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🌱 Which Hinesville meetings this week could shape roads, schools, and growth?

Hello Hinesville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Hinesville meetings this week could shape roads, schools, and growth?
  • Thinking of retiring nearby? See why Hinesville stands out in Georgia
  • How Brightspeed’s new fiber build could change internet options in Hinesville

Also on today's calendar: Spouse Tour – Fort Stewart/HAAF and 5 more events.

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Hinesville or nearby? Post it to the Hinesville calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅

Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coastal Navigator — School boards and phones (thecurrentga.org) — Hinesville residents get a handy roundup of upcoming public meetings, including the Hinesville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Liberty County Commission, so you can track local decisions that affect roads, schools, and growth. The newsletter also explains Georgia’s looming high school phone ban and notes Liberty County’s earlier move to lock up student devices, encouraging you to follow how your own school board responds.
   

2. Retirees Are Settling In These 10 Georgia Towns Where Living Costs Less Than You Think (familydestinationsguide.com) — Hinesville gets a spotlight as an affordable, welcoming retirement option, emphasizing low housing costs, manageable utilities, and easy access to shopping, parks, and healthcare. The piece compares Hinesville with other Georgia cities, stressing its military-town charm, community events, and proximity to the coast as big pluses for retirees considering a move.
   

3. Tuesday Bytes: IQ Fiber, Brightspeed, CityFibre, Colt, Ciena (telecomramblings.com) — New fiber internet service is expanding directly into Hinesville, as Brightspeed’s Georgia buildout has now passed 20,000 residents in Liberty and Bryan counties, including new connections in Hinesville and Richmond Hill. Backed by $2.2 million in BEAD funding, the company says its statewide fiber network is already 65% complete, promising faster speeds and more competition for local internet customers.
   

4. Georgia Southern Botanic Garden Cultivates Early Professionals Through New Program (savannahceo.com) — Emerging professionals in our area can now apply to join Georgia Southern’s new Botanic Garden Emerging Professionals Board, a leadership and service opportunity tied to the university that also serves Hinesville students. Members will help plan education and events, raise at least $250 annually, and meet monthly, with applications due April 10 and the first meeting set for April 21.
   

5. Fort Stewart shooter pleads guilty to aggravated assault charges but still faces attempted murder trial (stripes.com) — A Fort Stewart soldier who opened fire inside his logistics unit in August 2025 has pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated assault, but still faces an attempted murder trial. He was initially booked into the Liberty County Jail in Hinesville, and his court-martial on the remaining charges is set for June 15 at Fort Stewart, with potential sentences ranging from decades to life in prison.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone know who is burning debris on Ruben wells rd or area around there?
    There's a burn ban put out by the county. Its been on the news. We're even supposed to refrain from mowing. (Nextdoor Ruben Wells Rd)
  • Just a heads up,there are people misrepresenting themselves as for working for clearwave but they work for bright speed,say they are upgrading the boxes.
    They have the word fiber on their vest, fast talking trying to get you to switch. I caught on after listening for a while, GET OUT Be careful!!! (Nextdoor Eagles Landing/Hawthorne)
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Hinesville. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Hinesville-Hielan in Hinesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hinesville here.

Ok Hinesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hinesville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hinesville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.