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Kris Berrong named Hiawassee Mayor Pro Tem

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.

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