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Mon Jul 20, 2026

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Council will consider a lease agreement with CSX railroad.

The Folkston City Council will review several proposals, including a variance request for 146 Bay St., a waste management contract, a chamber partnership, and a lease agreement with CSX. They will also approve the Georgia Open Roads Policy and conduct a first reading of an overnight parking and camping ordinance. Reports from the Police Department, City Manager, and Mayor will be presented.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council Ju ly 20 , 20 2 6 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : 1. *Consider Variance Request -Jordan Smith – 146 Bay St. 2. *Consider Meridian Waste Proposal 3. *Consider Chamber Agreement 4. *Consider CSX Lease Agreement 5. *Approve Georgia Open Roads Policy 6. *First Reading-Overnight Parking – Camping Ordinance G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
Mon Jul 13, 2026

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

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Folkston council to approve Juneteenth celebration, bank signatures, and garbage proposal

The Folkston Mayor and Council will meet to approve agenda items, including a Juneteenth celebration, bank signature updates, and a garbage service proposal. The meeting will also include a police and city manager report and a closed executive session for personnel matters.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council June 15 , 20 2 6 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : 1. * Kimberly Mitchell Johnson/Juneteenth Celebration 2. *Jordan Smith/Variance Request 3. *Approve FNB Bank update Signature s 4. *Approve SE Bank update Signature s 5. Meridian Garbage Proposal 6. Executive Session - Personnel G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
Mon Jun 8, 2026

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Mon May 18, 2026

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Folkston Mayor and Council to review Funnel Restroom bid

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting to review city reports and financial statements. The body will consider a bid for the Funnel Restroom and address items regarding Sylvia Everett and Elaine Bailey.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council May 18 , 20 2 6 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : 1. *Funnel Restroom Bid 2. * Sylvia Everett 3 . * Elaine Bailey G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
Mon May 11, 2026

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Mon Apr 20, 2026

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Council to vote on hospital property variance and sewer truck bids

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting with action items including a variance request for hospital property and approval of sewer vacuum truck bids. Other business includes reports from the police chief and city manager, and a mayor's report. Procedural items such as approving minutes and financial statements are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a $605,000 sewer vacuum truck purchase

The Folkston City Council approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and March income and expense statements, all by unanimous vote. They also approved a variance allowing workforce housing on the hospital property at 2449 Third Street, and selected Southern Vac's $605,000 bid for a new sewer vacuum truck, again unanimously.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council April 20 , 20 2 6 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : 1. *A pprove Variance Request for Hospital Property 2. *Approve Sewer Vac Truck Bids G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
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April 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Page | Minutes CITY OF FOLKSTON REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING April 20, 2025 The Mayor and Council of the City of Folkston met in regular session on April 20, 2026, at City Hall. Mayor Lee Gowen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. He gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Lee Gowen, Mayor Ruby Baker Rick Carter Marion Davis Jr. Rob Roberson Bruce Young Also Present: Leonard H. Lloyd, City Manager Wesley Green, Police Chief Darlene Williamson, City Clerk Leta Carter, Deputy Clerk Visitors: Melodey Martindale, Okefenokee Chamber; Bill Masey, Bill Gross, Wanda Moody, Sylvia Everett, Lakisha Nixon, Elaine Bailey, Richard Nixon, Antwon Nixon, Marie Brunswick, Barbra Redmon, Aerea Lee, Linda Reed, Cynthia Arnold, Tiffany Stafford and Paul Kulwik, Charlton Co. Harald. Mayor Lee Gowen welcomed the guest. AGENDA Mr. Bruce Young made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mrs. Ruby Baker seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. MINUTES Mr. Marion Davis Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting and Work Session March 16, 2026, and Work Session April 13, 2026; Mr. Rob Roberson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. APPROVE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS Mr. Marion Davis Jr. made a motion to approve the income and expense statements for March 2026 as presented. Mr. Rick Carter seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Ch [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

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City council will consider a variance request for the hospital property.

The work session will review a variance request affecting the hospital property. It will also discuss a proposal for a Joseph Zanders memorial sign and consider vacuum truck service proposals. Additionally, the meeting will provide information on GEFA grants.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were made during the work session

