Tree Trimmer – Electric Department

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Tree Trimmer in the Electric Department.

Responsible for trimming and pruning trees, clearing brush and vegetation, maintaining the right of way near energized power lines, ability and knowledge to use equipment and tools used in tree trimming work such as power tools, hand tools, chain saws, hydraulic tree trimming saws, rakes and aerial man lifts, trucks with air breaks, chippers, and hot sticks. This a very physical job requiring a lot of pushing, pulling and lifting.

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

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Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Assistant Municipal Court Clerk

The City of Calhoun is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to serve as an Assistant Municipal Court Clerk.

Responsibilities: Provide customer service via in person, by phone, email and/or letters; Maintain and file all court proceedings and correspondence in Courtware; Enter and update cases in Courtware; Prepare Arraignment and Bench Trial calendars; Accept cash bonds and fines and keep records of the outstanding fines; Enter probation payments; Complete monthly reports on court statistics; attend Court; enter dispositions in GCIC

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, valid Georgia driver’s license; Courtroom experience preferred; possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain GCIC certifications; be skilled in dealing with the public; knowledge of computer operations.

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

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2023 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 9th, 2023.

Municipal Office Qualifying Fee
Mayor $540.00    
City Council Member- Post 1, Post 2 $252.00    
School Board Member- Post 4, Post 5 $1.00    

Qualifying for the offices listed above will be held at City Hall located at 226 South Wall Street, Monday, August 21, 2023 through Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

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.

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Part-Time Events and Marketing Coordinator

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a part-time events and marketing coordinator.

Responsibilities include administrative support work such as coordinating and assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of special events while under direct supervision of the DDA Director. Must attend Downtown Development Authority and Historic Preservation Commission meetings, take minutes and assist DDA Director with customer service and answering phone calls.

Must have the ability to prepare and develop social media content, as well as monitor, post and analyze social media channels to enhance Downtown Calhoun’s brand.

Must be energetic, imaginative and well organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Submit applications at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours. Contact the DDA Director at 706-602-5570 for more information.

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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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