Helen Set For First Budget Public Hearing

HELEN, Ga. – Helen City Commissioners will hold a discussion followed immediately by the first public hearing  on the proposed FY 2017-18 budget when they meet Tuesday (June 20) at 3 p.m. at City Hall.

There will also be a discussion and consideration of renewal of the contract with the Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as a proclamation inducting Warren and Lois Brown to the Helen Heritage Hall of Fame.

City Manager Jerry Elkins will present the monthly financial report.

Commissioners are expected to vote on a variance request for a third sign for the Hansel and Gretl Candy Factory at 8070 South Main Street.

A vote on amendment of the city ordinance as it relates to horse drawn carriages in the city is also expected.