The council heard a variance request to convert the hospital at 2449 Third Street into workforce housing, noted a memorial sign location at US‑1 and Garden Street, discussed replacing a 1999‑2000 sewer vacuum truck and a temporary garbage‑truck rental, and received information about a GEFA Helene Resilience Funding grant. No votes or approvals were recorded.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Work Session April 13, 2026 5: 0 0 P.M. WOR K SESSION 1. Variance Request for Hospital Property 2. Joseph Zanders Memorial Sign 3. Vac Truck Proposals 4. GEFA Grants Information
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April 13, 2026 Work Session Minutes CITY OF FOLKSTON WORK SESSION April 13, 2026 The Mayor and Council of the City of Folkston met in a work session on April 13, 2025 at 5:00 pm, at City Hall. Members Present: Lee Gowen, Mayor Ruby Baker Rick Carter Marion Davis Jr. Rob Roberson Bruce Young Also Present: Leonard H. Lloyd, City Manager Darlene Williamson, City Clerk Leta Carter, Deputy Clerk Visitors: Kelvin Henderson — Charlton County Hearld, Bill Gross, and Drew Jones VARIANCE REQUEST FOR HOSPITAL PROPERTY: Bill Gross presented a brief proposal for the property of 2449 Third Street. If permitted the hospital will be repurposed into Workforce Housing. JOSEPH ZANDERS MEMORIAL SIGN: Joseph Zanders Memorial Sign will be located at the intersection of US1 and Garden Street. VAC TRUCK PROPOSALS: Mr. Lloyd stated the 1999-2000 model sewer vacuum truck needs to be replaced. Bids are being taken and a vote will be taken at a Regular Meeting. Mr. Lloyd informed the Council that the Garbage Truck shut down at the landfill and had to be towed. The city is in the process of finding a truck to rent until Garbage Truck is repaired. GEFA GRANTS INFORMATION: Mr. Lloyd informed the Council that Folkston has been included as a recipient for GEFA Helene Resilience Funding to protect wastewater and water systems in the event of major storms, April 13, 2026 Work Session outages, and flooding. Folkston received 100% principal forgiveness due to the strength of the pre-application su [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 16, 2026

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Folkston Mayor and Council to review CDBG bid and tax adjustments

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city financial statements and departmental reports. The body is scheduled to vote on a CDBG bid and E&R tax adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the $827,947.63 Underground Excavating bid for Ed Brown Street project

The council unanimously approved the Underground Excavating, Inc. bid of $827,947.63 for the Ed Brown Street CDBG project, contingent on value‑engineering to stay within budget. It also approved the February 2026 income and expense statements and the 2025 tax E&R adjustments. All agenda and minutes motions passed unanimously.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council March 1 6 , 20 2 6 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : 1. *Approve CDBG Bid 2. *Approve E&R Tax Adjustments G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
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March 16, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Page | Minutes CITY OF FOLKSTON REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING March 16, 2026 The Mayor and Council of the City of Folkston met in regular session on March 16, 2026, at City Hall. Mayor Lee Gowen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. He gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Lee Gowen, Mayor Ruby Baker Rick Carter Marion Davis Jr. Rob Roberson Bruce Young Members Absent: Also Present: Leonard H. Lloyd, City Manager Wesley Green. Police Chief Darlene Williamson, City Clerk Visitors: Melodey Martindale, Okefenokee Chamber; Abbi Taylor, Development Authority; Elaine Bailey and Kelvin Henderson, Charlton Herald Mayor Lee Gowen welcomed the guest. The new Police officer, Dakota Todd was introduced to the Council. AGENDA Mr. Marion Davis Jr. made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Bruce Young seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. MINUTES Mr. Bruce Young made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting, February 16, 2026, and February 25, 2026, Joint Meeting; County Commissioners, City of Folkston ! and City of Homeland as presented. Mr. Rob Roberson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. APPROVE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS Mr. Rob Roberson made a motion to approve the income and expense statements for February 2026 as presented. Mrs. Ruby Baker seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Wesley Green stated [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

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Charlton County Board of Commissioners to vote on 2026 SPLOST

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) project list and referendum. The meeting includes motions for the City of Folkston, the City of Homeland, and Charlton County to approve the project list and related intergovernmental agreements.

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✓ Decided: Charlton County adopts SPLOST resolution authorizing 1% sales tax

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 SPLOST resolution, authorizing a one‑percent sales and use tax for a six‑year period to fund county and municipal projects. The County also approved the project list, including reallocations to recreation, and adopted intergovernmental agreements with the Cities of Folkston and Homeland. The resolution authorizes Chairwoman Benefield to execute the agreement and directs the election superintendent to call a May 19, 2026 election. All motions were passed by unanimous vote.

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Charlton County Board of a 2 Commissioners CS Regular Meeting Agenda Chariton County Commissioners Conference Room | 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B Folkston, GA 31537 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — 1:30 PM Call to Order Invocation and Pledge to the Flag 2026 SPLOST Project List 1. Motion by The City of Folkston to Adopt the 2026 SPLOST Project List 2. Motion by the City of Homeland to Adopt the 2026 SPLOST Project List 3. Motion by Chariton County to Adopt the 2026 Project List 2026 SPLOST Referendum Adoption 4. Motion by Charlton County to Adopt the Resolution for the 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) 2026 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreeement 5. Motion by the City of Folkston to Adopt the 2026 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement 6. Motion by the City of Homeland to Adopt the 2026 Intergovernmental Agreement 7. Motion by Chariton County to Adopt the Resolution Approving the 2026 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement and Authorizing Chairwoman Benefield to Execute the Agreement Adjourn
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Minutes Special Called Meeting Charlton County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Conference Room 68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B Folkston, Georgia 31537 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 1:30 PM | Call to Order Present from the City of Folkston was Mayor Lee Gowen, Councilmembers; Bruce Young, Marion Davis, Rick _ Carter and Rob Roberson, City Manager Pender Lloyd and Deputy City Clerk Leta Carter. | Present from the City of Homeland was Mayor LC Guinn, Councilmembers; Lee Waterfield, Delbert Shelton and _ Brian Lloyd, City Clerk Nikki Johnson. Present from the Board of Commissioners was Chairwoman Alphya Benefield, Commissioners; James Everett and Jesse Crews, County Administrator Becky Harden, County Attorney Joe East and County Clerk Madeline Nettles. The meeting was called to order at 1:31 PM. Chairwoman Benefield presided over the meeting. County Clerk Nettles was the speaker of the agenda. Chairwoman Benefield led the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag. | 2026 SPLOST PROJECT LIST Commissioner Crews recommended taking $150,000 from other areas of the County’s project list and adding back to Recreation’s allotted portion. County Administrator Harden recommended taking $100,000 from the County’s Roads and Bridges allotment and $50,000 from the County’s Administration allotment, and reallocating to the County’s Recreation Allotment. Commissioner Crews agreed to the recommended changes. 1. Motion by the City of Folkston to Adopt the 2026 SPLOST Project List Councilmembe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 16, 2026

