Boil water advisory in effect for Crooked Creek Subdivision
Community, Health August 14, 2019
LUMPKIN CO., GA
According to a press release from the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority,
“LCWSA experienced a water main break in the Crooked Creek Subdivision which caused a localized loss of system pressure. When this occurs a potential health hazard may exist in these areas of zero pressure from backflow of water of unknown quality into the water system. In order to protect the public from a potential health hazard, all Crooked Creek residents that live on High Creek Drive, White Oak Trail and Oak Springs Trail that have experienced a water outage and/or low pressures are advised to “boil” all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. Once LCWSA has tested the water and confirmed that the water in the distribution system is safe for human consumption, LCWSA will post a message on Lumpkin County’s Website and at High Creek Drive to notify the public that the boil water advisory has been lifted. If you have questions please call LCWSA at 706-867-6580.”
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Preview of upcoming City Council meeting
Police & Government, Politics September 18, 2018
LUMPKIN CO., GA
The Lumpkin County officials will discuss Ordinance 2018‐16 during September’s City Council meeting.
The ordinance will be to amend Ordinance 77‐1, Chapter 32: Traffic, Article II: Stopping, Standing and Parking, Division 1: Generally, Section 32‐29: Violations. The amendment could result in a change to the Parking Violation Fee Schedule.
Preview of the work session agenda
Other discussion topics scheduled for Thursday’s meeting include: community development, Key Club Little Free Library, the Community Helping Place, Historic Preservation Commission, and tourism promotion services.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20 at 4pm.
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Qualifying is under way in Dahlonega city council races
Business, News August 20, 2019
DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Qualifying for Posts 4, 5 and 6 on the Dahlonega City Council started Monday and will continue through Friday.
First-day qualifiers include incumbent Post 5 Councilwoman JoAnne Taylor and Tony Owens who qualified in Post 4. Ron Larson qualified for reelection to Post 6.
To qualify to run for city council in Post 4, 5 and 6, the qualifying fee is $144. Qualifying will continue at City Hall, 465 Riley Road, until Friday. The hours are 8:30 a.m. until noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
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Community Helping Place receives #Lumpkinmatters Initiative
Community, News September 21, 2018
LUMPKIN CO., GA
Jessica Dudley, Executive Director of the Community Helping Place, gave a presentation on the 2GA Initiative, through the Healthcare Georgia Foundation,during the City Hall meeting on Thursday, September 20.
Dudley explained that the CHP has been apart of the 2GA Initiative Grant since 2016, which is a grant that allows and their local initiative is called #Lumpkinmatters. Through this, they work with the city, county, other local non-profit organizations, and anyone else who wants to be involved. The 2GA states on their website that they are a, “statewide, private independent foundation located in Atlanta, GA,” that, “supports organizations that drive positive change, promotes programs that improve health and healthcare among underserved individuals and communities, and connects people, partners and resources across Georgia.”
With this grant, CHP provides community navigation events that encourage community outreach and educational services, such as: increasing literacy by pairing with the Lumpkin County Library, providing fresh produce to those in the community who do not have access, and also increasing healthcare access to uninsured patients.
CHP has to apply for this community-wide grant yearly; Dudley explained during the presentation that, “we were one of eleven communities in the state of Georgia [to be awarded the grant].” They received $65,000 from June 17-18, and another $100,000 from June 18-19.
For more information on volunteering with the Community Helping Place, click here.
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City Council approves ordinances that impact upcoming events
Business, News September 5, 2019
DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Dahlonega City Council held a special called meeting on September 5 and approved ordinances that impact coming events, including the well-publicized Sept. 14 rally in support of President Donald Trump.
Ordinance 2019-24 will help regulate the time, place, and manner of “planned and spontaneous demonstrations on public property.” According to Dahlonega Mayor Sam Norton the ordinance, “Gives the city manager the authority to issue an order and broad discretion on how to investigate the time, manner, and place [of city events].”
According to 2019-24, the city manager is, “Authorized to issue content-neutral time, place, and manner regulations to govern upcoming demonstrations and counter-demonstrations in the city,” through written orders.
With this, the city manager will have the authority to “restrict the time and length of the event or place regulations on the number of participants who may gather or congregate upon public property, public sidewalks, public rights-of-way, and places of public assembly to which the public has access.” The purpose is to protect the “public’s use and enjoyment of public spaces.”
Dahlonega City Manager Bill Schmid explained that those who wish to participate in demonstrations held on public property would be designated to a specific “free-speech zone,” where they would also be required to follow any rules set forth by the city. Schmid explained that there would be, “Signage created to identify the rules,” and they would also be posted on the internet and handed out to participants as they arrive at the event.
City Marshal Jeff Branyon explained that law enforcement would be present to ensure all participants followed the regulations, and the proposed rules will be available online for the public prior to the event. The Council also set a “Sunset Date” for December 31, at which time they will revisit the ordinance and make any necessary changes or adjustments.
Ordinance 2019-25 will restrict the use of drones during festivals or large events that are held in the city on public property, and although they will be permitted otherwise, the City Council must be notified prior to use; those who wish to fly drones over the city on public property, will have the option to notify the proper persons online.
“This is a public safety issue,” explained Braynon. He also stated that the University of North Georgia Drill Field is designated as a landing pad in the event of an emergency, and the use of drones during festivals and large events may interfere.
Dahlonega City Council announces public hearing to discuss millage rate
Politics August 14, 2019
DAHLONEGA, GA
The Dahlonega City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 15, to discuss setting the 2019 millage and the adoption of the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget. The meeting will take place at the Dahlonega City Hall at 4:00p.m., immediately before the City Council Work Session.
The Work Session will cover department reports from the following:
- Dahlonega City Marshal
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Downtown Development Authority
- Finance Department
- Public Works Department
- Water and Waste Water Plants Department
- Cemetery Committee
Other topics to be discussed:
- 2019 LMIG Off System Safety Vendor Selection for Signs & Stripes
- Ordinance 2019-14 Dilapidated Structure
- Memo RE DOR (Department of Revenue) Sales Tax Information
- Banking Services Contract Renewal
Lumpkin officials hold special called meeting to discuss road improvements and maintenance
News, Police & Government August 28, 2018
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — City and county officials met on Tuesday to discuss a potential single-county transportation special purpose local option sales tax (TSPLOST) to fund local road improvements and maintenance.
Association of County Commissioners Georgia representative, Kathleen Bowen, presented data regarding the TSPLOST to members of the City Council, Board of Commissioners, and other government officials.
Before the tax can be collected, however, it would have to be approved by voters in a March 19 referendum. If voters approve, a one percent sales tax could be collected for up to five years beginning in June 2019.
Officials decided to hold a public involvement meeting Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. to allow citizens to ask questions and offer ideas on which roads need to be repaired. The intersection at the end Oak Grove was discussed as one potential repair project.
Dahlonega Mayor, Sam Norton, explained that this would also give tourists and students at the University of North Georgia-Dahlonega the chance to “give back” to the county, because they contribute to increased sales in Lumpkin County, providing more funds available for road improvements. Norton also expressed the importance of listening to the citizens on which road projects should be added to the list.
The estimated timeline for TSPLOST referendum is as follows:
- August-September: County and City develops project lists with public input.
- Early September: Send letter to City of Dahlonega regarding official meeting in late September.
- Late September: Official meeting to discuss project list.
- October 2, and October 16: County and City vote on their list of projects.
- November 6, and November 20: Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) approved by the Board of Commissioners.
- December 4, and December 18: Resolution approved by the Board of Commissioners.
- February 6, 20198: Call to paper
- March 19, 2019: Election
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