Hinesville public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will review a final plat for The Outpost Townhomes and a request to waive sidewalk and curb requirements on Charles C. Frasier Blvd. The body will also decide on several business and alcohol licenses for 2026 and a water main replacement project.
- Final plat approval for 80-lot The Outpost Townhomes on Airport Road and Barry McCaffrey Blvd
- Request to waive curb, gutter, and sidewalk requirements on Charles C. Frasier Blvd
- Approval for replacement of 6" Non-Potable Reuse Line (NPRL) main with 10" main
- Resolution #2025-23 regarding 2025 DCA Emergency Solutions Grant Award
- New 2026 alcohol beverage license for The Parrot & Frog at 110 South Commerce Street
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider a rezoning and annexation request for Newbridge Residential Parks, an ADA-accessible playground at Irene B. Thomas Park, and a change order for the Sequoia Circle drainage project. The body will also review business license renewals and a water capacity update.
- Rezoning and annexation for Newbridge Residential Parks on Live Oak Church Road and Guyett Avenue
- Memorandum of Understanding for an ADA-accessible playground at Irene B. Thomas Park
- Change order for the Sequoia Circle drainage expansion project
- 2026 alcohol beverage license renewals for Fangs Food & Arcade and Circle K locations
- Preliminary plat approval for a 44-lot townhome subdivision on W. 15th Street
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider a Class V alcohol license for Zum Rosenhof German Restaurant and renewals for 11 existing alcohol beverage licenses, including Chili's Bar & Grill and Hinesville Station.
- Zum Rosenhof German Restaurant Class V alcohol license request
- Chili's Bar & Grill 2026 alcohol beverage license renewal
- Hinesville Station 2026 alcohol beverage license renewal
- Liquor Hub 2026 alcohol beverage license renewal
- Lucky's Food Mart 2026 alcohol beverage license renewal
City Council
The City Council will decide on the 2025 property tax millage rate and consider several infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public hearings on a conditional use petition for an event center and amendments to the county development ordinance.
- Adoption of millage rate for 2025 property tax digest
- Conditional Use Petition 2025-42-H for an indoor event center at 407 South Main Street
- Approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Water Reclamation Facility expansion
- RFP 2025-18 for Irene B. Thomas Park Pavilion renovation bid opening
- 2026 alcohol beverage license renewals for Star Lounge, Zum Rosenhof German Restaurant, and Nouria Energy locations
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2025, with action items including a conditional use permit for an indoor event center, a variance for a storage shed setback, bid opening for Hineshaw School Phase I construction, and several alcohol license renewals. Informational items include an update on the lead service line inventory, a rezoning and annexation petition, a millage rate review for the 2025 tax digest, and an animal ordinance amendment. The council will also discuss government shutdown impacts and hold an executive session on personnel.
- Conditional Use Petition 2025-42-H for an indoor event center at 407 South Main Street
- Variance Request 2025-43-H to allow a storage shed within the sideyard setback at 968 Black Willow Drive
- Bid opening for RFP 2025-17 Hineshaw School Construction Phase I and approval of Resolution #2025-22
- Rezoning and Annexation Petition 2024-011-H for property on Live Oak Church Road and Guyett Avenue owned by Newbridge Residential Parks, LLC
- Millage rate review for 2025 Tax Digest — informational discussion
City Council
The Hinesville City Council convened a special called meeting. An executive session was scheduled to discuss personnel matters as an informational item. No other agenda items were listed.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters (informational item)
General
The Mayor and Council will convene a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber. The agenda consists of a call to order, an informational executive‑session item, and adjournment. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Executive session – informational item
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2026 budget via Resolution 2025-21 and a corresponding budget amendment for FY2025. New fees and rates for FY2026 are also proposed. Other action items include appointing an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and approving several infrastructure change orders for sewer, water, and street projects.
- Resolution 2025-21 to adopt FY2026 budget
- Proposed rate and fee increases for FY2026
- Appointment of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Final change order for Fraser Street Outfall Sewer
- Change order for Green Zone water transmission main reroute
City Council
The council will vote on four rezoning requests, including two by Adam Wilkinson for townhome projects on roughly 11.65 acres, and a preliminary plat for an 85-lot single-family subdivision on W. 15th Street. A public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget will be held. The council will also consider suspending Liberty Transit services from the City of Walthourville and approving alcohol license renewals for 2026.
