Freddie Richey

The City Council meeting included a proclamation recognizing the inaugural Douglas County Chamber Public Safety Week. The council discussed zoning and variance requests, specifically approving a request for a zoning change to allow for a future medical center and a variance request for the placement of a guest house on a corner lot. The council also confirmed that utility and usage restrictions on the guest house must be strictly maintained.

The Planning Commission meeting addressed two primary items. The first item was a request for rezoning approximately 0.97 acres on Presley Mill Road and Timber Ridge Drive to allow for the construction of a 3,000 square foot medical office building, which was recommended for approval. The second item was a request for a variance to permit an accessory guest house on a corner lot at 6304 Melrose Street to accommodate elderly care needs, which involves a site with dual frontage.

The City Council meeting included a proclamation ceremony designating the 4th annual municipal court clerk's week and a presentation from the spring 2026 graduating class of the Citizens Academy, titled A Dose of Douglasville. The discussion highlighted the roles and contributions of municipal court staff, the success of the court amnesty program, and the structure and benefits of the citizens academy program, which aims to familiarize residents with city operations and improve community engagement.

The Douglasville City Council legislative work session focused on several items. Key discussions included a presentation honoring the municipal court solicitor for years of service, a request for a revised final plat approval for the Laurelwood development phase one, the authorization for the mayor to sign the 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant certification, the renewal of an agreement with the Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism-related services, and a presentation regarding the comprehensive transportation plan covering a 30-year window with identified projects and cost estimates.

The council held a special meeting dedicated to the final hearing and unanimous adoption of the city's consolidated operating, capital, enterprise, and special revenue fund budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proceedings included an invocation and the pledge of allegiance, followed by a formal presentation of the budget timeline and successful motion for approval.