Public Notice

Zoning Notice

Posted:

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.

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 – Updated 05-26-26 (PDF)

PDFAdult Entertainment Ordinance (PDF)

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
M/F/V/H

Help Wanted

Police Department – Certified Police Officer

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The City of Calhoun Police Department is now accepting applications for a Certified Police Officer.

Qualifications are: high school diploma or equivalent; valid Georgia driver’s license; no felony arrest record; must be a certified police officer; bilingual a plus; ability to pass medical and physical fitness exam as required by the State of Georgia.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours or online at www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com.

PDFApplication for Employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H

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