Hinesville, GA
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HinesvilleGA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $238,329 -0.9% yr/yr · +47.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$54.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$49.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$15.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$39.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,408 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025170 housing units ($58.0M)
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 15:00
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 15:00
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Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 15:00
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Hinesville council to vote on hazard plan, drainage bid, alcohol license
The Hinesville City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including adopting the Liberty County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, awarding a bid for the Slayton Circle drainage project, and approving purchases for public works equipment. The council will also vote on a Class V alcohol license for JJ's Bar and Grill and receive various departmental reports.
- Resolution #2026-11 adopting the Liberty County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Award bid for Slayton Circle Drainage Project
- Purchase of a Ditch Spyder from Great Southern Equipment for Public Works
- Bid openings for sewer camera truck and portable generator for lift stations
- Class V alcohol license request for JJ's Bar and Grill
hazard-mitigationdrainagepublic-worksalcohol-licensebids
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
August 20, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1.
INVOCATION
A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of the Full Gospel Tabernacle
Church Of God In Christ (COGIC).
2.
MINUTES
Approve the minutes from the August 6, 2026, Council Meeting.
3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.
PRESENTATIONS
5.
PLANNING AND ZONING
6.
PUBLIC HEARING
7.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1.
RESOLUTION #2026-11 - LIBERTY COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN (HMP)
To Present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration to Adopt Resolution 2026-11, Liberty
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Action Item
7.2.
SLAYTON CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, to Award Bid for the Slayton Circle
Drainage Project
Action Item
7.3.
BID OPENING FOR DITCH SPYDER FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(STORMWATER)
To Present to the for Mayor and Council Consideration, approval to purchase a Ditch Spyder from
Great Southern Equipment.
Action Item
7.4.
BID OPENING FOR SEWER CAMERA TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to consider bids for fire dept. building, trucks, and water reclamation expansion
The Hinesville City Council will vote on several action items, including awarding a bid to C.A. Sittle for site regrading and landscaping at the Fire Department Administrative Building, a bid to J.C. Lewis Ford for pickup trucks for Public Works, and approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Water Reclamation Facility expansion. Other items include a noise study for Veterans Parkway, completion and repairs at Bradwell Park, a change order for the Hineshaw School Stabilization Project, and purchase of an online disposition module. The council will also consider three Class V alcohol license requests for the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and receive quarterly alcohol sales reports.
- Award bid to C.A. Sittle for site regrading and landscaping at Hinesville Fire Department Administrative Building
- Award bid to J.C. Lewis Ford for purchase of pickup trucks for Public Works Department
- Approve Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Guaranteed Maximum Price from Southern Civil Construction
- Proposal for Veterans Parkway Noise Study
- Proposal from Sittle Construction for Bradwell Park completion and repairs
fire-departmentpublic-workswater-reclamationparksalcohol-licensesprocurementbudget
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
August 6, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the July 16, 2026, Council meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT
SERVICES (TISS) GRANT OVERVIEW
To Present to the Mayor and City Council information regarding the Trauma-Informed Support
Services (TISS) Grant Overview.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A BID FOR THE HINESVILLE FIRE
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
To Present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, a recommendation to award a bid
from C.A. Sittle for site regrading and landscaping for the Hinesville Fire Department (HFD).
Action Item
7.2. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A BID TO J. C. LEWIS FORD - HINESVILLE
To Present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, a recommendation to accept a bid
from J. C. Lewis Ford - Hinesville for the purchase of pickup truc …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to consider bids for Hinesville Police Department door access system upgrade
The Hinesville City Council will approve minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting and hear several informational presentations. It will discuss the final plat for 36 single‑family lots on Crystal Lake Drive, consider a state grant application for transitional housing, evaluate bids to upgrade the police department’s door access system, and review a new alcoholic beverage license for 114 East General Screven Way. These items are presented as action items for council decision.
