie’s Diner510 N. Coastal Hwy.Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-3663

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar1492 East Oglethorpe HwyFlemington, GA 31313(912) 369-4909www.applebees.com

Baldinos456 General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-8093www.baldinos.us

Church’s ChickenP. O. Box 24044Savannah, GA 31403(912) 877-3313www.churchs.com


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809 Willowbrook Dr Suite 101Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2700www.donutconnection.com

Gata’s Sports Bar and Grille811 Elma G. Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-9464www.facebook.com/GatasSportsBarandGrilleHinesville

Hot Wing Express794 E. G. Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3737

Kyoto GA Inc.213 W Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3677

Larry’s Giant Subs790 Frank Cochran Rd. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-1900www.larrysgiant.com

Marco’s Pizza - Fort Stewart112 Vilseck RoadFort Stewart, GA 31314(912) 368-3302www.marcos.com

McDonalds Restaurant120 C Liberty StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-9301www.mcdonalds.com

Mr. Pizza of Hinesville, LLC449 W. General Screven WaySuite BHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-4454www.mrpizzadelivery.com

Papa Murphy’s Pizza755 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, Ste 109Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-7272www.papamurphys.com

Poole’s Deli, LLC406 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3549www.facebook.com/PoolesDeli

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant304 W. Oglethorpe Hwy.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2040www.rodeomexican.com

Shanes Rib Shack300 W. General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-7675www.shanesribshack.com

Sho’ Nuff Smokin Good Barbecue479 Cypress StreetLudowici, GA 31316(912) 545-9734www.facebook.com/ShoNuff-SmokinGoodBbq

Sunbury Crab Co.541 Brigantine Dunmore RoadMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-8640www.sunburycrabco.com

That’s Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant364 Memorial DrHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7552www.thatsitalianpizzaandpasta.com

The Gyro Shop545 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3287www.facebook.com/TheGyroShop

Uncommon Grounds110 South Commerce St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7622www.uncommoncoffee.net

Zum Rosenhof103B Midway StHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2191www.zumrosenhof.com

RetailAAFES112 Vilseck Rd., Bldg. 419Ft. Stewart, GA 31314(912) 876-2851

Wal-Mart Super Center751 West Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3600www.walmart.com

Retail: Accessories$20 and Below Accessories, LLC.106 West MLK Jr. DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-8898

Thirty-One GiftsLaura Bentley(810) 908-2988www.mythirtyone.com/179886/

Total Bee Boutique111C Ryon AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2717www.totalbee.com

Retail: Accessories & CosmeticsDiva Essentials Makeup Bar & Boutique120B Liberty StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 223-5842www.facebook.com/Divaessentialsboutique

Retail: Archery/HuntingFlatwoods Archery933 EG Miles Parkway, Studio 102Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-0773www.flatwoodsarchery.com

Retail: ClothingCoastal Kids Clothing131 S. Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6960

Pro Feet119 West Hendry StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2662www.facebook.com/profeetga

Retail: Consignment/ThriftNew & Not Shop127 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-2689


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Just Uniforms481 E.G. Miles Parkway, Ste D.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-7852

Retail: Military/Tactical GearRanger Joe’s771 Frank Cochran DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2901www.rangerjoes.com

U.S. Patriot108 West Hendry StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 320-4173www.uspatroittactial.com

Security SystemTyco Integrated Security5000 Business Center, Suite 500Savannah, GA 31405(912) 318-5885www.tycois.com

Senior ServicesMagnolia Manor on the Coast141 Timber TrailRichmond Hill, GA 31324(912) 756-4300www.magnoliamanor.com

Sew-Alterations-EmbroideringThe Sew Express509 N Main StHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7581

Victory Sewing445 EG Miles Parkway, Suite 101Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-2050www.nameofvictory.com

SignsWrap-It Signs411 South Main StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-9727www.wrapitsigns.net

Xpress Signs1301 W. Oglethorpe HighwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-6692

Small Business LenderCoastal Area District Development Authority501 Gloucester Street, Ste. 201Brunswick, GA 31520(912) 261-2500www.cadda.com

Social ClubClassy Ladies Social ClubHinesville, GA 31313(912) 980-3448

Sistaz & Soljaz With Vizionz832 EG Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 572-6030www.facebook.com/swvsc

Unique Social ClubHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-0750www.worldofunique.com

Social ServiceLiberty County Departmentof Family and Children Services112 West Oglethorpe HWYHinesville, GA 31310(912) 370-2555www.dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/liberty-county-dfcs-office

Liberty Co. Health Department(912) 876-2173

Serenity House PCH, Inc.108 South Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-4643www.shpch.com

Liberty Co. Drug Court104 North Commerce StreetHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-3600

