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Council hires Horwath HTL for Monrodinate Street hotel study, then reviews results

The city-commissioned study on a possible hotel at the Monroe Street property is complete, and council is now weighing how to find a developer.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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February 2, 2026: Hotel Study

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The story

In September 2025, the Clarkesville City Council voted 4-0 to hire Horwath HTL to conduct a hotel study for the Monroe Street property.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Oct 6, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Sep 8, 2025 - 5:00 PM: MinutesCity Council Work Session - Sep 8, 2025 - 5:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Sep 8, 2025 - 5:00 PM: Agenda

By February 2026, the study had been completed and the report delivered to the city. Council discussed the findings during a work session and talked through next steps for finding a developer or investor for the project.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Feb 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM: MinutesCity Council Work Session - Feb 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM: AgendaCity Council Work Session - Feb 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM: Agenda Packet

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Hotel Study findings and next steps for finding a developer/investor

The Hotel Study has been completed by Horwath HTL and the report has been received.

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Hotel Study

Discussion of the Hotel Study

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Hotel Study

Discussion of the Hotel Study

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Hiring Horwath HTL to conduct a hotel study for the Monroe Street property

Council Member Angelia Kiker made a motion to approve hiring Horwath to complete a hotel study.

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Horwath Hotel Study Proposal

Discuss Horwath Hotel Study Proposal

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Hiring Horwath HTL to complete a hotel study for the Monroe Street property

made a motion to approve hiring Horwath to complete a hotel study.

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Horwath Hotel Study Proposal

Discuss Horwath Hotel Study Proposal

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