Liberty County Magazine- 2012/2013 by Liberty County Chamber of Commerce

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Liberty County magazine

contents 10

When 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.

Wild 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.

Dancing 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.

Liberty 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.

Liberty County Magazine

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. www.alimondphotography.com

Liberty County Magazine

Shop Local, Shop Liberty

Get out there and discover five small businesses that keep Liberty County strong and growing.

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.

Coastal Liberty

St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a long and varied history with a rich and sometimes climactic story.

Heart 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 classes that benefit members of all the community.

in every issue Membership Directory

A complete Liberty County Chamber membership list in categorical order.

Liberty County Magazine

P u b l i s h e r Liberty County Chamber of Commerce

E x e c u t i v e E d i to r Leah Poole C r e at i v e | D e s i g n Elizabeth Beasley

Mandi Spivey P h oto g r a p h e r s Aliyah Dastour Joyce Jarrell Leah Poole Ryan Willett

S a l e s Carrie McDowell, Operations Director

Leah Poole, CEO Brandy Simon, Membership Director Contributing Wri te r s Debbie Brown

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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.

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Maggie’s long term goal is to get a scholarship and become a “Gym Dawg” at the University of Georgia.

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

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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

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;when she grows up,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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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 wellrounded 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 14

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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

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

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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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see his passion come alive.

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 Liberty County Magazine

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 sundappled trails beneath canopies of live oaks dripping in silvery Spanish moss, serenaded by male Painted Buntings

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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

“I’m mindful when birding, fishing or meditating. It makes me feel better.” [Captain Wild Bill] 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.”

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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 22

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

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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.”

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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 28

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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

It ’s a love that shines in a warm home with a feeling of family, community 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.

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Stroll through time with a couple who has made it look easy to love music, and love to dance. “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.

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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 employment in Liberty County is tied to companies headquartered abroad. In addition, Liberty County’s existing industries are aggressive exporters, exporting to over 70 countries throughout the world.

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.

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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 northsouth 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 minutes 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 partners 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 corporate aviation needs by providing a state-of-the-art terminal building for civilian and military use with hangar space, tie-

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 Georgia Allies, a public-private partnership focused on economic development marketing. Tradeport East, comprised of 1,500 usable acres, is located 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 million 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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established Midway Industrial Park that includes facilities for companies like Elan Technology, Hugo Boss, International 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), International 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 46

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Trade, Small/Medium Business category presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and World Trade Center Atlanta. In 2010, the Atlanta FrenchAmerican 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 supplemental 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 employees, because they are cross-trained, computer literate, and

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 postsecondary education.

Customized Training and Workforce Development

New and existing industries 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 provided customized workforce training free-of-charge to qualified businesses in Georgia. 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 assistance is provided by Savannah Technical College. The Certified Customer Service Specialist, Certified Manufacturing Specialist, and Certified Warehousing and Distribution 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 acquisition 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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FIRTH RIXSON FORGINGS, LLC Growing 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 aerospace industry. The Liberty County operation represents Firth Rixson’s largest greenfield investment. When the project 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 additional 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, including 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 components, 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. Liberty County Magazine

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of the Liberty County Business Community 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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Get out there and discover these small businesses that keep Liberty County strong and growing.

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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 everpresent 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)-3853837. “The lifestyle of fitness we have created will change your body and mind for the better,” says Tina. Liberty County Magazine

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 smallbusiness 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. 52

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“Our love for frozen yogurt and cooking for others inspired us to open Yogurt Café.” Owner, Glenn Poole

“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 Liberty County Magazine

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

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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

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 Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 interstates, 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 communities include Midway, Riceboro, Flemington, Walthourville, Allenhurst and Gum Branch. Liberty County is also home to Fort Stewart and the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry 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. Liberty County Board of Commissioners - John D. McIver, Chairman Dist. 1, Marion Stevens, Sr. Dist. 3, Connie Thrift Dist. 4, Pat Bowen Dist. 5, Gary Gilliard Dist. 6, Eddie J. Walden

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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. 60

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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 Liberty County Magazine

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“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] 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

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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

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St. Catherine’s has a long and varied history with a rich and sometime climactic story. by Evanne Floyd photos by Leah Poole, Alimond Photography, & Ryan Willett

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 semidivine 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, Liberty County Magazine

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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

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

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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,

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Liberty County Beautiful 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 marshlike 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 18301860, 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 Liberty County Magazine

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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

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Liberty County Historic Sites L Liberty County Historic Sites Historic 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 History Where: 8787 East Oglethorpe Highway, Midway When: The academy is open year-round Contact: 912-884-2347 Admission: 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 Center Where: 1804 Islands Highway, Midway When: 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: 912-884-3342 Cost: 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 Village Where: 660 Trade Hill Road, Sunbury When: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Contact: 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. 76

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tesLiberty County Historic Sites FORT MORRIS: Where: 2559 Fort Morris Road, Midway When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm Contact: 912-884-5999 Admission: $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 Gardens Where: 4918 Barrington Ferry Road, Riceboro When: Tours are by appointment, from 10am – 3pm, Tuesday-Sunday Contact: 912-884-6500 or www.leconte-woodmanston.org Admission: $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 Preserve Where: 2999 Islands Highway, Midway When: Open only by appointment for horseback riders or day-users in groups of six or more. Contact: 912-880-4500 or www.melonbluff.com Admission: 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 Museum Where: 2022 Frank Cochran Drive, building T904, 2 When: 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays. Contact: 912-767-7885 Admission: 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. Liberty County Magazine

Liberty County Historic Sites Fort Stewart Museum Continued... 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 Museum Where: martin Road and Route 17 South When: 10am-4pm, Tuesday – Saturday Contact: 912-884-5837 or www.themidwaymuseum.org Admission: $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 Museum Where: 622 Ways Temple Road, Riceboro When: 10am-4pm, Tuesday-Saturday Contact: 912-884-4440, jim@bacote.com Admission: 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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“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.

