Mayor Liz Ordiales welcomes you to the City of Hiawassee's website. Please explore our site to find information about the services we provide and how to attain them. You can also find out about your city government to include elected officials and hired staff. You can view recent city council agendas and minutes. Learn about the history of Hiawassee as well as facts about our population and geography. Additionally, you can find out information about doing business in Hiawassee.
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This great collaboration shows so many wonderful places starting at the Blueridge Mountains and ending in Clayton, Georgia to Visit! How many places have you visited?
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GRANTS UP TO $1500 AVAILABLE FOR HIAWASSEE FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS
September 27, 2021 – The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) announced Façade Grant applications are available for Hiawassee businesses and commercial property owners to receive matching funds up to $1,500 for façade improvements. The grants are a component of the Hiawassee Main Street Program and provide an incentive for current owners and potential buyers of vacant and occupied commercial properties to restore, renovate and repair their properties.
To apply for a grant, visit: https://www.hiawasseega.gov/index.php/economic-development/about-the-dda/downtown-facade-grant-program There is no deadline to apply. Once all grants have been pledged, no more applications will be accepted until additional funds are available.
The grants are available to private businesses located within the DDA boundaries. Government entities, churches, and national franchises are excluded from this program. Funding for the grants came from the DDA General Fund and private donations. A total of $5,000 is available in this round of funding.
The money can be used for exterior painting, basic façade improvements (excluding roofs and landscaping), canopies and awnings, gutters and downspouts, exterior door and window repair/replacement, and decorative exterior architectural features, for example.
Approved projects must begin within 45 days of notice of award and must be completed within six months.
“We are very excited to announce the DDA Façade Grant Program. This program provides the opportunity for property and business owners to reinvest in their properties which in turn helps to create a more vibrant atmosphere in downtown.” said Denise McKay, Director of Economic Development for the cities of Hiawassee and Young Harris and Towns County.
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Hiawassee In the News Again!
The Georgia Municipal Association featured the Spirit of Cities video from Cities exhiobiting the 2021 Convention GMA Goals, . The Mayor of Hiawassee, Liz Ordiales and the Mayor of Young Harris, Andrea Gibby were featured for their collaborative work (Along with the Towns County Councilman also) on the plan to share a Director of Economic Development and the successes that developed. Watch this short Clip to learn more!
or click here: https://youtu.be/2qu0EBNtJ2c?t=323
To see the entire GMA video click here
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STATE Of GEORGIA
CITY OF HIAWASSEE
KEY ELECTION DATES & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-131 (a) (1): The following qualifying fees have been set by the Hiawassee City Council and published on January 27th, 2021:
Mayor – Liz Ordiales $ 780.00*
City Councilman, Post 1 – Amy Barrett $ 96.00*
City Councilman, Post 2 – Patsy Owens $ 96.00*
In accordance with O.C.G.A. §21-2-132(d) (4) Notice of Candidacy for Mayor and two (2) positions on the CityCouncil can be filed in the office of the City Clerk during regular office hours from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.excluding 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. beginning Monday, August 16, 2021 through Friday, August 20, 2021. Payment of qualifying fees may be made by check, cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
Qualifying will take place in the office of the City Clerk, which is located at City Hall, 50 River Street, Hiawassee Georgia. Qualifying packets may be picked up at City Hall during regular business hours beginning on August 2, 2021.
The General Election will be held on November 2, 2021. Terms of office will begin January 1, 2022 and will expire onDecember 31, 2025. Eligibility to serve requires such a person be 21 years of age, a resident of the City of Hiawassee for at least one year immediately prior to the date of such person's election, a registered and qualified voter in the Municipal Election and must continue to reside in the City during the term of office.
The last date in which an individual can register and be eligible to vote in the November Election is October 4, 2021 at the office of the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration.
Advance (Early) Voting begins on October 11, 2021 and ends on October 29th, 2021. Advance Voting will be held at the office of the Towns County Board of Elections and Registration from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. including two Saturdays, October 16th, 2021 and October 23rd, 2021.
Bonnie Kendrick
City Clerk
City of Hiawassee, Georgia
*Incorrectly reported on first notice.