And the winner is… Jack-O-Liberty! 🎃 Thanks to all who participated!
Thanks for the suggestion, Chris Carroll! Stop by City Hall to grab your prize!
Thanks for the suggestion, Chris Carroll! Stop by City Hall to grab your prize!
https://www.libertysc.com/o/col/page/agendas-minutes
Please click the link above to view the October 13th, 2025, Regular Session agenda and council packet.
Please click the link above to view the October 13th, 2025, Regular Session agenda and council packet.
In observance of Columbus Day/ Indigenous peoples day, City offices will be Closed 10/13. We will resume office hours on 10/14.
Liberty Rec's Week at a Glance!
This week is our "Game Changer" week. Our athlete's were given a chance to nominate a Game Changer in their life. Athletes chose a teacher, a coach or a mentor, to invite to their games this week. We are excited to recognize these amazing folks this week.
We look forward to seeing everyone around the ball fields!
This week is our "Game Changer" week. Our athlete's were given a chance to nominate a Game Changer in their life. Athletes chose a teacher, a coach or a mentor, to invite to their games this week. We are excited to recognize these amazing folks this week.
We look forward to seeing everyone around the ball fields!
Have you spotted our Trick-or-Treat signs around town? Mark your calendars for 10/31 from 6-8pm!
Next week we're kicking off our "Game Changer" Appreciation week!
Parents, you should have received a message from your child's coach. It includes an invitation for your child's game and a link to fill out with your "Game Changer" nomination. If you did not receive this, email abaker@libertysc.com for a copy of your child's invitation or check the comments below to find your correct game date, time and venue and click the link below to fill out the nomination form.
https://forms.gle/SF6jqd5wKjbgwDjb8
Parents, you should have received a message from your child's coach. It includes an invitation for your child's game and a link to fill out with your "Game Changer" nomination. If you did not receive this, email abaker@libertysc.com for a copy of your child's invitation or check the comments below to find your correct game date, time and venue and click the link below to fill out the nomination form.
https://forms.gle/SF6jqd5wKjbgwDjb8
Now to our Coach of the Week... Who better to win Bolt's Auto Sales Coach of the Week than Bolt himself?! No... it's not rigged... he has just truly made that big of an impact in our community. Coach Bo has been nominated by MULTIPLE parents and even other coaches here at the Liberty Rec. We know he would not want us to pick him for this accomplishment but we truly appreciate his generosity and love for our department, our athletes and our community. Read below on how he has made an impact:
"Coach Bo is a great leader in our community who truly wants to make Liberty better. It would be so easy to go to neighboring cities with bigger facilities and more amenities, but you don't get the pride that is only displayed in this great town. Coach Bo is the example of what change should be in our town and he makes everyone around him better. He encourages his team and studies their skills and knowledge to help them individually meet their goals. With only three returning 8U baseball players, he has converted a learning team into a competitive team. Coach Bo holds them all accountable and coaches them hard with love. We are thankful for the time Bo has invested in our son and in our community!"
And another one:
"Coach Bo pushes his players to be the very best they can be while also encouraging them along the way. He is a strong role model who not only teaches the fundamentals of baseball but also helps instill confidence and character in the kids. His passion for the game shows in how he motivates, guides, and supports each player. Most importantly, he makes the sport fun and teaches the kids to truly love baseball."
These are just two of the testimonies sent in but you can see why we picked him! Thank you Coach Bo for all that you do! Your contributions to our community do not go unnoticed!
Our Coach of the Week is sponsored by Bolt's Auto Sales. We are proud to work alongside Bolt's Auto Sales - a locally owned, small used truck dealership. At Bolt's, they strive to provide quality, reasonable vehicles, ready to work for you. They are voted best used dealership in Pickens County, Runner-Up for best used dealership in the Upstate and take great pride in serving our community with top notch vehicles. You can shop in person or browse online at https://boltsautosc.com/.
To nominate a Coach of the Week, email abaker@libertysc.com with your nominee.
