The City of Hiawassee asked for the public's "positive, serious" thoughts on the types of business they would like to see set up shop on Main Street, west of Hiawassee Town Square. Hiawassee Mayor Liz Ordiales announced the tentative purchase of Hiawassee's two oldest buildings in late November, with Hiawassee City Council approving the purchase the following week.
The University of Georgia's Department of Theatre and Film Studies didn't appear out of thin air: what started as a way for university students to entertain themselves would eventually turn into a full-fledged program. At the center of the university's long-winded history with its theatrical department is a five-year long rivalry between two opposing organizations, a competitive spirit of exclusivity and intimidating reputations.
Statesboro City Councilman Phil Boyum was recently appointed to the Georgia Municipal Training Board to represent the Georgia Municipal Association's District 12.