The 2021-2022 General Fund Operational Budget is open to Public Comment Monday June 21st at 7:00 PM at Lula City Hall.
The “General Fund Operational Budget” has been developed at length over the past several weeks. The Council was presented with the final changes as proposed by the finance committee Monday (June 14th) evening during the regular work session. The development of this year’s budget is significant in that the mayor and city council have directed that as in the past 17 years this year’s budget will again not include property taxes. Of the 537 cities in the State of Georgia, Lula remains one of the very few municipalities (less than 80 statewide) to not collect property taxes. The continuing conservative approach by the mayor and council to provide a service level that reflects the ability to match the revenue stream to cost of services has served the community well, without collecting a property tax. With the past year’s covid pandemic forecasting financial challenges throughout the entire state for the fiscal year, the city chose to limit exposure and delay or reduce expenditures. Fortunately for Hall and Banks County (northeast Georgia)the financial predictions were exceeded by stronger than anticipated revenue in local sales taxes for which Lula depends on greatly.
This year’s general fund operational budget shows revenue of $1,342,025 with a balanced budget and expenditures of $1,342,025. In comparison the current fiscal budget was predicted to be almost $227,000 less in revenue, and surprisingly has exceeded those original projections and currently shows $1,338,184 in revenue year to date. The opportunities and projections for the coming fiscal year present the city council with the prospects of providing continual services and enhancing capital expenses still with a conservative approach even while experiencing increases of cost in services.
In addition, this years “Utility Fund Operational Budget” follows the same conservative approach that has served the community well even as the demand for services is enhanced by residential growth. This years proposed budget for the Utility Fund shows a revenue stream of $ 931,000 with expenditures of $931,000. With projected increases in revenue primarily coming from water and sewer TCR’s or tap fees and continuous in consumption averages. The challenges for the water and sewer will be the commitment to enhance and replace aging infrastructure so to maintain the level of service the community has grown to expect.
Hard copies of the proposed budget are available at Lula City Hall, citizen comments are encouraged and in the event you can not attend the public hearing the council welcomes your written comments which can be dropped off at city hall anytime prior to 5 PM on Monday.
| 2020 2021 Budget Draft June 14th | |
| FY 2021-2022 | |
| Budget | |
| Revenue | |
| INTANGIBLE TAX | $ 2,636.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Tax Banks | $ 10,029.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Tax Hall | $ 59,860.00 |
| FRANCHISE TAX | $ 124,000.00 |
| Local Option Sales Tax Banks County | $ 27,000.00 |
| LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LOST) HALL / | $ 552,000.00 |
| PREMIUM TAX Insurance | $ 235,000.00 |
| BUSINESS LICENSE | $ 7,000.00 |
| PERMITS// BUILDING | $ 15,500.00 |
| RE-INSPECTION FEES | $ 2,000.00 |
| ANNEXATION REZONING FEE | $ 2,000.00 |
