Hiawassee City Council

Hiawassee Council discusses hiring economic development role

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council tabled the discussion of a new economic development role exclusively for the city. If…

4 years ago

City council will continue to learn more about land use options

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council agreed to move forward with learning more about land use and potentially zoning options…

4 years ago

Referendum for package stores will appear on November ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council approved an alcohol referendum on the package sale of spirits to appear on the…

4 years ago

Planning Ordinance change public hearing scheduled

HIAWASSEE, GA – After passing its first reading, the public heading for the change to the planning and development ordinance…

5 years ago

Kendrick recognized as part of Municipal Clerks Week

HIAWASSEE, GA – Hiawassee City Council recognized City Clerk Bonnie Kendrick and all her hard work as part of Professional…

5 years ago

New language for planning ordinance decided on

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council will be lessening the acreage requirements for the number of units with a new…

5 years ago

Hiawassee City Council hears proposal for townhomes

HIAWASSEE, Ga – New townhomes project would require a change to existing the city ordinance for it to proceed. Celtic…

5 years ago

$50,000 approved for new water department building

HIAWASSEE, Ga – The new water department building was approved by the Hiawassee City Council. They budgeted $50,000 for the…

5 years ago

Paris Business Center’s grants take center stage

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Restoring the Paris Business Center and associated grant costs became the main subject of discussion during the…

5 years ago

Two readings, one meeting: Mayor looks to speed up city business

The Hiawassee City Council is considering a proposal that would allow two readings at one meeting before voting on matters.…

5 years ago

Hiawassee City Council considers ways to get resident input on budget

The Hiawassee City Council discussed ways to allow resident input amid  Governor Brian Kemp’s continued shelter in place on the…

6 years ago

Hiawassee, Young Harris approve JDA; Towns County to follow

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council unanimously approved the municipality's Joint Development Authority (JDA) agreement last week, following a motion…

6 years ago

Joint Development agreement to move before Hiawassee City Council

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on  Joint Development Authority (JDA) activation, an intergovernmental agreement…

6 years ago

Council sworn-in at Hiawassee City Hall

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - City of Hiawassee Councilmembers Jay Chastain Jr., Anne Mitchell, and Nancy Noblet were sworn into office by…

6 years ago

Outspoken councilman returns to Hiawassee City Hall

HIAWASSEE, Ga. - Hiawassee City Hall is prepared to swear-in three council members next week; unchallenged incumbents Anne Mitchell and Nancy…

6 years ago

Hiawassee disconnects multiple businesses from sewer system

HIAWASSEE, GA. - Numerous businesses and residences in Towns County are left without a previous means of wastewater disposal following…

6 years ago