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Council to vote on a variance request for Folkston Holdings LLC

The Folkston City Council will consider approving a variance request submitted by Folkston Holdings LLC and will appoint new members to the Downtown Development Authority Board. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and financial statements, as well as reports from the Police Department and City Manager.

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✓ Decided: Council approved variance for apartments in a commercial zone

The council amended the agenda item on the Development Authority Board to an information item and approved the amendment unanimously. It also approved the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the January income and expense statements, each by unanimous vote. The council unanimously approved a variance request allowing Folkston Holdings, LLC to build a 60‑unit, three‑ to four‑story apartment complex in a commercial zone off US 1. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

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AGENDA City of FolkstonMayor and CouncilFebruary 16, 2026 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items: 1. *Approve Variance Request for Folkston Holdings LLC 2. *Appoint Downtown Development Authority Board Members GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
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February 16, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Page | Minutes CITY OF FOLKSTON REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING February 16, 2026 The Mayor and Council of the City of Folkston met in regular session on February 16, 2026, at City Hall. _ Mayor Lee Gowen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. He gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Lee Gowen, Mayor Ruby Baker Marion Davis Jr. Rick Carter Bruce Young Members Absent: Rob Roberson Also Present: Leonard H. Lloyd, City Manager Wesley Green, Police Chief Darlene Williamson, City Clerk Leta Carter, Assistant Clerk Visitors: Elaine Bailey; Summer Josselyn; Corey Murrell; Danny Wheeler; Charlie Pendergraft; Kelvin Henderson; Melody Martindale, Okefenokee Chamber Mayor Lee Gowen welcomed the guest. AGENDA _ Mayor Gowen requested the agenda be amended by correcting item two, Development Authority Board Members from an action item to an information item. Mrs. Ruby Baker made a motion to approve the amended agenda as presented. Mr. Bruce Young seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. MINUTES Mr. Marion Davis made a motion to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting, January 12, 2026 as presented. Mr. Rick Carter seconded the motion, and it passed by unanimous vote. _ APPROVE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS Mr. Bruce Young made a motion to approve the income and expense statements for January 12, 2026, as presented. Mr. Marion Davis seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Februar [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

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Mon Jan 12, 2026

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Folkston Mayor and Council to administer oaths of office

The Mayor and Council will meet for a regular monthly session. The agenda includes the administration of the oath of office for Mayor Lee Gowen and Councilmembers Ruby Baker and Bruce Young.

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✓ Decided: City council approved December 2025 income and expense statements

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and the December 2025 income and expense statements. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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AGENDA City of Folkston Mayor and Council January 12, 20 2 6 Oath of Office ; Mayor Lee Gowen Councilmembers, Ruby Baker and Bruce Young 6:30 PM REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Welcome Visitors 5. *Approve Agenda 6. *Approve Minutes 7. *Approve Income and Expense Statements 8. Police Department Report 9. City Manager Report Business Items : None G ENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Report *Action Items
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January 12, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting Page | Minutes CITY OF FOLKSTON REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING JANUARY 12, 2026 Before the meeting Mayor, Lee Gowen, Council Members, Ruby Baker and Bruce Young were sworn into office by City Attorney, Patrick Brooks. The Mayor and Council of the City of Folkston met in regular session on January 12, 2026 at City Hall. Mayor Lee Gowen called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. He gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Lee Gowen, Mayor Ruby Baker Marion Davis Jr. Rick Carter Bruce Young Rob Roberson | Also Present: Leonard H. Lloyd, City Manager Darlene Williamson, City Clerk Leta Carter, Assistant Clerk Patrick Brooks, City Attomey Visitors: Paul Kulwik Charlton Co. Herald and Bill Masey Mayor Lee Gowen welcomed the guest. AGENDA Mrs. Ruby Baker made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Bruce Young seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. MINUTES Mr. Marion Davis made a motion to approve the minutes for the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting, December 8, 2025 as presented. Mr. Rick Carter seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. APPROVE INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS Mr. Bruce Young made a motion to approve the income and expense statements for December, 2025 as presented. Mr. Rob Roberson seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Mayor Lee Gowen stated the police department filed 25 incident reports, investigated 4 accidents an [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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