"Coach Bo is a great leader in our community who truly wants to make Liberty better. It would be so easy to go to neighboring cities with bigger facilities and more amenities, but you don't get the pride that is only displayed in this great town. Coach Bo is the example of what change should be in our town and he makes everyone around him better. He encourages his team and studies their skills and knowledge to help them individually meet their goals. With only three returning 8U baseball players, he has converted a learning team into a competitive team. Coach Bo holds them all accountable and coaches them hard with love. We are thankful for the time Bo has invested in our son and in our community!"
And another one:
"Coach Bo pushes his players to be the very best they can be while also encouraging them along the way. He is a strong role model who not only teaches the fundamentals of baseball but also helps instill confidence and character in the kids. His passion for the game shows in how he motivates, guides, and supports each player. Most importantly, he makes the sport fun and teaches the kids to truly love baseball."
These are just two of the testimonies sent in but you can see why we picked him! Thank you Coach Bo for all that you do! Your contributions to our community do not go unnoticed!
Our Coach of the Week is sponsored by Bolt's Auto Sales. We are proud to work alongside Bolt's Auto Sales - a locally owned, small used truck dealership. At Bolt's, they strive to provide quality, reasonable vehicles, ready to work for you. They are voted best used dealership in Pickens County, Runner-Up for best used dealership in the Upstate and take great pride in serving our community with top notch vehicles. You can shop in person or browse online at https://boltsautosc.com/.
To nominate a Coach of the Week, email abaker@libertysc.com with your nominee.
It's time for our Athlete of the Week!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is Wilder Chamberlain! Wilder was nominated by Coach Edwards, one of our 3, 6U Flag Football coaches. Coach Edwards says "Wilder is a great athlete who can make a stop every play on defense or score every time he touches the ball on offense. Most importantly, Wilder is a team player. Our team ensures every athlete plays. Wilder enables that development by playing his hardest on defense to keep opposing offenses out of the endzone or by running every route on offense as if he had the ball to give others the opportunity to grow. He is truly selfless and is a pleasure to coach. He makes our whole team better, which helps us make Liberty better!" Coach Edwards says that Wilder told him "I just want everyone to get better and just win!"
What a selfless 6 year old. I am starting a petition for his mom to release his mic'd up videos... who is with me?!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is sponsored by H.A.L.O Designs. We're glad to partner with H.A.L.O designs who has generously chosen to donate an AOTW t-shirt to the winners each week. H.A.L.O Designs is a locally owned boutique offering all the newest and cutest fan gear at prices you love! Follow her on Facebook or shop online at https://halo-designs-llc.myshopify.com/.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
Our Male Athlete of the Week is Wilder Chamberlain! Wilder was nominated by Coach Edwards, one of our 3, 6U Flag Football coaches. Coach Edwards says "Wilder is a great athlete who can make a stop every play on defense or score every time he touches the ball on offense. Most importantly, Wilder is a team player. Our team ensures every athlete plays. Wilder enables that development by playing his hardest on defense to keep opposing offenses out of the endzone or by running every route on offense as if he had the ball to give others the opportunity to grow. He is truly selfless and is a pleasure to coach. He makes our whole team better, which helps us make Liberty better!" Coach Edwards says that Wilder told him "I just want everyone to get better and just win!"
What a selfless 6 year old. I am starting a petition for his mom to release his mic'd up videos... who is with me?!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is sponsored by H.A.L.O Designs. We're glad to partner with H.A.L.O designs who has generously chosen to donate an AOTW t-shirt to the winners each week. H.A.L.O Designs is a locally owned boutique offering all the newest and cutest fan gear at prices you love! Follow her on Facebook or shop online at https://halo-designs-llc.myshopify.com/.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
What time is it? It's Athlete of the Week time!
First up, our Female Athlete of the Week! Lily Pease is a cheerleader for our 10U Sideline Team. With a personality as bouncy as her curls, we understand why Coach Jordan nominated her! Coach Jordan says, "Lily shines bright with her positive attitude and strong work ethic! Always focused and ready to give her best, she brings energy and enthusiasm to every practice and performance. A dedicated team player and a true role model, she uplifts her teammates with her spirit, support, and commitment. We’re proud to celebrate her leadership and love for cheer!" Keep up the great work, Lily!