| PLAN REVIEW FEE | $ 2,000.00 |
| LAND DISTURBANCE FEES | |
| CEMETERY | $ 6,000.00 |
| INTEREST INCOME | $ 2,000.00 |
| MISC FUNDS | $ 2,000.00 |
| RENT DEPOT | $ 12,000.00 |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE | $ 7,000.00 |
| ADMINISTRATION FEE FROM UTILITIES/ | $ 46,000.00 |
| CODE ENFORCEMENT/ COURT FINES | $ 5,000.00 |
| LIGHTS REV adjusted | $ 17,000.00 |
| SOLID WASTE COLLECTION 1018 CUSTOMER PLUS 5 | $ 160,000.00 |
| LMIG FUNDING | $ 46,000.00 |
| General Fund Revenue | 1,342,025.00 |
| General Fund Expenditures | FY 2021-2022 |
| MAYOR / COUNCIL SALARIES & EXPE | $ 45,000.00 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY EPX | |
| FICA MEDICARE | |
| PMTS to RETIREMENT BENEFITS | $ 5,000.00 |
| ADMINISTRATION STAFF | $ 235,000.00 |
| SOCIAL SECURITY | |
| FICA MEDICARE | |
| WORKERS COMPENSATION | $ 12,500.00 |
| CITY SERVICES STAFF SALARIES | $ 164,000.00 |
| TRAINING CS | $ 4,000.00 |
| Development Auth / Hall Chamber | $ 10,000.00 |
| FINANCIAL REVIEW | $ 4,300.00 |
| Code & ES SAL | $ 49,000.00 |
| VETERANS PARK UTILITIES | $ 4,000.00 |
| PERFORMANCE INC. | $ 2,000.00 |
| LIABILITY INS | $ 17,000.00 |
| VETERANS PARK MAINT CHEMICALS and Maintenance | $ 5,000.00 |
| PARK FLOWERS | $ 1,000.00 |
| HEALTH INSURANCE | $ 59,000.00 |
| LEGAL FEES | $ 35,000.00 |
| ENGINEERING PUBLIC | $ 10,000.00 |
| AUDIT FEES | $ 12,000.00 |
| BUILDING INSPECTION | $ 11,000.00 |
| TEXT MY GOV | $ 2,100.00 |
| COMPUTER &SOFTWARE | $ 26,000.00 |
| CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS & MAINTENANCE | $ 3,000.00 |
| CITY HALL FURNISHING | $ 1,200.00 |
| CITY ANNEX IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE | $ 500.00 |
| VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & TAX | $ 5,000.00 |
| TRACTOR REPAIR | $ 2,900.00 |
| CITY HALL TELEPHONE 3 Cell | $ 4,080.00 |
| POSTAGE | $ 1,500.00 |
| Wi-Fi Web | $ 5,000.00 |
| City Elections | $ 3,200.00 |
| Bank Fees | $ 700.00 |
| Planning Com Training and Comp | $ 7,000.00 |
| ADVERTISING/ City | $ 14,000.00 |
| TRAVEL | $ 5,000.00 |
| REIMBURSEMENT | $ 5,000.00 |
| MAYOR COUNCIL REIMBURSEMENT | $ 5,000.00 |
| PRISONER LABOR/ meals/ replacement | $ 57,000.00 |
| MAYOR COUNCIL TRAINING | $ 6,000.00 |
| ADMINISTRATION TRAINING | $ 3,500.00 |
| Depot Utilities | $ 4,800.00 |
| TRAINING OTHER CITY SERVICES (combined) | $ 3,500.00 |
| UNIFORM CITY SERVICES | $ 2,800.00 |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 7,500.00 |
| SIDE WALK REPAIR | $ 5,000.00 |
| HOLIDAY DECORATIONS | $ 1,000.00 |
| CITY HALL UTILITIES | $ 4,300.00 |
| STREET LIGHTS | $ 31,500.00 |
| CITY ANNEX UTILITIES | $ 1,800.00 |
| GAS AND OIL | $ 5,900.00 |
| STONE DIRT PIPE/ COLD PATCH | $ 4,000.00 |
| STREET SIGNS | $ 3,000.00 |
| STREET REPAIR REGULAR MAINTENANCE | $ 20,000.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS EXP | $ 1,000.00 |
| DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION | $ 3,000.00 |
| SMALL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES UNDER $1K | $ 8,000.00 |
| EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OVER $1K | $ 12,000.00 |
| Old City Hall Building Maintenance | $ 800.00 |
| Benefits Employee | $ 4,224.00 |
| RDC DUES combined | $ 4,000.00 |
| SUBSCRIPTIONS | $ 1,350.00 |
| STREET LIGHTS MTN V. RIVER MIST, Morgan Manor, Victory Lane | $ 17,000.00 |
| CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS | $ 5,000.00 |
| CEMETERY MAINTENANCE | $ 2,000.00 |
