Hamilton council reviews municipal reports: water, fire, streets and police updates
July 08, 2026 | Hamilton, Harris County, Georgia
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The City of Hamilton council met July 8 and approved the June 10 minutes before receiving routine reports from several departments on operations and upcoming meetings.
Councilor Fields moved to approve the June 10, 2024 minutes as presented; Councilor Howard seconded and the minutes were recorded as approved unanimously with Councilor Allen absent.
In a consolidated utilities update, Ben (water/sewer) said a part‑time worker has been trained to handle weekend shifts, an Environmental Protection Division inspection identified deficiencies that were fixed immediately, and 121 Water service‑line work is progressing with no lead detected so far. The minutes state Well #1 currently produces about 40 gallons and that the city would consult a well‑drilling company or engineer to determine whether deeper drilling or a larger pipe is required.
Fire department business, reported by Blake Cooper on behalf of Chief Oliver, included 27 calls in the last 30 days (medical and structure), and a fundraising note: 59 racks of ribs were sold for a tournament fundraiser (60 purchased). The minutes also record that the department's new truck will need a new engine.
Streets and maintenance updates from Mr. Mahone included placement of four‑way stop signs at Brawner and Hamilton Square Street, a note that Georgia Power left piles of limbs at the roadside, planned re‑striping on Mobley Road and Mountain View Road, and a dump truck that needs air‑system service.
Chief Weiss reported that the police department will pursue installing a speed bump between the trail and Hamilton Outdoors, and noted a donation from Safe Kids Columbus of helmets and life jackets (10 distributed so far). The minutes record that Sergeant Smith completed a leadership and supervisor course and that Chief Weiss completed critical incident management training.
City administration updates from Rhett Wade said 121 Water work is progressing, a July 16 meeting with Harris/Gray is scheduled to review capabilities, the Hamilton Dental Office is open, city billing from the power company is being addressed, and the city has registered the domain hamiltonga.gov.
Councilor Fields moved to approve the June 10, 2024 minutes as presented; Councilor Howard seconded and the minutes were recorded as approved unanimously with Councilor Allen absent.
In a consolidated utilities update, Ben (water/sewer) said a part‑time worker has been trained to handle weekend shifts, an Environmental Protection Division inspection identified deficiencies that were fixed immediately, and 121 Water service‑line work is progressing with no lead detected so far. The minutes state Well #1 currently produces about 40 gallons and that the city would consult a well‑drilling company or engineer to determine whether deeper drilling or a larger pipe is required.
Fire department business, reported by Blake Cooper on behalf of Chief Oliver, included 27 calls in the last 30 days (medical and structure), and a fundraising note: 59 racks of ribs were sold for a tournament fundraiser (60 purchased). The minutes also record that the department's new truck will need a new engine.
Streets and maintenance updates from Mr. Mahone included placement of four‑way stop signs at Brawner and Hamilton Square Street, a note that Georgia Power left piles of limbs at the roadside, planned re‑striping on Mobley Road and Mountain View Road, and a dump truck that needs air‑system service.
Chief Weiss reported that the police department will pursue installing a speed bump between the trail and Hamilton Outdoors, and noted a donation from Safe Kids Columbus of helmets and life jackets (10 distributed so far). The minutes record that Sergeant Smith completed a leadership and supervisor course and that Chief Weiss completed critical incident management training.
City administration updates from Rhett Wade said 121 Water work is progressing, a July 16 meeting with Harris/Gray is scheduled to review capabilities, the Hamilton Dental Office is open, city billing from the power company is being addressed, and the city has registered the domain hamiltonga.gov.
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