Kris Berrong, Mayor Pro Tem

Hiawassee City Council met on Tuesday, August 1, for their regular monthly meeting.

Council members unanimously approved the purchase of a Kubota Excavator Track Hoe from Nelson Tractor Company in Blairsville for $58,455.00, the lowest bid.

Mayor Pro Tem Liz Ordiales announced she will be stepping down from the Council on August 4 per regulation in order to run for Mayor in the November election.

With this step down, Councilman Kris Berrong will serve as Mayor Pro Tem once Ordiales vacates the position.