Hiram will discuss sanitation service rate increase

A $1 increase in residential sanitation service rates will be considered during a public hearing by the Hiram City Council.

The hearing will be held during the regular session at 6:30 p.m. July 12 in the Hiram Community Center behind City Hall, 217 Main St.

Monthly rates will range from $9 to $17.50.

Information: 770-943-3726 ext. 2025, CityOfHiramGa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1329.

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