- Preliminary plat for Lakeside at Fifteen West, 85-lot single-family subdivision on W. 15th Street, by RTS Homes LLC (District 5).
- Rezoning 2025-35-H: 4.33 acres from Agricultural Residential to Attached Residential for townhomes by Adam Wilkinson/Goose Creek LLC.
- Rezoning 2025-36-H: 7.32 acres from Highway Commercial to Attached Residential for townhomes by Adam Wilkinson/Goose Creek LLC.
- Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget (ending Oct 31, 2026).
- Resolution #2025-19 to suspend Liberty Transit public transportation services from City of Walthourville.
City Council
The City Council will consider action items including a demolition contract for Downtown Terrace, preliminary and final plats for new subdivisions, and a Class V alcohol license. Informational items include rezoning petitions for townhome developments and updates on grants and annual reports.
- Rezoning and annexation petitions 2025-35-H and 2025-36-H for townhome developments on two parcels (4.33 and 7.32 acres)
- Preliminary plat for 85-lot subdivision at Lakeside at Fifteen West on W. 15th Street
- Final plat for 95-lot subdivision at Grand Reserve Ph. 1B on Reuben Wells Road
- Downtown Terrace hazardous material abatement and building demolition contract
- Class V alcohol license request for JJ's Bar & Grill
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will vote on several actions, including a food‑truck ordinance amendment and adoption of the Liberty County Joint Comprehensive Plan. They will also review a preliminary plat for 56 single‑family lots at The Cove at Fifteen West and a petition to rezone 5.80 acres from multi‑family residential to highway commercial. Additional items include bids for the LMIG Street improvement project, a purchase request for Apex Ventilation equipment, and the award of the Hineshaw School stabilization contract.
- Amendment to Food Truck Ordinance (Ordinance #2025-03)
- Resolution #2025-15 to adopt Liberty County Joint Comprehensive Plan
- Preliminary plat for 56 single‑family lots at The Cove at Fifteen West (District #5)
- Rezoning petition 2025-25-H: 5.80 acres from MFR to C‑3 (highway commercial) off Flowers Drive and West Oglethorpe Highway
- Presentation of bids for the 2025 LMIG Street Improvement Project
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider a proposed amendment to the food truck ordinance (Section 9-109) and vote on new alcohol beverage licenses for Sumit Gautam at 466 West General Screven Way, First Watch Inc. at 796 W Oglethorpe Hwy, and a Class V license for the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce. The council will also receive presentations on the Coastal Regional Commission update and recognize Firefighter Joshua Rath, followed by monthly reports and an executive session on personnel and real estate.
- Consideration of amendment to food truck ordinance (Section 9-109) for mobile food service regulations
- New alcohol beverage license for Sumit Gautam (Aryan&Aaron LLC) at 466 West General Screven Way (beer/wine on-premise)
- New alcohol beverage license for First Watch Inc. at 796 W Oglethorpe Hwy Ste 300 (beer, wine, liquor on-premise)
- Class V alcohol license request for Liberty County Chamber of Commerce
- Recognition of Firefighter Joshua Rath and executive session for personnel and real estate
City Council
The Mayor and Council will review bids for the Downtown Terrace Infrastructure Construction Project and a Floating Local Option Sales Tax agreement. The body will also consider a variance request for retail development and the 2025 Service Delivery Strategy.
- Bids for Downtown Terrace Infrastructure Construction Project at Court Street and Welborn Street
- Resolution #2025-13 for the Imposition of Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST)
- Variance Request 2025-31-H for retail development on Hwy. 196 W. (District #5)
- Proposed amendment #2025-03 to the Food Truck Ordinance (Section 9-109)
- Adoption of the 2025 Service Delivery Strategy
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider action items including final plat approvals for Heritage Pointe Ph. 2A (71 single-family lots on Legacy Lane) and Grand Reserve Ph. 1A (29 lots on Ruben Wells Road). They will also discuss a proposed TSPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Liberty County and several ordinance amendments related to food trucks, animal control, and outdoor sales. Additionally, the council will consider appointments to the Live Oak Public Library Board.
