Thomaston
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City Council
The Thomaston City Council will vote on a rezoning request, review the 2026 paving list, and discuss surplus city cell phones. Officials will also approve an updated contract with Flint Contracting and receive updates on city finances and the downtown multi-use facility project.
- Rezoning 551 Hannah’s Mill Road from M1 to C2 district
- Approval of the 2026 city paving list
- Updated contract with Flint Contracting
- Discussion on surplus city cell phones
- Update on the Downtown Multi-Use Facility Project
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City Council
The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 551 Hannahs Mill Road for a gun store. They will also discuss revoking a special use permit for a vape store at 1091 Highway 19 North. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.
- Rezone request for 551 Hannahs Mill Rd for use as a gun store
- Discussion of revoking special use permit for vape store at 1091 Hwy 19 N Suite B
- Public hearings on both items
Zoning Commission
The Thomaston Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to rezone 551 Hannahs Mill Road for a gun store. They will also discuss revoking a special use permit for a vape store at 1091 Highway 19 North, Suite B. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and additional public comment periods.
- Rezone request for 551 Hannahs Mill Rd (parcel T09 002) for a gun store
- Discussion of revoking special use permit for 1091 Hwy 19 N Suite B (vape store)
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Two public hearings for citizen comment
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially vote on a facade grant application for the Upson Historical Society at 800 S. Church Street. They will also continue discussion on the 2026 Main Street Work Plan and consider adopting a Main Street Advisory Board framework. Other items include branding/logo updates, FLOCK camera installation, and downtown development updates.
- Facade grant application for 800 S. Church Street (Upson Historical Society)
- Potential adoption of Thomaston Main Street Advisory Board framework
- Continued discussion of 2026 Main Street Work Plan
- FLOCK camera discussion
- Downtown branding/logo discussion
The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a facade grant of up to $5,000 for the Upson Historical Society's museum at 800 S. Church Street for exterior repairs. The board also unanimously adopted the Thomaston Main Street Advisory Board framework contingent on a bylaw revision. Continued discussions on downtown branding and logo design were held, with next steps for July. No decisions were made on a FLOCK camera safety proposal, which remains under consideration.
- Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved facade grant request for Upson Historical Society up to $5,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Thomaston Main Street Advisory Board framework contingent on bylaw update (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the Upson Historical Society to repair the Pettigrew-White-Stamps House at 800 S. Church Street, contingent on using rounded-edge hardie board siding. They also approved a COA for updated signage at 211 S. Center Street (BOSS) with modifications to reduce wordiness. Additionally, the commission recommended Ryan Gill for appointment to fill an unexpired term and continued discussion on updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
- Approved COA for 800 S. Church Street contingent on rounded-edge hardie board siding (unanimous)
- Approved COA for 211 S. Center Street with modified signage (unanimous)
- Recommended Ryan Gill for HPC appointment (unanimous)
- Continued discussion on ordinance updates, no vote