| Park Improvements Maintenance RB | $ 8,000.00 |
| Solid Waste | $ 158,000.00 |
| SOLID WASTE POSTAGE | $ 1,400.00 |
| COPIER | $ 985.00 |
| GMA Dues | $ 8,000.00 |
| Special Events RRD, CIP, FALL | $ 23,000.00 |
| GMA Telecommunications | $ 1,800.00 |
| Park Maintenance and Utilities | $ 1,200.00 |
| Poole Building Power/ maintenance | $ 1,600.00 |
| ACCRUE Personnel leave | $ 17,000.00 |
| Council Contingency | $ 93,906.00 |
| Branding | $ 4,600.00 |
| DEPOT Staffing , Maintenance , OT | $ 26,580.00 |
| $1,342,025.00 | |
| Utility Fund | |
| Water Sewer | |
| FY 2021-2022 | |
| Revenue | |
| PENALTIES | $ 27,800.00 |
| WATER REVENUE | $ 495,000.00 |
| SEWER REVENUE | $ 212,000.00 |
| PRIOR YEAR WATER SEWER REVENUE | |
| SEWER SERV. DEPOSIT ADM | |
| WATER SERV. DEPOSIT ADM | |
| WATER TAPS | $ 15,300.00 |
| SEWER TAPS | $ 125,000.00 |
| BORING COST | $ 3,000.00 |
| ENGINEERING FEES re-inb | |
| UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION | $ 3,400.00 |
| Bank Interest Income | $ 1,000.00 |
| Meter REPLACEMENT REV/ 411 | $ 32,000.00 |
| MISCELLANEOUS REV | $ 1,500.00 |
| Habersham Lea | $ 15,000.00 |
| TOTAL REVENUE WATER SEWER | $ 931,000.00 |
| Utility Expenditures | |
| FY 2021-2022 | |
| WATER/ SEWER STAFF SALARIES | $ 181,283.00 |
| HEALTH INSURANCE * v-d-l | $ 51,000.00 |
| WORKERS COMPENSATION note+C184 | $ 14,000.00 |
| Retirements /Benefits | $ 5,100.00 |
| Water Tank Maintained | $ 9,000.00 |
| Liability’ Ins | $ 25,300.00 |
| Watershed Protection | $ 19,500.00 |
| AUDIT % | $ 11,500.00 |
| LEGAL FEES % | $ 20,000.00 |
| ENGINEERING FEES SEWER | $ 10,000.00 |
| ENGINEERING FEES WATER | $ 8,000.00 |
| SOFTWARE SUPPORT and Hardware | $ 18,700.00 |
| EPD MONITORING PERMITS Fees | $ 8,600.00 |
| WATER LINE REPAIR | $ 5,000.00 |
| VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $ 2,700.00 |
| TRACTOR REPAIR | $ 1,300.00 |
| WELL MAINTENANCE | $ 7,500.00 |
| MAINTENANCE WWTP | $ 12,000.00 |
| WWTP Calibration &Annual Maint | $ 3,200.00 |
| CHEMICALS WATER | $ 3,320.00 |
| FREIGHT AND POSTAGE | $ 3,200.00 |
| COMMUNICATION WWTP | $ 3,500.00 |
| DUES | $ 900.00 |
| TRAINING | $ 4,700.00 |
| UNIFORM | $ 3,400.00 |
| OFFICE SUPPLIES | $ 2,000.00 |
| Sludge handling | $ 20,000.00 |
| WELL PUMP UTILITIES | $ 27,000.00 |
| WATER LINE SUPPLIES | $ 10,000.00 |
| WATER METERS a | $ 34,350.00 |
| CHEMICALS WWTP | $ 16,200.00 |
| LAB SUPPLIES & POSTAGE | $ 5,700.00 |
| WWTP POWER | $ 39,000.00 |
| SEWER LINE SUPPLIES | $ 5,400.00 |
| PUMP STATION UTILITIES | $ 13,000.00 |
| SHOP UTILITIES | $ 2,000.00 |
| GAS AND OIL | $ 8,700.00 |
| LOCATION FEES | $ 800.00 |
| Council Contingency | $ 83,037.00 |
| LIFT STATION MAINTENANCE | $ 13,000.00 |
| BUILDING MAINTENANCE SHOP | $ 1,000.00 |
| WWTP MAINTENANCE REPAIR | $ 24,000.00 |
| ADMINISTRATION SERVICE CHARGE | $ 46,000.00 |
| Deprec | $ 40,000.00 |
| Benefits Employee | $ 2,100.00 |
| BANK CHARGES & Reserve | $ 2,000.00 |
| PUMP STATION FUEL | $ 2,200.00 |
| Gainesville Hydrant | $ 2,200.00 |
| GEFA | $ 98,610.00 |
| Utility Fund Expenditures | 931,000.00 |
Date: June 14, 2021
Time: 6 PM
Location: Lula City Hall at 6055 Main Street
Want to be “in the know” in your community? Join us for the City Council “work session” the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM. Residents of Lula are invited and encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled meeting ” In Person”.
