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Toccoa commission votes individually to fill Downtown Development Authority seats

City commissioners chose appointees to the board that oversees downtown development after a round of individual votes on nominees.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 22, 2026: Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board

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In the final individual voting, Olivia Adams and Travis Kruger each received 5 votes, Jody Rogers and Megan Fowler each received 3, Connie Tabor received 2, Lisa Gettys received 1, and Shaykethia Burtch received none.

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The Toccoa City Commission's June 22 agenda listed consideration of appointments to the Downtown Development Authority.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting Agenda 06/22/2026Toccoa City Commission Meeting - 06/22/2026 - 5:00pm Agenda

Commissioners agreed unanimously to vote individually on the nominees. Commissioner Carter then moved to amend the process to add Connie Tabor as an appointee, seconded by Commissioner Fry, but the amendment was denied 2-3.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting - 06/22/2026 - 5:00pm Minutes

In the final individual voting, Olivia Adams and Travis Kruger each received 5 votes, Jody Rogers and Megan Fowler each received 3, Connie Tabor received 2, Lisa Gettys received 1, and Shaykethia Burtch received none.

SourcesToccoa City Commission Meeting - 06/22/2026 - 5:00pm Minutes

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Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority

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Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board

Commissioner Carter made a motion to amend the original motion to include Connie Tabor as a DDA appointment, seconded by Commissioner Fry. Motion was denied with 2-3 vote.

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