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The city council's agenda lists a presentation to recognize a life-saving act, though the outcome of the meeting isn't yet on record.
The city recognized a K9 officer and two other law enforcement officers for their roles in responding to a January shooting.
The city says former utility customers, most of them renters, left behind more than $13,000 in unpaid bills.
The change would let taxpayers and business owners, not just residents, serve on the Downtown Development Authority board.
City council has twice polled residents on allowing Sunday sales of beer and wine as it considers whether to change local alcohol rules.
Chief Thompson told the city council that officers from Franklin Springs, Royston, Franklin County and other first responders worked together after a shooting at the Vape Store.
A year-end financial report shows the city spent slightly more than its adopted General Fund budget for the fiscal year that ended in 2025.
Franklin Springs officials discussed ideas from the Liberty Bell Foundation for reusing the shuttered school site.
The current city ordinance bars both Sunday sales and drive-thru sales, and the store's owners want the council to change it.
The council's October 29 meeting agenda includes a proposal to consider going into executive session, a closed-door portion of the meeting.
The city council included a real estate matter on the agenda for an October 2025 called meeting, though the record does not specify the property or action involved.
City rules governing signs may be updated after a council member raised concerns, which could affect what businesses and residents can post.