The authority is looking at other downtown hotel projects as it considers whether to pursue one in Clarkesville.
Latest and next
- Latest
- April 23, 2026: Site visits to Clayton and planned visit to Hartwell for downtown hotel project ideas
- Next
- Site visit to the City of Hartwell in June.
The city's aesthetic zoning proposal, aimed at building guidelines outside historic preservation districts, remains under discussion after four months of commission meetings.
Latest and next
- Latest
- March 10, 2026: Aesthetic Zoning discussion
- Next
- No next step has been documented.
A pattern book setting architectural design guidelines for a proposed development called Mansfield has been put before the Planning Commission, shaping what future construction there would look like.
Latest and next
- Latest
- March 10, 2026: Pattern book / architectural design guidelines for a proposed development referred to as "Mansfield"
- Next
- No next step has been documented.
The proposal would set new parking lot landscaping and buffer standards and related fees that could affect future development in the city.
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- Latest
- February 10, 2026: Proposed landscape/tree ordinance amendments (parking lot landscaping standards, tree density, Article XXII buffers) and related fee schedule
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- No next step has been documented.
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.
Latest and next
- Latest
- February 2, 2026: Hotel Study
- Next
- No next step has been documented.
The Clarkesville business at 1425 Washington St needs commission approval before it can repaint, add awnings and install new signage.
Latest and next
- Latest
- January 13, 2026: 1425 Washington St (Madison's on Main) - Commercial facade alteration
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- An email vote once the applicants submit the additional information the commission requested.
The Soque River Watershed Association has applied for a $2.7 million grant intended to eliminate and move water out of Pitt's Park.
Latest and next
- Latest
- November 10, 2025: Soque River Watershed Association grant application for Pitt's Park improvements
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- No next step has been documented.
The materials pitch the riverside development to anglers and their families as the city considers the project.
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- Latest
- October 14, 2025: Trillium development (Soque River) marketing/exhibit materials
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- No next step has been documented.
The city is weighing a plan to relocate its gardens office and create an art room at the Mauldin House, but no decision has been recorded.
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- Latest
- September 8, 2025: Changes to the Mauldin House
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- No next step has been documented.
City staff briefed the mayor and council on development activity near two roads and a city-owned lot on Monroe Street, though no decisions were recorded.
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- Latest
- July 23, 2025: Development updates on Rocky Branch Rd., Washington St., and City property on Monroe St.
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- No next step has been documented.
City council members considered whether to allow golf cart rental businesses to operate within Clarkesville, but took no vote.
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- Latest
- July 7, 2025: Ordinance for Golf Cart Rentals
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- No next step has been documented.
A resident's request for a dedicated meeting on zoning changes could shape how the city revises its zoning rules.
Latest and next
- Latest
- June 2, 2025: Resident request for Council to meet on zoning changes
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- No next step has been documented.