Charities like to tell donors or customers their money is going to a good cause.

L ife for Stephanie Cooper hasn’t been easy. In fact, some periods were downright horrific.

Over the past year, the nation has experienced some of the darkest days in recent memory. The coronavirus pandemic has left hundreds of thousands of families with empty seats at their tables and deep holes in their hearts.

It’s a myth that eating better is a sacrifice. As with most things, it’s truly about what you put into it and healthy dishes can be just as delicious as some of the less-nutritious options.

When you meet Mike Fly, one thing becomes immediately clear — he’s a sensible guy. As a former real estate agent turned developer and business owner, rationality was certainly a skill that served him well. He was able to make smart moves that proved beneficial when making deals.

If there was ever anything difficult about The Gathering Place’s 707 Bible study program for teens, it was two little letters: A.M.

Happy endings seem rare these days. And I think the world certainly needs more of those. So, I’d like to share one of those stories with you ... “a happy tail,” if you will.

Like so many in the artistic community, Ella Cart enjoys finding the bright spots in life. It’s certainly something that is evident in her work. The painter includes pops of color in her landscapes and forest scenes, adding a bit of light into otherwise monochromatic schemes.

With the new year, many are finding the flow in creating healthy meals. But for Alan Ramirez, it doesn’t take a change of the calendar, it’s a way of life.

Women’s health doctor joins SGHS in Camden

The world remains in collective astonishment and horror following Wednesday’s violent seize of the U.S. Capitol. It was an unbelievable moment, one forcefully condemned by Democrats and Republicans alike.

Lori Willis has always had a flare for the dramatic. The Glynn Academy special education and math teacher began working in community theater when she was just 8 years old.

Few places have as many footprints as Coastal Georgia. The Native Americans, the Spanish and English all left their mark. So too, did the former slaves of the area’s plantations, who shared their African roots.

The Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden hospital recently unveiled a new pulmonary function test, previously only available in Brunswick.

For most, New Year’s Eve didn’t offer the over-the-top party atmosphere it has in the past. Many opted to stay home due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. There, some spent time packing up Christmas decorations or enjoying backyard fireworks with the family.

Health system honors volunteers

St. Simons Rotary recently presented a check for $24,000 to the Golden Isles Veterans Village Initiative (GIVVI). The program is helping to create supportive housing for the area’s homeless veterans and foster self-sufficiency and living with purpose after military service. In addition to ho…