Social Circle City Council to meet April 9

The Social Circle City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 9 for their monthly work session. Click the PDF to read what's on the agenda.

Social Circle cleanup

We are so proud of our Clean City Committee.

Social Circle answers legal complaint

Social Circle has responded to accusations made by former director of public safety Tom Fox.

Social Circle Cleanup

Social Circle to host bi-annual cleanup

The Social Circle Better Hometown program will be hosting its fourth city-wide cleanup day this Saturday.

Survivor’s spirit

Shiny and new: Five-year-old cancer survivor Ethan Potter was presented with this stylish ride at the Social Circle Kruizers show on Saturday. The car was sponsored by the City of Social Circle and Social Circle Better Hometown. The Social Circle Kruizers meet on the second Saturday of every month in Social Circle. Their next show will be on May 31 and will honor the troops.

Pitcher perfect

"I was born to be a Yankee," said Danny McDevitt, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, who now resides in Social Circle.

Burgess speaks on de-annexation

Social Circle Mayor James Burgess spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Tuesday evening and explained his feelings opposing the proposed de-annexation of several properties in Newton County.

Social Circle Theatre presents "Into the Woods"

"Into the Woods" is our fifth play at the Social Circle Theatre," director of the Christian Youth Performers Angelia Bacon said as rehearsals wind down for the performances of the play, March 26-27. "We have twenty-three home schoolers in this production who auditioned last November and have been rehearsing for the past fifteen weeks."

Mayor Burgess to speak about Social Circle de-annexation Tuesday

Meeting set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Social Circle First Baptist Church. Please check CovNews.com for updates on this story and more.

Petition to circulate for Social Circle de-annexation

 Rep. Doug Holt (R-Social Circle) spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Thursday night about his proposed legislation that would de-annex land in Newton County from the city of Social Circle.

Concerned Citizens vote to support Holt's legislation

Rep. Doug Holt (R-Social Circle) spoke to the Concerned Citizens of Social Circle on Thursday night about his proposed legislation that would de-annex land in Newton County from the city of Social Circle.

Drag strip petition to be withdrawn

Donnie Clack announced at a meeting held Wednesday night in Social Circle that he is withdrawing his request to petition for the building of a drag strip from the planning and zoning committee.

Commission approves zoning ordinance changes

The Social Circle planning and zoning commission made a recommendation Monday night to approve the proposed changes to the city's existing ordinances.

Social Circle addresses stray dog issues

The City of Social Circle amended their vicious dog ordinances on Tuesday after many members of the community complained about stray dogs running through their neighborhoods.

Social Circle applies for DCA city revitalization

The Social Circle City Council approved a motion on Monday night that would allow the city to apply to the Department of Community Affairs to be part of the redevelopment fund program.

Drag strip debaters pause to re-group

Both groups involved in the Social Circle drag strip debate are taking some time to prepare their next moves after Monday night's planning and zoning work session.

Fact-finding mission under-way for drag strip

The Social Circle planning and zoning commission held a work session on Monday night with representatives advocating and protesting the proposed motorsports complex.