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Drawing, drama, calligraphy, culinary, yoga and more have been offered and well received by community members. An adults painting party features stepby-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 84

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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 entrance of 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 events from smaller community activities, such as daytime school concerts, theatre groups, 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 of established 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. Liberty County Magazine

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.

tremendous amount of local talent in a variety of performing arts from elementary to professional levels. We hope to provide opportunities that will nurture and promote these talents, and help them succeed wherever their talents 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

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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Architecture

Bryant Associates, Architects 1729 Mount Vernon Rd., Ste 100 Atlanta, GA 30338 (770) 522-0720

Artist

Ashley Kukula Cuevas (315) 447-2528 www.ashleykukulacuevas. wordpress.com

Register Law Firm 410-A General Screven Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-8888 www.registerlawfirm.com Robert Pirkle - Attorney 120 South Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2255

Kristine Klinovski (912) 271-0846 www.facebook.com/apaintedmind

The Schenider Law Firm 2591 Highway 17 South, Suite 302 Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 459-4300 www.theschneiderlawfirm.com

Attorney at Law

Automotive; Custom

Arnold, Stafford & Randolph 128 S. Main St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-4529 http://www.coastallawyers.com Flowers & Gaskin Attorneys at Law, PC P.O. Box 618 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-2181 John Pirkle - Attorney 120 South Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3111 http://www.pirklelaw.com Jones, Osteen, Jones P.O. Box 800 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-0111 www.jojlaw.com Morris Hardwick Schneider 135 Canal Street, Suite 300A Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 330-0715 www.closingsource.net

My Car Audio, LLC 454 West General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3694

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RB Corporate Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-0586

Osteen & Osteen P. O. Box 1309 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 877-2211 www.osteenandosteen.com

Accounting

Automotive: Sales

Auto Super Center 1661 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7868 www.theautosupercenter.com Hinesville Ford Company, Inc. 305 West Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3673 www.hinesvilleford.com Liberty Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc. 750 West Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5129 www.libertychryslerdodgejeep.com M & M Motors 730 W Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-7433 www.mandmmotors.com Mike Reed Chevrolet 1559 East Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-2121 www.mikereedchevy.com Patriot Auto Sales & Title Pawn 845 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 320-4454

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Vaden Nissan of Hinesville 1009 E Oglethorope Hwy. Flemington, GA 31313 (912) 368-1680 www.vadennissanofhinesville.com

Automotive: Rental

Automotive: Service & Repair

Enterprise Rent A Car 633 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 920-1093 www.enterprise.com

Euromech Inc. 99 Wrights Old Oak Lane Midway, GA 31320 (912) 332-0215 www.euromechinc.com

Savannah Car Rentals of Hinesville 1009 E. Oglethrope Hwy Flemington, GA 31313 (912) 370-1169 www.savannahcarrentals.com

Mach 1 Body Shop 701 Courtland Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5500

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

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

Nacon Auto Collision Center 992 East Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2583 www.naconauto.net

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

Southeast Auto Service, LLC 104-B Carter Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4280 www.southeastautoservice.com

Beauty/ Cosmetics

Bakery

Southern Sweets Cafe & Bakery 3707 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2232 www.southernsweetscafeand bakery.com

Band

3rd Class Citizens Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-3895 www.3rdclasscitizens.com

Bank

Ameris Bank 602 Mall Blvd. Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 944-2623 www.amerisbank.com Coastal Bank 101 West Hendry St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2265 www.thecoastalbank.com First Citizens Bank 119 E. General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5050 www.firstcitizens.net Heritage Bank P. O. Box 1009 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 368-3332 www.the-heritage-bank.com

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Catherine Martinez Mary Kay Cosmetics Jesup, GA 31546 (912) 202-8412 www.marykay.com/cjmartinez Sarah Kinney, Mary Kay Cosmetics Hinesville, GA 31313 (330) 603-7841 www.marykay.com/sarahkinney Tianne Whited, Mary Kay Cosmetics Ludowici, GA 31316 (912) 222-2202 www.marykay.com/tianne

Blood Donation

American Red Cross-Blood Services (912) 429-9956 www.redcrossblood.org The Blood Alliance 7135 Hodgson Memorial Drive Suite 14A Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 355-0271 www.igiveblood.com

Book Store

My Child’s Bookshelf 80 Hughes Drive Midway, GA 31320 (912) 271-8890 www.mychildsbookshelf.com TOP Christian Bookstore 406B South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6520

Bridal Shop

Colonial Bridal, Floral & Gift Gallery 413 S. Main St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2088 www.facebook.com/carlas colonialbridal

Building Supplies / Hardware Genesis Modular Buildings, Inc 5207 Doolittle Road Jacksonville, FL 32254 (904) 619-3631 www.genesismodular.com

Harris Ace Hardware 1012 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2147 www.facebook.com/harrishardware

Business Management Consultant

Phillips Consulting and Services, LLC 135 East MLK Jr. Drive, Suite B Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 980-2305 Strategic Business Solutions Unlimited, Inc. 425 West Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3475 www.creatingbusinesssolutions.com

Candy Shop

Jeff ’s Candy Kitchen and Bake Shoppe 112 S. Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-0700 www.jeffscandykitchen.com

Car Wash

Suds Auto Wash 1065 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 644-7551

Carpet/Flooring Sales

Brinkley’s Floor Covering, Inc. 312 South Main St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-7878 Hinesville Carpet Company P.O. Box C Walthourville, GA 31333 (912) 368-7290

Church

Civic Group

Alltel Wireless 552 W Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 202-6111 www.alltelwireless.com

Connection Church 116 Patriots Trail Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6121 www.connectionchurch.com

Cleaning Service

AT&T Prime Commuications 319 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3270 www.primecomms.com

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

Alltel 229 W. General Screven Way, Ste J Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 332-7723 http://www.thewirelessco.net/ alltel.html

Chemical Manufacturing

Chemtall / SNF Holding Company One Chemical Plant Road Riceboro, GA 31323 (912) 884-3366 www.snfinc.com

Children’s Entertainment Jump N’ Jacks 109 Interchange Drive Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 459-1555 www.jumpnjacksga.com

Lizzy Crickets 1067 Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7524 www.lizzycrickets.com

Chiropractic

Liberty Co. Clinic of Chiropractic 951 EG Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4002 www.libertyccc.com Wellness Chiropractic Group 212 Fraser Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 492-5440

Christ Tabernacle of Faith Church 908 S. Main St., Suite 105 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 610-2902 www.christtabernacleoffaith church.org

Full Gospel Tabernacle COGIC 809 Frank Cochran Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3044 Hinesville First United Methodist Church 203 N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2200 www.hinesvillemethodist.com Live Oak Church of God 296 Live Oak Church Rd. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8769 www.liveoakchurch.org Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1370 Shaw Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6379 www.mtzionministries.net Mt. Zion Memorial Chapel 146 Ralph Quarterman Dr. Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 977-6480 Pastor Richard D. Hayes Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-6725 www.newdayoutreachministry.org

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Cellular Provider

FPCA - Future Business Leaders of America Club 308 E Court Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-0441 www.fpcahinesville.com

Hill and Hill Cleaning Service, Inc. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 271-1148 Tidy Hands Cleaning Service Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 492-4231 Williams Cleaning Service, Inc. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 572-8024

