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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.
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Blue Willow owner excited about future
Donald Poss may have saved the Blue Willow. Billie Van Dyke, the Blue Willow Inn Restaurant's owner, said the Good Hope farmer and land owner's purchase, which will not close until Friday, brings the iconic restaurant closer to emerging from bankruptcy. "He's my knight in shining armor," she said. "By buying the property and the Village in the back, I'm able to run the front without the financials on my shoulders." Van Dyke said her ...
Blue Willow to stay open despite sale
The Blue Willow Inn Restaurant will sell all the property surrounding the restaurant, including the historic mansion, as part of its bankruptcy plan, according to federal documents and restaurant management.
The helping hands of Social Circle
There are many things about my community that I either didn't know about, or maybe I didn't pay enough attention to. One of these things is the work that the Social Circle United Methodist Church has been doing to assist those in need. It came to my attention the other day as I listened to a "Calling Post" message from our Quilting Belles president, Marion Burnette, reminding us to bring two cans of food for ...
11 judicial officers sick after luncheon
Nearly a dozen people reported feeling ill after a Friday Alcovy Judicial Christmas luncheon at the Blue Willow Inn Restaurant in Social Circle, leading Walton County health officials to meet with restaurant management Tuesday.
Around the Well: A thank you to Anne Peppers
In December, council member Anne Peppers will finish her final term as a member of the Social Circle City Council.
Never giving up: a soldier's story
Fred Wiley, a born-and-raised Social Circle native, knows a little something about loss. During his service in World War II, the 87-year-old lost an eye during a German ambush, though the Army kept him in service for the rest of the war. He lost his wife and his son to separate car crashes over the years.
Dally wins crowded Social Circe mayor race
Social Circle has a new mayor in town. With 52 percent of the votes, Hal Dally will step in as mayor.
Groves running for school board of Social Circle
Robbie Groves prides herself on being a loving parent and in being involved in her daughter's education, which is why she is running for District 3 of the Social Circle School Board.
Social Circle denies Knox lawsuit, claims
Following accusations from former employee Jerome Knox, an attorney for the city of Social Circle and City Manager Doug White said not only are the claims false but that Knox has not filed suit against the city as he claimed.
Social Circle keeps garbage costs down
Council members in Social Circle agreed to temporarily suspend the 5 percent franchise fee paid by Advanced Disposal in order to keep the cost of garbage pickup down for residents. Steve Edwards with Advanced Disposal initially requested that the council increase garbage pickup by 5 percent in order to help defer rising fuel costs, according to minutes released from the Oct. 18 meeting. This request came after seeing a 31 percent increase in fuel ...
Another ex-employee sues Social Circle
Yet another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Social Circle and City Manager Doug White from a former city employee citing wrongful retaliation and discrimination.
Barron Steward runs for mayor in Social Circle
The race for the mayor's seat in Social Circle is highly contested and has been since current mayor Jim Burgess announced he did not plan to seek re-election. One of the four men vying for the spot is Social Circle native Barron B. Steward.
Concerned citizens to host political debates
The Concerned Citizens of Social Circle will be hosting a political debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and Oct. 27.
Alan Howard Sr. runs for Social Circle school board
Alan Howard Sr. doesn't have a platform and he doesn't think of himself as a politician; however, he's running for Social Circle's school board because he wants what is best for the city and the people in District 3.
Biggs, Callahan run for Social Circle spots
Social Circle may be small, but the races for mayor and school board have drawn many contenders this year.
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