City of Lula
June 14th, 2021
Work Session / City Hall/ 6:00 PM/ In-Person
Draft Agenda for Monday June 14th
Opening / Welcome Mayor Grier
Pledge and Invocation
Citizen Comments
- Yard of the Month, “Blooming in Lula Celebration”
- Finance
- Current Conditions
- American Rescue Plan/Status
- GEFA Sewer Line “I”
- 365 Well and Water Line Development
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- Renovations/ City Hall Admin Only/ Status/ Temporary Impact
- Banks County Government Proposed Extension Special Local Option Sales Tax SPLOST, Referendum Nov 2, 2021, Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Lula 1.13% (population) of 15 million over 5 years collection period./Status.
- Budget Adoption process, budget public hearing on June 21, and consideration of adopting the budget on or after June 28 (special called meeting).
- Audio Video On- Line Technology /accessibility /cost
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- Maiden Lane Lift Station / Status
- Influent Pump/ Status
- Chemical Feed System /Upgrade and Repair
- Habersham County Solid Waste Fees/ Increase/ Sludge Cost
- Annual Water Quality Report/ Consumer Confidence Report
- Staffing
- Old City Hall/ and Veterans Park Restrooms / Heating and Air issues
- Request to use Veterans Park -Sunday July 11th, 5-6 PM/ Airline Baptist., For Community Function
- Lula Bellton Historic Society Request Funding (entertainment) for Fall Festival
- Planning and Zoning
- Planning Commission
- VAPE Shops
- Brew Pubs
- Agricultural
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- Rezoning /
- Zoning
- 5980 Moon Drive Proposed Planned Residential Development/ Schedule. Request for Withdrawal
- Petition for road abandonment / Tim & Harriet Williams 6049 Main Street.
- Tenant Issues /Mere Barbee / Utilities
- Consideration in rescheduling August 9th ,Work Session / GMA Conflict
- City Clerk/ Position Filled/ Tangee Puckett/ City Clerk Certified /14 years’ experience.
- Movies at the “DEPOT” Friday June 18th , showing “Little Rascals” , movie begins at dusk.
- Reminder–The “Depot” Community Center rentals have reopened at 50% Discount thru June 30th for bookings through December 30th. No Current Limitations on Capacity.
- Reminder “Lula Ladies” Gathering at the “DEPOT”, June 30th Noon (Lunch) and 6:30 PM (Dinner)
- Executive Session/ land acquisition
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
This is a preliminary look at what we anticipate will be under consideration of the Council. Some items are strictly for discussion only and keeping the council informed of current conditions and will not be placed on the regular agenda. The Agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council being the third Monday of every month will be published by noon the Friday prior to the meeting date. All request to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) a week in advance and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session.
Water Quality Report 2023 City of Lula
“Home of Railroad Days”
System ID # GA1390002 April 8 ,2024
Our Water
Water can pickup contaminates from many sources along its journey to becoming your drinking water. It picks up and dissolves naturally occurring minerals, radioactive materials and substances resulting from the presence of animals and humans. Microbiological contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, inorganic substances such as salts and minerals, pesticides and herbicides, organic chemicals from industrial or petroleum use can and may be in the untreated water.
Even bottled water that you buy at the grocery store might reasonably be expected to contain small traces of some contaminants. Just because water may contain small traces of some contaminants it does not mean that it is not safe to drink. Therefore, for health reasons the state has specified what may and may not be allowed in our drinking water. The Safe Drinking Water act gives government agencies at Federal, State and local levels the rules and regulations to insure that the water we drink is safe. Over 500 tests were performed on our community’s drinking water and the reports that we received were excellent. We are proud of the ongoing efforts by our staff to keep our water safe to drink for all the citizens of the City of Lula, GA.