Our Female Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Ivey's Furniture. We are proud to sponsor with Ivey's Furniture, a family owned business offering furniture and mattresses and voted best in the county! You can shop their store at Market at the Mill or online at shopiveys.com.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
First up, our Female Athlete of the Week! Lily Pease is a cheerleader for our 10U Sideline Team. With a personality as bouncy as her curls, we understand why Coach Jordan nominated her! Coach Jordan says, "Lily shines bright with her positive attitude and strong work ethic! Always focused and ready to give her best, she brings energy and enthusiasm to every practice and performance. A dedicated team player and a true role model, she uplifts her teammates with her spirit, support, and commitment. We’re proud to celebrate her leadership and love for cheer!" Keep up the great work, Lily!
Our Female Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Ivey's Furniture. We are proud to sponsor with Ivey's Furniture, a family owned business offering furniture and mattresses and voted best in the county! You can shop their store at Market at the Mill or online at shopiveys.com.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
Attention Rec Devil Nation!
For the whole month of October, we will be hosting a Shoe (and Sports Equipment) Drive, here at the Liberty Rec. Please consider donating any gently used shoes or sports equipment for athletes right here in our community. Everything will be stored here at the rec for our Rec Devils in need.
We're accepting (but not limited to) kids cleats, cheer shoes, basketball shoes, bats, gloves, bags, helmets, pom poms, etc.
There will be a drop box outside of the City Gym for you to leave items after hours, or you can email abaker@libertysc.com to arrange a drop off time.
We appreciate your willingness to support the young athletes in our community!
For the whole month of October, we will be hosting a Shoe (and Sports Equipment) Drive, here at the Liberty Rec. Please consider donating any gently used shoes or sports equipment for athletes right here in our community. Everything will be stored here at the rec for our Rec Devils in need.
We're accepting (but not limited to) kids cleats, cheer shoes, basketball shoes, bats, gloves, bags, helmets, pom poms, etc.
There will be a drop box outside of the City Gym for you to leave items after hours, or you can email abaker@libertysc.com to arrange a drop off time.
We appreciate your willingness to support the young athletes in our community!
Here is our Liberty Rec Week at a Glance!
Our football teams will begin wrapping up their seasons soon so make sure to check out the action while you still can.
Go Rec Devils!
Our football teams will begin wrapping up their seasons soon so make sure to check out the action while you still can.
Go Rec Devils!
We want to take a second to thank everyone who made Saturday's Homecoming a huge success! Weeks of hard work and preparation went in to making this a great day for everyone to enjoy and there were so many incredible people who played a role in making this a Homecoming to remember!
First, a BIG congrats to all of our teams for the clean sweep against Six Mile! Also, congrats to all of our winners who took home a Homecoming Crown. Our Fan Favorite award raised over $1,300 for our athletes of the Liberty Rec and we sold nearly 550 tickets!
Next, we would like to say thank you to:
-Our grounds crew for cleaning up the facilities and making the field look SPECTACULAR!
-Hal Banks, our announcer for the day, for keeping us informed and engaged (He's a Blue Flame at heart but made a great Red Devil for the day)
-JC Baker, for the leading us in the invocation
-Brian Patterson, for orchestrating the food vendors and concessions
-Thank you to our food vendors, as well as, Darla's Little Bit of Everything, for showing up with some great Liberty gear
-Our LPD for keeping everyone safe
-Blair Bearden with Magnolia Needle Co. for creating and donating the beautiful archway and the countless hours working on ceremony details
-Our gate workers, concessions workers and chain crew
-Our fearless leader, Josh Black, for manning the clock
-The wonderful ladies with Wild Oats Photography and Owen's Mom Photography
-Mayor Woods for showing up to support our teams
And a huge thank YOU, to the community, for your continued support of our recreation department. It is a true honor to serve each of you. You are the reason why we do what we do and why our department is such a light in our community. If you are looking for ways to get involved, email abaker@libertysc.com.