Staffing AgencyHorizon Staffing, Inc.7722 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31406(912) 355-5966www.horizonstaffing.com

State GovermentGeorgia Department of Labor740 General Stewart Way, Suite 202Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 370-2597www.dol.state.ga.us

StorageA.C. White Transfer & Storage Co.P.O. Box AWalthourville, GA 31333(912) 748-5045

All American Storage & U-Haul1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy. Suite 101Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 408-7878www.allamericanstorageuhaul.com

Climate Controlled Storage229 West General Screven Way STE M4Hinesville , GA 31313(912) 876-4999www.hinesvillestorage.com

Midway Climate Control Storage239 Isle of Wright RdMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-4448www.midwayclimatecontrol.com

Shurlock Mini Storage100-A Bright Lakes Rd. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-3475www.shurlockministorage.com

Stop N Stor1049 Kacey Dr.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7867www.stopnstor.biz

Surface MiningSavannah Sand Company828 Rogers Pasture Rd.Fleming, GA 31309(912) 884-3702www.jahna.com

Tattoo StudioCarter Ink445 Elma G. Miles Parkway, Unit 105Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 224-6894www.catrerinktattoos.com


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Brown’s Tax & Accounting11229 East Olgethorpe HwyMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-9167www.brownstaxandinsurance.com

Golden & Associates CPA’s, LLC769 East Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8279www.goldencpa.com

H&R Block229 General Screven WaySuites B & CHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-3415www.hrblock.com

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service109 West Hendry St.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7455www.jacksonhewitt.com

JC Vision and Associates, INC.P.O. Box 1972Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 877-4243www.jcvision.com

LBS Tax Services & More832 EG Miles ParkwayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-6677

Liberty Tax Service552 West Oglethorpe HwySuite 112Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-7829www.libertytax.com

Pedrick & Company, LLC103 Central AvenueHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-4697www.pedrickcpa.com

Unlimited Taxes & More, Inc.241-C West General Screven WayHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-2963www.unlimitedtaxes.com

Tea House/B&BDavis House Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast226 Old Sunbury RoadFlemington, GA 31313(912) 877-4832www.davishouseinflemingtonga.com

Therapy/CounselingChristina’s Lifestyle &Behavioral CoachingPO Box 786Hinesville, GA 31310(912) 388-1893www.christinaslifecoaching.com

Family Intervention Specialists848 Hiram Acworth HWYHiram, GA 30141(770) 222-6622www.fisinc.org

Fraser Center203 Mary Lou DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-7777www.frasercenter.com

Wayne Beavioral Health Services, LLC150 Butler StreetMidway, GA 31320(912) 884-8620

Tire Sales, Service, RepairJK & T Tire & Auto1528 Hwy 196 WHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3558

Towing ServicesLiberty Towing152 Mattie StHinesville, GA 31313(912) 977-8390

TransportationExecutive Luxury Limousine Service671 Wells RoadHinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-5466www.executiveluxurylimousine.com

Liberty Transit - Public Bus220 North Maple DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-1472www.libertytransit.org

M and L Cab Service908 South Main Street, Suite 102BHinesville, GA 31313(912) 877-5151www.mandlcabservice.com

TF&S Transport, inc.4241 W. Oglethorpe Hwy.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-6707

Travel AgencyJamRock Travel AgencyHinesville, GA 31313(954) 696-2272www.jamrocktravelagency.com

Magic of Mickey TravelJesup, GA 31545(912) 256-8041www.magicofmickey.com/dream-makers/chris-altman-agent

Tree ServiceRick’s Tree Service

Rogers Tree ServiceFleming, GA 31309(912) 884-2112

TutoringA+ Educational ServicesP.O. Box 2298Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 332-9498www.aplustutoringservices.org

UtilityUtility - CommunicationCenturyLink100 Ryon Ave.Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-9000www.coastalnow.net

Comcast - Business Services1050 Kacey DriveHinesville, GA 31313(912) 658-7863www.business.comcast.com

CommunityLinkP.O. Box 306Picnkenyville, IL 62274(618) 357-8653www.communitylink.com


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Utility - ElectricCanoochee EMCP.O. Box 487Reidsville, GA 30453(912) 368-2252www.canoocheeemc.com

Coastal Electric Cooperative1265 South Coastal Highway 17Midway, GA 31320(912) 884-3311http://www.coastalemc.com

Georgia Power Company923 W. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 448-1301www.georgiapower.com

Utility - PropaneLiberty Propane4420 East Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 408-3040www.libertypropanega.com

Utility - Waste RemovalLiberty County Solid Waste629 Rogers Pasture Rd.Fleming, GA 31310(912) 884-7300

OMI613 E.G Miles PkwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 876-8216www.cityofhinesville.org/index.aspx?NID=160

Veterinary CareFlemington Veterinary Hospital3263 E. Oglethorpe HwyHinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-3226www.flemingtonvet.com

Video ProductionsFinal Cut Productions, Inc.1312 Newcastle St.Brunswick, GA 31520(912) 228-4394www.finalcutproductions.biz

To becomea member of the

Liberty County Chamber,

call 912.368.4445!

