DAHLONEGA, Ga.- Before the Joint Meeting with Lumpkin County on Monday, Sept. 12 the City Council has approved the TSPLOST distribution and the Joint project that both the city and county will undertake. The council also approved change orders and a supplemental agreement with GDOT for the Morrison Moore Pedestrian Bridge project. They accepted a […]
Read More »Commissioners Discuss Amendment to Character Area Map
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The commissioners discussed making an amendment to the character area map to change land parcel 083-100 from Residential Growth to Gateway Corridor Overlay District. The commissioners also discussed the three possible options for the transfer station and recycling program contract. Public Works Director Larry Reiter presented the board with the FY23 LMIG […]
Read More »Council Has First Meeting With Housing Study Advisory Group
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council had its first meeting with KB Advisory Group to kick off the housing study and begin outlining what the study will encompass. The council voted to approve KB Advisory Group for the housing study at the Aug. 15 special call meeting. To review that meeting visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/08/16/first-distilled-liquor-license-approved-by-city/. The housing review has […]
Read More »Board of Commissioners First Work Session
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Commissioners is holding the first work session of the month on Sept.6 at 4:00 p.m. The work session is open to the public. This is the agenda for the work session. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Dockery • PRESENTATIONS 1. Rainbow Children’s Home Presentation • PROCLAMATIONS 2. Community Helping Place […]
Read More »Regular Monthly City Council Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council will be holding its regular monthly meeting also on Sept. 6, this meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC […]
Read More »Special Call City Council Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The Dahlonega City Council is holding a special call meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Sept. 6. The meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the special call meeting. OPEN MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Housing Study Kickoff and Planning Session Jameson Kinley and KB Advisory Group […]
Read More »Board of Commissioner Approve Budget and Millage Rate
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the budget and millage rate at a special call meeting on Aug. 23. The Commissioners met with Finance Director Abby Branan and County Manager Alan Ours on July 16 to review the budget and make changes where they could. To view that meeting […]
Read More »Public Hearing and Special Call Meeting
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners are holding a public hearing and special call meeting over property tax increases and the budget on Aug. 23 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The public hearing and special call meeting are open to the public. These are the agendas. Public Hearing: Call to Order Chairman Dockery • Public […]
Read More »Joint Hearing “Canceled”
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners and the Dahlonega City Council will be holding a joint meeting on Aug. 22 at 4:30 p.m. The joint meeting is open to the public. This is the agenda for the joint hearing. Call to Order Chairman Dockery • Estimated Revenue • $20 million • Signature Project • […]
Read More »Education Luncheon
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- On Aug. 18 the Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce hosted a luncheon to give educators in the community an opportunity to tell the public how education in Lumpkin is currently tracking. The educators were Dr. Bonita Jacobs, President of the University of North Georgia, Tim McDonald, President of Lanier Tech, Dr. Rob […]
Read More »Commissioners Make Decision on CorrectHealth Bill
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners decided to pay CorrectHealth the additional money required to bring them up to the new contract fee however they will not be paying the additional fee that was requested. The board also voted to approve the amended intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Board of Education for the proposed […]
Read More »First Distilled Liquor License Approved by City
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council approved the first city license for the sale of distilled liquor after the lottery drawing that took place last week. The council also approved the fiscal year 2023 budget presented by Finance Director Allison Martin. Martin also reviewed the tax digest and millage rate that the council approved. With a […]
Read More »Commissioners Hold Public Hearing and 2nd Work Session
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing, the second work session, and the regular meeting on Aug. 16 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The public hearing, work session, and regular meeting are open to the public. This is the agenda for all the meetings. Public Hearing: Call to Order Chairman […]
Read More »Council Work Session and Called Meeting
DAHLONEGA, Ga.- The City Council is hosting the work session and a special call meeting on Aug. 15 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The work session and call meeting are open to the public. These are the agendas for both. Work Session: OPEN MEETING BOARDS & COMMITTEES: 1. Cemetery Committee—July 2022 Chris Worick, Committee Chairman 2. […]
Read More »Sheriff’s Office Blood Drive
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Sheriff’s Office is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Sept. 23 at the Sheriff’s Office. The public is encouraged to participate in the blood drive. It will be held from 9:00 a.m till 5:30 p.m. Come out and support your local community and help save lives.
Read More »Board of Education Approves IGA with the County
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Board of Education approved the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the county for the new recreational center the county is planning. The board also approved the three policies they place on the table last month after no public comments were received. They approved the days suggested by Superintend Dr. Rob Brown for […]
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