First, a BIG congrats to all of our teams for the clean sweep against Six Mile! Also, congrats to all of our winners who took home a Homecoming Crown. Our Fan Favorite award raised over $1,300 for our athletes of the Liberty Rec and we sold nearly 550 tickets!
Next, we would like to say thank you to:
-Our grounds crew for cleaning up the facilities and making the field look SPECTACULAR!
-Hal Banks, our announcer for the day, for keeping us informed and engaged (He's a Blue Flame at heart but made a great Red Devil for the day)
-JC Baker, for the leading us in the invocation
-Brian Patterson, for orchestrating the food vendors and concessions
-Thank you to our food vendors, as well as, Darla's Little Bit of Everything, for showing up with some great Liberty gear
-Our LPD for keeping everyone safe
-Blair Bearden with Magnolia Needle Co. for creating and donating the beautiful archway and the countless hours working on ceremony details
-Our gate workers, concessions workers and chain crew
-Our fearless leader, Josh Black, for manning the clock
-The wonderful ladies with Wild Oats Photography and Owen's Mom Photography
-Mayor Woods for showing up to support our teams
And a huge thank YOU, to the community, for your continued support of our recreation department. It is a true honor to serve each of you. You are the reason why we do what we do and why our department is such a light in our community. If you are looking for ways to get involved, email abaker@libertysc.com.
Homecoming Sponsor Highlight!
These two incredible ladies have volunteered to photograph Saturday's Homecoming events. Owen's Mom Photography will be taking pictures during the games and the Wild Oats Photography will be photographing the Homecoming Ceremony. We are extremely appreciative for their service and willingness to capture all of the great things happening here on Saturday. When using their pictures on your social media platforms, please make sure to credit the photographers and give them a big "Thank you!" for sharing their art with you.
Thank you Alice Stephens with Owen's Mom Photography and Morgan Underwood with Wild Oats Photography. We are excited to see all the great shots you capture of our Liberty Rec athletes!
These two incredible ladies have volunteered to photograph Saturday's Homecoming events. Owen's Mom Photography will be taking pictures during the games and the Wild Oats Photography will be photographing the Homecoming Ceremony. We are extremely appreciative for their service and willingness to capture all of the great things happening here on Saturday. When using their pictures on your social media platforms, please make sure to credit the photographers and give them a big "Thank you!" for sharing their art with you.
Thank you Alice Stephens with Owen's Mom Photography and Morgan Underwood with Wild Oats Photography. We are excited to see all the great shots you capture of our Liberty Rec athletes!
Welcome back for another Sponsor Highlight!
Magnolia Needle Company has been an extremely generous sponsor of the Liberty Recreation Department. Magnolia Needle Co. made and donated the beautiful arch that you will see displayed at the Homecoming Ceremony on Saturday, as well as several other sweet and thoughtful items, such as the Fan Favorite crowns and sashes. Thank you Magnolia Needle Company for being a great community member and partner. We appreciate your contributions to our Rec Department!
"Find us on Etsy or Instagram, Magnolia Needle Company is a home based embroidery company out of Liberty, South Carolina. We cannot wait to create custom pieces for you!"
You can also find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/magnolianeedleco/.
Magnolia Needle Company has been an extremely generous sponsor of the Liberty Recreation Department. Magnolia Needle Co. made and donated the beautiful arch that you will see displayed at the Homecoming Ceremony on Saturday, as well as several other sweet and thoughtful items, such as the Fan Favorite crowns and sashes. Thank you Magnolia Needle Company for being a great community member and partner. We appreciate your contributions to our Rec Department!
"Find us on Etsy or Instagram, Magnolia Needle Company is a home based embroidery company out of Liberty, South Carolina. We cannot wait to create custom pieces for you!"
You can also find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/magnolianeedleco/.
Time for another sponsor shout out!
H&A Lawn Care has been a huge contributor in making our Homecoming Saturday a success! We want to take a second to just say "Thank you!" for being a great community partner and supporting our recreation department.
"H&A Lawn Care - Owned by Randy Bearden, this is a full service lawn care business offering year round services in the upstate area near Easley and surrounding areas. Please contact us for lawn care needs to inquire if we service your area or to get a free quote!"
