INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
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The Cochran City Council intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the City of Cochran.
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City of Cochran 2025 CDBG Public Hearing Notice
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT (CDBG)
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General Election - Qualifying Fee Notice
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The City of Cochran will hold a General Election on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025.
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Public Notice - Municipal Special Election
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A municipal special election will be held for the City of Cochran on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.
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Request for Qualifications and Proposals
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Architectural Services
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Request for Proposals for Administrative and Related Grant Services
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Grant Writing/Administrative & Related Grant Services
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Notice of Public Hearing
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Click here to view the Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Notice of Public Hearing
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Click here to view the Public Notice/Public Hearing for Conditional Use in B2 Commerical Zoning - 181 East Cherry Street, City of Cochran, GA.
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Notice of Public Hearing
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Click here to view the Community Development Block Grant Post Award Hearing.
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City of Cochran Ash Street Park Invitation to Bid
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Review the Invitation to Bid for Ash Street Park here
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CCR Water Quality Report 2023
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CCR Annual Water Quality Report for the 2023 fiscal year can be viewed here
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City of Cochran Mac Thompson Road Roadway Resurfacing Invitation to Bid
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Review the Invitation to Bid for Mac Thompson Road Roadway Resurfacing here
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Public Hearing Announcement - FY 2024-2025 Budget Review and Adoption
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Budget Review and Adoption for the 2024/25 fiscal year can be viewed here
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City of Cochran FY2024/25 Approved Budget
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Review the approved budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year here. Citizens may call Richard Newbern, City Manager, at 478-934-6346 with questions.
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City Hall Closure Notice for Memorial Day 2024
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In observance of Memorial Day, Cochran City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and reflective Memorial Day weekend!
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On April 30, 2024, Public Works Director, Willie Farrow, spoke to the Cochran Rotary Club about the role Public Works plays in running the City of Cochran. Our thanks to Mr. Farrow and the Public Works Team for all your hard work.
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Thank you!
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Please join Cochran’s Mayor, City Council, and Staff in congratulating Mercedes Sanders on her promotion from Customer Service Clerk to Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
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Congratulations!
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Please join the City of Cochran Mayor, City Council, and Staff in welcoming newly appointed City Clerk, Candace Summerall
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Congratulations!
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Delinquent Property Taxes
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Delinquent Property Taxes
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2024 Cochran Cleanup Day Was a Success!
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Thank you!
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Home Maintenance Workshop
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The city of Cochran is sponsoring a basic home maintenance workshop March 19, 2024!
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Notice of Public Hearing and Section 3 Workshop
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City of Cochran Community Development Block Grant Application.
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2016 State of Georgia Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
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Fair Housing
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Invitation to Bid: Watermain Replacement - Lewis Street
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Sealed unit price bids will be received by the City of Cochran.
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Notice of General Election
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The City of Cochran will hold a General Election to elect Council for: District 1-Post 2
District 2-Post 2
District 3- Post 2
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City of Cochran Voting District Map
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Voting Districts
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Planning Commission Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting 7-6-2023
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FY223-24 Budget Summary Memo
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FY23-24 Budget Summary Memo
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FY23-24 Budget Draft
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FY23-24 Budget Draft
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Public Hearing Notice
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The City of Cochran is holding a public hearing to discuss a walking trail and playground at the Peyton Williams Center & Willie Basby Park located at 142 Thompson Street.
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Neighborhood Conditions Survey
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The City of Cochran is evaluating neighborhood needs and searching for federal grants for improvements in the neighborhood housing, road, and sewer improvements. Please take a moment and complete our Housing Survey.
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Clean-Up Day
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The City of Cochran would like to thank everyone who came out to help with the city's Clean-Up Day!
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Tree Giveaway Program!
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WE STILL HAVE TREES! TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-to-6:00 p.m.!
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April's Council Meeting Postponed
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The April Council Meeting has been postponed until TUESDAY, April 18th, at it's normal time.
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Notice of Public Hearing and Section 3 Workshop
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The City of Cochran will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. to consider applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
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Christmas Parade Application
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High Gas Bills
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High Gas Bills?
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General Building Contractors and Lead Renovation Firms Wanted
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Accepting applications for full time Fire Sergeant
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The City of Cochran is accepting applications for a full time Fire Sergeant/Supervisor position with the City of Cochran Fire and Emergency Services.
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 2, 2022 at 1700 hours, or until filled
Click here to learn more.
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Budget Highlights as of 6-7-22
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Budget Highlights as of 6-7-22
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FY22-23 Budget Summary Memo
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FY22-23 Budget Summary Memo
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Budget Draft FY2022-23 6-7-22
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Budget Draft FY2022-23 6-7-22
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Public Notice - Public Hearing and Section 3 Workshop
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The City of Cochran will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:30 PM where we will be considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a federal Community Development Block Grant.
