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.

City considers golf cart ordinance at Tuesday City Council meeting

Council members in Social Circle approved the first reading of a golf cart ordinance Tuesday. The city attorney presented the council with a golf cart ordinance model that had initially been drafted for Madison. The council agreed to look at several different options for the ordinance and plans to adopt one tailored to Social Circle at its the next meeting.

Suit filed against Social Circle, city manager

A former Social Circle safety employee has filed suit against the city and city manager Doug White.

Blue Willow files to exit bankruptcy

The Blue Willow Inn recently filed paperwork with the court to begin its exit from bankruptcy.

Social Circle judge steps down, new judge approved; Keener to step down in August

After 22 years of service, Social Circle Municipal Court Judge Rebecca Dally has resigned. At a called meeting of the Social Circle city council, Dally told the mayor and council she was stepping down because it would be unethical for her to sit as a judge while supporting her husband, who plans to run for mayor of the city. Mayor Jim Burgess recommended that Jeff Foster be appointed Municipal Court Judge and David Boyle be ...

News from "Around the Well"

Of the many groups and activities that abound in Social Circle, the Quilting Belles is a real standout. The organization is laid back in the sense that it operates behind the scenes without fanfare or a recognized public persona. It is purposeful in that it seeks to preserve a skill that could well become obsolete in today's fast paced, throw-away society.

Eyes on the sky

Social Circle resident Theo Ramakers always keeps an eye to the sky. Thursday, he took this image of the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it tracked across near the sun's equator.

Mayor Burgess will not seek reelection

After 14 years in office, Social Circle Mayor Jim Burgess will not seek re-election. "It's time to let new leadership develop in the community," Burgess said Tuesday. "It's been a great experience. I'm most grateful for the unified city council. I don't think I've ever had to cast a tie breaking vote." Burgess, 78, also thanked his wife, Madeline, for her advice and support. He said he was most proud of the strong financial position ...

Social Circle approves budget

Social Circle will purchase three police cars next fiscal year, but that's the only major purchase in the city's recently approved budget.

Social Circle mayor race gains second candidate

Retired Social Circle native Hosea Jackson has entered the town's mayoral race because he wants to see a revived downtown and more support for small businesses.

Cows and cars

It's summer in Social Circle and things are pretty slow. But we've had a little excitement, which goes to show that you never know what's going to happen from one day to the next. Here are a few stories worth repeating to demonstrate this point: One of my Social Circle neighbor's neighbor came home for lunch last week and found a stray brown and white calf standing in her backyard. The calf had a heavy ...

Social Circle mayor's race opens

Social Circle Councilman David Keener is the first to announce a bid for mayor of Social Circle

Small fire in Social Circle put out

A fire on the roof of the visitor's center in Social Circle has been put out and power in that area has been restored.

Around the Well

1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." (NIV)

Social Circle Class of 2011

Local scout named Top Cookie Chef

Social Circle Girl Scout Giselle "Gigi" Osborn is a Top Cookie Chef.