Public Notices

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025 at 7:00PM

View presentation shown at public hearings for sale of City Gym

Public Hearing to discuss potential annexation of certain lands.

CC Work Session scheduled for Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 at 6pm.

Public Hearings to discuss potential sale of Ball Ground City gym.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 at 7:00PM

CC Work Session scheduled for Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 6pm.

Public Hearing to discuss annexation/rezoning cases, on Nov 6, 2025 at 5:00pm at City Hall

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct 9, at 7:00PM

CC Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 1, at 5pm.

Public Statement-Robert’s Lake Road

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept 11, at 7:00PM

CC Work Session scheduled for Thursday, Sept 4, at 6pm.

Public Hearings on Sept 4 concerning proposed abandonment is CANCELLED

Public Hearing on the GMA – City of Ball Ground financing, on Sept 4, at 6:00pm at City Hall

Qualifying results for 2025 Municipal Election announced.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00PM

CC Work Session scheduled for Thursday, August 7, at 6pm.

Qualifying period for 2025 Municipal Election announced.

Public Hearings on Millage Rate Increase: 7/10 9am & 5:30pm and 7/17 at 6:30pm at City Hall

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 17, at 7:00PM

CC Work Session rescheduled for Thursday, July 10, at 6pm.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00PM

CC Work Session planned for Thursday, June 5, at 6pm.

Parks & Recreation will hold a meeting on Monday, May 12, at 9:00AM

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00PM

Budget Hearing will be held May 1 at 5:30 PM at City Hall.

CC Work Session planned for Thursday, May 1, at 6pm.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00PM

Public Hearing on stream buffer variance: 4/10 at 6:30 PM at City Hall

City Council Work Session planned for Thursday, April 3.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00PM

The annual Arbor Day tree planting is scheduled for March 1 at 9:00am.

City Council will hold its annual planning retreat on Friday, Mar 1, from 8am – 4pm.

Public Hearing on amending zoning code: 2/13 at 6:30 PM at City Hall

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb 13, at 7:00PM

Recycle Day, Saturday, February 8 at the Senior Center from 9am-Noon

Public Hearing on amending zoning code: 2/6 at 5:30 PM at City Hall

City Council Work Session scheduled for Thursday, February 6.

Recycle Day, Saturday, January 25 at the Senior Center from 9am-Noon

Make up Recycle Day, Saturday, January 18 at the Senior Center from 9am-Noon

URGENT- Winter Weather – Solid Waste Services Update

Recycle Day, Saturday, January 11 at the Senior Center from 9am-Noon

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan 9, at 7:00PM

Work Session rescheduled to 1/6/25

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec 12, at 7:00PM

City Council Work Session scheduled for Thursday, December 5, has been cancelled.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov 14, at 7:00PM

Recycle Day, Saturday, November 9 at the Senior Center from 8am-Noon

Parks & Recreation will hold a meeting on Thursday, Nov 7, at 4:00PM

City Council November Work Session is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, at 6:00PM.

New Open Container Alcohol District in effect January 1, 2025.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, at 7:00PM

Recycle Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 5 at the Senior Center from 8am-Noon

City Council October Work Session is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 12, at 7:00PM

Public Hearing on Stream Buffer Variance: 9/12 at 6:30 PM at City Hall

Parks & Recreation will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept 10, at 2:00PM

City Council will hold a planning retreat on Friday, Sept 7, from 8am – 4pm.

City Council Work Session for Thursday, Sept 5, has been CANCELED.

City Council will hold a special call meeting on Friday, August 23, at 1:00PM

The city invites all on August 17 for fun, food, festivities, & music.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 8, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, August 1, at 6:00PM.

Parks & Recreation will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 23, at 10:00AM

City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, at 6:00PM

City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30PM

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a July Work Session on Thursday, June 27, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 13, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, June 6, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, May 30, at 7:00PM

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS – Impact Fees

Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at 5:00 PM

Important recycling information available

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 9, at 7:00PM

Impact Fee public hearings cancelled.

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, May 2, at 6:00PM.

The Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 has been released.

Public. Hearing on proposed city budget for 24-25 will be May 9, 2024 at city hall.

The City has selected a new solid waste service provider.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, at 7:00PM

City Council Work Session scheduled for Thursday, March 7, has been canceled.