- Final plat approval for Heritage Pointe Ph. 2A, 71 single-family lots on Legacy Lane (District 2)
- Final plat approval for Grand Reserve Ph. 1A, 29 single-family lots on Ruben Wells Road (District 3)
- TSPLOST 25 Intergovernmental Agreement between City and Liberty County for transportation sales tax proceeds
- Amendment to Food Truck Ordinance #2025-03 (Mobile Food Service Establishment Regulations)
- Revision to Animal Control Ordinance (Article II - Dogs) and amendment to UDO for outdoor sales display areas
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider actions including final plat approval for a 65-lot townhome subdivision, sidewalk waiver requests, sewer and drainage infrastructure contracts, and multiple appointments. A rezoning petition is postponed to the August 7 meeting. Several informational presentations on animal control incidents, home-based barber/beauty shops, and a Home-ARP grant are also on the agenda.
- Heritage Pointe Townhomes Ph. 1B final plat approval for 65 townhome lots on Flemington Village Blvd. (District #2)
- Westview Village sidewalk waiver request on Crystal Lake Drive (District #4)
- Bids for Court Street & Bagley Ave sewer replacement and failing drainage pipe replacement
- Peddler's license requests for door-to-door sales from Legacy Home Improvement and Southwestern Advantage
- Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission, Live Oak Public Library Board, and Coastal Regional Commission Aging Services Advisory Council
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider an alcohol ordinance amendment, approve a municipal court judge contract, and review a preliminary plat for a 31-lot single-family subdivision on W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Other action items include bids for Wildwood Park play structure replacement and the South Main Street/Ryon Avenue roundabout, a change order for Whippoorwill Drive drainage, and a request from Walthourville for additional sewer capacity. The council will also recognize two HPD officers and vote on health insurance and impact fee program proposals.
- Alcohol Ordinance Amendment #2025-02
- Municipal Court Judge Contract approval
- Downtown Terrace 31-lot subdivision preliminary plat on W. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
- RFP 2025-09 Wildwood Park play structure replacement bid opening
- South Main Street/Ryon Avenue roundabout bid consideration
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider action items including a resolution for commercial credit card banking services with Ameris Bank, bids for City Hall HVAC replacement and a van for the Downtown Development Authority, and appointments to the False Alarm Review Board and Youth Council Advisory Board. Informational items include an alcohol ordinance amendment (#2025-02) and a municipal court judge contract. A rezoning petition for 107 Deal Street has been withdrawn.
- Alcohol Ordinance Amendment #2025-02 (informational)
- Municipal Court Judge Contract review (informational)
- Resolution #2025-03 for commercial credit card services with Ameris Bank (action item)
- Bid openings for City Hall HVAC replacement and Downtown Development Authority van (action items)
- Rezoning petition #2025-15-H for 107 Deal Street withdrawn
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider preliminary plat approval for two new subdivisions: a 140-lot townhome project on Airport Road and Stonehenge Drive, and a 36-lot row house project on Airport Road and Crystal Lake Drive. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning petition for 107 Deal Street from R-12 to C-3. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing the Hinesville Development Authority to act as the city's agent for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative Court Street Development Project. Other items include board appointments, an alcohol ordinance amendment, and a municipal court judge contract.
- Preliminary plat approval for The Villas at Stonehenge (140 townhome lots on Airport Road and Stonehenge Drive)
- Preliminary plat approval for West View Village (36 row house lots on Airport Road and Crystal Lake Drive)
- Rezoning Petition 2025-15-H: 107 Deal Street from R-12 to C-3
- Resolution #2025-06: Georgia Rural Workforce Housing Development Agreement with Hinesville Development Authority for Court Street project
- Alcohol Ordinance Amendment #2025-02
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution for the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (Resolution #2025-05) and a bid award for a Liberty Transit support vehicle. They will also discuss an amendment to the Alcohol Ordinance (#2025-02) and fill vacancies on the Development Authority, Sign Appeals, and other boards. Informational items include Fair Housing Month activities and the Public Service Agency program.