In & Out of FocusHinesville, GA 31313(912) 369-7823www.inoutoffocus.com

Love-It-Productions, Inc.109 Flat Shoal Ln. Hinesville, GA 31313(912) 368-7550

Waxing StudioBody Honey Waxing Villa, LLC111 Ryon Ave, Suite DHinesville, GA 31313(912) 432-7244www.bodyhoneywaxingvilla.com

Web Site DesignArc Media Group708 Birchwood RoadSavannah, GA 31419(912) 596-6681www.arcmediagrouponline.com

Workforce DevelopmentCoastal Workforce Services601 East 66th StreetSavannah, GA 31405(912) 351-6379www.coastalworkforceservices.org


For information or to volunteer, contact KLB at 880-4888 or [email protected]

Volunteers CAN make a differenceLitter Prevention, Recycling, Waste Reduction,

Community ImprovementIt is up to YOU!

[October 27 Liberty’s Seventh Annual Rivers Alive Cleanups]

[November 15 America Recycles Day][November 17 Recycle It! Fair]

[December 26-January 12 Bring One for the Chipper (Christmas tree recycling)]

[January 15-February 15 Phonebook Recycling Drive][February 15-16 Georgia Arbor Day Tree Giveaways]

[February 16 Recycle It! Fair][March 1-May 31 Great American Cleanup Events]

[April 22 Earth Day Celebration][May 11 Recycle It! Fair]

[May 30 KLB Volunteer Appreciation]

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SERVICES WHEN YOU NEED THEM, FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED THEM

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Meal planning, shopping and preparation

Light housekeeping & laundry

Medication set-up & reminders

Errands, appointment escort

Services provided via Private Pay, Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran’s Programs, Medicaid Waiver Programs and Grants

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Relief for the primary caregiver All employees screened for background and experience

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We believe that people canand do change, and that it is

worth the effort to do so.

203 Mary Lou Drive, Hinesville, Georgia 912.369.7777 • www.frasercenter.com

• Individual & Family Counseling • Services for Military & Their Families • Corporate Employee Assistance Program Services (EAP)

Payroll and Bookkeeping ~ Tax RepresentationStart-up Business Consultation ~ Audits, Reviews, Compilations

Individual, Business and Estate Tax Preparation

103 CEnTRAl AvEnuEHInESvIllE, GA 31313

www.PEdRICkCPA.Com

PHonE: (912) 876-4697FAx: (912) 876-4723

EmAIl: [email protected]

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A r t C l a s s e s C u l i n a r y C l a s s e s

a n d M o r e .

imagine. create. inspire.

Visit us online at www.hinesvillearts.com to find out about

local arts & culture opportunities.


Georgia WIC offering Yummy, Healthy Food and More!

Now Enrolling Participants

Call Georgia WIC at 1-800-228-9173 | Visit Georgia WIC online at www.wic.ga.gov

Georgia WIC Provides: Breastfeeding Information Nutrition Education Healthy Foods

There are over 1,600 WIC acceptable food stores in Georgia where the WIC vouchers may be redeemed.

Georgia WIC Serves: Prenatal Women Breastfeeding Mothers (up to 1 year) Infants Postpartum Women (up to 6 months) Children age 1 to 5 Years

Income Eligible Guidelines:July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

If your household size is:

And your annual income is no greater

than:1 $20,665

2 $27,991

3 $35,317

4 $42,643

Each Add’l Family Member +$7,326 per year

If you are pregnant, you should count yourself as two.

For more information call your local Health Department OR

1-800-228-9173 1-800-255-0056 (TTY)

Georgia Relay users can dial 711.

In accordance with Federal Law and Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Eat Healthy•Grow Healthy•Live Healthy

Liberty County Health Department & Fort Stewart WIC Clinic...1-855-262-7670

EMERGENCYservice, at the highest level.Air Evac Lifeteam has been serving rural America for over 25 years. For as little as $50 a year, an Air Evac Lifeteam membership provides prepaid protection against any out-of-pocket flight cost for our services during an emergency.

For more information, call:Al GrooverLocal Membership Sales Manager912-202-0005

Learn more at www.lifeteam.net or call 800.793.0010.

