Randy Smith

The transformation strategy focuses on business recruitment and retention by bringing a brewery to downtown Toccoa, expanding the downtown entertainment district, and improving communication with businesses. It also aims to retain the historic integrity of the downtown district through facade grants, beautification programs, and promoting funding opportunities. Additionally, the strategy involves implementing downtown events to promote tourism and cultural engagement, and utilizing grant funding for beautification efforts in key areas such as the Tugalo Street Parking Lot and the Ritz Theatre.

The meeting involved discussions and nominations for open seats on the commission, specifically seats 1 and 2. A key agenda item was an application for a zoning variance to relax lot width standards for the construction of a single-family house on Parcel T13 009. The variance was approved.