The city is weighing an ordinance that would let alcoholic beverage manufacturers get a city license, along with a fee for that new category.
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- October 6, 2026: License fee for alcoholic beverage Manufacturer classification
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- Second reading of Ordinance 1009 and consideration of the manufacturer license fee are scheduled for the Royston City Council's October 6, 2026 meeting.
The vote sets the spending plan that funds city departments and services for the fiscal year.
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- October 6, 2026: FY2026 budget amendment to close out fiscal year
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- City Council is scheduled to consider a budget amendment to close out fiscal year 2026.
The council could vote to spend $45,000 in public funds to buy a vacant parcel on Hartwell Street.
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- September 8, 2026: Resolution to purchase 0.45 acre of vacant land on Hartwell Street for $45,000
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- No next step has been documented.
A rezoning application for the College Street property could change what can be built or used on the site.
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- September 8, 2026: Rezoning application, 50 College Street (0.74 acres), Case #2026-08-01
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- No next step has been documented.
A schedule change would shift the city council's regular October meeting date, affecting when residents can attend or weigh in on city business.
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- September 8, 2026: Moving the October regular council meeting to Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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- No next step has been documented.
The city is weighing a purchase to provide restrooms at Wellness Park and downtown events.
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- Latest
- September 8, 2026: Purchase of a mobile self-contained restroom facility trailer for events
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- No next step has been documented.
The city council is set to weigh a resolution that would rezone a College Street property for residential use and a Dovetown Road property for highway business use.
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- September 8, 2026: Rezoning application, 292 Dovetown Road (1.06 acres) from R-2 Residential to Highway Business, Case #2026-08-02
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposal would add paved parking spaces near the police department and depot, an area residents and visitors use downtown.
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- September 8, 2026: Project to add paved parking spaces on Railroad Street near the Police Department and Depot
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- No next step has been documented.
The council is set to weigh in on budgeted purchases that go beyond what the city manager can approve on his own.
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- September 8, 2026: Approving FY 2027 budget expenditures exceeding City Manager's purchasing authority
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- No next step has been documented.
The city will work with the Hart County branch of Wreaths Across America on its wreath-laying program at the cemetery.
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- August 11, 2026: Partnership with Wreaths Across America for the Hart County branch's wreath-laying program at the cemetery
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- No next step has been documented.
The city is considering adding running trails at Royston Wellness Park, which could expand recreation options for residents.
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- August 11, 2026: Proposed creation of running trails at Royston Wellness Park
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- No next step has been documented.
The city will continue leasing the Cherry Street Gym to Brian Edens for another year after a unanimous council vote.
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- Latest
- August 11, 2026: Renewal of Cherry Street Gym lease with Brian Edens
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- No next step has been documented.