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Midway moves forward with city hall complex
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The Midway city council recently took steps to move forward their new city hall complex. The panel agreed to do a detailed landscaping plan for the site and allowed a change order needed for the new building’s sewer service.

Both actions were approved by 3-1 votes with Councilwoman Melice Gerace voting no. Council members T. Gerald Lee, Clemontine Washington and Henry Stevens Jr. voted in favor.

Several citizens appeared to object to blighted, abandoned and other undesirable buildings and properties. City officials are making a list of sites that may need intervention because of these problems.

The former Annie Mae’s Sweet Shoppe was one example mentioned. The building was marginal before several storms destroyed it. The remnants are unsightly and possible a health and safety risk.

Residents agreed to cooperate with Midway officials by letting them know when those inhabiting blighted buildings are present and can be contacted by the police department.

Council members voted to go behind closed doors to discuss vacant positions for a police officer and an executive assistant and solid waste fees. After the closed-door meeting officials said they had no current candidates for either job and had discussed no individual applicants, Solid Waste fees will remain unchanged for a year,

Midway has been without a city attorney since January when Richard Braun left that post. Midway’s efforts to engage a new city attorney have not been successful.

Washington, who chairs the Miss Midway event, said this year’s pageant will be held in June. The pageant is held in connection with the annual Midway Day festival.

The chairman of the Midway Day festival, Lee, presented a report on the successful event and thanked those who worked on the project. Certificates were presented to outstanding volunteers.

Parker can be contacted by email at joeparkerjr@hotmail.com.


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Community gets a rare snow day
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City of Hinesville and Liberty County offices are closed today, and the Liberty County School System is undergoing a day of virtual learning after a winter storm hit southeast Georgia.

Coastal Georgia was inundated with one of the biggest snowfalls in recorded history as forecasters called for 4-6 inches of snow to fall Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Initial reports Wednesday morning indicate at least 2 inches fell on Hinesville.

Sean Hafer and his family took advantage of the quiet roads and still Wednesday morning to enjoy the snow at Bradwell Park. He’s lived in Hinesville for almost 12 years and recalled the snow storm of 2018. But that snow was “not this deep,” he said. “It’s been a while.

“I don’t think many people went to work today,” Hafer said. “You think people would be out in it having fun, but I guess they’re scared to drive in it. It’s fun when you don’t get it around here.”

Hafer said he was curious to see how much snow was going to fall.

“They did well on this,” he said of the meteorologists. “They were accurate. They earned their pay on this one.”

The City of Hinesville declared a state of emergency Tuesday in advance of the storm and residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel due to potential severe weather conditions. Melting snow and ice can refreeze overnight, making roads dangerous.

Liberty County offices will remain closed until Friday. Liberty County School System students are having virtual learning Thursday.

Near-record lows tonight could lead to hazardous road conditions through tonight and Thursday morning, especially on secondary roads due to refreezing of melted snow and sleet and black ice with freezing of water puddle.

While daytime highs will be more temperate, overnight lows for the next few days are expected to remain well below freezing. The City of Hinesville encourages residents to drip their faucets overnight, insulate exposed pipes and to let warm air circulate around pipes by opening cabinet doors under sinks, especially those near exterior walls.

Some travel issues could persist Thursday night, with the potential for any remaining snow or slush to refreeze, especially on secondary roads.

The city also is reporting no power outages and all traffic lights are operational. Since most businesses are closed, traffic is minimal and residents are urged not to travel unless necessary.

 

 

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