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 "city": "Walnut Grove",
 "state": "Alabama",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwalnutgrove.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on Downtown Overlay Boundary Amendment for two tax parcels",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will vote on an amendment to reincorporate tax parcels WG010255 and WG010256 into the downtown overlay district, and on removing a conditional use for parcel WG010256. They will also vote on Globe Life Supplemental Insurance. A discussion on compensation changes for elected officials is scheduled as new business. The meeting includes consent agenda items, committee reports, and an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-97",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-97",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission to consider two zoning amendments including Mike's Tire Shop",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the City Council on two zoning cases: CASE#WGZA-26-01 to amend the zoning of Tax Parcel WG010256 from C1 with a conditional use to C1, and CASE#WGZA-26-02 to amend the Downtown Overlay boundaries to include Tax Parcels WG010255 and WG010256. The agenda also includes presentations, public comment, and discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-96",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-96",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Walnut Grove City Council to vote on FY2027 Budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on the FY2027 Budget and Budget Resolution 2026-05. A subsequent work session will include discussions on elected official compensation and retirement resolutions. The council will also discuss amending the downtown overlay boundary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-95",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-95",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will discuss and vote on the FY2027 proposed budget",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council meeting includes a public hearing on the FY2027 proposed budget, a vote on the M&M Deer Processing business license appeal, and discussion of budget changes. Additional items are the consent agenda, committee reports, and various public works and administrative reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-94",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-94",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss M&M Deer Processing license appeal",
   "summary": "This is a work session agenda. The council will discuss the M&M Deer Processing business license appeal, compensation of elected officials, the FY2026-2027 budget, and a conditional use permit for Mike's Tire Shop on Tax Parcel WG010256. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-93",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-93",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on ordinance regulating tobacco, vape and hemp retailers",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will consider several items, including a vote on Ordinance 2026-02 to regulate tobacco, vape and hemp retailers. Other votes include an appeal of a license denial for M & M Processing, a proposed sanitation late‑fee schedule, asset disposal recommendations, and an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Committee. The meeting also includes discussion of a proclamation recognizing the United States semi‑quincentennial and a resolution supporting Walton County speed‑reduction efforts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-92",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142026-92",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss new ordinance regulating tobacco, vape, and hemp retailers",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed ordinance that would create new licensing and operational requirements for tobacco, vape, and hemp retailers. Other discussions include compensation for elected officials, an appeal of a business license denial for M&M Deer Processing, and a fee schedule for sanitation late fees. No final votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-91",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-91",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Walnut Grove City Council to vote on City of Civility Resolution",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to vote on the City of Civility Resolution and an employee retirement plan. The body will also discuss emergency repairs to a surge protector at the sewer plant and a service donation for library window cleaning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-90",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-90",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider new ordinances regulating tobacco, vape and hemp retailers",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will discuss three proposed ordinances that would require a special use permit, establish licensing requirements, and set location restrictions for smoke, vape and hemp retailers. The council will also consider an amendment to the accessory dwelling unit code, a discussion on compensation for elected officials, and a City of Civility resolution. All items are scheduled for discussion during the March 26, 2026 work session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03262026-89",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03262026-89",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote on a business license for Sparkwell, LLC and a vegetation buffer change",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council meeting will consider two votes: approval of a business license for Sparkwell, LLC and a change request for a vegetation buffer at Walnut Grove Commercial Offices. The council will also adopt a Georgia Cities Week resolution, receive the city’s annual financial report for FY ending June 30, 2025, and discuss a benchmark proposal for the Emeral Cove pipe repair. Additional reports from Public Works, the City Clerk, Code Enforcement, the City Administrator, and the Mayor will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-88",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122026-88",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will hold a hearing on Sparkwell, LLC’s business license request",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will conduct a hearing on Sparkwell, LLC’s application for a business license. The council will also discuss a request to change the vegetation buffer for the Walnut Grove Commercial Offices. Additional discussion items include the city’s paving schedule and eligibility criteria for temporary special event alcohol licenses. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02262026-87",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02262026-87",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on Hometown Heroes program and youth protections",
   "summary": "The Walnut Grove City Council will vote on two ordinances: one establishing a Hometown Heroes Program and another supporting protections against obscene material for youth. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and invoices over $5,000.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122026-86",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02122026-86",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Walnut Grove Council to discuss age-restricted product regulations",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three ordinance proposals and retirement benefits. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282026-85",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282026-85",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152026-84",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152026-84",
   "source": "https://www.cityofwalnutgrove.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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