Cloth Diapers & Accessories My Cute Genes Hinesville, GA 31313 (518) 231-7876 www.mycutegenes.com

Concrete

Argos Ready Mix 60 Leroy Coffer Highway Midway, GA 31320 (912) 368-3006 Coastal Concrete SE, Inc. 118 Pipe Makers Circle, Suite 100 Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 210-2078 www.coastalconcrete.com Lance’s Concrete Co. Inc. 326 Pine Tree Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-7888 Mobile Concrete, Inc. P. O. Box 386 Allenhurst, GA 31301 (912) 368-9333

Construction / Contractors

Fastenal 229 W General Screven Way, Suite M3 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-8152 www.fastenal.com

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G Yeomans Construction Inc. 102 Bont Tree Rd. Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 536-9189 J M Allen Construction, INC. 441 Bell Road Ludowici , GA 31316 (912) 256-1743 KC Brothers Construction Company, LLC 213 East Memorial Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3455 www.kccustomhomesand remodeling.com Liberty Construction, Inc. 5032 Habersham Street Brunswick, GA 31520 (912) 466-9144 Mungo Homes 1047 Marne Boulevard Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-1411 www.mungo.com/Savannah Hinesville/Pooler-GA Parrish Construction Group 221 Industrial Park Drive Perry, GA 31069 (478) 987-5544 www.parrishconstruction.com Slade Sikes Inc. 229 W General Screven Way Suite M-4 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 657-0005 South Tattnall Construction, Inc. G5000 Hero Road Fort Stewart, GA 31315 (912) 877-2171 Water Systems Management 253 Circle Drive Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-2743 N2N Home Repair 498 St. Johns Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-6387

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Construction Equipment Rentals Southern Rental 838 E.G. Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-6881

Country Club/Golf Course

Cherokee Rose Country Club 223 Cherokee Trail Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5503

Credit Unions

GeoVista Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 132 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 368-2477 www.geovistacu.com Interstate Credit Union 11199 East Oglethorpe Highway Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-2754 www.iufcu.org Navy Federal Credit Union 790 Frank Cochran Highway, Ste 107 Hinesville, GA 31313 (888) 842-6328 www.navyfederal.org

Dance Studio

Inspirations Performance Studio 4215 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Allenhurst, GA 31301 (912) 332-4462 www.inspirationsperformance.com

Daycare Center/Preschool

Alice & Mary Wonderland 10408 East Oglethorpe Highway Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-3556 www.facebook.com/AliceMary WonderlandPreschool Greater Expectations Learning Center, Inc. 4981 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5437 www.kidsrpeople2.org

Dental Office

Advent Dental 745 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3200 www.adventdentalpc.com Coastal Oral & Max. Surgery Assoc. 4540 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3692 www.coastaloms.com Dr. William E. Wege 124 West Martin Luther Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2155 Howard Family Dental 319 H General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6881 www.howarddentalgroup.com Midway Family Dental 28 Butler Ave Midway, GA 31320 (912) 880-2288 www.midwaydentist.com Robert A.Vaught, D.M.D., M.S. 9390 Ford Ave. Sute. 1 Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-2309 www.vaughtorthodontics.com Robert Simmons, Jr., D.D.S PC 101 East General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3333 Townsend Family Dental Center 767 Frank Cochran Drive,, Suite 102 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-6453 www.townsendfamilydentalcenter.com

Dermatologist

Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center Of GA 510 Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-7546 www.gaderm.com

University of Phoenix 8001 Chatham Center Drive Suite 200 Savannah, GA 31405-7400 (912) 344-0798 www.phoenix.edu/corp/apcabral

Avon Products, Inc. - Carol Surzinski Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 271-6844 www.csurzinski.avon representative.com

Education: High School

Ardyss Independent Distribution/ Rottweiler Vending Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-4282 www.ardysslife.com/kbell

Body By Vi - Shirley Romblad Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2505 www.shirleyromblad.bodybyvi.com Organo Gold International Jerry Ross Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-5029 www.jrexpresscoffee.organogold.com

Dog Bakery

Lady D’s Doggie Bakery Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 335-3191 www.ladyddoggiebakery.com

Education

Liberty Co. Board of Education 200 Bradwell Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2161 www.liberty.k12.ga.us

Education: College/University AASU - Liberty Center 740 E. General Stewart Way Suite 210 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-1905 www.armstrong.edu

Columbia College 100 Knowledge Drive, Suite 147 Fort Stewart, GA 31314 (912) 877-3406 http://www.ccis.edu/nationwide/ main.asp?ftstewart Savannah Technical College 501 A General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-8324 www.sav.tec.org

Liberty Co. EMA 100 Liberty Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2201 www.libertycountyga.com/index. php?option=com_content&task =view&id=43&Itemid=117

Bradwell Institute 100 Pafford St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6121 www.liberty.k12.ga.us/dnn/bi/ en-us/home.aspx

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

Liberty College & Career Academy 245 Dorsey Road Walthourville, GA 31333 (912) 876-4904 www.liberty.k12.ga.us/LCCA

Engineering

Liberty Co. High School 3216 East Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4316 www.liberty.k12.ga.us/LCHS/

P. C. Simonton & Associates, Inc. P. O. Box 649 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 368-5212 www.pcsimonton.com T.R. Long Engineering, P.C. 114 North Commerce St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-5664

Education: PreK-12

Entertainment

Education: Preschool

Environmental Consultants

Electrical

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

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

Emergency Services

Equestrian/Horse Farm

First Presbyterian Christian Academy 308 East Court Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-0441 www.fpcahinesville.com

First United Methodist Pre School 100 Memorial Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3355 www.hinesvillepreschool.com

Air Evac Lifeteam 2800 Sherwood Drive Brunswick, GA 31520 (912) 261-2377 www.lifeteam.net

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Distributor

Jungle Jake’s 312 B. Memorial Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 344-1338 www.junglejakes.com

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

Gravel Hill Farms 133 Graybeard Lane Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-1363 www.gravelhillfarms.com

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Event Services Event Services: Catering

Event Services: Venue

Patriot Loan Company 230 W. General Screven Way Suite 110 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3730 www.patriotloanco.com

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

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

Pioneer Services 103 W. General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4910 www.askpioneer.com

Farm

Stacy’s Florist 69 Old Sunbury Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3343 www.stacysflorist.com

Metz Culinary Management 462 E. G. Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-9423

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

Event Services: DJ

In Da House Entertainment 8400 Abercorn Street, Ste A102 Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 308-5097 www.indahouseent.net Jus Musik DJ Services 832 EG Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 572-6030

Event Services: Event Planner All You Need Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 570-1259 Cotton Kandy Girls Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 256-0336

