Nelson Loses Two Council Members to Resignation
Featured Stories, News April 1, 2014
During last night’s work session a combination of disbelief and surprise seemed to be the prevailing feeling over the resignation of two city council members from Nelson. The two council members, Jonathan Bishop and Duane Cronic, hand-delivered their resignation letters to City Manager Brandy Edwards Friday, March 28, with no further discussion. (more…)
Nelson Council Members Resign
Featured Stories, News April 1, 2014
In an email sent late this afternoon, Nelson City Manager Brandy Edwards advised council members Duane Cronic and Johnathan Bishop both resigned, effective March 28. (more…)
New Nelson officials take oaths of office
Featured Stories, News January 7, 2014
As expected, Nelson swore in its new city council members and mayor last night. Board Incumbent Jackie Jarrett, newly-elected member Thad Thacker and new Mayor Larry Ray all took their oaths of office last night in the council’s first meeting of the year. (more…)
Basketball court, walking trails closed while Nelson City Park moves along
Featured Stories, News November 7, 2013
Slated improvements to the basketball court and the walking trail in Nelson will be put on the backburner for the time being as the park is still under construction and the weather will not permit proper conditions to make repairs to the court area. (more…)
SPLOST Accepted by Nelson; Argument Taints Meeting
Featured Stories, News November 6, 2013
Nelson City Council meetings are known for their contentious atmosphere. However the meeting conducted Monday night was marked by arguing between a public official and a citizen, unlike other recent nearby city meetings which were earmarked by S.P.L.O.S.T. disagreements. (more…)
Gun Control Group Sues Nelson Over Gun Ordinance
Featured Stories, News May 17, 2013
The City of Nelson is being sued over its Home and Family Protection ordinance. (more…)
Mayor Haviland’s Resignation Letter
Featured Stories, News May 16, 2013
See Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland’s Resignation Letter Below (more…)
Nelson Council Member Responds to Mayor’s Exit
Featured Stories, News May 16, 2013
See Nelson Council Member Duane Cronic’s Response to Mayor Mike Haviland’s Resignation Below (more…)
Nelson Mayor Resigns, Riles Predecessor in Process
Featured Stories, News May 15, 2013
Nelson Mayor Mike Haviland has resigned. (more…)
Nelson Passes Financial Management Policy
Featured Stories, News April 4, 2013
Aside from all the media hoopla over its Family Protection Ordinance, Nelson City Council addressed other items this week at its regular meeting Monday night. (more…)
Nelson Going for Broke
Featured Stories, News March 15, 2013
By Tony Capri
The Nelson City Council met again last night to reconvene their current work session, a discussion focused mainly on city spending. (more…)
Nelson Moves on Comp Plan, Sketches Capital Improvement
Featured Stories, News February 20, 2013
The Nelson City Council started to flesh out its comprehensive plan last night during a called work session. (more…)
Haviland Takes Oath as New Nelson Mayor;Council Approves Budget Amendment
Featured Stories, News November 29, 2012
In a called meeting Monday night, Michael Haviland was sworn in as Nelson’s new mayor. (more…)
Nelson Unravels in City Manager Dispute
Featured Stories, News November 13, 2012
The Nelson City Council meeting erupted during its regular meeting this month, due to recent personnel disputes over its new city manger position. (more…)
Nelson Gets New Mayor! And other Election Results
Featured Stories, Politics November 7, 2012
The City of Nelson elected a new mayor during last night’s long-awaited general election. (more…)
(Video) Continued Contention Over Nelson Ordinance
Featured Stories, News October 5, 2012
The Nelson City Council delivered its first reading of a new city manager ordinance this week. (more…)