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Clarkesville council votes to enter executive session on property deal

The council closed part of its meeting to discuss or authorize negotiations to buy, sell or lease city property, a step that precedes any public vote on the deal.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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The record does not state what property was discussed or whether any negotiation was authorized during the closed session.

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The Mayor and City Council scheduled a vote to enter executive session to discuss or authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property, under a Georgia open-meetings exemption for real estate matters.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jul 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: AgendaMayor and City Council - Jul 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda Packet

At the July 13, 2026 meeting, Council Member Brad Coppedge moved to enter executive session for this purpose, and the council approved the motion 5-0.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jul 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Minutes

The record does not state what property was discussed or whether any negotiation was authorized during the closed session.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Jul 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Minutes

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Entering executive session to discuss/authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property

Council Member Brad Coppedge made a motion to enter executive session

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Executive session to discuss/authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property

Vote to Enter Executive Session to Discuss or Vote to Authorize Negotiations to Purchase, Dispose of or Lease Property as Provided in Georgia Code Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B).

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Executive session to discuss/authorize negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property

Vote to Enter Executive Session to Discuss or Vote to Authorize Negotiations to Purchase, Dispose of or Lease Property as Provided in Georgia Code Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B).

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