Thank you H&A Lawn Care! We appreciate you!
H&A Lawn Care has been a huge contributor in making our Homecoming Saturday a success! We want to take a second to just say "Thank you!" for being a great community partner and supporting our recreation department.
"H&A Lawn Care - Owned by Randy Bearden, this is a full service lawn care business offering year round services in the upstate area near Easley and surrounding areas. Please contact us for lawn care needs to inquire if we service your area or to get a free quote!"
Thank you H&A Lawn Care! We appreciate you!
Time to highlight our Coach of the Week! Coach Jake Sexton is no stranger to our program. Coach Sexton has been coaching with the rec for over a decade. The time and effort he has put in to coaching our Little Rec Devils does not go unnoticed which is why we're sure this comes as no surprise to many. Here is how he has impacted just one of our tackle football families this season.
"Coach Sexton is an outstanding leader and role model within the Liberty Recreation program. What makes his dedication especially remarkable is that he has no children participating in the program—yet he devotes countless hours of his time and energy to coaching multiple sports, including basketball, flag football, and tackle football for athletes of all ages.
Coach Sexton is the type of coach every program hopes for. He is passionate about winning, but never at the expense of teaching the proper fundamentals of the game. His focus is always on player development, ensuring that each athlete grows in skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. He embodies a true player-first approach, consistently prioritizing the needs and growth of his athletes above all else. Through his volunteerism, positive leadership, and unwavering commitment to youth sports, Coach Sexton has made a lasting impact on the Liberty Recreation community. His efforts build not only better players, but also stronger young men and women who carry these lessons both on and off the field."
Thank you Coach Sexton for your positive impact on our community. We appreciate you and your dedication to making our athletes great in sports and in life!
Our Coach of the Week is sponsored by Bolt's Auto Sales. We are proud to work alongside Bolt's Auto Sales - a locally owned, small used truck dealership. At Bolt's, they strive to provide quality, reasonable vehicles, ready to work for you. They are voted best used dealership in Pickens County, Runner-Up for best used dealership in the Upstate and take great pride in serving our community with top notch vehicles. You can shop in person or browse online at https://boltsautosc.com/.
To nominate a Coach of the Week, email abaker@libertysc.com with your nominee(s).
"Coach Sexton is an outstanding leader and role model within the Liberty Recreation program. What makes his dedication especially remarkable is that he has no children participating in the program—yet he devotes countless hours of his time and energy to coaching multiple sports, including basketball, flag football, and tackle football for athletes of all ages.
Coach Sexton is the type of coach every program hopes for. He is passionate about winning, but never at the expense of teaching the proper fundamentals of the game. His focus is always on player development, ensuring that each athlete grows in skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. He embodies a true player-first approach, consistently prioritizing the needs and growth of his athletes above all else. Through his volunteerism, positive leadership, and unwavering commitment to youth sports, Coach Sexton has made a lasting impact on the Liberty Recreation community. His efforts build not only better players, but also stronger young men and women who carry these lessons both on and off the field."
Thank you Coach Sexton for your positive impact on our community. We appreciate you and your dedication to making our athletes great in sports and in life!
Our Coach of the Week is sponsored by Bolt's Auto Sales. We are proud to work alongside Bolt's Auto Sales - a locally owned, small used truck dealership. At Bolt's, they strive to provide quality, reasonable vehicles, ready to work for you. They are voted best used dealership in Pickens County, Runner-Up for best used dealership in the Upstate and take great pride in serving our community with top notch vehicles. You can shop in person or browse online at https://boltsautosc.com/.
To nominate a Coach of the Week, email abaker@libertysc.com with your nominee(s).
Athlete of the Week! Athlete of the Week! Athlete of the Week!
Our female Athlete of the Week comes to us from Team 12U Marshall... Charleigh Mauldin! Charleigh was recently selected by her peers to serve as team captain, which Coach Marshall says, "she has embraced with maturity, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility." Charleigh consistently leads by example—whether it's encouraging teammates on the court, offering constructive support during tough moments, or privately guiding peers to reinforce expectations, Charleigh is always working to create a positive team culture. Coach Marshall says, "Charleigh shows great sportsmanship to her opponents and actively encourages her teammates to support one another, win or lose. She consistently demonstrates resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to the team’s growth."
