The Clarkesville City Council will meet Monday afternoon March 11 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with their work session. A couple of items of interest that will be discussed are Partnership Habersham and the upcoming Mountain Laurel Festival.
Habersham Partnership has been the topic of discussion on and off for the last year. The debate has been whether the city will be a partner this year with the organization and contribute as it has done in the past.
Partnership Habersham began officially in 2016. It accepts private and public contributions in an effort to increase economic development throughout the county. Clarkesville was a partner in the past contributing up to $10,000 in 2022. However, Clarkesville did not contribute in 2023.
There was some question about the organization’s by-laws last year from Councilmember Angelia Kiker. Since that discussion, it has been reported that some changes have been made to the by-laws as well as a change in leadership. Rope Roberts has been appointed the Chairman of the organization, replacing Alan NeSmith.
Clarkesville Main Street Manager Colby Moore will be discussing several events during the regular council meeting. One such event will be the annual Mountain Laurel Festival. This year will be the 62nd anniversary of the event. According to Moore, the festival will take place on Saturday May 18. More details are expected during the council meeting.
The Clarkesville City Council will meet Monday at 5:00 p.m. for their work session and at 6:00 p.m. for their regular council meeting. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 123 North Laurel Drive in Clarkesville.
