City of Grovetown, GA

The City would like to thank Columbia County Community Connections for its generous donation of non-perishable food. The non-profit had to cancel its participation in the City Christmas parade. However, CCCC selflessly donated the canned goods they collected for the event. This is a prime example of community partnership.

ATTENTION: Due to our annual Employee Recognition Luncheon, City offices will close Friday, December 11th at 11:30 a.m. and re-open Monday, December 14th at 9:00 a.m. Thank you.

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Soon, the City will have a new emergency response vehicle on the streets.

The City of Grovetown wants to thank all of our first responders on this national day of recognition. We appreciate all you do to help keep our residents safe.

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY FOR GROVETOWN AND NON-GROVETOWN RESIDENTS: The City of Grovetown wants to give your child an extra present this Christmas. The City will be handing out 500 of these teddy bears at Liberty Park located at 1040 Newmantown Road on December 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. until 2p.m. Following COVID-19 safety guidelines, this will be a drive-thru event and each child in the vehicle will receive a bear donated by Health Center Credit Union. The Steiner Branch Family YMCA in Grovetown will also be at the event, handing out bags of non-perishable food. REMINDER, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF GROVETOWN TO ATTEND! The City and Santa hope to see you there!

ATTENTION DRIVERS: Grovetown Department of Public Safety is currently re-routing drivers who are attempting to cross Katherine Street at Old Wrightsboro Road. Crews are working to remove an 18-Wheeler that got stuck on the railroad tracks. Use caution in that area or seek an alternate route until the scene has been cleared. Thank you.

We hope you'll join us for this event.

Today is the last day to register to vote for the January 5, 2021 Georgia Senate runoffs. You can follow this link to register https://georgia.gov/register-to-vote. You do not have to register again if you voted in the November 3, 2020 election. ... Thank you.

ANNUAL HYDRANT FLUSHING & TESTING PROGRAM The Grovetown Department of Public Safety Fire Division will begin flushing and testing fire hydrants on November 2nd 2020. The hydrant testing-flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the city’s water distribution system. During this process, it is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish tint to appear in the water. Harmless mineral deposits settle in the water mains and flushing and testing the system stirs the... deposits causing the discoloration. Flushing removes the sediments from the mains and also serves the following purposes: - Improves water quality in the distribution system - Verifies the proper operation of fire hydrants and valves -Helps find weaknesses in the water system -Checks for closed valves and weak flows in the water mains ----Verifies adequate fire flows for firefighting. What should I do when the fire department is flushing in my neighborhood? If you see the Fire Department crews flushing a hydrant on your street, avoid running tap water and using the washing machine or the dishwasher until the flushing is completed. Please drive carefully, if you see the flushing crew working in the area. What can I expect before and after flushing? If tap water is used during flushing, it could come out discolored and contain sediment. If you encounter discolored water, shut the water off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity by running cold water for several minutes allowing new water to work its way into your pipes. If the water is clear it is OK to use. If not, wait several minutes and check again. In some cases, there may be slight discoloration for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water; it does not affect the taste or water quality. The water may also have a milky appearance. This is due to tiny air bubbles and will dissipate out and is not harmful. Avoid washing laundry during scheduled flushing times. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first. Hot water tanks can hold discolored water for some time after the cold water runs clear. If pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles. There may be a temporary drop in water pressure. Flush your hot water tanks, by running the hot water tap for a few minutes after the cold water clears. For additional information about the flushing and testing program contact Captain Wayne Kent with the Grovetown Department of Public Safety Fire Division 706-863-2354.

The City of Grovetown wants you to have a safe Halloween. If you are trick-or-treating, you're encouraged to wear a mask and follow the safety guidelines put forth by Governor Brian Kemp due to the pandemic. Here are a couple of fun examples of how homeowners can safely hand out candy to children.

City of Grovetown first responders recently helped this small kitten trapped in a storm drain on Wrightsboro Rd and Horizon South Pkwy. This picture was shared by its new owner, after the rescue. There are many types of emergencies...even cute ones.

Only five days left to vote early in Columbia County. You can vote Monday through Friday, October 26-30, 2020, 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at building G3 or the former Euchee Creek Library. View your sample ballot by logging in at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Hello from the Mayor’s Corner. Here are the Significant Activities for the week ending October 23rd. Human Resources Personnel Count ...Continue reading

City Council Work Session 22 Oct 2020

Come out and join us tomorrow night at Liberty Park :)

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Attached is the agenda for the Grovetown City Council Work Session that will take place tonight at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. It will also be live streamed here on our Facebook page. Thank you.