- Approve minutes from the July 2, 2026 Council meeting (administrative correction)
- Present final plat for 36 single‑family lots on Crystal Lake Drive (Westview Village)
- Consider Resolution #2026-10 to submit the 2026 Balance of State Continuum of Care Transitional Housing grant application
- Review bids for the Hinesville Police Department door access system upgrade
- Consider new alcoholic beverage license for off‑premise sales at 114 East General Screven Way
city-councilplanning-zoninghousingpolicegrantslicensing
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
July 16, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the July 2, 2026, Council Meeting and correct an administrative error.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. HINESVILLE SKATE SOCIETY
To Present to the Mayor and City Council, information regarding the Hinesville Skate Society.
Informational Item
3.2. CHAMBER QUARTERLY UPDATE
Chamber Quarterly Update
Informational Item
3.3. STORM UPDATE
To Present to the Mayor and City Council a Storm Update and Response.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
5.1. WESTVIEW VILLAGE
To Present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, the Final Plat for thirty-six (36)
Single-Family Lots on Crystal Lake Drive (District #4)
Action Item
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. RESOLUTION #2026-10 2026 BALANCE OF STATE CONTINUUM OF CARE
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION
To Present to the Mayor and City Council for consideration to authorize submission of the 2026
Bala …
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Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council considers proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08
The City Council will review a proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08. The meeting also includes several informational presentations and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08
- Presentation of the Declaration of Independence replication
- Eagle Scout recognition for Haley Wetterauer
- Information regarding the Hinesville Skate Society
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
(UPDATED AT 1:41 PM ON JULY 2, 2026)
AGENDA
3:00 PM
July 2, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the June 18, 2026, Council Meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
To present to the Mayor and City Council, a special presentation of an authentic replication of the
first printing of the Declaration of Independence.
Informational Item
3.2. EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION
To present to the Mayor and City Council the recognition of Haley Wetterauer, local Eagle Scout.
Informational Item
3.3. HINESVILLE SKATE SOCIETY
To present to the Mayor and City Council, information regarding the Hinesville Skate Society.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. URBAN CAMPING ORDINANCE #2026-08
To present to the Mayor and City Council for Consideration, a proposed Urban Camping
Ordinance #2026-08.
Action Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. BUSINESS LICENSE
9. PUBLIC COMMENT …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council considers zoning for Heritage Pointe Phase 3 and transient merchant licenses
The City Council will consider a preliminary plat for 139 single-family lots at Heritage Pointe Ph. 3. The meeting also includes appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and Live Oak Public Library Board, as well as requests for fireworks merchant licenses.
- Preliminary Plat for 139 Single-family Lots at Heritage Pointe Ph. 3
- Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission
- Appointment to the Live Oak Public Library Board
- 2026 Transient Merchant License request from Clay Gibson of Asher Fireworks
- 2026 Transient Merchant License request from Cassandra Lower of Phantom Fireworks
zoninghousinggovernment-appointmentsbusiness-licensespublic-safety
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
June 18, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle
C.O.G.I.C.
2. MINUTES
To approve the June 4, 2026, Council Meeting minutes.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. RECOGNITION OF LAQRISSUA BOLTON FOR 24 YEARS OF SERVICE
To Present to the Mayor and Council, Hinesville Downtown Development Authority's (HDDA)
employee, LaQrissua Bolton, for Her 24 Years of Dedicated Service.
Informational Item
3.2. HPD JUNIOR CITIZENS' ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS
To Present to the Mayor and Council the Hinesville Police Department's Junior Citizens' Academy
Attendees and Certificates
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, an Appointment to the Historic
Preservation Commission by Mayor Pro Tem Diana F. Reid, (District 1).
Action Item
4.2. LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, An Appointment to the Live Oak Public
Library Board.
Action Item
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Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council considers subdivision plat, city appointments, and business licenses
The City Council will review several action items including a new housing subdivision and various municipal appointments. The agenda also includes requests for transient merchant and alcohol licenses.
