Utilities

Temporary Water Outage Scheduled for Brownlee Mountain Road on Wednesday, July 1st

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The City of Calhoun Water Construction Department will be working in the area of Brownlee Mountain Road on Wednesday, July 1.

Water service in the area will be temporarily interrupted beginning around 9:30 AM and may last until approximately 4:00 PM.

This work is part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s intersection improvement project for S.R. 53 at Brownlee Mountain Road. The temporary water service interruption is necessary in order to tie in a new section of water main to the line serving Brownlee Mountain Road.

Normal water service will be restored as soon as crews complete the necessary work.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience during this time. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (706) 629-2758.

Help Wanted

Utilities – Customer Service Representative

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a customer service representative for the utilities department.

This position is responsible for collecting payments and working with customers on utility accounts.

Qualifications are high school diploma or equivalent, previous customer service preferred, proficiency with computers, strong attention to detail, good communication skills with ability to work with the public and ability to work in fast paced environment.

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

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Help Wanted

Main Street Coordinator

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Main Street Coordinator. This is a part-time position.

Responsibilities include serving as a consistent, professional representative of the DDA in the merchant community, support the planning, logistics, and execution of downtown events, assist with the annual sponsorship outreach process, support the Director on special projects and organizational priorities as they evolve, and perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably incidental to this role

Qualifications are experience in community development, economic development, nonprofit work, business, public relations, or a related field is preferred. Candidates with demonstrated relationship-building skills and community credibility are strongly encouraged to apply. Georgia Main Street training will be provided. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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

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Public Notice

Zoning Notice

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The Mayor and Council of the City of Calhoun, Georgia will hold a public hearing on July 6, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the Calhoun Depot, 109 South King Street, in response to:

  1. A building front setback variance request totaling forty-one (41) feet, to vary from the required thirty-five (35) foot setback on Fain Street to sixteen (16) feet, and to vary from the required thirty-five (35) foot setback on Jim Lay Drive (Formally Pitts Street) to thirteen (13) feet, for 4.29 acres, at a location of 411 College Street, being parcel C24-078, by First Baptist Church of Calhoun GA.
  2. Annexation and zoning request of C-2 for 1.19 acres, located at 1117 S Wall Street, being parcel 042-106, by Ronnie Holbrook.

A Zoning Advisory Board Meeting will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. at the Calhoun Depot.  The recommendation of the board will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council and will be made a part of the public hearing as referenced above.

Copies of the City’s Zoning Policies and Procedures and the Zoning Standards adopted by the Council and amended several times since, are available upon request at Community Development during normal business hours, or at all Zoning Hearings or Council Meetings.

INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO OPPOSE THE ZONING MATTER AT ALL PUBLIC HEARINGS AS LISTED, MUST FILE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT LEAST FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST HEARING IF THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250.00 OR MORE WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR AN ELECTED CITY OFFICIAL. THIS DISCLOSURE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS: (1) THE NAME AND OFFICIAL POSITION OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL WHO RECEIVED THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION, (2) THE AMOUNT AND DESCRIPTION OF EACH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION, AND (3) THE DATE OF EACH CONTRIBUTION DURING THE TWO YEARS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE REZONING REQUEST.

Both meetings are open to the public.  Additional information is available at City Hall during normal business hours.  Please contact Joey Moore, (770) 548-2114 if you have any questions.

Announcements

Information Regarding Drought Conditions for Calhoun Utilities

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(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

Community Development – City Planner

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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

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