05/09/2022
The future of the Foothills shopping center (IGA and adjacent businesses) is in jeopardy by its aging septic system. According to the recent articles in the Smoke Signals and the Pickens County Progress, if this issue stays on the course it is going it would be a major blow to the livelihood of the community of Marble Hill. This would have negative effects on the home values and the quality of life for Big Canoe homeowners and Marble Hill residents.
According to the front-page article in the May edition of the Smoke Signals, Wayne Tidwell writes, “Without an adequate sewer solution, the Foothills shopping center would be required to shut down, creating what Downing (owner of the IGA) called a disaster to the community. And with approximately 125 to 150 jobs at stake and about $1 million in taxes coming out of the center, he appears to be correct.”
The Pickens County Commissioners have tabled the vote to address the situation until after the special election to replace outgoing commissar post #2 Becky Denney. The election will be held on May 24h, however early voting is available now.
You can read the Smoke Signals article by clicking the link below.
Click Here for Smoke Signals Article
We are hosting a meet and greet for Pickens County Commissioner Candidate for Post 2, David Garner. Click the link to view Dave Garners’ campaign profile.
Dave Garner Campaign Profile
The event will be held at Model Home in The Village on Blackwell Creek this Wednesday May 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM. Jeff Downing will sponsoring the event with free wine and hors d'oeuvres. This is for Pickens County residents who have an interest in operation of Pickens County and electing a commissioner who is going to do what is best for residents residing in the eastern side of the county. We need a commissioner who is willing to address these issues and not continue to kick the can down the road. Please RSVP to [email protected] We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday May 11th at 4:30-6:30 at the Model Home in The Village on Blackwell Creek.
Thank you
Big Canoe Company
