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Welcome to Great Falls, South Carolina

Welcome to Chester county’s river town. The name of Great Falls came from the nearby waterfalls on the Catawba River — A stretch of 8 miles, 178-foot drop of roaring and raging waters that could be heard long before it could be seen. Enormous rock outcroppings, the winding streets, and the variety of recreational activities make the area one of the most unique in the county.

 

The town was founded by the power company owned by Mr. J.B. Duke. As he built hydro electric plants on the Catawba and was the founder of the three Republic Cotton Mills, people were brought from far and wide from the farming communities to live in the newly constructed mill villages that offered new homes that were equipped with running water, electricity and sanitary sewers. The mill company owned and furnished to the merchants newly constructed buildings in the downtown area for retail trade. The northern part of town, nicknamed Flopeye, was primarily built and owned by private parties.

 

The school system, part of Chester County School District, has always been successful in graduating scholars who become lawyers, doctors, teachers, engineers, and professional medical personnel, which the community is very proud of.

 

As a town, we cannot leave off our pride and admiration of our athletic teams which have won state championships in all major sports.

 

The closings of the three mills and the decline in retail services within our town has had a negative effect on our population, but we are striving to turn things around and once again have a thriving and industrious town.

Announcements

TO: All Members of the Town Council

SUBJECT: Proposed agenda for the regular Council Meeting of the Great Falls Town Council to be held on March 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.

COUNCIL MEETING:

  1. Prayer
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Reading of last month’s regular council meeting
  1. PUBLIC SESSION
    1. Councilmember Rice
    2. Hometown Association
    3. Heart & Soul
  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Equipment for Wastewater Department – Councilmember Leonhardt
    2. PRT Grant – Councilmember Leonhardt
  1. REPORT ON DEPARTMENTS
    1. Finance Department – Mayor Brantley
    2. Public Works Department – Supervisor Marlow
    3. Wastewater Department – Supervisor Marlow
    4. Police Department – Chief Martin
    5. Recreation Department – Mayor Brantley
  1. NEW BUSINESS
    1. 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-02 – Republic Golf Club Lease Agreement
    2. Resolution 2024-102 to appoint members to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
  1. MAYOR’S REPORT
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. Personnel Matter concerning the Wastewater Department – Councilmember Craig & Supervisor Marlow
    2. Personnel Matter concerning the Recreation Department – Mayor Brantley

**************NOTICE**************NOTICE**************

The invocation and its content do not represent the views or religious beliefs of the Town of Great Falls.  The Town of Great Falls believes in the freedom of religion and welcomes into its community persons of any and all religious faiths and persons who hold no religious beliefs. The purpose of the invocation is only to solemnize the proceedings of the Town Council in accordance with the long-held traditions of this nation and this community throughout its history.  The invocation is not intended to advance or promote any one religion is it intended to disparage any particular set of religious beliefs.  In the event a person in attendance does not wish to participate in the invocation or to be present for the invocation, that is perfectly acceptable. That person is allowed to remain present and simply not participate.  Alternatively, that person is allowed to step outside the Council Chambers for a few moments and, in doing so, he or she will not miss any portion of the Council meeting nor will he or she be prohibited from fully participating in the meeting.

Agenda Posted 3-15-24


 

The Town of Great Falls is HIRING

Police Officers & a Wastewater Operations Lead Technician

Applications are being accepted at Townhall

 

Apply for Police online HERE

 


Want to Sponsor our Recreation Department?

Click HERE for more information


Town Hall

810 Dearborn St - Great Falls SC