The Mayor of Hiawassee has issued an Emergency Declaration
Effective 3-24-2020 at 4PM. The full declaration is available
on the City of Hiawassee Website: www.hiawasseega.gov
Here are the highlights of the declaration:
1. No Public gatherings of more than 10 people on any property
owned or controlled by the City
2. The City shall have the authority to conduct meetings & take votes
via teleconferencing in accordance with OCGA Sec 50-14-1(g)
3. The City will not disconnect utility service due to non-payment
4. Restaurants will be limited to Delivery, Drive-thru, or take out only.
No dine-in service will be available IF the restaurant is licensed to
sell beer and wine, they may sell unopened bottles or cans of beer
or wine for take-out consumption.
5. Keep a personal distance of 6 feet from all other establishments
6. There is no curfew currently, but the Mayor reserves the right
to impose a curfew at a future time.