Public Notice

Public Hearings on Ordinance Changes

Posted:

The Mayor and Council of the City of Calhoun will hold public hearings at the Depot Community Room, 109 South King Street, Calhoun, GA on June 8th at 7:00 pm for the following ordinance changes:

  • An ordinance to amend and readopt the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Calhoun, Georgia, to provide for certain conditional uses, to address buffers; to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.
  • The City Council voted on May 18th to remove the Technology District proposal from the current draft zoning ordinance to allow for additional time to study the topic in greater detail and receive further community input.  A new public hearing date regarding proposed data center regulations has been set for July 27th.
  • An ordinance to amend and modernize the Amusements and Entertainments Ordinance, to repeal conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.

Copies of the proposed ordinances are available to download below:

PDFZoning Ordinance Draft Changes (PDF)

PDFAdult Entertainment Ordinance (PDF)

Help Wanted

Staff Accountant – Finance Department

Posted:

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Staff Accountant in the Finance Department.

Qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Should have good organizational skills, strong analytical skills, and be detail-oriented. Should have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically advanced Excel. Must be able to respond to internal and external deadlines.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Applications and the full job description are available at City Hall,
226 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701,
and online below.

PDFStaff Accountant Job Description (PDF)

PDF Download Application for Employment (PDF)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H

Announcements

Information Regarding Drought Conditions for Calhoun Utilities

Posted:

(Updated April 27th, 2026)

After months of closely monitoring drought conditions across the State of Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has declared a Level 1 drought response for all public water systems utilizing surface water and/or groundwater. The GA EPD determines whether specific environmental conditions warrant a drought response declaration based on the severity of drought conditions and the impacts to water supply. This declaration is a proactive measure in response to ongoing dry conditions and aims to ensure that Georgia’s water resources remain reliable and sustainable.

In response to the declaration and current drought conditions, Calhoun Utilities encourages all residents to reduce water usage wherever possible. Small adjustments in daily routines, such as fixing leaks, running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads, and limiting outdoor watering, can make a significant difference in conserving water.

Outdoor water use guidelines remain unchanged under a Drought Response Level 1, and watering between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. is still permitted based on the Georgia Water Stewardship Act of 2010.

While there aren’t any new restrictions under a Level 1 Drought Response, the following are acceptable practices and allowed daily at any time of day:

  • Irrigation of personal food gardens may be done at any time of day.
  • Irrigation of new and replanted plants, seed, or turf may be done at any time of day for 30 days after installation.
  • Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses may be done at any time of day.
  • Hand watering with a hose with an automatic cutoff or a handheld container may be done at any time of day.
  • Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation.
  • Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public turf grass recreational areas.
  • Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems.
  • Hydroseeding.

Thank you for your support and commitment to responsible water use.

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about water conservation tips, please visit the Georgia EPD website at the following links:

https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/drought-management

https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/water-conservation

PDF Information Regarding Drought Conditions for Calhoun Utilities (PDF)

Help Wanted

Laborer – Golf Maintenance Dept.

Posted:

                 The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Laborer in the Golf Maintenance department.

A valid Georgia driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. Prior golf course maintenance experience preferred.

Duties include operating mowers, weed-eaters, tractors, various hand tools, sprayers, and other equipment. Must be physically able to do manual labor such as lifting over 50 lbs., laying sod, shoveling, and other manual labor as needed.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall St during normal business hours and online below.

PDF Download Application for Employment (PDF)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H

Help Wanted

Community Development – City Planner

Posted:

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a City Planner in the Community Development Department.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional planning and urban design services and performing long-range planning activities regarding growth management, transportation planning, comprehensive planning, downtown development, zoning, and urban design. Reviewing site development plans, reviewing subdivision plats, administering development-related ordinances and regulations, assisting, and directing developers and individuals, approving zoning related permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Reports directly to the Director of Community Development.

Qualifications are valid Georgia driver’s license; Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of one-year previous experience and/or training involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, and site plan review; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

PDFCity Planner Detailed Job Description

Applications are available at City Hall,
226 South Wall St Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0151 and online below.

PDFApplication for Employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
M/F/V/H

Land of the Cherokee