Event Services: Rentals

Classic Party Rentals 8115 Waters Ave. Savannah , GA 31406 (912) 927-2666 www.classicpartyrentals.com Ranco Tents 1200 West Bay Street Savannah, GA 31415 (912) 944-6200 www.rancotents.com

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Celebration Castle 217 Lee Place Road Ludowici, GA 31316 (912) 977-4210 www.celebrationcastle.com

Brewer Christmas Tree Farm 1067 Robert Hill Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-5292 www.brewerchristmastreefarm.com

Financial Services

A-Fast Processors PO Box 1827 Hinesville, GA 31313 (850) 321-6218

Florist/Nursery

Tim and Dave’s Nursery 173 Mulberry Commercial Park Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-7258 www.richmondhillnursery.com

Foam Insulation

Dealers Financial Services 120 Prosperous Place, Suite 300 Lexington, Ky 40509 (912) 432-0840 www.usmiles.com

Eco Friendly Solutions 903 A E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7948 http://www.efs-services.com

Edward Jones 322 North Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-4850 www.edwardjones.com

Frozen Yogurt

Graddy & Associates Financial Group 101 N Main Street, Suite A Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-2130 www.graddyfiancial.com Heritage Group 300 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-6521 www.the-heritage-group.net Omni Financial 447 W. General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6664 www.militaryloans.com

32 Degree’s Frozen Yogurt 552 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Unit 102 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3932 Yogurt Cafe 809 Willowbrook Dr. Suite 106 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 463-4709

Furniture

Badcock Furniture 104 Sandy Run Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9229 www.badcock.com Farmers Home Furniture 764 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-6722 www.farmershomefurniture.com

Gibson Home Store 1122 West Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6250 www.gibsonshomestore.com HomeSmart 527 W Ogelthorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-1010 www.shophomesmart.com USA Discounters 147 W. Hendry Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (757) 368-3300 www.usadiscounters.net

Glass

Graphic Design/Web Buy Lawrence Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 271-3014 www.buylawrence.us

Buzz-My-Biz 554 Woodsbridge Road Jesup, GA 31545 (912) 427-4957 www.buzz-my-biz.com

Grocery

IGA Supermarket 192 Butler Avenue Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-9233

Hair Salon

Cree8tive Stylz Beauty Boutique 735-B Elma G. Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 332-5583 www.facebook.com/cree8tivestylz

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

Le’ Jolie Hair & Tanning Salon 2363 W Hwy 196 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-7700 www.facebook.com/lejoliesalon

Gold Buyers

Health Care Services

Gold Kings LLC 933 EG Miles Pkwy, Suite 104 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4653 www.goldkingsonline.com

Amedisys Home Health 513 West Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3844 www.amedisys.com

Government

Amerigroup Community Care 7001 Chatham Center Dr, Suite 2400 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 235-4470 www.amerigroupcorp.com

Liberty Co. Board of Commissioners Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2164 www.libertycountyga.com

Government Contractors

BAE Systems 740 General Stewart Way, Ste 107 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-4044 www.baesystems.com

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Freedom Furniture & Electronics 229 W. General Screven Way Suite M2 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-9416 www.shopfreedom.com/hinesville

Diversity Health Center 1113 Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2227 St. Joseph’s / Candler Home Health Care 401 North Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-5064 www.sjchs.org/homehealth WellCare of Georgia 1000 Business Center Drive Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 790-5637 www.wellcare.com

Heating / Air Conditioning ACE Heating and Air Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2848 www.aceheatingandair.net

Aire Serv. Heating & Air 144B Martin L King Jr. Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8411 www.hinesville.aireserv.com Coastal Georgia Mechanical, LLC 9754-A E. Oglethorpe Hwy Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-4343 www.coastalgeorgiamechanical.com

Home Decor & Gifts

Enchanted Creations Home Decor & Gifts 140 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7434

Home Inspections

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

Evans Home Inspection, LLC P. O. Box 23 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-6555 www.evansinspect.com

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

Hospice

Hospice of South Georgia, Inc. 1625 Sunset Boulevard Jesup, GA 31545 (912) 588-0080 www.hospicesoga.org

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Hospice Savannah, Inc 1674 Chatham Parkway Savannah, GA 31416 (912) 355-2289 www.hospicesavannah.org Odyssey Hospice 5105 Paulsen Street Suite 225D Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 508-8269 www.odsyhealth.com THA Group - Island Healthcare & Hospice P.O. Box 8011 Savannah, GA 31412 (912) 629-2727 www.thagroup.org

Hospital

Insurance

Hinesville Housing Authority 301 Olive Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6561 www.hinesvillehousingauthority.com

Colonial Life 41 Park of Commerce Way Ste 108 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 536-6652 www.coloniallife.com

Columns at Independence Place 501 Burke Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 320-4788 www.columnsapartments.com/ thecolumnsatindependenceGA/

Industry

ELAN Technology 169 Elan Court Midway, GA 31320 (912) 880-3526 www.elantechnology.com

Liberty Regional Medical Center P. O. Box 919 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 369-9400 www.libertyregional.org

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

Hotel/Motel

Hugo Boss 270 Elan Court Midway, GA 31320 (912) 880-5200

Fairfield Inn & Suites 1494 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2003 http://www.marriott.com/FairfieldInn Holiday Inn Express 1388 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-5611 www.holidayexp.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites 1740 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3000 www.LQ.com Liberty Inn & Suites 213 W. General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2124

Housing

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International Greetings USA 338 Industrial Boulevard Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-9727 www.giftwrapcompany.com Target DC-T3808 1247 Sunbury Rd. Midway, GA 31320 (912) 880-6002

AAA South 2200 Northlake Parkway,Ste 129 Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 723-8025 www.aaa.com

Holtzman Insurance Agency 1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 104 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2600 www.fortstewart.com Humana Market Point 602 Slade Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 312-0258 Liberty Co. Farm Bureau 562 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3370 Martin Insurance Agency, Inc. 206 North Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5115 www.martininsuranceagency.net Purchasing Alliance Solutions 736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite C 200 Marietta, GA 30068 800-782-8254 www.purchasingalliance.com

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

State Farm - Melissa Carter Ray Agency 119 Ryon Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6729 www.hinesvilleinsurance.com

Waltrich Plastic Corp Of GA 3005 Airport Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9341 www.waltrich.com

State Farm Insurance Adam Herndon 790 Frank Cochran Drive, Ste 105 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2159

Interior Design

Southern Window Coverings 256 Tremain Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-6643

Jewelry Store

Thomas Hill Jewelers 110 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Suite 1A Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6036 www.thomashilljewelers.com

Laundromat

Suds Laundromat 1067 West Oglethorpe Hwy Unit 105/106 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-4800