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Bleckley County-Cochran Joint Comp Plan
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Public Notice
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Public Hearing - Zoning Designation
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Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2021
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The City of Cochran will conduct Fire Hydrant Flushing and Flow-testing today (Friday) on the following streets and neighborhoods:
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City of Cochran Zoning Ordinance
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Adopted by Cochran City Council on Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Thursday, September 30
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The City of Cochran
will conduct Fire Hydrant Flushing and Flow-testing tomorrow (Thursday) on the following streets and neighborhoods.
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Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Wednesday, September 29
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The City of Cochran will conduct Fire Hydrant Flushing and Flow-testing today (Wednesday September 29th) on the following streets and neighborhoods.
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Invitation to Bid for Office and Breakroom Modification
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment - June 24
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City of Cochran Budget Draft FY 2021-22 City Budget
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Invitation to bid
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Invitation to bid
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Notice of General Election
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Public Notice Cochran Zoning Committee Meeting !
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Scheduled for Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.at the City Auditorium at 102 North Second Street
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Gas Line Replacement
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Gas Line Replacement
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Proposed Zoning Ordinance Update and Updated Official Zoning Map
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Zoning Committee Work Session
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Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. at City Auditorium
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CDBG - Engineering Services Solicitation 2020
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CDBG - Engineering Services Solicitation 2020
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CDBG - Engineering And/Or Architectural Grant Services
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CDBG - Engineering And/Or Architectural Grant Services - Request for Proposals
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADMINISTRATIVE & RELATED GRANT SERVICES
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADMINISTRATIVE & RELATED GRANT SERVICES
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Request for Landscape Written Quotes
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Request for Landscape Written Quotes
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City Zoning Committee Work Session
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The City Zoning Committee will be meeting in a work session on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Auditorium located at 102 North Second Street in Cochran. The Zoning Committee will be discussing the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map.
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Where: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:30 PM When: City Auditorium This Meeting is closed to the Public Access to this meeting will be on GoToMeeting.com with Access Code: 479-696-213 Or you can call 1-872-240-3212 Access Code: 479-696-213
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Budget proposal for public inspection
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Attached is a budget proposal for public inspection for the FY 2020-21 City Budget for the General Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, Natural Gas Fund, and the Solid Waste Fund.
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Regular Scheduled Council Meeting
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in the City Auditorium Click Below for More Info
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The City of Cochran Zoning Committee Meeting
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The City of Cochran Zoning Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Auditorium located at 102 North Second Street.
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The Governor of the State of Georgia declared a Public Health State of Emergency on March 14, 2020, in which local officials were urged to act in the best interests of the city to safeguard and promote the health and safety of the City of Cochran.
A city council meeting will be held at the City Auditorium at 7pm on Thursday, April 30, 2020. The Governor has stated a meeting cannot be held with more than ten people and for this reason the public cannot attend.
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City Hall Contact
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If you need assistance and you cannot make contact with anyone at City Hall. Please email info@cityofcochran.com or tjones@cityofcochran.comor wfarrow@cityofcochran.com
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CITY HALL WILL BE OPEN MONDAYS, WENDSDAYS AND FRIDAYS
FROM 10AM TO 2PM.
PLEASE CALL 911 IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS.
FEEL FREE TO CALL CITY HALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE.
VOICEMAILS WILL BE RETREIVIED ON THE NEXT WORKING DAY FOR STAFF.
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Emergency Declaration and Ordinace of Bleckley County
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Recognizing April 1, 2020 as "CENSUS DAY" in Bleckley County and City of Cochran, Georgia APRIL 1, 2020 - CENSUS DAY
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Declaration of State of Emergency and Curfew in the City of Cochran, Georgia.
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The City of Cochran is working to ensure the health and safety of our citizens, visitors and employees as COVID-19 continues to spread across Georgia.
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Due to the coronavirus emergency, access to City Hall and the City Police Department shall be restricted to “employees only” effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 until further notice. Doors to City Hall and the Police Department Lobby will be locked and appropriate payment/service information posted on the door. Citizens are encouraged to work with City staff regarding ongoing issues via telephone and email.
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Coronavirus Advisory
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As you may be aware, late last night (March 2) Governor Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and chair of the governor’s COVID-19 task force, confirmed two cases of the virus in Fulton County.
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Zoning Committee Meeting
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ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION FOR THE THURSDAY ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING IS CHANGED TO THE CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM
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Called Meeting
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The Cochran City Council will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Auditorium located in the Municipal Building at 102 N. Second Street. The Council will consider a study of the consolidation of law enforcement services. The public is invited.
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City of Cochran- Public Notice Invitation to Bid for Ditch Debris Excavation
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The City of Cochran is soliciting competitive bids for excavation of debris from the entire ditch between E Peacock Street and E Lewis Street. This includes hauling of the debris from the ditch site as well.
