Welcome to Liberty County - one of the most progressive and fastest-growing counties in Georgia. The Southern hospitality starts flowing the minute you cross the Liberty County line. As a newcomer to the County, you will find friendly people who will invite you to take an active part in the life of our peaceful, historical community. Your children will find schools that are prepared for many new students each year and they will find classmates that quickly turn newcomers into friends. Located on Georgia's coast, Liberty County invites you to share in the natural beauty of our waterways - a resource we are very proud of. As the home of Fort Stewart, the largest military post east of the Mississippi, Liberty County's population is likely the most diverse in South Georgia. You will find all walks of life in Liberty County, including many different cultures. We plan to keep pace with growth and development and promote our priceless historical heritage. If you have moved here or are moving here, welcome home; if you are here for a brief stay, we hope you like it so much, that you will want to make it your new home.

Hinesville

Hinesville is the county seat and also the largest city in Liberty County. With a population of over 30,000, Hinesville is also one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Georgia in both size and population. The city is located in the heart of Liberty County which is approximately 240 miles southeast of Atlanta and approximately 35 miles southwest of Savannah. Hinesville is the proud home of the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, Georgia. The presence of the military has contributed significantly to the growth of the area and the city and county share a special relationship of mutual cooperation with the Fort. However, even with the flourishing growth, Hinesville and Liberty County still retains that small town atmosphere where newcomers and long-time residents work hand-in-hand to achieve a better community.

Hinesville was founded and the county seat moved there in 1837. Hinesville was named for Charlton Hines, an early settler who was serving as Senator from Liberty County in the Georgia Legislature, and who was very instrumental in having the county seat moved. Shortly after Hinesville was settled, the Hinesville Methodist Church served as a place of worship for all denominations for about 100 years. Then in 1841, the settlers established a school beside the church which became Hinesville Academy. The founder of the school was Colonel James Bradwell and one of the local high Schools, Bradwell Institute, still bears his name today. From there, the Hinesville Gazette was established as well as many organizations and mercantile businesses. The rest, as they say, is “history”.

Today, Hinesville is a community with an eye on the future. With a comprehensive urban redevelopment plan and a downtown redevelopment master plan for the city already in place, the community is poised to break out of the cookie-cutter architecture which reflects neither a sense of place nor a sense of pride. The development calls for new mixed-use, residential and commercial development that will give the community a cohesive and unique presence while preserving the community’s rich history. All of these wonderful attributes make Hinesville a great community to live, work, and visit!