The House passed a bill introduced by Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), supported by Georgia's Congressional Delegation, aiming to rename Hinesville's VA Clinic as the "John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic," recognizing four local Vietnam War heroes through community-led efforts. The legislation, H.R. 593, honors these veterans’ sacrifices and aligns with a strong community push for their deserving recognition. The renaming act is anticipated to reinforce the spirit of appreciation and respect towards the soldiers who laid down their lives for...
Of the 26,956 citizens living in Toombs County in 2021, 96.6% said they were only one race, while 3.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.