The City has four wells that we draw our water from. The water is pumped from these wells and Chlorine is added for disinfection along with fluoride to promote healthy teeth. The water then enters the system or fills one of our two storage tanks. Staff draws samples from sites located in all areas of our City to confirm that our water is free of bacteria. The City now has a computer system that helps our staff monitor our system 24 hours a day.
Special points of interest:
- Over 500 tests are performed annually to confirm our water quality.
- Call City Hall at (770) 869-3801 to report problems, ask questions or for information on public meetings.
- Our drinking water met or exceeded all safety and quality standards.
- All test results noted in the report are from data collected during 2020
- Water conservation brochures are available at City Hall and at the Water Reclamation Facility along with pamphlets describing water treatment.
Special Information:
Some people in our community, such as immune compromised persons who have undergone chemotherapy, have had organ transplants, have HIV/Aids or other kinds of immune depressing illnesses, some elderly people and infants may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water. These persons may want more information, in which case they can contact either their healthcare providers or the Environmental Protection Association’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
Water Conservation
There are free pamphlets at City Hall on ways to conserve water both inside and outside your home. There are ideas on landscaping that is water conservation friendly. There are even brochures that will guide you in how to figure out if you have a water leak. So take a moment the next time you stop by to pay your bill and look over the information table. Conservation is up to each of us.
City of Lula PO Box 99 Lula, GA 30554
Water Quality Report 2023 Organic and Inorganic Contaminants Table:
| Substance | MCL | EPA | Lula System | Sample Date | Source of Contaminant |
| Fluoride | 4 ppm | 0.7 – 1.2 ppm | 0.63 ppm | Yearly Average | Added |
| Total Coli-form
Bacteria |
None | None | 1 | Yearly Average | Wildlife/ Septic Systems |
| Nitrate/ Nitrite | 10 ppm | None | 1 ppm | 2023 | Wildlife/ Septic Systems |
| VOCs
(Total Xylenes) |
2 ppm
(1000 ppb) |
None | None Detected | 11/18/2020 | Pesticides. Solvents and Agricultural Byproducts |
| Chlorine | 4.0 ppm | 0.2 – 4 ppm | 1 ppm | Yearly average | Added |
| TTHMs | 0.04 mg/l | None | None Detected | 2022 | Chlorination Byproduct |
| HAA5s | 0.05 mg/l | None | None Detected | 2022 | Chlorination Byproduct |
| IOC’s | None | None | None Detected | 2021 | Soil, Piping and Souder |
Lead and Copper Contaminants:
| Substance | Action Level | EPA | Lula System | Sample Date | # of Sites Above Action | Source of Contaminant |
| Lead | 15ppb | ——— | 3.5 ppb | 2023 | None | Household Plumbing |
| Copper | 1300 ppb | 1300 ppb | 1.1 ppb | 2023 | None | Household Plumbing |
Contaminants that may be present in Source water before we treat it could include:
Microbial contaminants (such as viruses and bacteria) may come from septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants (such as salts and metals) may be naturally occurring or result from urban runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Terms and Abbreviations Found in this Report:
Action Level (AL)– The concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other
requirements which a water system must follow.; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- The United States Environmental Protection Agency (Federal Level). Environmental Protection Division (EPD)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (State Level). Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)- the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.; Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG)- the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.; Treatment Technique (TT)– a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.; Not Applicable (N/A)- does not apply at this time; Not Detectable (ND)- if a contaminate is present it is at levels below what current technology is able to detect.; Ppb– parts per billion molecules; Ppm– parts per million molecules . Also, may be expressed milligrams per Liter; Mg/L– milligrams of substance per a Liter of liquid.
Pesticides and Herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
System ID# GA1390002 May 21, 2021
LULA – Nearly one hundred people lined the perimeter of Veterans Park in Lula Monday morning to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and the freedoms we enjoy today.
And while it may have been the 50th anniversary of the official federal holiday established by Congress two generations ago, whether you call it Memorial Day or Decoration Day, there’s a longstanding tradition of reverence and remembrance by the people of this community for those who died protecting our liberties.
The annual event organized by the Lula-Belton Historical Society was absent from the city last year thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, but this year’s ceremony was as vibrant, colorful and patriotic as ever.