- Final Plat for Lakeside at Fifteen West 85-lot subdivision on West 15th Street
- 2026 Annual Action Plan for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08
- Transient Merchant License request from David Midgorden of TNT Fireworks
- Class V Alcohol License request from Liberty County Chamber of Commerce
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA UPDATED AT 3:45 PM
AGENDA
3:00 PM
June 4, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the May 21, 2026, Council Meeting
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the 2026 Annual Action Plan to the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Action Item
4.2. 2026 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDED AGENCIES
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Public Service Agencies Selected to
receive Funding for the 2026 Program Year
Informational Item
4.3. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Historic Preservation Commission
Appointment for Mayor Pro Tem Reid, (District 1).
Action Item
4.4. URBAN CAMPING ORDINANCE #2026-08
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Proposed Urban Camping Ordinance
#2026-08
Informational Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
5.1. LAKESIDE A …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Hinesville City Council discusses board appointments and public works projects
The City Council will consider several expired or new appointments for local boards and committees. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure updates, equipment purchases, and a proposed urban camping ordinance.
- Expired appointments for Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Board
- Expired appointments for Ethics Committee Board
- HAMPO Citizens Advisory Committee appointment
- Historic Preservation Commission appointment for Mayor Pro Tem Reid
- Proposed Urban Camping Ordinance #2026-08
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
May 21, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle
C.O.G.I.C.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026, Council Meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. HINESVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Hinesville Downtown Development
Authority Board Expired Appointments
Action Item
4.2. ETHICS COMMITTEE BOARD APPOINTMENTS
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Ethics Committee Board Expired
Appointments
Action Item
4.3. HAMPO CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, the Hinesville Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (HAMPO) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Appointment
Informational Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE
To Present to the Mayor and Council for Consideration, a Historic Preservation Commission
Appointment for Mayor Pro Tem R …
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Hinesville City Council discusses zoning, tax rates, and infrastructure projects
The City Council will consider several planning items including townhome subdivisions and rezoning petitions. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2026 health insurance plan, estimated tax rollback rates, and various board appointments.
- 74-lot Townhome Subdivision preliminary plat for W. 15th Street
- 30 townhome lots and 64 single-family lots final plat for Legacy Lane
- Rezoning petition for truss manufacturing on Technology Drive
- 2026 Annual Action Plan draft for HUD funding
- Bids for Bryant Commons deceleration lane and entrance improvements
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
May 7, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 Council Meeting
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. HPD OFFICER CASSANDRA CARTER AND CORPORAL EARL THOMAS, LIFE-
SAVING RECOGNITION
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Recognition of HPD Officer Cassandra Carter
and Corporal Earl Thomas for their Life-Saving Actions in Response to a Severe Injury Incident
Involving Significant Blood Loss.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Historic Preservation Commission Appointments
for Councilmember Newby, District 4. This appointment expires on May 2, 2026.
Action Item
4.2. HINESVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
To Inform Mayor and Council of the Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Board
Appointments set to expire. Thomas Ratcliffe, Dana Ingram, Sabrina Newby, and Shonda Mickel
appointments expire on May 6, 2026 …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Hinesville City Council discusses zoning, board appointments, and GDOT safety plans
The City Council will consider several board appointments and a UDO amendment regarding accessory building setbacks. The meeting also includes a vote on a sidewalk waiver for the Technology Drive Extension and a resolution supporting a GDOT safety improvement plan.
- UDO Amendment for Accessory Building Setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02)
- Sidewalk Waiver for Technology Drive Extension
- Resolution #2026-04: GDOT Safety Improvement Concept Plan for SR 119
- Resolution #2026-05: 2026 Emergency Solutions Grant Application
- Installation of a Kiwanis Free Lending Library at Bradwell Park
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
April 16, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the April 2, 2026, Council Meeting
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. LIBERTY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CVB UPDATE
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Leah Poole, CEO of the Liberty County
Chamber/CVB Quarterly Activities Update.
Informational Item
3.2. PUBLIC SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAM, ELIGIBLE AGENCIES
Public Service Agency Program application submissions and Council conflict of interest.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. CITY OF HINESVILLE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, City of Hinesville Development Authority
Board Appointments expire on March 7, 2026. Appointments are Made by Mayor and Council.