Our Female Athlete of the Week is sponsored by H.A.L.O Designs. We're glad to partner with H.A.L.O designs who has generously chosen to donate an AOTW t-shirt to the winners each week. H.A.L.O Designs is a locally owned boutique offering all the newest and cutest fan gear at prices you love! Follow her on Facebook or shop online at https://halo-designs-llc.myshopify.com/.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
Our female Athlete of the Week comes to us from Team 12U Marshall... Charleigh Mauldin! Charleigh was recently selected by her peers to serve as team captain, which Coach Marshall says, "she has embraced with maturity, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility." Charleigh consistently leads by example—whether it's encouraging teammates on the court, offering constructive support during tough moments, or privately guiding peers to reinforce expectations, Charleigh is always working to create a positive team culture. Coach Marshall says, "Charleigh shows great sportsmanship to her opponents and actively encourages her teammates to support one another, win or lose. She consistently demonstrates resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to the team’s growth."
Our Female Athlete of the Week is sponsored by H.A.L.O Designs. We're glad to partner with H.A.L.O designs who has generously chosen to donate an AOTW t-shirt to the winners each week. H.A.L.O Designs is a locally owned boutique offering all the newest and cutest fan gear at prices you love! Follow her on Facebook or shop online at https://halo-designs-llc.myshopify.com/.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
Athlete of the Week! Athlete of the Week! Athlete of the Week!
A name you can get used to hearing over the loud speaker... Ripken Dunlap! Ripken is a member of Coach Sexton's 10U tackle football team. From day one, Ripken has been a big play maker for the 10U team and a key piece to the team's success so far this season. Coach Sexton says Ripken is also Player of the Month for their team and he always "shows up and shows out." Way to go, Rip!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Ivey's Furniture. We are proud to sponsor with Ivey's Furniture, a family owned business offering furniture and mattresses and voted best in the county! You can shop their store at Market at the Mill or online at shopiveys.com.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
A name you can get used to hearing over the loud speaker... Ripken Dunlap! Ripken is a member of Coach Sexton's 10U tackle football team. From day one, Ripken has been a big play maker for the 10U team and a key piece to the team's success so far this season. Coach Sexton says Ripken is also Player of the Month for their team and he always "shows up and shows out." Way to go, Rip!
Our Male Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Ivey's Furniture. We are proud to sponsor with Ivey's Furniture, a family owned business offering furniture and mattresses and voted best in the county! You can shop their store at Market at the Mill or online at shopiveys.com.
*AOTW are nominated by coaches.*
Liberty Recreation Homecoming - September 27th, 2025
9:30 A.M - Liberty Odom vs Liberty Alexander
10:30 A.M. - Liberty Edwards vs Six Mile
11:30 A.M. - Ceremony and Crowning
*Crowning Order: 6U Flag/All-Star Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite | 8U Tackle/Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite | 10U Tackle/Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite*
12:30 P.M. - Liberty Smith vs Six Mile
2:00 P.M. - Liberty Sexton vs Six Mile
Tickets (ONLINE ONLY) and Fan Favorite Voting: https://libertyparksandrec.com/events
Homecoming Representation Form: https://forms.gle/H8rGaZQrrBjaabgt9
9:30 A.M - Liberty Odom vs Liberty Alexander
10:30 A.M. - Liberty Edwards vs Six Mile
11:30 A.M. - Ceremony and Crowning
*Crowning Order: 6U Flag/All-Star Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite | 8U Tackle/Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite | 10U Tackle/Cheer King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Fan Favorite*
12:30 P.M. - Liberty Smith vs Six Mile
2:00 P.M. - Liberty Sexton vs Six Mile
Tickets (ONLINE ONLY) and Fan Favorite Voting: https://libertyparksandrec.com/events
Homecoming Representation Form: https://forms.gle/H8rGaZQrrBjaabgt9
