Public Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

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The City of Calhoun, Georgia today announces its intention to reduce the 2026 millage rate to 2.25 mills from the 2025 millage rate of 3.50 mills—a reduction of 1.25 mills

When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia law requires that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total revenue on the current year’s digest that last year’s millage rate would have produced had no reassessments occurred. Therefore, since the rollback rate is lower than the current millage rate in order to set the millage rate of 2.25 –state law requires that this must be advertised as a property tax increase. Therefore, before the Mayor and Council of the City of Calhoun, Georgia set a final millage rate, Georgia law requires three public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the increase.

On November 4, 2025, City of Calhoun voters approved a 1% FLOST (Floating Local Option Sales Tax) All money collected from FLOST is, by law, restricted to reducing property tax for property owners on the City property taxes. Late revisions to the state law have now allowed the 5-month collection period in 2026 to be implemented for tax relief for the 2026 tax year. FLOST collections for January 2026-May 2026 will result in a roll-back of 1.472 mills. Without the FLOST revenue the City millage rate for 2026 would have been 3.722 mills. Also to be expected for 2026 is an $18,000 Homeowner Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) applied to 2026 tax bills for homestead properties.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held on September 28, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. at the Depot Community Room 109 South King Street. There will also be a third public hearing at the Depot Community Room, 109 South King Street, on October 12, 2026, at 6:30 P.M.

PDFNOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE (PDF)

PDFCITY OF CALHOUN TAX RELIEF (PDF)

PDFPROPOSED 2026 TAX DIGEST 5 YEAR HISTORY (PDF)

Help Wanted

Building Inspector – Community Development Department

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a Building Inspector in the Community Development Department.

Responsibilities include assisting in the daily operation of building, zoning, and land use in the City of Calhoun; assisting in the inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial construction with emphasis on structural, plumbing, electrical, gas, mechanical, and HVAC.  Responsible for zoning and land use interpretation to ensure compliance with City Ordinances and the Calhoun Comprehensive Plan.

Qualifications are a valid Georgia driver’s license; high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years’ experience in construction or a construction-related field; associate’s degree or technical diploma in construction management, building construction, engineering technology, architecture, or related field preferred. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints. Computer literate. Ability to do field inspections involving squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street, during normal business hours and online below.

PDFBuilding Inspector – Job Description (PDF)

PDF Download Application for Employment (PDF)

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Help Wanted

Water Construction Laborer

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a laborer in the Water Construction Department.

Qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within six months; the capability to do manual labor such as digging and cleaning out ditches to install new water lines; make water taps; install water meters; lay pipe; and operate a jackhammer. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Emergency standby on a rotational basis is required.

Applications are available at City Hall, 226 South Wall Street during normal business hours or online below.

PDF Download Application for Employment (PDF)

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Calhoun Bids and Proposals

New 2MG Ground Storage Tank at Fire Tower Road (Brogdon) – Invitation to Bid

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Calhoun Utilities has decided to postpone the bid opening to Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Interested parties must obtain updated bid documents directly from the City of Calhoun and must be registered with Andrea Everett (AEverett@calhounga.gov) as a current planholder. Returning bidders will not have to pay for updated bid documents, but they must ask to be included on the new planholders list.

PDFNew 2MG Ground Storage Tank at Fire Tower Road (Brogdon) – Invitation to Bid (PDF)

PDFAddendum NO. 1 – 09.01.26 (Fire Tower 2MG Tank) (PDF)
PDFAddendum NO. 2 – 09.01.26 (Fire Tower 2MG Tank) (PDF)

Announcements

City of Calhoun Implements CivicPlus’® NextRequest Solution

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New System Offers Residents Easier Access to Public Records and Increased Transparency

The City of Calhoun has partnered with CivicPlus to implement its NextRequest solution, a web-based platform designed to simplify and modernize public records management. The platform enables residents to easily submit public records requests, track their status, and access records—ultimately promoting greater transparency and government accountability. By automating workflows and streamlining request processing, NextRequest makes it faster and easier for staff to respond to requests and honor FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and state-specific public records laws.

Access the City of Calhoun Public Records Portal.

Help Wanted

Police Chief – City of Calhoun Police Department

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for the position of Police Chief.

Seeking an experienced and motivated leader to serve and protect our community by performing a variety of complex administrative, managerial and professional work in planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and directing the activities of the Police Department.

Qualifications to apply include a Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible law enforcement experience; A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible service in senior-level supervisory experience in a Police Department of equivalent size or larger; possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Applications and the full job description are available at City Hall,
226 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701,
and online below.

PDFPolice Chief Job Description (PDF)

PDF Download Application for Employment (PDF)

Applications will be accepted through
August 7, 2026.

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Announcements

Information Regarding Drought Conditions for Calhoun Utilities

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(Updated April 27th, 2026)

After months of closely monitoring drought conditions across the State of Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has declared a Level 1 drought response for all public water systems utilizing surface water and/or groundwater. The GA EPD determines whether specific environmental conditions warrant a drought response declaration based on the severity of drought conditions and the impacts to water supply. This declaration is a proactive measure in response to ongoing dry conditions and aims to ensure that Georgia’s water resources remain reliable and sustainable.

In response to the declaration and current drought conditions, Calhoun Utilities encourages all residents to reduce water usage wherever possible. Small adjustments in daily routines, such as fixing leaks, running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads, and limiting outdoor watering, can make a significant difference in conserving water.

Outdoor water use guidelines remain unchanged under a Drought Response Level 1, and watering between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. is still permitted based on the Georgia Water Stewardship Act of 2010.

While there aren’t any new restrictions under a Level 1 Drought Response, the following are acceptable practices and allowed daily at any time of day:

  • Irrigation of personal food gardens may be done at any time of day.
  • Irrigation of new and replanted plants, seed, or turf may be done at any time of day for 30 days after installation.
  • Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses may be done at any time of day.
  • Hand watering with a hose with an automatic cutoff or a handheld container may be done at any time of day.
  • Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation.
  • Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public turf grass recreational areas.
  • Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems.
  • Hydroseeding.

Thank you for your support and commitment to responsible water use.

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about water conservation tips, please visit the Georgia EPD website at the following links:

https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/drought-management

https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/water-conservation

PDF Information Regarding Drought Conditions for Calhoun Utilities (PDF)

Help Wanted

Community Development – City Planner

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The City of Calhoun is now accepting applications for a City Planner in the Community Development Department.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional planning and urban design services and performing long-range planning activities regarding growth management, transportation planning, comprehensive planning, downtown development, zoning, and urban design. Reviewing site development plans, reviewing subdivision plats, administering development-related ordinances and regulations, assisting, and directing developers and individuals, approving zoning related permits, and performing additional tasks as assigned. Reports directly to the Director of Community Development.

Qualifications are valid Georgia driver’s license; Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of one-year previous experience and/or training involving urban planning, local/regional land use, zoning, land development plan review, and site plan review; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

PDFCity Planner Detailed Job Description

Applications are available at City Hall,
226 South Wall St Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0151 and online below.

PDFApplication for Employment

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