Law Enforcement

Liberty County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office P.O. Box 439 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-2131 www.libertyso.com

Lawn Care

C.A. Sittle, Inc. 1102 Ruben Wells Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 269-0684 www.landscapehinesville.com Carter Land Service, LLC 805 Macon Street Jesup, GA 31545 (912) 530-6652 www.carterlandservices.com

Library

Live Oak Public Libraries 236 Memorial Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4003 www.liveoakpl.org

Mailing Services

Liberty Parcel Service 123 A West Hendry Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7910 www.libertyparcelservice.com

Marketing / Advertising

BeSeen Outdoor Advertising 1919 Glynn Ave Suite 5 Brunswick, GA 31520 1-866-468-3091 www.beseenoutdoor.com Comcast Spotlight 230 Summer Hill Way Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 484-0186 www.comcastspotlight.com/ markets/savannah D Brown Creative Group P.O. Box 836 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 312-1123 www.DBrownCreatvieGroup.com Lead Dog Productions, Inc. 104 Dogwood Ave. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-2231 www.lead-dog.cc Southern Digital Display 101 Carrick Way Macon, GA 31210 (404) 290-7221

Massage/ Spa

Ease the Pain Massage Clinic 111E Ryon Ave. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 980-6205 www.etpmclinic.com

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Walker Insurance Agency P. O. Box 528 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-7199 www.walkerinsurancehinesville.com

The Spa @ Fort Stewart 112 Vilseck Road, Bldg. 419 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 (912) 332-7314 www.theftstewartspa.com

Media

Coastal Events Magazine Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 312-3890 www.facebook.com/Coastal.Events. Magazine Fort Stewart Patch Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 308-9153 www.fortstewart.patch.com

Medical Billing

South Georgia Medical Billing, LLC PO Box 1522 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 368-7462 www.sgmb.net

Medical Supplies

Jones Medical Equipment 481 EG Miles Parkway, Suite B Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3202 www.jonesmedicalga.com

Military Discounts

Military Deals and Discounts.com 1661 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Suite H Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7618 www.militarydealsanddiscounts.com

Mortgage Lender

Ag South Mortgage 439 Clark Street Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-5644 www.agsouthmortgages.com

Hinesville Day Spa & Salon 951 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2206 www.hinesvilledayspa.com

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

Studio K Massage & Bodywork 1875 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 100 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 271-9988 www.studiok.abmp.com

Moody Mortgage Corporation 108B Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3980 www.moodymortgage.com

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Supreme Lending 210 N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-4000 www.supremelending.com

Motorcycle Sales & Repair Judd’s Custom Creation 4386 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-1006

Municipality

City of Flemington P. O. Box 46 Hinesville , GA 31310 (912) 877-3223 www.flemingtonga.com City of Hinesville 115 East M. L. King, Jr. Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564 www.cityofhinesville.org City of Midway P. O. Box 125 Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-3344 www.historicmidway.com City of Riceboro P. O. Box 269 Riceboro, GA 31323 (912) 884-2986 www.cityofriceboro.com City of Walthourville 222 Busbee Rd. Walthourville, GA 31333 (912) 368-7501 www.cityofwalthourville.com Town of Allenhurst 4063 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2180

Musician

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

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Nail Salon

Fancy Nails, LLC 229 W. General Screven Way N1-A Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-0419

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

Natural / Organic Food

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

Newspaper Publishing

Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire 115 W. Hendry Street, Suite 18A Liberty Square Shopping Center Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-5647 www.goodwillsavannahga.org

Farmer’s Natural Foods 754 E.G. Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-7803 www.farmersnaturalfoods.com

Coastal Courier P. O. Box 498 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-0156 www.thecoastalcourier.com

Non-Profit

American Cancer Society 6600 Abercorn Street, Suite 206 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 355-5196 www.cancer.org American Diabetes Association 5105 Paulsen Drive, Suite C 236 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 353-8110 www.diabetes.org AUSA of The Coastal Empire P.O. Box 1765 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 977-1077 www.ausa.org Disabled American Veterans Chapter #46 1113 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2546 www.davmembersportal.org/ chapters/ga/46/default.aspx Dorchester Improvement Association P.O. Box 51 Midway , GA 31320 (912) 369-3407 www.dorchesteracademy.com

Hinesville Area Arts Council 102 Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 www.hinesvillearts.com I.T.P.A. 438 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-4872 www.nationalitpa.com Liberty Co. Branch of NAACP Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 570-6615 Liberty Co. Republican Party 16 Honeybee Lane Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-1955 Liberty Consolidated Planning Commission 100 Main Street, Suite 7520 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-2030 www.thelcpc.org Liberty County Blazers 716 McCumber Drive Allenhurst, GA 31301 (912) 977-0501 Liberty Humane Shelter P.O. Box 1481 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-3647

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

Operation Homefront 400 N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-1340 www.homefrontga.org

Office Supplies

Project Reach G.A.N.G. 8606 EB Cooper Highway Riceboro, GA 31323 (912) 977-3951 www.projectreachgang.com Rotary P.O. Box 531 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-5440 www.rotary6920.org Score-Service Corps Of Retired Executives 111 East Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 652-4335 www.scoresav.org Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Stars Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 655-4371 www.scottsallstars.com Senior Citizens, Inc. 3025 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 877-0056 www.seniorcitizens-inc.org Susan G. Komen for the Cure Coastal Georgia Affiliate 2250 E. Victory Drive Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 232-2535 www.komencoastalgeorgia.org Tree of Life Petting Farm 910 Lewis Frazier Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 977-6381 www.tolapostolicfaith.org Tri-County Protective Shelter P.O. Box 1937 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 368-8668

Automated Business Resources 15 Chatham Center Center, South Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 527-7777 www.abr1.com VIP Office Furniture & Supply P. O. Box 1190 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 877-5209 www.vipoffice.com

Optometric

Southeastern Eye Center 345 Lindquist , Bldg. 71 Fort Stewart, GA 31314 (912) 876-1101 www.southeasterneye.com

Outdoor Recreation/Hunting

Coastal Georgia Adventures, LLC 30 Yellow Bluff Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 429-0237 www.captainwilbill.com

Package Store

Liberty Square Package 105 West Hendry Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7561 Party Package 1415 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4300

Paint Store

Sherwin-Williams Company 1030 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3367 www.sherwin-williams.com

Pawn Shop

Coastal Pawn 290 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-0752

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Nu Rho Omega Chapter AKA P.O. Box 423 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3407 www.nurhoomega.org

Gold & Silver Pawn 501-H General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6580 Mega Pawn 1008 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-9153 Mr. Cash 60 Butler Ave. Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-7296 www.facebook.com/mrcashmidway

