City of Dublin

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge to the flag. Key actions included the approval of the January 15th City Council meeting minutes and the approval of bills exceeding $15,000. Purchases over $15,000 were addressed, specifically the approval for a storm drain replacement on Regency Circle utilizing residual 2006 SPLOST funds, and the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse for the police department, which involves surplusing a 2005 vehicle. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by an accounting firm regarding the FY25 Comprehensive Financial Report, where an unmodified (clean) opinion was rendered on the financial statements, and no material weaknesses were identified in internal controls. The report highlighted a positive net change in the general fund balance of $3.3 million, resulting in an ending fund balance of nearly $9.8 million. Enterprise funds also showed strong unrestricted net positions. Finally, a first reading was held for an ordinance to rezone a parcel from Neighborhood Business to High-Density Residential Development.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge to the flag. Key agenda items included the approval of previous meeting minutes from February 5th, 2026, and the approval of bills exceeding $15,000. Council also addressed purchases over $15,000, specifically a sewer camera controller for the water utilities department and bathroom repairs at Riverview Golf Course, partially funded by a FEMA grant following Hurricane Helen. A second reading and public hearing were held regarding an ordinance to rezone 22.52 acres from B3 to R5 high-density residential development for 65 single-family lots (Madison Place subdivision), intended for attainable and affordable housing. The council also reviewed the first reading of an ordinance to amend fire safety codes for mobile food service units to align them with general fire codes. Finally, a resolution was considered for the installation and maintenance of two decorative street lights on Lawrence Street, requested by the DDA on behalf of a local business.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge to the flag. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to honoring community members through the Black History Banner recognition program, celebrating Reverend Richard Earl Sheffield, Mrs. Pauline Latimore Smith, and Mrs. Anne M. Smith. The council also recognized Nicholas Dixon as the Employee of the Fourth Quarter and Employee of the Year for 2025. Key agenda items included the approval of minutes from previous meetings (November 20th, November 4th summary, and November 25th special call meeting), approval of bills exceeding $15,000, and approval of several purchases over $15,000, such as a roof replacement at the Okone Cultural Center, storm damage repairs at Riverview Golf Course, purchase of a vac hunter combo jeter machine, fire hydrant replacement, storm drain replacement on Greenwood Drive, and a replacement engine for a street sweeper. Additionally, a second reading and public hearing were held for an ordinance to rezone a parcel on Rice Avenue from R1 (single-family residential) to P (professional zone) to accommodate a proposed daycare facility, which was recommended for approval.

The special call meeting addressed several agenda items, following an amendment to remove an item concerning an easement encroachment and add a new item regarding an EDA grant application with the Dublin Lawrence County Development Authority. Key discussions included the required adoption of the Dublin City School District's final tax mill rate for 2025 billing purposes, which involved confirming compliance with public hearing requirements for the certified tax increase. Additionally, the council approved an application for a One Georgia Disaster Relief Grant for improvements to the Ferry Branch sewer main. The final agenda item involved approving the city to join as a co-applicant with the Dublin Lawrence County Development Authority for an EDA grant related to infrastructure improvements for the Georgia Highway 257 rail serve site, utilizing excess funds from a previous grant to expand utility coverage.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge to the flag. The purpose of this special meeting, held on the first business day of the year as required by charter, was to swear in newly elected council members and make appointments to various committees, boards, and official positions, including the City Attorney. The council approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025, meeting and approved bills exceeding $15,000. The current City Attorney, Duke R. Groover, was reappointed for another year, followed by his oath of office ceremony. New council members, Tess Godfrey, Sarah Colby, and Brandon Chain, were sworn in. Subsequently, the council elected Benny Jones as Mayor Pro Tempore and began the process of electing the Chairman of Council.