Action Item
4.2. CITIZENS SIGN APPEALS BOARD
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, the Citizens Sign Appeals Board
Appointments
Action Item
4.3. UDO AMENDMENT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACKS (ORDINANCE # …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to consider resolution supporting GDOT safety plan for SR 119
The Hinesville City Council will consider Resolution #2026-04 supporting GDOT's Safety Improvement Concept Plan for SR 119 from Pafford Street to Hendry Street. They will also review a final plat for a 28-lot single-family subdivision expansion in Waterfield Subdivision and open bids for Liberty Transit rolling stock replacement. Presentations include Community Development Week activities and an update from the Liberty County SOAR Re-Entry Center.
- Resolution #2026-04 supporting GDOT Safety Improvement Concept Plan for SR 119 (Pafford to Hendry St)
- Final Plat approval for Waterfield Subdivision Expansion (28 single-family lots, by AIO South LLC, District 4)
- Bid opening for Liberty Transit rolling stock replacement
- Presentation: Community Development Week 2026 activities
- Presentation: Liberty County SOAR Re-Entry Program summary
transportationsafetyzoningsubdivisiontransitcommunity-developmentre-entry
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
April 2, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the March 19, 2026, Council Meeting.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #2026-04 STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S (GDOT) SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT PLAN
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Resolution #2026-04 For Approval
Supporting The State Of Georgia Department Of Transportation's (GDOT) Safety Improvement
Concept Plan For SR 119 Pafford Street to Hendry Street.
Informational Item
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, activities for 2026 Community Development
Week.
Informational Item
4.2. SOAR RE-ENTRY CENTER
To present to Mayor and Council, a summary of activities and services of the Liberty County
SOAR Re-Entry Program.
Informational Item
4.3. ENGINEERING PROJECT UPDATE
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, an update on current Engineering Projects. …
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council to consider police department's request for a new transport van
The Hinesville City Council will approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting and discuss several action items. Council members will hear a proposal for a lynching memorial and a UDO amendment for accessory building setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02). The council will also consider the police department's requests to purchase a new transport van and new public safety radios. Additional informational items include a GDOT safety improvement concept plan for SR 119 between Pafford Street and Hendry Street.
- Approve minutes from the March 5, 2026 Council Meeting
- Presentation of a lynching memorial proposal (informational)
- UDO amendment for accessory building setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02)
- Police Department request to purchase a new transport van
- Police Department request to purchase public safety radios
councilpublic-safetyzoningequipmenttransportationmemorial
115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
March 19, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Diana F. Reid
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jason R. Floyd
Vicky C. Nelson
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle
C.O.G.I.C.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026, Council Meeting.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. PROPOSED MEMORIAL PRESENTATION
To present for the Mayor and Council a proposal for the creation of a lynching memorial in
Hinesville.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. CITIZENS SIGN APPEALS BOARD
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, the Citizens Sign Appeals Board
Appointments that will expire on April 15, 2026. Mayor Riles's appointee, Randy Branch. and
Mayor Pro Tem Reid's appointee, Yvonne Woods.
Action Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. UDO AMENDMENT FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SETBACKS (ORDINANCE #2026-
02)
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, a UDO Amendment for Accessory Building
Setbacks (Ordinance #2026-02).
Action Item
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION #2026-04 STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S (GDOT) SAFETY IMPROVEMENT …
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Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Police Department seeks council approval to buy new police vehicles
The council will approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting and consider several action items. Key decisions include an amendment to Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06, the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore, and approval of police department requests to surplus and purchase police vehicles. The council will also select Southern Civil, LLC as the construction manager‑at‑risk for the Water Reclamation Facility expansion and review the design for a new First Preparatory Christian Academy building at Bradwell Street and Memorial Drive.
