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Hinesville, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Hinesville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • See how a ā€˜Jail and Bailā€™ is transforming a Hinesville park.
  • Why a Hinesville mom says Liberty Transit left her homebound
  • What the newly released Hinesville bodycam video actually shows

Also on today's calendar: Ratchet Bingo | Hinesville Memorial Day Party and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that canā€™t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Kiwanis Club making ground on special needs projects (coastalcourier.com) ā€” Plans are moving forward for an inclusive, special needsā€“accessible playground at Hinesvilleā€™s Irene B. Thomas Park, backed by more than $19,500 raised in a recent Kiwanis Jail and Bail fundraiser. Partnering with the city, the club also hopes to add a childrenā€™s free lending library focused on special needs, with Hinesvilleā€™s fire chief helping lead the effort.
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2. ā€˜I feel bound to my home': Disabled mother speaks on Liberty County bus accessibility issues (wsav.com) ā€” A Hinesville mother who uses a wheelchair says new Liberty Transit rules requiring her to bring and manage a car seat without driver assistance have effectively stranded her at home with her one-year-old. She describes previously positive experiences with the bus system and now wants policy changes to help disabled parents, while WSAV awaits a response from Liberty Transit officials.
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3. Hinesville PD release body cam video in teen takedown arrests (wjcl.com) ā€” Hinesville police have released edited bodycam video from the April 11 arrests of two juveniles at Liberty Cinemas, responding to intense public interest and disputed accounts. The footage and incident report detail how an off-duty officer removed a disruptive group, pursued one teen into Link Terrace Apartments, and called EMS after a juvenile later reported breathing trouble.
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4. Hinesville's Nelson appointed to RMEBS Board of Trustees (coastalcourier.com) ā€” Hinesville City Councilmember Vicky Nelson has been appointed to the Georgia Municipal Associationā€™s RMEBS Board of Trustees, extending the cityā€™s voice in statewide municipal programs. A longtime Hinesville resident and current mayor pro tem, sheā€™s known for organizing local events like the Irene B. Thomas Park toy drive and Special Needs Egg Hunt while remaining active in several community organizations.
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5. Georgia Southern University Retirees Association announces this year's Distinguished Retirees (griceconnect.com) ā€” A longtime Georgia Southern leader who now serves with the 11 Black Men of Hinesville is among four retirees honored with this yearā€™s Distinguished Retiree Award. The story highlights how each recipient continues serving students, local communities, and civic or faith groups after leaving the university, from mentoring and philanthropy to creating aid programs for employees in need.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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