The city has a contractor lined up to repave the rest of Gerrard Road, a project residents have been waiting on since at least June.
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- September 8, 2026: LMIG Gerrard Road Project bid acceptance
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The city council read a proclamation honoring Angie Greer with a day in her name.
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- September 8, 2026: Proclamation declaring September 10, 2026 as Angie Greer Day
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The council voted to name a new city clerk, the official who handles the city's records and council business, succeeding retiring clerk Angie Greer.
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- September 8, 2026: Appointment of Barbara Busby as City Clerk, succeeding retiring Angie Greer
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The variance lets a roughly 13.6-acre R-1A tract on Cornog Road be built with a 10-foot side setback instead of the standard 15 feet.
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- September 8, 2026: Variance V-2026-002: side setback reduction from 15 to 10 feet, Cornog Rd
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The rate, approved after a series of public hearings, will determine how much residents pay in city property taxes next year.
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- August 20, 2026: 2027 millage rate of 8.107 mills
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- No next step has been documented.
The city has amended its alcohol ordinance to add a new license category for beverage shops.
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- August 3, 2026: Alcohol Ordinance Amendment: Beverage Shop License, 2nd Read
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- No next step has been documented.
The vote backed an application that later brought the city $1 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission and $1 million from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for downtown…
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- August 3, 2026: Downtown streetscape project grants from Appalachian Regional Commission and Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank
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- No next step has been documented.
The council filled the city clerk's post on an interim basis, ensuring the office overseeing city records and meetings continues to be staffed.
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- August 3, 2026: Appointment of Barbara Busby as Interim City Clerk
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The city honored water treatment and water/street department staff for their work.
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- August 3, 2026: Employee recognitions for Public Works water treatment and water/street department crews
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The council's unanimous vote closes out an independent review of the city's 2025 finances.
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- August 3, 2026: Acceptance of the 2025 Financial Audit conducted by Rushton and Associates
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The city is moving ahead with a multi-phase overhaul of its water treatment plant, backed by state loans, after earlier discussing a joint water plant with Franklin County…
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- August 3, 2026: GEFA Phase II resolution to borrow up to $5,000,000 for water plant upgrade
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- No next step has been documented.
A drainage project meant to address the East Main and Rainbow Drive area has moved forward, with the city reporting the railroad-tracks segment now finished.
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- July 6, 2026: East Main Street drainage work completion
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- No next step has been documented.