Pest Control

Great Southern Exterminating P.O. Box 43 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-5010 www.great-southernexterminating.com Terminix 421 Page Place Road Statesboro, GA 30458 (912) 871-6316 www.terminix.com The Mosquito Authority 2311 E. Victory Drive Savannah, GA 31404 (912) 996-8570 www.mosquito-authority.com/ mosquito-authority-1044/# Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control 610 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5088 www.yates-astro.com

Pet Groomer

La Maison Du Caniche Inc. 988 Pineland Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5165 The Paw Spaw, Luxury Pet Salon, L.L.C. 105B N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 463-4585 www.sites.google.com/site/ thepawspawllc/home

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Pharmacy

Coastal Discount Pharmacy P. O. Box 3 Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-9255 Hinesville Pharmacy 481 EG Miles Parkway, Suite A Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8125

Photography

Monica E Photography Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 335-3708 www.monicaephotography.com Silent Ranks Photos 501-I General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 570-0828 www.silentranksphotos.com

Physical Fitness

Body Sculpt Fitness Boot Camp 3707 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 492-1105 www.bodysculptbootcamp.webs.com Crossfit Hinesville 1875 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 385-3837 www.crossfithinesville.com YMCA of Coastal GA 201 Mary Lou Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9622 www.ymcaofcoastalga.org Yoga By Marie (912) 532-8957 www.yogabymarie.com

Physical Therapy/ Rehabilitation

Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia 110 Professional Court Jesup, GA 31545 (912) 427-0800 www.bjisg.com

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Concentra Physical Therapy 2367 W. Highway 196 Food Lion Plaza Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9355 www.concentraphysicaltherapy.com Spine & Sport 740 General Stewart Way Suite 109 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-1078 www.spinesport.org West Rehab & Sports Medicine 475 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4131 www.westrehab.com

Physicians Physicians: Cardiology

Liberty Cardiology 455 South Main Street, Suite 205 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5620

Physicians: Family Practice Liberty Family Medicine 455 S Main Street Suite 204 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5644

Prime Care Medical Services, LLC 242 S. Coastal Highway Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-3444

Physicians : General

Allied Health Systems 455 South Main Street, Ste 103 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-6868

Physicians : General Surgery Southeast Georgia Surgery 455 S Main Street Suite 102 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5505

Physicians: Internal Medicine Dr. Wumi Oguntunmibi 508 E.G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-5864

Physicians: OB/GYN

Comprehensive OB/GYN Health Center, Inc. 455 S. Main Street, Suite 202 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2228 www.comprehensiveobgynga.com Dr. Zorana Sifford, MD 455 South Main Street Suite 202 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2228 MHUP-Provident OB/GYN Associates 2429 Highway 17 S. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 350-7020 www.providentobgyn.memorial health.com

Physicians: Pediatric

Phillipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pediatrics, PC 455 S. Main Street, Suite 101 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-5553 www.phillipspeds.com

Physicians: Urgent Care

South Georgia Immediate Care Center 780 E. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 332-7262 www.theimmediatecarecenters.com

Plumbing

ABC Plumbing Inc. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2920 Sanitary Plumbing 1574 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3457

Podiatric / Foot & Ankle Specialists All Ways Feet of Georgia 127 Mac Arthur Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8637 www.allwaysfeetpcga.com

VIP Promotional Products 109 Central Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-5215 www.vippromoproducts.com

Coldwell Banker Holtzman Realtors 730 General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4300 www.fortstewart.com

Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists 502 East General Stewart Way Suite C Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 463-4517 www.atlanticfeet.com

Promotions and Tours

Debbie McLaughlin, REALTOR® RE/MAX Accent 17 Richard Davis Road Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 432-0148 www.debbiemc.com

Parkwood Podiatry Associates 2500 Starling St, Suite 301 Brunswick, GA 31520 (912) 368-3036 www.parkwoodpodiatry associates.com

Printing

S E PrinTech P.O. Box 27 Glennville, GA 30427 (912) 654-3610 www.welovetoprint.com

Private Clubs

Hampton Island Club, LLC 1300 Retreat Road Riceboro, GA 31323 (912) 880-8800 www.hamptonisland.com

Promotional Products

Bee’s Creations 229 General Screven Way Suite 14 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4774 www.beescreations.net Imprint Warehouse 101 Ryon Ave. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-4001 www.iw-us.com Sun Express 464 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 980-1076 www.hq-eidrus.comcastbiz.net/ 10001.html

Hinesville Downtown Development Authority 302 S Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-4332 www.hinesvilledowntown.com

Publishing Company

The Berry Company 4050 Piedmont Pkwy., Suite 105 High Point, NC 27265 (336) 821-4289 www.theberrycompany.com With You in Mind Publications Glennville, GA 30427 (912) 654-3045 www.wyimpublications.com

Radio Station

92.3 Classic Country/WSGA 120 Liberty Street, Suite D Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9258 www.923classiccountry.com

Real Estate

A Plus Realty Group 105 N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 980-4701 www.aplusrealtygp.com

Diamond Homes Investment Group 1105 Ballard Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (404) 825-8105 Elaine C. Boggs Realty Group, LLC 116 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6868 www.elaineboggs.com ERA Kelly & Fischer Real Estate 139 Ryon Ave Hinesville, Ga 31313 (912) 876-3538 www.ERAKellyandFischer.com Great American REALTORS® P.O. Box 1337 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-1100 www.greatamericanrealtors.com H & S Real Estate Services 202 E. General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-1262 www.hsrealestateservices.com

Barbara Wheeler, REALTOR® Rt. 7 Box 226 E Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4119 www.bwheeler.century21-action realty.com

Hinesville Area Board of Realtors 213 East Court Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-4227 www.hinesvillerealtors.com

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

Islands Real Estate 13053 East Oglethorpe Higway Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-5862 www.islandsrealestate.net

Century 21 Action Realty 123 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2100 www.century21-actionrealty.com

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Ankle and Foot Associates, LLC 481 E.G. Miles Parkway, Ste. C Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7236 www.anklesandfeet.com

Janie Diggs, REALTOR® 401 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-6600 www.janiediggs.com/home.asp Liberty County Magazine

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Jeff Ashmen, REALTOR® 730 General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 271-5861 Jimmy Shanken, REALTOR® 730 General Stewart Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-4733 www.fortstewarthomefinder.com Joan Robbins, REALTOR® 123 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 256-0473 Pam Arthur-Lovett, REALTOR® 401 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-4626 www.pamlovett.info

Recreation, Leisure & Entertainment

Hinesville Soccer Association P.O. Box 695 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 977-4642 www.hinesvillesoccer.com Liberty Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau 425 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 www.discoverlibertyga.com Liberty Co. Recreation Department P. O. Box 367 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 876-5359 www.lcrd2.homestead.com

