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School board talks pre-K numbers, readinessThe Liberty County Board of Education received news of its pre-kindergarten students on Feb. 25.March 14, 2020 -
Sprinkel retiring from county after 18 yearsAfter 18 years of service, Bob Sprinkel has retired as the Liberty County Assistant County Administrator.March 7, 2020 -
Tickets instead of arrests; Hinesville OKs ordinanceThe Hinesville City Council approved the Proposed Marijuana Ordinance #2020-01 during their Feb. 20 meeting. The ordinance encourages Hinesville Police Department officers to issue tickets instead of arresting for an ounce or less of marijuana.February 28, 2020 -
Hinesville council postpones vote on marijuana measureThe Hinesville City Council and Mayor postponed making a decision on Ordinance #2020-21. If approved, the Ordinance will allow law enforcement to issue a ticket for an ounce or less of marijuana instead of arrest. It was, according to City Councilmember Keith Jenkins, originally proposed by Councilmember Vicky Nelson.February 12, 2020 -
School board looks to hire therapist for troubled studentsThe Liberty County School System went through the Request for Qualifications process to find an independently licensed behavioral health clinician.February 7, 2020 -
Soldier organizes clothing giveaway for those in needFort Stewart soldier Stacy Taylor organized a clothing giveaway at Hinesville’s Irene B. Thomas Park on Saturday, Jan. 25.February 4, 2020 -
Bethel AME celebrates history with marker, time capsuleThe Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church had a momentous day on Sunday, Jan. 26 when its members not only unveiled the church’s historical marker, but had a time capsule burial.February 2, 2020 -
LCSS working on student handbookThe Liberty County School System is continuing to work on its 2020/2021 Student Code of Conduct.January 23, 2020
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Liberty sheriff’s bloodhound team earns certificationIn 2019, the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office K-9 bloodhound Charlie aided in finding a missing 10-year-old in Midway, Ga. The investigation was initiated by the Sheriff’s Office and, according to Charlie’s handler, Capt. Lonnie Bowman, the child was found after missing for nearly four hours and was returned to her grandparents.January 17, 2020 -
New voting system previewed SaturdayThe Liberty County Elections Office is collaborating with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to allow an early look at the state’s new voting system.January 8, 2020
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HDDA wants to update downtown HinesvlleThe Hinesville Downton Development Authority is looking to refurbish the city’s downtown area.December 24, 2019 -
Command Sgt. Maj. John Smiley retires after nearly four decadesLongtime Command Sgt. Maj. John E. Smiley retired from the Georgia Army National Guard on Dec. 6, following 38 years of service.December 24, 2019 -
Joseph Martin Elementary wins United Way spirit stickJoseph Martin Elementary School was awarded the United Way Spirit Stick Award on Dec. 11 after raising the most money of any school in Liberty County.December 20, 2019 -
Hinesville city council approves various rezoning requestsThe Hinesville City Council approved veterinarian Dr. David Beatie’s rezoning petition for Beatie’s Animal Clinic.December 18, 2019 -
Liberty BOE seeks input on calendarsA survey has been sent out to all staff members and stakeholders for their input about the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 school calendars.December 18, 2019 -
Eagle Creek Mobile Home Community to be renovatedEagle Creek Mobile Home Community will be getting an extensive makeover as new owners take over the property. Luca DeGrossi and his business partner Nick Hakim finalized the deal on Oct. 23 and immediately began work on the 170 unit mobile community. The Courier spoke with DeGrossi about the future of the mobile park.December 13, 2019 -
Highway 84 to get updatesHighway US 84/SR 38 could be getting an update with the Hinesville City Council approving the resolution of support for a redesign. Realignment between Ryon Avenue and Bryant Commons is one of these projects. The City was given a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation to help.December 12, 2019
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LCSO continues Thanksgiving traditionKnowing there are far too many people in need Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes and his deputies gave away Thanksgiving meals Nov.27 to roughly 50 families.December 1, 2019 -
Liberty County Sheriff’s Office helps out in YMCA prankYMCA held a Trick or Retreat themed conference for their employees on Nov. 8 at Midway’s Dorchester Village Civic Center, and District Vice President Krystal McGee had an idea.November 23, 2019 -
Council approves S. Main zoningHinesville City Council approved the rezoning of 2.74 acres of land at 513 South Main Street from residential to commercial at its recent meeting.November 15, 2019