City Council will hold its annual planning retreat on Saturday, March 2, from 8:00AM-5:00PM

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, February 1, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, January 11, at 7:00PM

Open houses set for viewing city’s park plan

Monthly work session to be held on Thursday, January 4 at 6:00 PM

Meets Thursday, December 28 at 6:00PM, Council Chambers at City Hall.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, December 14, at 7:00PM

Friday, December 1st at 7:00 PM will be our annual March of the Toys Parade.

Video of 2023 Veteran’s Day commemorative program.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, November 9, at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, November 2, at 6:00PM.

Beginning about Nov 13, Calvin Farmer Park playground will undergo renovation.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, October 5, at 6:00PM.

Household item clean-up this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in the Community Center Parking

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, September 7, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 10 at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, August 3, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 13 at 7:00PM

City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed tax increase on July 13, at 11:00am & 7:00pm.

View the history of the City of Ball Ground tax levy for the last 5 years.

Fireworks and concert at City Park, June 24, at 7pm.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 PM.

City Council will hold a public hearing for comments on the Comprehensive Plan on June 8, 7:00pm

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, June 1, at 6:00PM.

Garden Club to hold Plant Sale & Festival, May 13.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 11, at 7:00 PM.

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, May 4, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 13, at 7:00 PM.

City Council will hold a public hearing on considered changes to zoning ordinance on April 13, 6:00pm

Due to weather, the BBQ & Brews Festival has been rescheduled for May 20.

City Council will hold a Work Session on Thursday, April 6, at 6:00PM.

City Council will hold a public hearing on considered changes to zoning code on Mar 9, 6:00pm

Come see and learn the sport from which our name, Ball Ground, was derived.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Mar 9, at 7:00 PM.

City Council Work Session scheduled for tonight, March 2, has been canceled.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb 9, at 7:00 PM.

FREE Elder abuse class Feb 15, 10AM-Noon at Ball Ground Senior Center

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – February 2, at 6:00pm

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan 12, at 7:00 PM.

The results for the public input portion of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan update are now available

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – January 5, at 6:00pm

Time to renew your Occupational Tax Business License before Feb 1, 2023.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec 8, at 7:00 PM.

City Council Work Session scheduled for Dec 1 has been canceled.

The City is hosting a Veterans Day event at the new Memorial on Valley Street.

The City is accepting nominations for its new honor a veteran program.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov 10, at 7:00 PM

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – November 3, at 6:00pm

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct 13, at 7:00 PM

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – October 6, at 6:00pm

Six month halt on new applications for residential development

Public comment period is now open; plan is posted online for review

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7:00 PM

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – September 1, at 6:00pm

The qualifying period for the Nov 8, Municipal General Election has ended.

Be on the lookout for folks monitoring our water system.

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 PM

City Council Work Session to be held Thurs – August 4, at 6:00pm

City of Ball Ground Municipal Election Qualifying Notice

City Council Work Session to be held Wed -July 27, at 6:00pm

City Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 14 at 7:00 PM

Council Work Session will be held Thursday, July 7 at 6:00 PM

May 19, 2022 – 7:00 PM

April 14, 2022 – 7:00 PM

April 7, 2022 – 7:00 PM

March 12, 2022

March 10, 2022

Feb 23: Ability to reserve parks & recreation facilities is available.

Feb 17: Tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM will be our annual Arbor Day Tree Planting

Feb 7: Informational meeting by SunCap, Events calendar at printer, and more

Feb 1: a number of intersections equipped with cameras and cross cables

All Ball Ground citizens are invited to the Police Dept Building groundbreaking, Jan 31.

Jan. 26: The Ball Ground City Council will meet on Jan. 31 for a work session.

Ball Ground City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Jan 5: Over the next two weeks, the City’s well pump will be changed out.

Dec 30: Garbage service affected by COVID-19 and ground breaking for new police station

Dec. 30: Ball Ground Waste Management Customers, please read this message

Dec. 21: City Hall will be closed on Dec 23, 24, and 31 for Christmas and New Years

Nov. 23: City Hall will be closed Nov 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving

Nov. 18: The hearing will go on as planned but action on the issue will be tabled.

Nov 10: A public hearing will be held prior to the Nov 18 city council meeting.

