Craig Tully

The council addressed several key items, including applications for new and existing construction, as well as the Spring Creek Park Rejuvenation Project. They also issued a proclamation for the Arbor Day Foundation and approved the Fire Department's rescue truck remount and financing. The Miller County Senior Center budget was deferred to the next meeting. Department reports for October 2025 were approved, and the City Manager discussed the Fire Department Christmas Banquet. The Mayor and Council discussed grant updates, a shooting range, and a joint work session with the City, County, and BOE.

The council convened to adopt the 2025-2026 budget.

The council addressed several key items, including approving a notice of award to Hancock and Sons, accepting a quit claim deed with Spring Ridge Colquitt, and discussing applications for building permits. They also approved a process for board appointments, a Fire Department purchase request, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Donalsonville for internet services, and a GDOT agreement. Additionally, they approved a golf course purchase request, a Georgia Power Easement, and the Department Reports for September 2025. The City Manager provided an update, noting $1.6 million awarded in grant funds.

The meeting included honoring former Mayor Jimmy Phillips with a certificate of recognition. Council approved an alcohol license application for off-premise consumption and the lease purchase of a garbage truck, which was previously approved via phone poll. They also approved the Flost Intergovernmental Agreement, also previously approved via work session. Discussions on applications for building permits/new construction and the board appointment process were tabled. Department reports for August 2025 were approved. The City Manager updated the Mayor and Council on several meetings and projects, including a GDOT Meeting, the 911 Chamber luncheon, a meeting at Colquitt State Theater, new apartments on Bremond/Bush Street, the roof at WWTP, and E-Donalsonville. The Mayor and Council discussed new apartments, land for WWTP, and welcomed a new Council member.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An alcohol license application was approved, and a resolution for a drinking water loan was passed. An appointment was made to the DDA Board. Department reports for July 2025 were approved. Discussions covered parking on College Street, resurfacing and striping projects, a GDOT meeting at the Colquitt State Theater, and BOE abatements. Information was presented regarding the upcoming Georgia Recovers Bus Tour.