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June 4th 2026 - Hinesville Council meeting
Published: Jun 4, 2026
New Director Appointed for Hinesville Downtown Development Authority
Ms. Courtney Rollins was introduced as the new Director of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority. She expressed excitement and gratitude to be in Hinesville and aims to help move the city and county forward with their vision. Rollins, who comes from an operations background in advertising and film, and has extensive experience with a chamber of commerce, is currently obtaining an economic developers certification from the UGA Carl Vincent Institute of Government. Her immediate plan involves learning about downtown Hinesville through intentional conversations with business owners and council members to develop a strategic plan. She emphasized the importance of activating downtown to create foot traffic and believes in the 'if you build it, they will come' philosophy, focusing on placemaking to attract people and businesses. She is located on the second floor behind Human Resources and her door is always open for ideas regarding downtown development [cite: 657-668, 671-672, 675-676, 680-681, 683, 687-688, 693-699].
Hinesville Council Advances Urban Camping Ordinance Amidst State Mandates
The City of Hinesville Council considered an urban camping ordinance, Ordinance 4-4, which is a response to the state passing House Bill 295. This bill allows local property owners to hold local governments accountable for non-compliance with state laws, including those against urban camping. Proposed changes to the ordinance include removing "and improper use of public and private spaces" from the title for consistency with other ordinances, and defining "storing personal property" as leaving unattended effects for any period exceeding four hours, excluding bicycle storage. The proposed four-hour limit aims to balance responsiveness to property owners with practical considerations for individuals seeking assistance. The council authorized staff to advertise the ordinance with these changes [cite: 145-154, 160-168, 192-193].
Local Church Launches Backpack Drive to Support Liberty County Students with Clear Backpacks
During the public comment period, Brian Gonzalez, representing La Glesia Alevantandar Cairo (Spanish Church), announced a backpack drive for students in Liberty County. The initiative aims to provide 200 backpacks, emphasizing the new requirement for clear backpacks in Liberty County schools. The drive is scheduled for July 26th. They are seeking school supplies to fill the backpacks for children from kindergarten through 12th grade, including items like pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, and glue sticks. Donations of items, not funds, are requested. Councilmember District 5 is supporting the initiative [cite: 362-384].
Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Secures Alcohol License for Food Truck Festival
The City of Hinesville Council approved a Class 5 alcohol license for the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce to sell beer and wine at the Food Truck Festival event. This event is scheduled for September 19, 2026, and will take place on Main Street and in Bradwell Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All city departments have approved the request. The motion to approve was made and seconded, passing unanimously [cite: 337-348].
TNT Fireworks Granted Transit Merchant License by Hinesville Council
The City of Hinesville Council approved a transit merchant license for TNT Fireworks. David McGordon of TNT Fireworks requested the license to sell fireworks at three locations: 751 West Oglethorpe Highway, 1422 West Oglethorpe Highway, and 229 West General Scribbin Way. All relevant city departments approved the application. The license is typically renewed annually. The motion to approve was made and seconded, passing unanimously [cite: 323-335].
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