Realty Executives Liberty 401 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-6600 www.realtyexecutivesliberty.com

Richmond Hill Convention & Visitors Bureau 520 Cedar Street Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-2676 www.richmondhillvisit.com

SI Realty Company, LLC 509 N. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4967 www.sirealtycompany.com

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

Stewart Realty 323 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3700 www.fortstewartrealty.com

Rentals Rentals: Apartments

The Sikes Group 229 Gen. Screven Way, Suite M-4 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2626 www.thesikesgroup.com United Southeast Realty 790 Frank Cochran Drive Suite 108 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-7107 www.unitedserealty.com

Grove Park Apartments 550 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-6017 Independence Place 1300 Independence Place Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2270 www.liveatindependence.com The Pines at Willowbrook 841 Willowbrook Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2162 www.dmacompanies.com/ the-pines-at-willowbrook

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Dennis Waters Rental Properties P. O. Box 727 Allenhurst, GA 31301 (912) 368-9205 www.watersrental.net Dryden Properties / Enterprises 101 West Court Street Hinesville, GA 31313-3242 (912) 368-6105 www.drydenent.com Happy Acres 1125 Kelly Dr. # 76 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6881 www.ilovehappyacres.com Holtzman Real Estate Services 1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy, Suite 104 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8886 www.holtzmanrealestate.com Norman Realty & Management 139 Ryon Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3538 www.fortstewart-hinesville realestate.com Southern Rental Investments LLC 1091 Kings Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 977-3303

Restaurant/Fast Food Angie’s Diner 510 N. Coastal Hwy. Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-3663

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1492 East Oglethorpe Hwy Flemington, GA 31313 (912) 369-4909 www.applebees.com Baldinos 456 General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-8093 www.baldinos.us Church’s Chicken P. O. Box 24044 Savannah, GA 31403 (912) 877-3313 www.churchs.com

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 304 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2040 www.rodeomexican.com

Wal-Mart Super Center 751 West Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3600 www.walmart.com

Gata’s Sports Bar and Grille 811 Elma G. Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-9464 www.facebook.com/GatasSports BarandGrilleHinesville

Shanes Rib Shack 300 W. General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-7675 www.shanesribshack.com

Retail: Accessories

Hot Wing Express 794 E. G. Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3737 Kyoto GA Inc. 213 W Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3677 Larry’s Giant Subs 790 Frank Cochran Rd. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-1900 www.larrysgiant.com Marco’s Pizza - Fort Stewart 112 Vilseck Road Fort Stewart, GA 31314 (912) 368-3302 www.marcos.com McDonalds Restaurant 120 C Liberty Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-9301 www.mcdonalds.com Mr. Pizza of Hinesville, LLC 449 W. General Screven Way Suite B Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-4454 www.mrpizzadelivery.com Papa Murphy’s Pizza 755 W. Oglethorpe Hwy, Ste 109 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-7272 www.papamurphys.com Poole’s Deli, LLC 406 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3549 www.facebook.com/PoolesDeli

Sho’ Nuff Smokin Good Barbecue 479 Cypress Street Ludowici, GA 31316 (912) 545-9734 www.facebook.com/ShoNuffSmokinGoodBbq Sunbury Crab Co. 541 Brigantine Dunmore Road Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-8640 www.sunburycrabco.com That’s Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant 364 Memorial Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7552 www.thatsitalianpizzaandpasta.com The Gyro Shop 545 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3287 www.facebook.com/TheGyroShop Uncommon Grounds 110 South Commerce St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7622 www.uncommoncoffee.net Zum Rosenhof 103B Midway St Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2191 www.zumrosenhof.com

Retail

AAFES 112 Vilseck Rd., Bldg. 419 Ft. Stewart, GA 31314 (912) 876-2851

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

$20 and Below Accessories, LLC. 106 West MLK Jr. Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-8898 Thirty-One Gifts Laura Bentley (810) 908-2988 www.mythirtyone.com/179886/ Total Bee Boutique 111C Ryon Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2717 www.totalbee.com

Retail: Accessories & Cosmetics

Diva Essentials Makeup Bar & Boutique 120B Liberty Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 223-5842 www.facebook.com/Divaessentials boutique

Retail: Archery/Hunting

Flatwoods Archery 933 EG Miles Parkway, Studio 102 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-0773 www.flatwoodsarchery.com

Retail: Clothing

Coastal Kids Clothing 131 S. Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6960 Pro Feet 119 West Hendry Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2662 www.facebook.com/profeetga

Retail: Consignment/Thrift New & Not Shop 127 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-2689

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Retail: Medical Uniforms

Just Uniforms 481 E.G. Miles Parkway, Ste D. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 332-7852

Retail: Military/Tactical Gear Ranger Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 771 Frank Cochran Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2901 www.rangerjoes.com

Coastal Area District Development Authority 501 Gloucester Street, Ste. 201 Brunswick, GA 31520 (912) 261-2500 www.cadda.com

Social Club

State Goverment

Georgia Department of Labor 740 General Stewart Way, Suite 202 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 370-2597 www.dol.state.ga.us

Storage

Classy Ladies Social Club Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 980-3448

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

U.S. Patriot 108 West Hendry Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 320-4173 www.uspatroittactial.com

Sistaz & Soljaz With Vizionz 832 EG Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 572-6030 www.facebook.com/swvsc

All American Storage & U-Haul 1146 E.G. Miles Pkwy. Suite 101 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 408-7878 www.allamericanstorageuhaul.com

Security System

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

Climate Controlled Storage 229 West General Screven Way STE M4 Hinesville , GA 31313 (912) 876-4999 www.hinesvillestorage.com

Tyco Integrated Security 5000 Business Center, Suite 500 Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 318-5885 www.tycois.com

Social Service

Magnolia Manor on the Coast 141 Timber Trail Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-4300 www.magnoliamanor.com

Liberty County Department of Family and Children Services 112 West Oglethorpe HWY Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 370-2555 www.dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/liberty -county-dfcs-office

Sew-Alterations-Embroidering

Liberty Co. Health Department (912) 876-2173

Senior Services

The Sew Express 509 N Main St Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7581

Victory Sewing 445 EG Miles Parkway, Suite 101 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-2050 www.nameofvictory.com

Signs

Wrap-It Signs 411 South Main Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-9727 www.wrapitsigns.net Xpress Signs 1301 W. Oglethorpe Highway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-6692 104

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Serenity House PCH, Inc. 108 South Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-4643 www.shpch.com Liberty Co. Drug Court 104 North Commerce Street Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-3600

