ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The mayor and council, in the exercise of its police power, wishes to permit, but not promote, the sale of malt beverages, wines, and distilled spirits, in the incorporated city limits, this being necessary for the effective regulation and control of the sale of those alcoholic beverages and for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the town. It is the further intent of the mayor and council, through the licensing and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages, to protect property values and individual rights of the citizens and to prevent the sale of alcoholic beverages from being an undesirable intrusion on the rights of the citizens of the town and to raise sufficient revenues to cover the costs of licensing, regulating and policing the sales of alcoholic beverages within the town limits.
MUNICIPAL COURT
An ordinances to amend the Code of The Town of Talking Rock, Georgia, to provide for the operation of its Municipal Court.
DOWNTOWN TALKING ROCK PLAN
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NOTICE ON TAX COLLECTION
On June 12, 2023 the Talking Rock Council voted to allow the Pickens County Tax Commissioner to collect taxes on behalf of the Town of Talking Rock.
Town of Talking Rock residents will only get ONE tax bill this year. It will come from the Pickens County Tax Office and will have both Town of Talking Rock and Pickens County taxes on the bill. The entire bill will be paid to Pickens County and they will reimburse the Town for the Town taxes.
NOTICE: SET MILLAGE RATE 2023
The Talking Rock Council does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Talking Rock Town Hall on September 14, 2023 at 7:00pm and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.
The Town of Talking Rock is looking for bids to renovate and repair the historic schoolhouse located at 5 Old Blairsville Hwy, Talking Rock. For those interested in this project, please contact our Town Clerk to schedule an appointment to have access to the building.
All bids can be submitted by mail or in person at the Town Hall located at 4675 HWY 136 W, Talking Rock, GA 30175.
For questions or additional information, please call 706-253-5515 or 785-375-3834.
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Administration
Audit $2,000
Membership Dues $890
Legal Ads $1,245
Office Supplies $2,000
Attorney $5,500
Town Clerk $9,600
Training $1,600
Court Services $1,000
Telephone $1,300
Georgia Power $2,500
Propane $2,560
Water $532
Insurance $6,178
Web Page $1,600
Box Rental / Postage $482
SUBTOTAL $38,987
Streets
Street Lights $3,272
Personnel $7,200
Fuel for Truck $120
Property Maintenance $1,500
SUBTOTAL $12,092
Solid Waste Management
Landfill Fee $120
Personnel (Recyclables) $2,400
Dumpster $1,200
Pick Up Service $1,440
Supplies $150
SUBTOTAL $5,310
Park
Water $480
Power $1,220
Maintenance $3,307
Personnel $7,200
Fuel for Truck $100
SUBTOTAL $12,307
Buildings
Maintenance $1,600
Personnel $7,200
SUBTOTAL $8,800
Tourism
Booths (Power) $570
Railroad Lease $400
Chrismtas $1,000
Heritage Days $4,000
SUBTOTAL $5,970
Town Equipment
Truck & Gold Cart $1,200
Building & Planning
Advertisement $350
Building Inspection $1,140
SUBTOTAL $1,490
TOTAL $86,156
SPLOST
Pay off playground equipment $13,000
Park Improvements $5,000
SPLOST TOTAL $18,000
Administration
Audit $4,000
Membership Dues $600
Legal Ads $1,245
Office Supplies $3,500
Attorney $5,500
Town Clerk $6,040
Training $1,600
Telephone $1,300
Georgia Power $1,600
Propane $1,600
Water $462
Insurance $6,178
Web Page $1,000
Streets
Street Lights $3,500
Personnel $6,408
Fuel for Truck $120
Property Maintenance $1,100
Solid Waste Management
Landfill Fee $240
Personnel (Recyclables) $1,800
Dumpster $1,200
Pick Up Service $816
Supplies $250
Park
Park Utilities $1,000
Park Maintenance $4,700
Personnel $6,408
Fuel for Truck $100
Buildings
Supplies $350
Repairs $1,600
Personnel $6,408
Tourism
Booths (Georgia Power) $400
Railroad Lease $400
Heritage Days $5,500
Town Equipment
Truck & Gold Cart $3,300
TOTAL $79,433
SPLOST
Removal of Dangerous Trees from road right away $6,000
Storm Water and Drainage Improvements $3,500
Park Improvement $10,000
SPLOST TOTAL $19,500
Town of Talking Rock
4675 Hwy. 136 W
Talking Rock, GA 30175
Phone: 706-253-5515
Email: townclerk@talkingrockga.com
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