City of Ball Ground

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Ball Ground, GA
Country:: US

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161831
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
26
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
3,470
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Ball Ground

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
68 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Not viable here—pivot to bid or Sourcewell.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- City of Ball Ground, GA: No evidence of a workable sole source path. Treat sole source as deprioritized. Practical note: expect a competitive solicitation due to low state/local thresholds triggering bids; pivot immediately to formal bidding and/or a cooperative purchase.
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Cooperatives
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- There is no clear evidence the city actively uses cooperative purchasing today. We don't have evidence they use co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Ball Ground

City of Ball Ground Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Oct 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a proclamation honoring a local veteran and the recognition of historic preservation award recipients. Key agenda items addressed included the approval of an alcohol license application for a local business, various annexation and rezoning requests, and the addition of ebike donations to the agenda. The council also authorized a migration to cloud-based finance software and approved an ordinance to participate in the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System life and health program to achieve insurance cost savings for city staff.
City of Ball Ground Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Sep 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council recognized a veteran of the month and addressed a public request regarding the installation of a traffic light on a local highway. The meeting included a first reading of an alcohol license application for a new local business. Additionally, the council deliberated on an annexation and rezoning application, discussing lot density, associated impact fees, and the proposal's alignment with city growth boundaries.
City of Ball Ground Work Session
Date: Sep 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed an alcohol license application for a new restaurant. Key deliberations included a proposed annexation involving a revised site plan for residential development, specifically regarding unit counts and lot sizes. Additionally, the meeting addressed a variance request for a single-family residential subdivision, covering topics such as increased unit capacity, privacy fencing, removal of inter-parcel access requirements, and the potential implementation of a tree ordinance.

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Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to City of Ball Ground.

Michelle TannerBuilding Permits and Inspections

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Jamie GianfalaChief of Police

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Frequently asked questions

Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Ball Ground?

The City Clerk serves as the purchasing agent for City of Ball Ground; Title 2 (Sec. 2-5-3) designates the Clerk to arrange purchases, maintain contracts and official records, and perform purchasing duties as appointed by the Mayor and Council.

Where does City of Ball Ground post bids and RFPs?

City of Ball Ground posts city procurement notices on the City of Ball Ground website—see the Public Notices and File Cabinet pages for city solicitations and documents. Cherokee County posts county-level solicitations via its procurement page/BidNet portal, so monitor both sources.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Ball Ground?

Procurement policies and standard purchasing terms for City of Ball Ground are codified in the municipal code (Title 2, Finance & General Government), specifically Sec. 2-5-3 on purchasing; vendors can view the City's Title 2 PDF or the Municode library for the official text.

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