Despite all of the rain delays experienced this winter, the contractor was able to complete the construction of Betty Barrett Way between Hickory Road and Walnut Street, widen Hickory Road east of the railroad, and build a new driveway access for Cherokee County Fire Station #8. The contractor has also constructed the new intersection of Betty Barrett Way and Walnut Street, built the southern half of the new roundabout on Hickory Road, and started work on the conversion of the northern section of Palm Street to a right-in/right-out configuration.
Holly Springs has been ranked Georgia’s 2nd Safest City by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. This is the fourth year in a row that our city has appeared on the list. The Council analyzes the most recent FBI Crime Report statistics as well as population data and internal research. Cities are then ranked based on the number of reported violent and property crimes per 1,000 people. I am very proud of the job our police department is doing to keep us all safe.
On February 24, the City Council approved a contract in the amount of $1,240,231 for the construction of the Palm Street Sidewalk and Drainage Project near the southern city limits. This project will correct stormwater drainage issues along Palm Street near Toonigh Creek and will include the addition of sidewalks in the area.
The City Council also approved a contract in the amount of $305,854 to construct the Hickory Road Sidewalk and Drainage Project between Harmony on the Lakes and J.B. Owens Park. This project will address stormwater issues along Hickory Road and add sidewalks to connect Harmony on the Lakes to the park.
In March, the City of Holly Springs was notified that our 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report qualified for recognition by the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program. The City of Holly Springs has received this recognition annually since 2012.
The bid opening for the 2020 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant resurfacing and repair project was also held in March. The project includes resurfacing and repairs on Hickory Springs Industrial Drive.
Additionally, the City Council recently approved an agreement in the amount of $45,236 between the City of Holly Springs and Georgia Power Company to install more pedestrian lampposts on Holly Springs Parkway, north of Pinecrest Road, and to convert the existing lampposts in front of Walmart to LED fixtures.