Notes and Quotes-5/29/2020

Governor Extends Public Health State of Emergency and Issues New Guidance Order
-Governor Kemp yesterday extended his Public Health State of Emergency until 11:59PM on July 12, 2020. The existing Shelter in Place order remains in effect until June 12, 2020. His new order allows for a number of previously prohibited activities to open or operate, including bars (with strict guidelines) as well as professional and amateur sports. Public gatherings are limited to no more than 25 persons when social distancing cannot be assured.  Gatherings of 25 or more are allowed as long as each attendee in a “single location” can be at least 6-feet away from another person.  Also, the order encourages people to wear masks when outside except to eat, drink or exercise.  Live concert/event venues remain prohibited from operating until at least after the end of the latest order - June 15th.  The full extended emergency declaration and new executive order can be found online. 

Lanier HS Virtual AP Art Show
-The Sugar Hill Arts Commission’s yearly City Hall takeover by the Lanier High School AP art students was unable to be put on this year. A “virtual show” to display the seniors works has been uploaded to the city Facebook page for all to enjoy.

Memorial Day Ceremony Photos
-The Memorial Day Ceremony went very well and was well attended both virtually and in-person. High-resolution photos captured at the event have been shared on social media.

Limb Chipping
-Per our limited limb chipping operations, the chipper will be out in the city first week of the month, June 1st-5th.  An announcement/reminder was put out on social media this morning letting residents know that this operation will take place next week and alerting them to move limbs/branches to the curb.  Depending on volume, the intent is to get to and chip debris at every location in the city within the week.  

June City Council Work Session and Council Meeting
-Both the June work session and city council meeting will be held virtually. These meetings can be accessed from the city webpage and calendar.

-The work session will take place on Monday, June 1st at 7:00 pm. The city council meeting will take place on Monday, June 8th at 7:30 pm.

Phased Re-Opening to Continue
-City Staff will be working on the next phase of re-opening beginning next week. Details on what this next phase will look like to come soon.

Sparks in the Park Reschedule
-The new date of August 1st was announced to the public today via website, social media and e-mail notification.

-Due to the ongoing pandemic there will be a few event modifications. There will be no VIP parking and no children’s inflatables. The parking lot will be used for ADA parking only. In the coming weeks details of the enhanced shuttle bus service will be announced. Social distancing will be encouraged. The event will still have fireworks, food trucks, and a live band performance.

The E Center Re-Opening
-Since the E Center gym re-opening two weeks ago attendance has been slow, seeing numbers move up to about 30 persons per day with the limitations in place for organized sports and athletic programs.

Miscellaneous Notes
-The Sugar Hill Golf Club has had a very successful month of May. Details will be shared on Monday evening at the work session.

-Splash Nights and Sugar Hill Live dates to be announced on social media the week of June 8th.

-Public Construction Project Update

-Bids for the Gary Pirkle Park Field Improvements have been reviewed. Results will be presented at the work session on Monday night.