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Walthourville workers spread joy
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Donations included items to assure the recipients would have holiday meals. - photo by Photo provided.
They may not have been dressed in little green suits and pointed hats, but for one lucky family and a group of senior citizens, Walthourville city employees were Santa’s little helpers this year.
Looking to spread some joy during the holiday season, the city workers recently came together to purchase gifts and dinners for residents who otherwise may have gone without gifts and/or a holiday meal.
“The employees of Walthourville decided this year that (we) wanted to give something back to the community. We wanted to be a blessing to someone else,” city clerk Juanita Johnson said. “So the employees got together and presented toys and gifts to a family of five and Christmas dinners to three senior citizens”
In a special ceremony hosted on Christmas Eve, staff members supplied Mr. and Mrs. Brennian Thweatt with presents for each of their three children, Erik, 15, Ayrika, 5, and Brennian Jr., 3.
The Christmas dinners, prepared by Lillian’s Catering of Allenhurst, were presented to Thomas McComb, Ralph Roberts Sr. and Mary Brown.
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Community gets a rare snow day
Snow Day 1

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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