The Ball Ground Fireworks Display will be this Saturday, June 27^th, at 9:45 PM.  Come early, grab dinner from one of our local restaurants and then just find a good spot to watch the show.  The show is very visible from Lions Field, Calvin Farmer Park (on the Old Dawsonville Road side of the small stream only), from the Tennis Courts, City Park, Downtown Sidewalks, Library, Post and many other locations close to downtown.  Tailgating, grilling, and family games are allowed and encouraged.  We do ask all of our residents to practice social distancing – still have fun – but slow the spread of COVID-19.  Due to increased size in the “fall-out” area, we must close Calvin Farmer Park east of the small stream and the community building parking lot.

#BALLGROUNDROCKS

Hello Ball Ground –

Another Executive Order, this one took effect yesterday, June 16^th, 2020.

Crowd sizes are now up to 50 unless the 6 foot distancing can be implemented for more.

Many of the restrictions on restaurants have been lifted………but your server is required, by this order, to wear a face mask or shield.  We are asking our restaurants to diligently comply, and as a customer, you can certainly request them to comply as well.

Over the course of the next few days, you will get summaries and opinions from a wide variety of sources as to what the Governor “meant” – so just wanted you to have access to the full 40 pages to see what exactly was written.

Also – you might want to check out the link below, as it contains a lot of good information at the State level.

Governor Kemp’s Executive Order of June 11

https://www.georgia.org/covid19bizguide

#BALLGROUNDSTRONG

Eric

Hello Ball Ground:

Cherokee County and the City of Ball Ground are seeking public input on potential alternatives for a Truck Bypass to route trucks using SR 5 BU and SR 372 around the City of Ball Ground.

You can view the information developed so far at:

https://www.cherokeega.com/_focus/ball-ground-truck-bypass.php

The link is open now for viewing information about the possible project.

From now until July 3^rd, 2020 a comment card will also be available at the above link where you can provide your thoughts and comments back to the planners.

Please take the time to review and provide your thoughts and feedback.

The sheet containing the various routes under consideration is quite busy and can be difficult to read.  We have larger boards for viewing in the lobby at City Hall, at Barrell House Coffee and Doner Frankfurt and Meats in downtown.  Next week an even larger board will be on display in the Food Court downtown.  Be sure to check it out.

If you have any difficulties with the comment card just send me an email to ewilmarth@cityofballground.com and I will get your comments to the right places.

#BALLGROUNDSTRONG

Thanks
Eric

Hello Ball Ground

Mark your calendars.  FIREWORKS – our show this year will be on Saturday, June 27^th and will start promptly at 9:45 PM.  Lots of changes this year and we aren’t really making a big push in advertising outside of our community.  Unfortunately, given COVID-19 we won’t be having any type of concert of vendor’s set up this year but we are hoping that as many of you as possible can join us.  We believe we can still have the show while following the guidelines and orders issued by Governor Kemp.  So……please join us in the following way:

Find a great parking spot and stay in or around your car.

1. For those that arrive early – feel free to set up your camp chairs or blankets in City Park, Calvin Farmer Park (only on the Old Dawsonville Road side of the stream), and on Lions Field.
2. Except for the people who came with you in your car, or people you live with – please remain six feet from all other persons
3. We urge you to consider the wearing of a facemask or coverings, especially if you pay a visit to our downtown merchants

Please remember that the Community Building parking lot, tennis courts and basketball courts, as well as Calvin Farmer Park east of the creek will be closed as this area receives the fall-out from the fireworks.

Our monthly meeting of Mayor and Council will take place tomorrow evening (Thursday, June 11^th, at 7:00 pm).  This meeting will be streamed on facebook live on the City of Ball Ground page.  You may also dial in to listen to the meeting by calling 1-800-410-3590 and entering the pass code of 9070 162#.

Items on the agenda include:

2^nd reading of the proposed budget (shown on front page of our website)

1. Entering a Memorandum of Understanding with Cherokee County for continued 911 services
2. Consider 1^st Reading of an ordinance change that will allow our restaurants to continue selling packaged alcohol with their “to-go” orders
3. Consider 1^st Reading of a new sign ordinance
4. Consider tentative adoption of the FY-20/21 millage rate – (advertising will follow with formal adoption in July)
5. Consider Memorandum of Understanding with Cherokee County to engage the services of the Marshal’s Office for Code Enforcement
6. Consider 1^st Reading of the Building Code Ordinance
7. Consider 1^st Reading or “re-adoption” of the Animal Ordinance (no changes from existing ordinance – just requires re-adoption)

We are very hopeful that our July council meeting will be on “normal” terms as opposed to dial in.

Have a great day, #BALLGROUNDSTRONG #BALLGROUNDROCKS

Eric

Below are links to various documents concerning Governor’s Executive Orders, either the Order itself or links to sites showing guidelines.  Click on the one you would like to review.  The latest information is at the top of the set of links.