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Road Closures and Event Notices
Starting this morning, Tuesday, August 27, portions of Lucky Street near Windsor Street in Westminster will be closed for water line maintenance, with access to local services available via Augusta Street. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s BOOSTED Business After Hours Outdoor Party in Downtown Westminster is this evening from...
Walhalla Council Approves Firetruck Purchase, Denies Developer’s Waterline Request
Walhalla City Council has approved the purchase of one firetruck for $688,155, following concerns about the affordability of financing two trucks. The single truck will replace an out-of-service vehicle, and the purchase includes a $9,500 trade-in discount. The council opted for this lower payment option after considering the financial impact, with the total payment amounting to $803,417.50 over five years.
Seneca Dog Park Reopens with Emphasis on Safety and Responsible Use
The City of Seneca PetSafe Dog Park has reopened after a tragic incident in which a large dog fatally attacked a small dog, leading to severe injuries and the pet’s death. The city extends its condolences to the pet’s owners and emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with off-leash dog parks.
Clayton City Council approves Social District
A Social District has been approved by the Clayton City Council. Starting September 1, 2024, the social district will allow alcoholic drinks to be carried on certain city streets. After much research the district was unanimously approved the Clayton City Council at their monthly meeting on August 20, explains Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon. “The Social District was approved unanimously by our council. They all did individual research of other towns. They even asked City Manager Trudy Crunkleton and Police Chief Andy Strait to do some research. All that research of all the other towns showed no increase of issues or incidents. In fact, it became a much more orderly use of the downtown as far as alcohol was concerned. We have several events during the year that allow it but each time it has to be voted on and there was a lot of confusion about whether we can or can we not during the year, so they decided to just make it a blanket. It’s from 12-8pm every day and it is in designated cups. It is even more restrictive really than it was before because now we can actually look at what are they doing and where are they getting it. Each of the restaurants are still tasked with the law of making sure that no one is over-served. So, it gives a little more bite to the Police Department to be able to monitor it and get ahead of any issues. So, the council did their homework and decided to vote for it. There was some opposition but in the end, the council decided it was the right thing to do and it was working well in other communities around us. So, they moved that forward and it will take effect on September 1st.” The Social District will be closely monitored by police to ensure everyone is obeying the rules.
Seneca City Council Meets Tuesday
The City of Seneca will hold a work session and special called meeting on August 27, 2024, at 6:00 PM, where the council will discuss amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance and garbage regulations. The special called meeting will include final readings of ordinances related to the annexation and zoning of 358 Garrison Rd, the rezoning of Frontage Rd property, and the sale of Harpers Plaza Buildings A & B. An executive session will follow to discuss CAT bus, with potential action afterward. The meeting is open to the public.
Author Talks: Tracey Enerson Wood at Highlands and Cashiers libraries
On September 14, the public is invited to the Hudson Library in Highlands at 12:30p.m. or Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library at 3p.m., as they welcome Florida Author Tracey Enerson Wood to talk about her new historical fiction novel Katharine, the Wright Sister. The Highlands event at 12:30p.m....
Community Coffee with the Mayor at Hudson Library
Please join us on Friday, August 30 at 11:00 AM in the Hudson Library Meeting Room for Community Coffee with the Mayor. The topic will be: “Town Project Updates and Development Discussion.”. Community Coffee with Mayor Taylor, a joint endeavor by Hudson Library and the Town of Highlands, is...
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