- Animal Control Ordinance Amendment #2025-06 (action item)
- Election of Mayor Pro Tempore (action item)
- Police Department request to surplus police vehicles (action item)
- Police Department request for purchasing new police vehicles (action item)
- Selection of Southern Civil, LLC as CMAR contractor for Water Reclamation Facility expansion (action item)
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115 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Hinesville
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
March 5, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Vicky C. Nelson
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana F. Reid
Jason R. Floyd
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. RECITATION
1.1. RECITATION FROM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S SPEECH, "I HAVE A DREAM"
2. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
3. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026, Council Meeting.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
To Present for the Mayor and Council, a special presentation honoring Judge Kenneth Pangburn for
his years of service with the City of Hinesville Municipal Court.
Informational Item
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06.
Action Item
5.2. CITY OF HINESVILLE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, City of Hinesville Development Authority
Board Appointments expire on March 7, 2026. Appointments are Made by Mayor and Council.
Action Item
5.3. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, The Election of Mayor Pro Tempore.
Action Item …
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Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to vote on GDOT grant, animal ordinance, and road repairs
The Hinesville City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to apply for GDOT Carbon Reduction Program funding, awarding a bid for Hwy 196 Pump Station repair, approving a change order for Kings Road Cul de Sac construction, and opening bids for Bryant Commons Bridge repair. The council also will hold a public hearing on an animal ordinance amendment and consider amendments to personnel grievance procedures.
- Resolution #2026-02 to amend personnel grievance and appeals procedures
- Hwy 196 Pump Station repair bid award
- Kings Road Cul de Sac construction change order
- Bryant Commons Bridge repair bid opening
- GDOT Carbon Reduction Program application approval
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
February 19, 2026
Council Chamber
UPDATED 2/19/2026 at 12:20 pm
MAYOR PRO TEM
Vicky C. Nelson
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana F. Reid
Jason R. Floyd
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the February 5, 2026, Council Meeting minutes.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1. THE POWER 100 LITERACY LEADERS PRESENTATION
To Present to the Mayor and Council, a presentation regarding Liberty County Schools Literacy
Initiative, The Power of 100 Literacy Leaders.
Informational Item
3.2. ENGINEERING PROJECT UPDATE
To Present for Mayor and Council Information — Engineering Project Update
Informational Item
3.3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATES
To Present for Mayor and Council, Community Development Department Updates.
Informational Item
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06.
Informational Item
4.2. RESOLUTION #2026-02 CITY OF HINESVILLE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES SECTIONS 14.02 AND 14.03 GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS
PROCEDURES AMENDMEN …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council to open bid for fire department public safety radios
The Hinesville City Council will approve the minutes from the January 15 meeting and hear presentations on employee development programs. Council members will consider several planning and zoning actions, including rezoning petitions, a final plat for a 140‑lot subdivision, and a variance request. An opening bid for fire department public safety radios and two personnel policy resolutions will also be addressed. Additional items include business license requests and public comment.
- Revised condition of approval for rezoning petition 2025-25-H for Nancy O'Neal's property on Flowers Drive and W. Oglethorpe Hwy (District #5)
- The Villas at Stonehenge final plat approval for a 140‑lot subdivision on Airport Road (District #4)
- Variance request 2026-01-H for a side setback at 311 W. General Stewart Way (District #1)
- Rezoning petition 2026-03-H to change from R-12 to ATR at 729 Strickland Rd (District #3)
- Bid opening for Fire Department public safety radios
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
February 5, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Vicky C. Nelson
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana F. Reid
Jason R. Floyd
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
Richard Hayes, Chaplain of the Hinesville Fire Department and Pastor of New Day Community Church.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the January 15, 2026, Council Meeting.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION'S (GMA) EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM AND SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
To Present for the Mayor and Council, employee participants who have successfully completed the
Employee Development Program and Supervisory Leadership Skills Development Program.
Informational Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
5.1. REVISED CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR REZONING PETITION 2025-25-H
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, A Request to Revise a Special Condition of
Approval for Rezoning Petition 2025-25-H for Nancy O'Neal's property on Flowers Drive and W.
