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Hinesville, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Hinesville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to meet 75 Black-owned businesses in one Hinesville stop?
- Want a free August bus tour of Liberty County hotspots?
- What did Hinesville’s Chick-fil-A owner tell Georgia Southern graduates?
Also on today's calendar: Ratchet Bingo - Hinesville Memorial Day Party and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Turning cloudy and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
- Monday: Nice with some sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hinesville Black Business Expo to feature 75-plus vendors, food trucks and family fun (wtoc.com) — Hinesville residents can explore more than 75 Black-owned businesses at a free Black Business Expo on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty County High School. Expect food trucks, kids’ activities, and plenty of chances to support local and regional entrepreneurs. 
2. Next Spouse Bus Tour set to roll August 11 (coastalcourier.com) — Fort Stewart and Hinesville-area spouses are invited on a free Liberty County Spouse Bus Tour on Tuesday, August 11, showcasing local shops, restaurants, and attractions with lunch included. Organized by the Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the tour helps both new and longtime residents connect, network, and discover ways to get more involved locally. RSVP with a refundable deposit is required by August 7.
3. 4,400 Eagles get their degrees at commencements (coastalcourier.com) — Georgia Southern University recently celebrated about 4,400 new graduates across its campuses, including Liberty Campus, with speakers urging them to lead with service, character, and lifelong learning. One address came from the owner-operator of the Hinesville Chick-fil-A, who emphasized using influence for good and building more human, relational workplaces. Local families with Eagle grads may spot familiar names and messages of encouragement.
4. Jamaican fugitive wanted for murder in Saint Lucia sentenced on US firearms charge (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Federal agents searching a Hinesville home found stolen firearms and a high‑capacity rifle magazine belonging to a Jamaican man now sentenced on a federal gun charge. Authorities say he previously escaped custody twice in the Caribbean and entered the U.S. under a false identity before being arrested in Georgia. He faces removal and possible extradition after serving his prison term.
📸 Around Hinesville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ratchet Bingo | Hinesville Memorial Day Party →
Celebration Castle, 217 Lee Place Rd, Ludowici
3:00 pm
Monday May 25
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Other local events
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Ratchet Bingo - Hinesville Memorial Day Party →
Celebration Castle, 217 Lee Place Rd, Ludowici
3:00 pm -
Fort Stewart Spring Cemetery Tour
SFC Paul R. Smith Army Ed Ctr., 100 Knowledge Dr., Fort Stewart
8:00 am -
Down Boyz Live at VFW
VFW Post 6602, 931 Elma G Miles Pkwy, Hinesville
8:00 pm -
The Greatest American Countrywide Cleanup 2026
Keep Liberty Beautiful, 9397 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway -
Community Vendor Fair
Living Water Ministries, 862 South Coastal Highway, Midway
9:00 am -
Baseball Camp- "Summer Fun" →
Liberty Independent Troop Park, 611 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville
9:00 am -
Swim Lessons (1-3) - June 1- 11:00am(ADVANCED) - Hinesville, GA 2026 →
Liberty Independent Troop Park, 611 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville
10:00 am
Monday May 25
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Monday June 1
📣 Hinesville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Memorial Day at Fort Morris
Fort Morris Historic Site, 2559 Ft Morris Road, Midway
11:00 am -
Memorial Day Commemoration →
Fort Morris State Historic Site, 2559 Ft Morris Rd, Midway
3:00 pm -
Liberty County High Graduation
Kirk Warner Field
7:00 pm -
Fort Stewart Spring Cemetery Tour
SFC Paul R. Smith Army Ed Ctr., 100 Knowledge Dr., Fort Stewart
8:00 am
Saturday May 23
Thursday May 28
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💬 Chatter
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- If anyone needs grass cut tomorrow I have some availability!
Free quotes! Military and first responders discount! Cutting My Grass off!! (Nextdoor Eunice Rd) - any M-F jobs hiring in Hinesville?
I have experience in customer service, money management, and Microsoft (Nextdoor Devereux)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Hinesville. Apply here.
- Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for bealls Assistant Store Manager (ASM) in Hinesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hinesville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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