Public Notice

Municipal General Election/Special Election Logic and Accuracy Testing

Notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of the voting equipment to be used in the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election/Special Election  will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Such preparation and testing will continue from day to day until complete and is open to the public and members of the public are entitled to be present during the preparation and testing.  Said testing and preparation will be conducted at the Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration Office located at the Gordon County Courthouse at 100 S Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia.

Submitted by:
Shea Hicks
Chairperson,
Gordon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration

Announcements

Qualifying Results for November 7th General Municipal Election

Name Address Office Sought Qualified Date
Jacqueline Palazzolo 247 Wildwood Cir SE, Calhoun, GA 30701 City Council Post 1 August 21, 2023
Al Edwards 109 Stonehaven Drive, Calhoun, GA 30701 City Council Post 2 August 21, 2023
James F. Palmer 506 Pisgah Way, Calhoun, GA 30701 Mayor August 21, 2023
Bruce Potts 315 Cumberland Drive, Calhoun, GA 30701 Mayor August 23, 2023
Becky Gilbert George 321 Double Tree Drive, Calhoun, GA 30701 School Board Post 5 August 21, 2023
Help Wanted

Water Treatment Plant – Night Shift Operator

The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a night shift operator for the water treatment plant.

Qualifications are high school diploma or equivalent, strong math background and computer skills a plus; must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.  If not a state certified operator must have ability to attend training classes and pass state certification exam within six months of hire.

This position works 12 hour shifts 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., rotating days including weekends and holidays.

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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Announcements, Utilities

Calhoun Utilities Service Line Inventory

Calhoun Utilities Requests Your Help

Recent regulations implemented by the EPA now require every public water system to develop and submit a service line inventory to identify water service line material by October 16th, 2024. If your home was built before 1990, you may be eligible for a $10.00 credit to be utilized towards your utility bill by filling out the survey found at:

www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com/sli

(Eligibility will be based on whether or not the customer is able to identify service line material. Offer is valid for your address until city crews have field verified the material.)

Even if your home was built after 1990, Calhoun Utilities still requests that you complete the survey. Your participation will greatly impact the success of the program. 

Help Wanted

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H

Announcements, Public Notice

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!

Announcements

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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