Category: City News

The Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC) is assisting Lumpkin County with their Comprehensive Plan, the State required document that helps shape and coordinate local work programs for the local governments.  As part of this process there will be public meetings and opportunities for public input, all open to residents from throughout the county.  The next…

The City’s fire hydrants will be flushed in stages over an expected one-week period. Work will take place from 8:30pm-5:00am, beginning on Sunday, October 18 and will continue through October 23, 2026. Limited disruptions to service and reductions in pressure will be minor. Expect to see water in the roads the mornings following flushing. You…

City water meters shall not be accessible by homeowners and their agents. As critical city infrastructure, meters are only to be manipulated by city staff.  In the event an account holder needs a meter shut off, that procedure may be scheduled by contacting City Hall, 706-864-6133.  It is recommended that homeowners place shut off valves…

Over the next two months, M&E Construction will be changing our water meters as we are preparing to launch a tower read meter reading system. This system will allow us to detect leaks more quickly and be more efficient in opening and closing of meter accounts. The contractor will not need to enter your home…

WATER BOIL ADVISORY FOR S CHESTATEE STREET – THIS ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED. Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using.   Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. (Per GA EPD) It is safe…

WATER BOIL ADVISORY FOR S CHESTATEE STREET Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using.   Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. (Per GA EPD) It is safe to bathe with just be careful…

If you’re interested in what was discussed at the first two comprehensive plan update public input meetings, you’ve landed in the right spot! Meeting 1 Meeting 2 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Adam Hazell, Director of Planning and Information Services, Georgia Mountains Regional Commission at ahazell@gmrc.ga.gov.

Help plan our future! Take the online survey anytime through June 30, 2026, and participate in the public meetings. This link will take you to the online survey. See the attached flyer for additional information and meeting schedule.

On Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:30 pm, we are a migrating to a new phone system. We may experience intermittent outages until approximately 1:30 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we upgrade our system to better serve you.