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Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Newnan City Council City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the approval of a street closure request for annual Halloween festivities in the College Temple neighborhood and the appointment of members to the Kawita County Board of Health, the Ethics Commission, and the Keep Newnan Beautiful board. The Council discussed potential strategies to mitigate the proliferation of unsightly telecommunication utility lines in the downtown district. Additionally, the meeting featured an introduction of the new Youth Council, and the Mayor provided updates regarding historic preservation efforts and a task force initiative concerning the local homeless population. The Council also reviewed a construction contract award related to the HUD EDI grant aimed at supporting new home construction.
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The council addressed appointments for several commissions, including Christmas, Cultural Arts, and Ethics. A proclamation for Constitution Week was announced, and updates were provided on bicentennial events and budget requirements. The council awarded bids for traffic signal installation and banking services. A text amendment request to allow tattoo businesses in the central business district was denied. Informational updates regarding an automated license plate recognition system were provided. The council approved road closures for the annual Christmas parade and a master plan for a new arboretum. An ordinance defining rules for council meetings was adopted with amendments, and a resolution allowing alcohol at a specific event was approved. During the work session, the council discussed a rezoning request for Temple Avenue.
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Newnan Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed the budget proposal, resulting in an additional $20,000 allocation. Discussion topics included a debrief of the Jazz in the Park series and operational updates for upcoming events such as the Raleigh Ringers, Hugh Howser, and the Newnan Songwriters Festival. Additionally, the commission approved multiple event proposals for the 2027/2028 season, including Jazz in the Park, the Newnan Singer/Songwriter Festival, the Movies ALIVE series, a theatrical performance, a dance experience, a comedy event, an author event, a film festival, and a storytellers festival, totaling a budget request of $142,000 pending final city budget approval.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Bicentennial Celebration Committee Minutes
The committee discussed upcoming presentations to the City Council regarding budget and event planning. Updates were provided on advertising strategies, event timelines, and venue bookings for the Bicentennial celebration. Key agenda items included the unearthing of a time capsule, potential inaugural ceremony programming, progress on a 'Newnan Honors' event, and updates from the Finance, Park, History, and Public Relations subcommittees. Discussions also focused on securing sponsorship, park completion timelines, the installation of muralist projects, historical event plaques, and public relations strategies including curriculum development and social media management.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
