Starting May 3-9, we are taking time to recognize the people who keep Liberty running!
Public Service Recognition Week is May 3-9, and it is all about celebrating those who serve. For us, that starts with our own team. The employees of the City of Liberty show up every day to take care of this community, whether you see them out and about or working behind the scenes.
They answer the calls, keep things moving, solve problems, and show up for Liberty in ways big and small. That kind of dedication does not go unnoticed.
Public servants fuel America every day, in every community, and we are proud to see that right here at home.
A special thank you to ClearWater Solutions for sponsoring this week’s employee appreciation lunch. Because of their generosity, we are able to provide a catered lunch from Little Bistro for our City of Liberty team as a small way to say thank you for all they do.
If you know a City employee, take a moment this week to thank them, share a kind word, or recognize the work they do.
To our City of Liberty team, thank you. We appreciate you and are grateful for the role you play in serving this community every single day!
LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL
Work Session
May 5th, 2026, at 6:45 pm Rosewood Center419 E Main St. Liberty, SC 29657
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION:
• Welcome & Call to Order - Mayor Andrea Wagner
• 26/27 Fiscal Year Budget
- Forensic Audit*
- Legal Review and Codification of
Ordinances**
- Hospitality 150th Celebration (HTAX Fund
Balance)
• Water Department Updates
- No Shut Off List for Medical/Essential
Businesses
- Internal Policy Change: Disconnects
• Speed Bumps on Alta Vista Ct/Dr
• Discussion and possible action to promote budget
transparency by establishing a council-approved
amount that requires individual line-item(s).
• Updates on Lakewood Heights Tennis Court Repairs
• Updates on Sarlin Park Courtyard Flower Bed
• Adjournment
Forensic Audit*
- The primary purpose of a forensic audit for a municipality is to detect,
investigate, and document evidence of fraud, misconduct, or illegal
activities (such as embezzlement, bribery, or asset misappropriation) to
support potential legal proceedings and ensure financial integrity.
Legal Review and Codification of Ordinances**
-The legal review and recodification of ordinances is a systematic process
where experienced attorneys and editorial staff review a municipality's
laws to remove obsolete provisions, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure
compliance with state statutes. This process typically involves organizing
ordinances into a logical structure of chapters and sections, followed by
drafting, reviewing, and publishing an updated code for adoption by the
governing body.
Please click the link for the public facing budget.
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5515/Col/a0dec09c-a28c-470c-ac50-abe53ca30ead/PUBLIC-FACING.pdf?disposition=inline
🚨 Water Outage Notice 🚨
Residents of Karla Ave, Mountain View Drive, N Palmetto St and Scout Circle please be aware that there is currently a water outage due to a water line break. Our team is on-site and working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we get everything back to normal.
Gina is a graduate of Tri-County Technical College with a degree in accounting. She has extensive knowledge of municipal/government finance operations, delivering accuracy, transparency, and integrity to ensure fiscal accountability. Liberty is where she calls home and she is eager to see Liberty thrive and continue to grow. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and gardening.
For all accounting inquiries, Gina can be reached at goshea@libertysc.com.
Please join us in welcoming Gina to the City of Liberty!
Pickens County Voter Registration and Elections is now hiring Election Day Poll Managers for the 2026 elections on June 9 and June 23!
Earn up to $170 while helping serve your community and ensure Election Day runs smoothly.
Hiring Event:
May 11 | 10 AM–4 PM
222 McDaniel Avenue
Pickens, SC 29671
If you are 17+ (or a registered voter in SC if 18+), willing to complete training, and ready to work the full Election Day, this could be a great opportunity for you.
Scan the QR code for scheduling details or email pickensvotes@appleone.com for virtual onboarding information.
Fall Sports Include: Tackle Football 8+, Flag Football 6U only, Baseball, Softball, Tball, Volleyball and Soccer.
Cheer Registration is currently open and closes on May 1st.
