Sandy Springs
Georgia
City Of Social Circle
Early in January 1826, Blackmon and Augustine B. Pope ?stuck? a chestnut stake in the ground and measured off an acre to include the shop already standing. Pope paid Blackmon specified in the sale of the property that Pope ?not carry on any business of a public nature only such pertains exclusively to an apothecary (drug) shop.? the two men had discussed a site for a post office on the settlement and, on January 5, 1826, government authorization came through. John Blackmon was designated as Social Circle?s first postmaster.
In 1832, Social Circle was incorporated. New settlers continued to move in and in June 1836, Mr. John Dally opened a grocery store in the city limits. During 1845, the Georgia Railroad reached this community as it advanced westward. The coming of the railroad was probably the most influential event in Social Circle?s early history and marked this city as the county?s first rail center. A Masonic Lodge was established in 1848 and the first officer was the engineer who had surveyed for the Georgia Railroad.
In 1869 Social Circle was incorporated as a town and limits extended to one-half mile from the center of town in all directions.
Social Circle was highly publicized by a Supreme Court case shortly before the turn of the century , when the town became the center of a freight- rate controversy of national importance, where the railroads challenged a finding of the then-relatively new Interstate Commerce Commission. The Court decision in this instance indirectly brought about another challenge of the Commission?s powers, with the result that Social Circle?s name was widely mentioned and repeated across the country for periods of years.
In 1904, Social Circle surrendered her 1869 charter and was subsequently incorporated as a city. Limits were on mile from the public well at the intersection of Madison, Monroe, Covington, and Gibbs Streets.
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City Of Social Circle Updates - January 31, 2022
Excerpts: February 2023 newsletter is out The February 2023 newsletter is filled with City news and upcoming events! Go to https://socialcirclega.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/February-2023-1.pdf Read…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - December 22, 2022
City of Social Circle Updates Excerpts: January 2023 newsletter is out The January 2023 newsletter is out. Click on the link to see what will be happening the first month of the New Year! January-2023.pdf (socialcirclega.gov) Read…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - December 22, 2022
City of Social Circle Updates Excerpts: HPC, Tree Board will not meet in Jan. 2023 The Historic Preservation Commission and Tree Board will not hold meetings in January 2023. The next application submittal deadline for these bodies is Dec.…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - December 17, 2022
December Utility bill due dates The winter holidays are a busy time, but please remember that utility bills are due at the end of December! Past due amounts are due Dec. 27. The cut-off date is Dec. 28. Current bills are due Dec. 29 and late fees…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - November 28, 2022
Important Message about Natural Gas Safety Natural gas, America’s most popular home heating fuel, is increasingly popular for use by homeowners, schools, businesses, factories, and electric power-generation plants because it is efficient,…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - November 15, 2022
Excerpts: Christmas Tree Lighting The City of Social Circle annual Christmas Tree Lighting is Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Friendship Park. Read on…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - October 13, 2022
Social Circle receives $1 million grant for sewer improvements The City of Social Circle has been awarded a $1 million 2022 Community Development Block Grant to improve sewer infrastructure in the Marco Estates area. “We are honored to have…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - September 28, 2022
Friendship Festival rescheduled for Oct. 29 Predicted adverse weather conditions from Hurricane Ian sparked concern for the 28th annual Friendship Festival originally set for Oct. 1. Therefore, the festival was rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29,…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - September 22, 2022
Excerpts: Dumpster Day is this weekend City residents can dispose of bulk waste on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A City worker will be on hand to assist. The dumpster will…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - September 20, 2022
Excerpts: Slow down, crews repairing sidewalks Please be aware that flaggers will be directing traffic Sept. 20-22, along S. Cherokee Road for sidewalk and driveway repair. The contractor for a sewer improvement project is pouring concrete to…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - September 8, 2022
Vendor applications for Friendship Festival due by Sept. 16 Interested in being a vendor at the 28th Annual Social Circle Friendship Festival? The event is just around the corner and vendor spaces are still available! The deadline for applications…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - September 6, 2022
Tax Sale for Sept. 6 cancelled The Tax Sale scheduled for September 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. All properties were paid prior to the sale. Read on » Dumpster Day to be held Sept. 24 and 25 Thinking about cleaning out the…
Read More »City of Social Circle Updates - August 22, 2022
City of Social Circle Updates Excerpts: Friendly reminder about August Utility Dates Just a reminder to our customers about when utility bills for August are due: The last day to pay past due balances is Wednesday, Aug. 24, by 4:30 p.m. The…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - July 22, 2022
Excerpts: Friendly reminder about upcoming utility rates Last Day to Pay Past Due Balances – July 25 by 4:30 p.m. Cut-off for Past Due Balances – July 26. Due Date for Current Due Balances – July 28. Late Penalties applied for…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - July 14, 2022
Public Notice: Economic Development Strategic Meeting On July 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Church at the Grove in Social Circle, members of the Social Circle City Council, Social Circle Development Authority, and Downtown Development Authority of…
Read More »City of Social Circle Updates - July 7, 2022
City of Social Circle Updates Excerpts: Work session postponed The City Council work session scheduled for tonight, July 7, has been postponed. The Council will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. on July 19. Read…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - June 29, 2022
City Hall closed July 4th in observation of Independence Day! City Hall will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day! Everyone have a safe holiday! Read on » Utility Due Date Reminder Today, June 29th is the due…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - June 27, 2022
Friendly Reminder for Current/Upcoming Utility Dates Last day to pay past due balances - Today, June 27th by 4:30 pm Cut-off for past due balances - Tomorrow, June 28th Due-date for current balances - June 29th Late penalties applied to utility…
Read More »City Of Social Circle Updates - June 9, 2022
By Order of Governor Kemp By order of Governor Kemp, the City of Social Circle flags will remain at half-mast through the end of the day to honor former First Lady, Betty Foy Sanders. Read on…
Read More »City of Social Circle Updates - June 1, 2022
City of Social Circle Updates Excerpts: Critical Gas Leak! Critical gas leak at the Spring Street and Cedar Street intersection. Residents please evacuate the area. Those traveling stay away from this area for your safety. Crews are on scene…
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