Nov 10: City Council meeting rescheduled to November 18 at 7pm

Nov 5: repair schedule has changed, contractor plans on moving in on Monday AM

Nov 3: Long-awaited good news from the Georgia Dept. of Transportation

Oct 12: Paving contractor begins work on Depot Street tomorrow (Wednesday)

Oct 11: Check out this pdf document with times & locations for the upcoming Municipal Election

Oct 6: Update on upcoming activities and goings-on in and around Ball Ground, GA

August 27: The qualifying period for the Ball Ground Nov 2, 2021 Municipal Special Election has ended.

August 27: The qualifying period for the Ball Ground Nov 2, 2021 Municipal General Election has ended

August 6: A Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021

August 6: A special election will be held in conjunction with a Municipal General Election

July 29: Ball Ground City Council will hold a special called meeting Friday, July 30, 2021

July 26: Georgia Power has scheduled some extensive transmission line maintenance

July 16: The “Ball Ground Streamers” are working on a used book drive fundraiser.

July 12: Our water system was recently tested for the presence of Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

July 12: two major items will be the adoption of the property tax and fire tax millage rates

July 7: Georgia has enacted new rules of the road when encountering bicycles on public roadways.

June 28: Groover Street will be closed for up to 3 weeks.

June 24: New millage rate set to be adopted July 15.

June 24: Annual Concert and Fireworks Show this Saturday, downtown.

June 24: City Park this Saturday, June 26, 8am-2pm

June 11: Come out and support Plant Sale & Festival

June 9: Farmer’s Market is open this Saturday, June 12

June 9: June meeting postponed from June 10 to June 17.

Final adoption scheduled for meeting on May 13, 2021

May 13 meeting now being held on May 10

April 27: Schedule of Expenditures for FY 2020 SPLOST

April 26: the CDC & ACIP recommend lifting pause on J&J vaccine.

April 16: Georgia Municipal Association’s “It’s Worth a Shot” Campaign

March 11: City Council meeting to be streamed live on YouTube tonight

Feb 19: Join us Friday at 11 AM at City Hall to celebrate 31 consecutive years

Feb 16: Curb-Side Sanitation and Recycle pick-up – this Saturday instead of Friday

Feb 16: Updates on COVID, a water line relocation, and the sanitation rates.

Jan 29: Notice of changes for COVID-19 vaccination sites in N. Georgia

Jan 12: Notice of Rescheduling Jan 15, 2021 Municipal Court

Jan 11: Update on COVID, Sewage issues, and other local subjects.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The December Meeting of the Ball Ground City Council has been canceled.

Nov 25: Update on fiber optics coming soon & Happy Thanksgiving

Nov 10: Update on the upcoming council meeting and other city news.

Oct 30: Clean up day is Oct 31, Community Building Parking Lot 8am-2pm

Oct 5: Update on the upcoming council meeting and other city news.

Sept 23: Update on census count, virtual learning, and other city news.

Sept 14: Update on the Christmas parade and other city news.

Sept 1: Latest Ball Ground news from the City Manager, Eric Wilmarth

Aug 10: Cherokee County Marshal’s office to begin code enforcement in Ball Ground

Free drive-thru testing at the Ball Ground Senior Center – Friday, July 24th

July 16: Dispose of your extra clean-out items at no charge for Solid Waste customers of Advanced Disposal.

July 9: City Manager, Eric Wilmarth shares remarks from Mayor Roberts

July 8: City Manager’s personal experience in securing a test for himself.

June 23: Fireworks, this Saturday, June 27th, 9:45PM

June 11: Seeking public comment on a proposed truck bypass around Ball Ground.

June 10: Fireworks & Upcoming Council Meeting, news from Eric Wilmarth

April 24: List of current Executive Orders on COVID 19

April 14: Latest Ball Ground news from the City Manager, Eric Wilmarth

April 10: Latest Ball Ground news from the City Manager, Eric Wilmarth

April 3: Governor Kemp enacts ‘Shelter in Place’ order for entire state.

April 2: Latest “Shelter in Place” news from the City Manager, Eric Wilmarth

March 26: Emergency Declaration by the Mayor of Ball Ground

March 26: City Council declares a State of Emergency for Ball Ground.

March 23: Latest info from Dr. Del Rio; also Governor Kemp to hold 5pm press conference.

March 22: It is time we begin listening in regards to social distancing.

Reference websites and a hotline number to keep handy.

March 18: General update for residents of Ball Ground.

Household bulk item service suspended at this time.

City Hall will be closed to public access until further notice.