- Resolution #2025-05 for 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant application
- Alcohol Ordinance #2025-02 amendment (informational, public hearing not yet set)
- Bid opening for a 15' Heavy Duty Batwing Mower for Stormwater Utility
- Bid award for Liberty Transit Support Vehicle
- Appointments to Development Authority, Sign Appeals, False Alarm Review, and Youth Council Advisory Boards
City Council
The Hinesville City Council will vote on a rezoning petition to change 22.43 acres from agricultural to Planned Unit Development for a residential project. Other action items include an annexation ordinance, awarding a $157,372 drainage contract, considering bids for Krebs Park expansion, and setting an estimated tax rollback rate. The council will also review appointments to the Development Authority, False Alarm Review Board, and Citizens Sign Appeals Board.
- Rezoning 22.43 acres (parcels 034003, 044001) from A-1 to PUD for residential development (District 3)
- Annexation Ordinance #2025-01 to bring property into city limits
- Bid award for roadway drainage improvements to C.A. Sittle Landscaping, $157,372.00
- Bids for Krebs Park Expansion
- Estimated rollback millage rate for 2025 tax digest per House Bill 581
City Council
The Mayor and Council will discuss a petition to annex and rezone 22.43 acres from agricultural to a planned unit development. The body is also deciding on police department equipment, board appointments, and business licenses.
- Petition to annex and rezone 22.43 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to PUD (Planned Unit Development)
- Police Department requests for a new Record Management System (RMS) and new vehicles
- Alcohol beverage license application for Simon Williams at 103 W Generals Screven Ste F
- Request for 15 poly carts for the Relay for Life event on May 02, 2025
- Declaration of surplus vehicles from Admin, Public Works, and Police Departments
City Council
The Mayor and Council will review several land-use changes, including rezoning petitions for properties on Ellie Lane and Pipken Road. The body will also discuss design approvals for local businesses and a proposed rate change for non-consensual towing.
- Rezoning of 15.3 acres on Ellie Lane from R-8 to Multi-family Residential
- Rezoning of 37.21 acres on Pipken Road to Planned Unit Development
- Variance request to reduce parking spaces from 64 to 49 for LCTM Parcels 056B096, 056B095, 056B196, and 056B086
- Proposed rate change for non-consensual wrecker services
- Alcohol license requests for Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and Nouria Energy Retail, Inc
City Council
The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on a rezoning petition, an annexation ordinance, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider several new business and alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Rezoning Petition 2024-066-H: 8.67 acres from AR-1 and PUD to ATR for town homes (LCTM Parcel 036C003 and 036C016)
- Annexation Ordinance #2024-09
- Ordinance #2024-08 for Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments
- Alcoholic beverage licenses for 762 Veterans Parkway and 721 Veterans Parkway
- Transient Merchant License request for Harry Peadon of Country Fresh Farms
City Council
The Mayor and Council will discuss several land rezoning requests for apartments and townhomes. The body will also consider a sewer project on Stewart Way and open bids for stormwater and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Rezoning of 15.3 acres to Multi-Family Residential for apartments (Petition 2024-031-H)
- Rezoning of 8.67 acres to Attached Residential for townhomes (Petition 2024-066-H)
- Rezoning of 2 acres at 829 Olmstead Drive and 825 Overton Street to Multi-Family Residential
- Bid openings for a stormwater tractor, two Fort Stewart grounds maintenance tractors, and engineering for the Court Street Townhome Project
- Alcohol beverage license application for WaWa Southeast LLC at 824 East General Stewart Way
City Council
The City Council will decide on rezoning requests for apartments and townhomes, as well as a right-of-way dedication for Mahoney Road. The body will also review alcohol beverage license renewals and a new application for 1008 West Oglethorpe Highway.
- Rezoning of 15.3 acres from R-8 to MFR for apartments (Petition 2024-031-H)
- Rezoning of 8.67 acres to ATR for a townhome development (Petition 2024-066-H)
- Right-of-way dedication for Mahoney Road by Wawa Southeast, LLC
- Resolution 2025-02 to establish permit fees for small wireless facilities
- Alcohol beverage license renewals for Frozen Paradise Bar & Grill, Huta Essentials, 84 Quick Trip, BP Food Mart, and Kroger 487