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There will be a Cochran Zoning Committee Work Session on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, located at 102 North Second Street. The Committee will discuss and recommend changes to the City Zoning Ordinance and Map.
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New ordinance: City of Cochran utility services Policy
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City of Cochran Utility Services Policy
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Meeting announcement on the lottery
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Cochran Downtown Development Authority (DDA) members earn certification- Cochran DDA members earned their certifications at an all-day training session in Cochran.
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The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here's a quick refresher of what it is and why it's essential that everyone is counted.
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Cochran's City Hall Office Working Hours
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Please be advised Cochran's City Hall office is OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON during normal business hours 8:30A.M-4:30P.M.
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Attention!
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Advance disposal is here this morning to pick up Wednesday's trash.
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Cochran- Bleckley Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
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The Cochran- Bleckley Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade will be held, Monday, January 20, 2020.
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Addendum No. 1 - Cochran CDBG 2016 - Storm Sewer and Roadway Improvements
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Meeting: Zoning Map & Zoning Ordinance
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The City of Cochran is updating the City Zoning Map and City Zoning Ordinance.
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Celebrating November Birthdays!
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To Those Who Was Born In November!
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Utility Bill Due Date
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UTILITY CITY BILLS are DUE on Monday, February 10, 2020.
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Public Announcements
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Bid for Roof Repair/Replacement. Zoning Committee.
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Council Meeting Information
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Please be advised the City Council will have a Work Session Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 5:30 P.M.
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Conserving water with the City of Cochran-Ga. EPD declares a "Level One" Drought Response
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After weeks of dry conditions. The City of Cochran and Bleckley County are one of 103 counties in a Level One drought response.
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City of Cochran, Georgia
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Notice of opening and closing days for candidates to qualify for municipal election taking place November 5, 2019.
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Needing City Services?
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Connect policy.
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Do You Have Unwanted Cardboard Boxes?
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Cochran's City Hall now has a dumpster available for all City residents.
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New Payment Policy
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The City Hall-Customer Service Clerks will no longer accept payments placed in the Drop box after the Deadline Date by 4:30p.m.
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Military Service Flags
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All flags that are purchased after Saturday, June 1, 2019 will fly out on Monday, november 11, 2019, Veterans Day.
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Country Fest has been postponed
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Due to weather (heavy rainfall and high winds) in the area Saturday, Country Fest has been postponed.
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Zoning Ordinance Committee Meeting
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Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M at the Chamber Conference Room.
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Water Leak Has Been Repaired
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Please be advised, Cochran City Public Workers will be repairing a water leak located off of East Peter Street.
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Zoning Committee & Council Zoning Ordinane Committee Meeting
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Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6:30 P.M in the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber Conference Room.
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Cochran DDA Business Meeting
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Cochran DDA Business meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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Zoning Committee Work Session
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M.
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Pool Fill-up Charge
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Please be aware of the following.
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Attention
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The water supply has been connected for these areas
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Water Main Break
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Both Water Main Breaks located off Lakeview Church Road & 187 Vernon Road has been repaired.
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Please be advised, Advanced Disposal
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Residental garbage route will be 1 day behind due to labor day holiday.
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Zoning Committee Meeting
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The City of Cochran Zoning Committee will meet on Thursday, September 12, 2019 @ 6:30 P.M located at the Community House at 192 South Third Street.
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Road Closed
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Please be advised, City of Cochran public workers will temporarily closed off Peter Street segment from 4th to 5th Streets on Monday, August 26, 2019.
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Road Closed
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The Porter Road – Westside School Road intersection will be closed starting July 22, 2019.
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Public Notice
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The scheduled Cochran Zoning Committee Meeting location has changed.
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Spring Conference of the Georgia
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The City of Cochran Housing Team recently attended the Spring Conference of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) at the Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta.
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City of Cochran's Downtown Survey
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Cochran's City Hall front office now have surveys for Cochran's downtown available for residents.
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City of Cochran’s 150th Birthday
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You and your family can commemorate the City of Cochran's 150th Birthday through the dedication of a Brick Paver to honor a loved one!
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Reporting a problem
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The City of Cochran now has a Report a problem, Leave a complaint or Compliment section.
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What Not to Put Down Your Sewer Drain!
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Did you know Fats, Oils Grease, (F.O.G.) are one of the main causes in some plumbing & sewer systems?
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Sewer Line Repairs
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The City has contracted with American Infrastructure Technologies Corporation, (AITC) to repair sewer lines and manholes.
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Bulk Waste, Garbage & Yard Waste Services
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Bulk waste pick-up schedule is held on every 2nd Saturday of each month with the first pick-up on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
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Council Meeting Information
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Please be advised the City Council will have a Work Session Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 5:30 P.M.
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Military Service Flags
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All flags that are purchased after Saturday, June 1, 2019 will fly out on Monday, november 11, 2019, Veterans Day.
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Public Announcements
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Bid for roof repair/replacement.
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