Oglethorpe Hwy. (District #5)
Action Item
5.2. THE VILLAS AT STONEHENGE FINAL PLAT
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Request by Roberson Stone Henge
Development, LLC, for Final Plat Approval for a …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to consider rezoning 0.90 acres from single‑family to multi‑family in District 4
The Hinesville City Council will vote on a petition to rezone 0.90 acres in District 4 from R‑12 (single‑family residential) to MFR (multi‑family residential). The meeting also includes consideration of an amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance (#2025-06) and a change to the Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance #2026-01) to allow Type B home occupations. Additional items are the renewal of 2026 alcohol beverage licenses for several local businesses and several informational presentations.
- Animal Ordinance Amendment #2025-06 – amendment to the Animal Control Ordinance
- Ordinance #2026-01 – amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance for Type B home occupations
- Rezoning Petition 2025-55-H – rezone 0.90 acres from R‑12 to MFR in District 4
- 2026 Alcohol Beverage License Renewals – El Mezcal, Huta Essentials 2, LongHorn Steakhouse 5564, O.D. Crabhouse Inc., Osheas's Caribbean/International Groceries, Kroger #487
- 2026 Point in Time Count – presentation of homelessness count data
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115 East M.L. King Jr. Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 (912) 876-3564
www.cityofhinesville.org
MAYOR
Karl A. Riles
CITY MANAGER
Ryan J. Arnold
CITY CLERK
Estella L. Roberson
CITY ATTORNEY
Linnie Darden III
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
3:00 PM
January 15, 2026
Council Chamber
MAYOR PRO TEM
Vicky C. Nelson
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Diana F. Reid
Jason R. Floyd
Dexter L. Newby
José A. Ortiz, Jr.
1. INVOCATION
A. D. Shaw, Chaplain of the Hinesville Police Department and Bishop of Full Gospel Tabernacle
C.O.G.I.C.
2. MINUTES
To approve the minutes from the December 18, 2025, Council Meeting.
3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3.1. ANIMAL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #2025-06
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, Animal Control Ordinance #2025-06.
Informational Item
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF 2025 GRPA DISTRICT 2 STATE CHAMPIONS
To Present to Mayor and Council the 2025 GRPA District 2 State Champions for Special
Recognition.
Informational Item
4.2. LIBERTY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/CVB UPDATE
To Present for the Mayor and Council Consideration, Leah Poole, CEO of the Liberty County
Chamber/CVB Quarterly Activities Update.
Informational Item
4.3. 2026 POINT IN TIME COUNT
To Present for Mayor and Council Consideration, details regarding the 2026 Point in Time Count.
Informational Item
5. PLANNING AND ZONING
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1. ORDINANCE # 2026-01 FOR UDO AMENDMENTS
To Present for Mayor and Council C …
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City Council
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.9M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · PAAF PAVEMENT MARKINGS RED AND YELLOW RA |
| $2.4M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · HVAC & DUCTWORK REPLACEMENT, FT. STEWART, GA |
| $2.2M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · RENOVATE HANGAR BUILDING 7733 WAAF |
| $1.7M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · BASE: CONSTRUCT CRIMINAL EVIDENCE LONG CELTS |
| $1.6M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · HVAC SYSTEMS FORT STEWART |
| $1.3M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · CONSTRUCT GUARD SHACK GATE 7C, FT. STEWART, GA |
| $1.1M | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · COF OVERHEAD PROTECTION, HAAF, GA |
| $554,431 | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · BASE CLIN 0001 |
| $450,876 | ETOLIN STRAIT DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC Department of Defense · TASK ORDER IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COVERED VEHICLE STORAGE (BUILD |
| $116,000 | FLEURS ENTERPRISES LLC Department of Defense · NFPC_SAND DISPOSAL |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Liberty County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-254 people (-$2.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)12 ({"Hurricane": 9, "Tropical Storm": 3, "Biological": 2, "Free · last Mon Sep 30, 2024)
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments921 (14,880 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,430/mo (645 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy22.8% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
95
Recorded votes
$54.6M
Annual budget
$39.4M
Debt outstanding
170
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$54.6M
Spending$49.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$39.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.72×
Debt-load index56 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.