To register, visit: https://libertyparksandrec.com/registration
Having the right phone number, email, and contact details on file helps us make sure you receive important billing updates, service alerts, and account notifications in a timely manner.
If you need to update your information, please email our Utility Manager, Dana Chastain, at dchastain@libertysc.com.
- Penalties will be applied beginning May 1.
- If you did not receive a renewal application in the mail, please complete the business license application: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5515/Col/950850dd-e61c-4d27-8dfb-312272fc690d/2627-Business-License-Application-fillable.pdf?disposition=inline
- If your business is required to pay hospitality taxes, ensure all necessary taxes for the year 2025 have been paid and reported to the city to avoid any delays in the approval process for your 2026-2027 business license.
- Proof of revenue must be included for the City to process your license. This may be provided in the form of a letter from your accountant or your tax documentation.
Once everything is ready, give us a call at 864-843-3177 ext. 2.
Thank you for helping us keep Liberty looking its best!
Picture Day
May 2nd at City Gym
Flag Football
9:00 Baker
9:15 Gardner
9:30 Edwards
9:45 Smith
10:00 Odom
10:15 Bumgarner
10:30 Boughman
10:45 Ray
11:00 Jamison
11:15 Cleveland
11:30 Sexton
Volleyball
11:45 Marshall
12:00 Medlin
12:15 Hovis
12:30 Violett
12:45 Juan
1:00 Thompson
1:15 Hall
1:30 Lollis
Soccer
1:45 Burks
2:00 Wood
Tball/Baseball/Softball
2:15 Davidson
2:30 Crump
2:45 Gillespie
3:00 Chapman 6u
3:15 Chapman 10u
3:30 Cooley
3:45 Fuller
4:00 Burns
4:15 Merrifield
4:30 Burks
Davis Road from Bellevue Drive to North Palmetto Street will be temporarily closed for water line installation. Detour signs will be posted, and the closure is expected to last approximately 4–6 hours.
Please plan accordingly and use caution in the area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work is completed.
The City of Liberty is currently accepting applications for a Public Works Employee to join our dedicated team. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference in your community, this could be the opportunity for you!
We’re seeking a dependable, hard‑working individual with an active CDL in good standing who takes pride in serving the community and helping keep our city running smoothly.
Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Great place to work
Opportunity to serve your local community
Stable, rewarding municipal position
Interested candidates may pick up an application at City Hall or download the application here: Employee Name
Come be part of a team where your work truly matters and helps make Liberty a great place to live and work!
- You have SEVEN DAYS to submit your business license renewal before penalties are applied.
- You may renew your license anytime between now and April 30.
- Penalties will be applied beginning May 1.
- If you did not receive a renewal application in the mail, please complete the business license application: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5515/Col/950850dd-e61c-4d27-8dfb-312272fc690d/2627-Business-License-Application-fillable.pdf?disposition=inline
- If your business is required to pay hospitality taxes, ensure all necessary taxes for the year 2025 have been paid and reported to the city to avoid any delays in the approval process for your 2026-2027 business license.
- Proof of revenue must be included for the City to process your license. This may be provided in the form of a letter from your accountant or your tax documentation.
Join us for Rec Night at Arnolds!
On orders placed between 5 pm - 8:30 pm Arnolds will be giving a portion of the proceeds back to the Liberty Rec Department. This money will go straight towards our athletes for things like sponsorships, new equipment and improving facilities.
We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and would like to learn more about our different sponsorship packages, email abaker@libertysc.com for more information.
We’re proud of the community we call home and the people who help take care of it every day. Let’s continue working together to keep Liberty clean, beautiful, and thriving for generations to come.
The Public Hearing will take place on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Rosewood Center.
Today is a great chance to recognize the people who keep everything moving behind the scenes. The organization, the communication, the problem solving, and all the little things that make a big difference every single day do not go unnoticed.
Your work matters more than people probably say out loud, and it plays a huge role in keeping things running smoothly.