LOANS FORMILITARY LIFEFROM SHORT-TERMNEEDS TO LONG-TERMDREAMS

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For more information, call or stop by our local office or visit us online:

As the military division of MidCountry Bank, Pioneer Services is proud to serve the financial needs of all ranks and branches of active duty and retired military. • No-hassle signature loans up to $10,000 (15-day satisfaction guarantee) • VA home loans in all 50 states (PioneerVALoans.com)

All personal and mortgage loans are subject to credit approval and compliance with MidCountry Bank underwriting standards. No official U.S. military endorsement is implied. MidCountry Bank is a member FDIC. 11-LPO-76

103 West General Screven Way, Hinesville, Georgia 31313(912) 876-4910 | PioneerServices.com/FtStewart

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Please thank these advertisers for making this publication possible!

Index of Advertisers

112 Liberty county magazine

AirEvac Lifeteam.......................................................109

All American Storage..................................................87

Ardyss International....................................................66

Armstrong Atlantic......................................................57

AUSA.............................................................................88

Brown’s Tax & Accounting.........................................88

Chamber of Commerce..............................................16

City of Flemington.......................................................48

City of Hinesville.............................................................9

City of Midway..............................................................57

City of Riceboro............................................................24

Coastal Bank...............................................................67

Coastal Home Care..................................................107

Coldwell Banker Holtzman, Realtors......................2-3

Comcast........................................................................42

Fancy Nails...................................................................81

First Presbyterian Christian Academy......................25

First UMC Pre-K............................................................80

First United Methodist Church...................................80

Fraser Center..............................................................108

Friends of Liberty.........................................................32

GA Power Company.....................................................87

GeoVista........................................................................59

Goodwill........................................................................79

HDDA............................................................................49

Hinesville Area Arts Council....................................108

Hinesville Housing Authority......................................87

Horizon Staffing.........................................................109

Hospice of South Georgia..........................................79

International Greetings.............................................48

Interstate Credit Union.............................................43

Jimmy Shanken.........................................................59

Keep Liberty Beautiful............................................107

LCDA...........................................................................44

Le Jolie...........................................................................7

Liberty Chrysler..........................................Inside Back

Liberty County CVB.............................................17, 33

Liberty County Government.....................................58

Liberty County Health Department......................109

Liberty County Rec Dept..........................................58

Liberty Regional Medical Center......49, Inside Front

McDonalds..................................................................81

Military Deals and Discounts...................................80

Organo Gold...............................................................87

Pam Lovette, Realtor................................................79

Paw Spaw...................................................................88

Pedrick & Company................................................108

Pioneer Lending......................................................107

Poole’s Deli................................................................80

Rottweiler Vending....................................................66

Southeast Auto.......................................................109

St. Joseph’s/Candler Home Health.........Back Cover

State Farm-Melissa Carter Ray...............................79

The Heritage Bank....................................................81

Unlimited Taxes............................................................5

Vaden Nissan................................................................1

Xpress Signs/Sign Concepts...................................81

Yates Astro..................................................................88

Moving Healthcare Forward

At Liberty Regional Medical Center, we’re growing to meet the needs of our region.

With advanced imaging and diagnostic capabilities, state-of-the-art surgical services

and comprehensive rehabilitation therapies, our world-class physicians and clinical teams

deliver patient centered care with the latest in treatment options for you and your family.

462 E .G. Mi les Parkway, H inesv i l le , GA / 912.369.9400 / www. l iber ty reg ional .org

Buying a new vehicle is a big decision, which is why the staff at

Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeeptakes every measure to make the entire process as hassle free and easy as possible.

With well-maintained new & pre-owned inventories of the latest vehicles,

we provide the same care to our customers in finance, service & parts.

750 W. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville, GA • www.libertychryslerdodgejeep.com

888-281-7858 • 912-876-5129

Liberty County

Three ladies ThaT balance schedules and many roles, all The while, supporTing Their communiTy.

Liberty Ladies

ray and gale denT conTinue To blend smooThly while moving To life’s music.

Dancingthrough Life

Take a Trip wiTh capTain bill aboard The jolly mon around our coasTal waTerways.

Wild aboutNature

The Official cOmmuniTy PublicaTiOn Of liberTy cOunTy

Meet Dominick Kukula Cuevas and the late Dorothy Brunson in this article that offers insight into the melting pot that is Liberty County.

A Service of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler HospitalSkilled Nursing • Medical Social Services

Physical Therapy • Speech & Occupational TherapyJCAHO Accredited - Medicare/Medicaid Certified

Private Insurance Accepted

Serving Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Bryan, Evans, Long, Brantley,Camden, Glynn, McIntosh & Wayne Counties

Call 800-942-5232www.sjchs.org/homehealth

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Liberty County Magazine- 2012/2013