On July 18, at 5:15 p.m. at the Church at the Grove in Social Circle, members of the Social Circle City Council, Social Circle Development Authority, and Downtown Development Authority of Social Circle will gather for an Economic Development forum. There is a potential for a quorum to be present.
The City Council work session scheduled for tonight, July 7, has been postponed. The Council will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. on July 19.
Project: RFP for CHIP Grant Writing and Administrative Services
Project Type: RFP
Bid Posting: 09/28/2022
Bid Closing: 10/31/2022 at 2:00 pm
City Contact: Barbara Schlageter, bschlageter@socialcirclega.gov
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Predicted adverse weather conditions from Hurricane Ian sparked concern for the 28th annual Friendship Festival originally set for Oct. 1. Therefore, the festival was rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in Downtown Social Circle. For more information contact Downtown Director Amber McKibben at amckibben@socialcirclega.gov.
City residents can dispose of bulk waste on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A City worker will be on hand to assist. The dumpster will be placed in the Public Works yard at Vine Circle off E. Hightower Trail. Refrigerators and paint will NOT be accepted. Bring a copy of your current utility bill or driver’s license as proof of residency.
Please be aware that flaggers will be directing traffic Sept. 20-22, along S. Cherokee Road for sidewalk and driveway repair. The contractor for a sewer improvement project is pouring concrete to replace sidewalks and driveways that had to be dismantled in preparation for the infrastructure upgrades.
Just a reminder to our customers that utility bills will soon be due. The last day to pay past due balances is Sept. 26, by 4:30 p.m. The cut-off date for past due amounts is Sept. 27. The due date for current balances is Sept. 29. On Sept. 30, late fees will be applied.
Film crews will be in and around Downtown Social Circle Sept. 13-15 to prepare for an episode of the popular Netflix show “Sweet Magnolias.” Filming will not take place until Friday, Sept. 16, but set crews will perform prep work starting Tuesday, Sept. 13. Be aware that the parking lot next to the Post Office will be closed from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. each day starting Tuesday, Sept. 13 until Saturday, Sept. 17, when the production wraps up. A map shows parking that is being utilized by the film crews.
Interested in being a vendor at the 28th Annual Social Circle Friendship Festival? The event is just around the corner and vendor spaces are still available! The deadline for applications is Sept. 16. The event will be held at Friendship Park in Downtown Social Circle on Oct. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crowds will enjoy good food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, live music, and an on-site broadcast from Q92.3 radio throughout the day. Contact Downtown Director Amber McKibben at amckibben@socialcirclega.gov or call 770-464-1866. Applications can also be found on the City website via the city calendar or go to https://socialcirclega.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FF-2021-application-R1.pdf
The Tax Sale scheduled for September 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. All properties were paid prior to the sale.
City residents can dispose of bulk waste on Sept. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sept. 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The City will hold a Fall Dumpster Day and provide a dumpster for City residents to dispose of bulk trash. A City worker will be on hand to assist. The dumpster will be placed in the Public Works yard at Vine Circle off E. Hightower Trail. Refrigerators and paint will NOT be accepted. Bring a copy of your current utility bill or driver’s license as proof of residency.
Social Circle City Hall will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day Holiday. Waste Management has informed us that solid waste services – meaning garbage pick-up – will be delayed by one day during the Labor Day Holiday week. Thank you and enjoy the holiday weekend!