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We are proud to announce our 2018 Strategic Plan has been presented by The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government in conjunction with so many stakeholders that helped us come up with a fabulous plan for our beautiful City! or look below to see images of the slides presented.
We are in the process of adding the full report!
updated November 30, 2022
Here is the link to the report : Goals of Priority Area One
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The City of Hiwassee earned its newest designation as a Planfirst Community.
Excerpts from letter from Georgia Department of Community Affairs concerning the planfirst community designation
Dear Mayor Ordiales:
On behalf of Commissioner Christopher Nunn and the entire Georgia Department of Community Affairs, please accept this letter as official notification that the City of Hiawassee has been designated as a 2019 PlanFirst Community by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and chosen to participate in the program for three (3) years: January 1, 2019 until December 31, 2021.
This designation recognizes the hard work and successful implementation of your comprehensive plan and acknowledges your commitment to identifying opportunities and setting the goals needed to move your community forward.
The PlanFirst designation also enables you to take advantage of the various incentives offered through the program. Incentives available to the PlanFirst designees include:
Statewide recognition for community achievement
Annual CDBG application eligibility for non-entitlement communities meeting certain criteria for timeliness
Bonus points on applications for DCA programs as EIP, DDRLF and Redevelopment Fund Access to a reduced interest rate on certain Georgia Environmental Financing Authority (GEFA) state loans
Free attendance for 2 representatives at the DCA Community Planning Institute events
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Mayor Liz Ordiales applied for and received a grant from The ARC in the amount of $600,000 for the Hiawassee Sewer system!
Here she is shown Accepted that Giant check on behalf of the City! You go Mayor Liz ! Way to get GREAT things done!