Retired Command Sergeant Major Joseph Natividad, U.S. Army, now lives in Lula. He stood proudly among those in the crowd, in full dress uniform, listening to the array of patriotic songs being sung and the words of tribute being spoken.
After 28-years of active duty (retiring in 1986), followed by ten years as an ROTC instructor at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Natividad commented about the significance of Memorial Day. “Slow down, think about it, quit what you are doing and pause to thank the men and women for this day,” he said, his voice showing a measure of emotion.
Not far away Rusty and Laura Clark studied the memorial wall containing bricks inscribed with the names of Lula residents having lost their lives defending their country. “My husband’s family is from here,” Ms. Clark began.
She said while his family no longer lives in the Lula area, they had historic roots dating back to the early days of the town.
She said several years ago she and her husband traveled to France and decided to visit Normandy and the site of the D-Day invasion. “They have a museum and you can put in someone’s name and find out about them.”
“We didn’t think we would know anybody…we entered all our family’s names and like ‘Whoa!’”, she said excitedly.
“As it turns out his uncle, J.D. Little, who nobody (family members) knew where he was buried, died on the Fourth of July in Normandy.” She explained that Uncle J.D. was from Lula and buried in a simple grave in northern France, but none of his family knew that.
“Now we have moved to Gainesville, and we came to see Lula when we found out they were doing this,” Clark said pointing at the memorial wall. She said that she and her husband were unable during that initial visit to locate a brick in the memorial wall with their ancestor’s name, but that would soon be changing. “And now we’re going to get a brick for J.D. Little.”
Featured speaker, Lula native Retired Staff Sergeant Clinton Pruitt, probably did not know the Clark’s story and the recent discovery of a long-lost family member, but he couldn’t have said it any better: “We stand in the midst of patriots and family and friends of those who have nobly served…they were called to be a part of something bigger than themselves; they were ordinary people who responded in extra-ordinary ways during extreme times.”
Monday, May 31st is a solemn holiday we observe as a community. Memorial Day is for remembering and honoring the fallen service men and women who have served our country. However, we do have a couple of announcements for that day:
– City Hall will be closed
– Trash services will run as normal on this day
– When it comes to trash: “When in doubt, put it out!”
Call City Hall Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM at 770-869-3801 for more information.
The Lula-Belton Historical Society is sponsoring a community event on Monday, May 31 at 10 AM at the Veterans Park on Athens and Main. Memorial Day is more than a national holiday. It is a time to remember and honor the lives lost in service and duty to our country.
Amy Cornett, the newly-elected President of the Historical Society says, “I feel privileged to be a part of the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony honoring and memorializing our fallen soldiers. They have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and deserve nothing but the utmost respect and admiration of every American here in our small community of Lula, as well as our entire nation. I extend my deepest, heartfelt appreciation to them, as well as their families, for their selfless and courageous sacrifices. For without them, our country would not be the amazing, free country it is today.”
The program for this event will consist of the presentation of the colors, patriotic music, a short message from a local veteran, and prayer – all aspects will be lead by local residents. Please plan to attend with your families to remember before the fun of summer kicks into full gear.
About
Lula Pharmacy & Foothills Gift Shop has been serving Lula since 1977 and was selected as the July 2011 Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month. They are partners of educations with Lula Elementary and East Hall Schools.
History
Owners, Karen Bowling and Amy Miller, purchased Lula Pharmacy & Foothills Gift Shop in 2008 because they wanted to have an old-fashioned, home town pharmacy where they could “treat you like family.” They underwent the very rigorous process to become an accredited provider for home medical equipment and supplies.
Covid-19 Vaccine Scheduling
Lula Pharmacy is currently scheduling appointments for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine. To make an appointment, call 770-869-3616, press option 6, leave name, date of birth and phone number. They will call you to schedule the appointment. Now only offered on Tuesdays.
