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Published: Jul 6, 2026
City Council Approves Amendment to Exterior Material Standards
The council considered an ordinance to amend Chapter 15.44 of the Code of Ordinances, specifically section 15.44.050 concerning exterior material standards. The purpose of this amendment was to update architectural review standards. The motion to approve the ordinance carried.
Council Approves IGA for FLOST to Reduce Property Taxes
The council approved a resolution to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Henry County and its cities to implement a special taxing district. This district will impose a floating local option sales tax (FLOST) exclusively for the purpose of reducing property taxes within the county and its cities.
City Council Reviews Proposed T-SPLOST Projects Valued at Approximately $17.8 Million
The council discussed the renewal of the Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) for 2027-2029. A revenue analysis projected approximately $376 million over six years, with a city share of about $17-18 million (4.53% of the total). The council reviewed a list of proposed projects, including resurfacing roads in Richmond Park and Jubilee (raising cost to over $4 million), new road segments like the Heart of Locust Grove Network and Cleveland Street rehabilitation ($6.5 million), and enhancements in Peaksville. Specific project goals include moving truck traffic off Highway 42, providing east-west connectors (Palmetto Street Extension, Colvin Drive extension), improving pedestrian corridors, and developing the 'Heart of Locust Grove' area. Other proposed projects include Bowden Street multi-use path, Palmetto connector, Strong Rock Greenway (modified to Price Drive connector), MLK connector, Indian Creek to Palmetto, and a Highway 42 South pedestrian link. The total estimated cost for these projects is around $15-16 million, with a balance between motorized and non-motorized improvements. Discussions also touched upon potential joint projects with Henry County, such as Davis Road at 42 and South Unity Grove at Davis Road.
City Council Authorizes Disposal of Surplus Property
The council discussed an ordinance concerning the disposal of city-surplus property. The ordinance aims to declare certain city property as surplus, authorize the city manager to dispose of it according to state law (OCGA 36-37-62D), repeal conflicting ordinances, and establish an effective date. The motion to approve the ordinance carried.
City Council Approves R3 Rezoning for 71 Single-Family Lots on Davis Lake Road with New Conditions
The council considered an ordinance to rezone 47.99 acres at 342 Davis Lake Road from residential agricultural (RA) to R3 for the development of 71 single lots. The ordinance was brought off the table and approved with six conditions, including specific standards for sidewalks, multi-use paths, architectural materials (minimum 50% brick or stone on front facades, no vinyl/aluminum siding), required amenities, an expiration clause if development doesn't commence within 18 months, and dedication of right-of-way for future road improvements. An additional seventh condition was added to cap the number of lots at 71. The motion to approve with the amended conditions carried.
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