Staffing Agency

Horizon Staffing, Inc. 7722 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 355-5966 www.horizonstaffing.com

Midway Climate Control Storage 239 Isle of Wright Rd Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-4448 www.midwayclimatecontrol.com Shurlock Mini Storage 100-A Bright Lakes Rd. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-3475 www.shurlockministorage.com Stop N Stor 1049 Kacey Dr. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7867 www.stopnstor.biz

Surface Mining

Savannah Sand Company 828 Rogers Pasture Rd. Fleming, GA 31309 (912) 884-3702 www.jahna.com

Tattoo Studio

Carter Ink 445 Elma G. Miles Parkway, Unit 105 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 224-6894 www.catrerinktattoos.com

Brown’s Tax & Accounting 11229 East Olgethorpe Hwy Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-9167 www.brownstaxandinsurance.com Golden & Associates CPA’s, LLC 769 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8279 www.goldencpa.com H&R Block 229 General Screven Way Suites B & C Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3415 www.hrblock.com Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 109 West Hendry St. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7455 www.jacksonhewitt.com JC Vision and Associates, INC. P.O. Box 1972 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 877-4243 www.jcvision.com LBS Tax Services & More 832 EG Miles Parkway Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-6677 Liberty Tax Service 552 West Oglethorpe Hwy Suite 112 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-7829 www.libertytax.com Pedrick & Company, LLC 103 Central Avenue Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-4697 www.pedrickcpa.com Unlimited Taxes & More, Inc. 241-C West General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-2963 www.unlimitedtaxes.com

Tea House/B&B

Davis House Tea Room and Bed & Breakfast 226 Old Sunbury Road Flemington, GA 31313 (912) 877-4832 www.davishouseinflemingtonga.com

Therapy/Counseling

Christina’s Lifestyle & Behavioral Coaching PO Box 786 Hinesville, GA 31310 (912) 388-1893 www.christinaslifecoaching.com Family Intervention Specialists 848 Hiram Acworth HWY Hiram, GA 30141 (770) 222-6622 www.fisinc.org Fraser Center 203 Mary Lou Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-7777 www.frasercenter.com Wayne Beavioral Health Services, LLC 150 Butler Street Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-8620

Tire Sales, Service, Repair JK & T Tire & Auto 1528 Hwy 196 W Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3558

Towing Services

Liberty Towing 152 Mattie St Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 977-8390

Transportation

Executive Luxury Limousine Service 671 Wells Road Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-5466 www.executiveluxurylimousine.com Liberty Transit - Public Bus 220 North Maple Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-1472 www.libertytransit.org

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Tax Services

M and L Cab Service 908 South Main Street, Suite 102B Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 877-5151 www.mandlcabservice.com TF&S Transport, inc. 4241 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-6707

Travel Agency

JamRock Travel Agency Hinesville, GA 31313 (954) 696-2272 www.jamrocktravelagency.com Magic of Mickey Travel Jesup, GA 31545 (912) 256-8041 www.magicofmickey.com/ dream-makers/chris-altman-agent

Tree Service

Rick’s Tree Service Rogers Tree Service Fleming, GA 31309 (912) 884-2112

Tutoring

A+ Educational Services P.O. Box 2298 Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 332-9498 www.aplustutoringservices.org

Utility Utility - Communication CenturyLink 100 Ryon Ave. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-9000 www.coastalnow.net

Comcast - Business Services 1050 Kacey Drive Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 658-7863 www.business.comcast.com CommunityLink P.O. Box 306 Picnkenyville, IL 62274 (618) 357-8653 www.communitylink.com Liberty County Magazine

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Utility - Electric

Canoochee EMC P.O. Box 487 Reidsville, GA 30453 (912) 368-2252 www.canoocheeemc.com Coastal Electric Cooperative 1265 South Coastal Highway 17 Midway, GA 31320 (912) 884-3311 http://www.coastalemc.com Georgia Power Company 923 W. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 448-1301 www.georgiapower.com

Utility - Propane

Liberty Propane 4420 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 408-3040 www.libertypropanega.com

Utility - Waste Removal

Liberty County Solid Waste 629 Rogers Pasture Rd. Fleming, GA 31310 (912) 884-7300 OMI 613 E.G Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-8216 www.cityofhinesville.org/ index.aspx?NID=160

Veterinary Care

Flemington Veterinary Hospital 3263 E. Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-3226 www.flemingtonvet.com

Video Productions

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

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In & Out of Focus Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 369-7823 www.inoutoffocus.com Love-It-Productions, Inc. 109 Flat Shoal Ln. Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 368-7550

Waxing Studio

Body Honey Waxing Villa, LLC 111 Ryon Ave, Suite D Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 432-7244 www.bodyhoneywaxingvilla.com

Web Site Design

Arc Media Group 708 Birchwood Road Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 596-6681 www.arcmediagrouponline.com

Workforce Development

Coastal Workforce Services 601 East 66th Street Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 351-6379 www.coastalworkforce services.org

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Liberty County Chamber, call 912.368.4445!

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Volunteers CAN make a difference Litter Prevention, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Community Improvement It 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] For information or to volunteer, contact KLB at 880-4888 or klcb@costalnow.net

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We believe that people can and do change, and that it is worth the effort to do so. • Individual & Family Counseling • Services for Military & Their Families • Corporate Employee Assistance Program Services (EAP) 203 Mary Lou Drive, Hinesville, Georgia 912.369.7777 • www.frasercenter.com

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Index of Advertisers AirEvac Lifeteam.......................................................109 International Greetings.............................................48 All American Storage..................................................87

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

Ardyss International....................................................66 Jimmy Shanken.........................................................59 Armstrong Atlantic......................................................57

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Flemington.......................................................48 Liberty County CVB.............................................17, 33 City of Hinesville.............................................................9 Liberty County Government.....................................58 City of Midway..............................................................57 Liberty County Health Department......................109 City of Riceboro............................................................24 Liberty County Rec Dept..........................................58 Coastal Bank...............................................................67

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

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

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

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

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

Comcast........................................................................42 Organo Gold...............................................................87 Fancy Nails...................................................................81

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

First Presbyterian Christian Academy......................25 Paw Spaw...................................................................88 First UMC Pre-K............................................................80 Pedrick & Company................................................108 First United Methodist Church...................................80 Pioneer Lending......................................................107 Fraser Center..............................................................108 Poole’s Deli................................................................80 Friends of Liberty.........................................................32 Rottweiler Vending....................................................66 GA Power Company.....................................................87 Southeast Auto.......................................................109 GeoVista........................................................................59

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

Goodwill........................................................................79 State Farm-Melissa Carter Ray...............................79 HDDA............................................................................49

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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