2025 Qualifying Candidate Information

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 21-2-131(1)(A), the following qualifying fees were set by the City of Calhoun City Council during the regular City Council meeting of January 13th, 2025.  

Municipal Office Qualifying Fee
City Council Member- Post 3, Post 4 $252.00    
School Board Member- Post 1, Post 2, Post 3 $1.00    

Qualifying for the offices listed above will be held at City Hall located at 226 South Wall Street, Monday, August 18, 2025 through Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 

Meter Reader – Calhoun Utilities

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Meter Reader.

Responsibilities include changing out and maintaining water and electric meters; Assisting with the general maintenance on meter reading trucks; replacing meter lids on water meters; learning computer software to assist with drive-by readings; disconnecting and reconnecting water and electric service; after-hours duty is required for reconnects at least one week per month.

Qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Georgia driver’s license; the ability to climb steep banks; cross ditches, and the ability to drive defensively since the job requires 70% driving time; and the ability to work well with internal/external customers.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street, during normal business hours or online at https://www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com/government-and-administration/human-resources/.

PDFApplication for Employment

    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Police Department – Certified Police Officer

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

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Free Public Wi-Fi Access

The City of Calhoun is proud to announce free public Wi-Fi access is now available at the Downtown Calhoun City Park, Calhoun Recreation Department’s tennis facility, swimming pool, football field, the new baseball/softball complex, the yellow playground, and the Mauldin Road soccer complex.

The free public Wi-Fi will be available between the hours of 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

The Wi-Fi network name is CalhounWiFi and the password is Hometown

Some devices may initially prompt a log in page, but no personal information or account setup will be required for login.  Instructional signs will be posted this week in the areas with public Wi-Fi access.  You may submit user feedback to wificomments@calnet-ga.net

We would like to thank Brad Carrick and the staff at Calnet for making this opportunity possible.  The equipment was purchased utilizing the Federal Government’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to help implement the goal of additional broadband deployment for the public.  Additional locations are under review and consideration, so stay tuned!

Promotion Recognition – Calhoun Fire Department

All of us here at The Calhoun Fire Department would like to take the time to Congratulate and recognize the following employees on their promotions this week within our department.

BILLY GREEN, BRETT SILVERS and JESSE MILLS.

Billy has been a full-time employee of the CFD for the past 16 years and has been serving the department as a Lieutenant/Intermediate EMT. Following his promotion, he will now hold the title of “Battalion Chief”.


Brett has been a full-time employee with the CFD for the past 11 years serving as a Firefighter/Intermediate EMT. Following his promotion, he will now hold the title of “Lieutenant”.


Jesse has been a full-time employee with the CFD for the past 6 years serving as a Firefighter/Advanced EMT. Following his promotion, he also will now hold the title of “Lieutenant”.

Congratulations” to each of you on your accomplishments, along with these well-deserved promotions. All of your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated and we wish each of you all the best as a new chapter of your journey begins.

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