Contact Information
Address: 6102 Banks Street, Lula, GA 30554 Phone: 770-869-3616 Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-7PM, Saturday 9AM-3PM
Website: https://lulapharmacy.com/
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City of Lula
May 10th, 2021
Work Session & Public Hearings / City Hall/ 6:00PM
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Agenda for Monday MAY 10th, 2021
IN-PERSON Lula City Hall 6055 Main Street, Lula Georgia
PUBLIC HEARING(s)
1.)365 Overlay District
2.) Council Compensation
Opening / Welcome Mayor Grier
Pledge and Invocation
- Citizen Comments
- Minutes from previous(s) month(s) Regular Voting Council Session
- Finance Conditions/
- American Rescue Plan/
- $55,000 Payment Received Under Oct 2020 Claim
- Cyber Insurance renewal.
- Renovations/ City Hall Admin Only/ Status
- Banks County Government Proposed Extension Special Local Option Sales Tax SPLOST, Referendum Nov 2, 2021, Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Lula 1.13% (population) of 15 Million over 5 years collection period.
- Budget Development
- Council Compensation
- Discussion Future On- Line Technology / Accessibility
- Water Sewer Current Conditions /
- GEFA/ Loans
- Influent Well Operation/ Pump / PLC/ Status
- Chemical Feed/ Operation/Status
- SCADA UPDATE
- Maiden Lane Lift Station/ Current Conditions
- Georgia Municipal Association Awards Marvin Moore/ Mayor Jim Grier
- Lula Bellton Historic Society Request to use Lula Ball Fields/ Car Show June 5th
- Planning and Zoning
- 365 Overlay/ Gateway Corridor Ordinance/
- Rezoning / Annexation
- Zoning
- 5980 Moon Drive Proposed Planned Residential Development/ Schedule.
- Potential Annexation and Rezoning 6467 County Line Proposed Lt Industrial/
- Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement for Administration of Future Municipal Elections / Hall County
- Career Opportunity/ City Clerk Position
- “2021” Railroad Days, Recap/ Under Way
- Movies at the “DEPOT” next scheduled for Friday June 18th
- Reminder–The “Depot” Community Center rentals have reopened at 50% Discount thru June 30th for bookings through December 30th. No Current Limitations on Capacity.
- Blooming in Lula Celebration/
- Covid Related Issues
- “It’s Worth A Shot”/Initiative Vaccines Availability
- Rental Assistance / Provided by Hall County & Banks County, see cityoflula.com for details.
- Reminder “Lula Ladies” Gathering at the “DEPOT”, May Noon (Lunch) and 6:30 PM (Dinner)
- Reminder Memorial Day remembrance ceremony Monday May 31st 10 AM Lula Veterans Park brought to you by the “ Lula-Bellton Historical Society
- Executive Session / Land Acquisition
Citizen Comments
Council Comments
This is a preliminary look at what we anticipate will be under consideration of the Council. Some items are strictly for discussion only and keeping the council informed of current conditions and will not be placed on the regular agenda. The Agenda for the Regular Monthly Meeting of the Council being the third Monday of every month will be published by noon the Friday prior to the meeting date. All requests to be placed on the regular agenda should come in writing (forms available) a week in advance and should encompass all supporting documents in advance of the work session.
Blooming in Lula Celebration
It’s that time of year…… time to plant those flowers and trees and spruce up the yard. AND as in years past everyone who’s yard is recognized in the “Yard of the Month ” program in May and June will be eligible for for the drawing in late June where one submittal will be eligible for this years surprise gift certificate.
Lula’s YARD of the MONTH program recognizes one yard in each of the five districts every month of the year!
Gov. Brian Kemp issued a new executive order Friday April 30th lifting additional guidelines and restrictions connected to COVID, some of them in place for nearly a year, by the beginning of May. The results of the new executive order allowed the City to reopen all the facilities under current Covid conditions.
Consequently, City Hall has reopened (M-F, 8 AM till 5 PM) the “DEPOT” without limitations, and more importantly the new executive order allows the city to have Council Work Sessions and Regular Council Meetings to be held “In- Person”.
The Mayor and Council are so pleased to finally be able meet in-person for the benefit of the community and the opportunity to work with each other one on one in the same room with all the council members. Also, Mayor Grier has asked that the council to visit what prospects might allow for the city to enhance public meetings through what we all have learned in this Covid environment with an emphasis on technology.
The first opportunity for everyone to get together will be this coming Monday May 10th with the regular monthly work session at 6 PM.
