{
 "city": "College Park",
 "state": "Georgia",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/collegeparkga.gov/",
 "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",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)",
   "headline": "Alcoholic License Review Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-494",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Pension Board",
   "headline": "Pension Board to discuss COLA, medical benefits, and ERIP",
   "summary": "The College Park Pension Board will meet to discuss cost-of-living adjustments, medical benefits, and the Early Retirement Incentive Program. The meeting is in-person only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-490",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Charter Review Commission",
   "headline": "Charter Review Commission to review Articles VII and VIII",
   "summary": "The College Park Charter Review Commission will meet to review and discuss Article VII and Article VIII of the City Charter. The meeting will be held in-person at the Police Department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-492",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-492",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss reasonable accommodation text amendment",
   "summary": "The College Park Planning Commission will review and approve meeting minutes from March and October 2025. The body will also consider a text amendment to codify 'reasonable accommodation' within the city's zoning and development standards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-489",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider amendment codifying reasonable accommodation in zoning code",
   "summary": "The College Park Planning Commission will review and approve minutes from its March 30, 2026 and October 27, 2025 meetings, each with specific line amendments. It will discuss a text amendment to Appendix A (Zoning), Article 6 (Development Standards) and Article 13 (Administration) to further codify “reasonable accommodation,” including a wording change from “any person” to “applicant” and a condition that the amendment not proceed until related ordinance changes are approved. The commission will also consider a request for the comprehensive plan team to present at the July 27, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-493",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-28",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "City will consider DMO bids and appoint Ward 1 & 2 board members",
   "summary": "The College Park Mayor & City Council will hold a special meeting to consider bids for the Development Management Office. They will also appoint members to the Board of Directors for Ward 1 and Ward 2, including positions on the BIDA and the Board of Zoning Appeals. No other items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06282026-491",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06282026-491",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)",
   "headline": "Alcoholic License Review Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-483",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Charter Review Commission",
   "headline": "Charter Review Commission will discuss Articles V and VI of the city charter",
   "summary": "The College Park Charter Review Commission will meet on June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Community Room A. The commission will review and discuss Article V of the city charter. It will also review and discuss Article VI of the city charter. No decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-482",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss electric rates and economic development strategy",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to review a proposal for residential electric rates and a community economic development strategy. The meeting will be held in-person and broadcast live.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-486",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve vendor for Destination Marketing Organization services",
   "summary": "The College Park Mayor and City Council will consider a request to approve the most responsive and responsible vendor for Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) services under RFP 26-57. The vendor would provide tourism marketing, convention sales, visitor promotion, and manage hotel/motel tax‑funded tourism activities for the city. This decision will affect all wards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-488",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-488",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $2.98 M property insurance renewal",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will consider a range of budgeted items, including a $2,984,049 renewal of city property insurance and a $2,008,514 compensation study for employee salaries. Additional items include contracts for a Motorola Solutions service agreement, a gun buy‑back program, and improvements to the Charles E. Phillips parking lot. The council will also vote on several ordinances covering transient lodging, litter control, vacant building registration, and destination marketing standards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-484",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $2.98 M property insurance renewal and major ordinances",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will consider a series of approvals, including a $2,984,049 renewal of city property insurance and a $2,008,514 compensation study for employee salaries. It will also vote on multiple contracts and projects such as parking‑lot improvements, landscape work, and a gun buy‑back program. Several new ordinances will be adopted, covering transient lodging regulations, litter control, vacant‑building registration, and destination‑marketing standards. A proclamation for the National Night Out event will be approved as well.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-485",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-485",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "City reviews electric residential rate comparison and budget impacts",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will hear a presentation on electric residential rates from Power Department Director Hugh Richardson, reviewing how the city's rates compare to other Georgia providers and outlining a planned 4.4% rate decrease. The presentation also details the Power Department's contributions to the 2026‑2027 budget, including transfers to the general fund. Additionally, the council will view a consulting proposal from Tarshema Harris for a Community Economic Development, Business Activation & Destination Strategy, sponsored by Councilwoman Dr. Jamelle McKenzie.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-487",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will adopt the FY 2026‑2027 City Budget",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget resolution. The meeting also includes approval of two professional services contracts, several ordinance and resolution proposals, and a public hearing on the recommended budget. Additional items cover special event permits and equipment rentals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-479",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-479",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will adopt the FY 2026‑2027 city budget",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will vote on the FY 2026‑2027 budget resolution. The meeting also includes approval of two professional‑services contracts totaling $152,500 and several ordinance and resolution actions. Additional items cover a special event permit, a no‑parking restriction, and a destination‑marketing ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-478",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "City Council discusses $50,000 funding for BELOVED community center",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will discuss several items at its June 1, 2026 workshop. Topics include two special event permits—one for a Pilates event at Barrett Park on July 25 and another for the Annual Coming Home Reunion at Charles E. Phillips Park on September 5. Council members will hear a presentation on the citywide classification and compensation study and a Leadership Clayton Class presentation. The council will also consider a $50,000 funding request for the BELOVED REACH community center and a proposal to identify legal services to protect senior homeowners from title fraud.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-480",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "College Park council discusses event permits and staff compensation study",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss special event permits for two community gatherings and review a citywide employee compensation study. The meeting will also include a presentation on a local leadership program and a request for funding to launch a community center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-481",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Charter Review Commission",
   "headline": "Charter Review Commission will discuss Articles V and VI of the city charter",
   "summary": "The Charter Review Commission will review and discuss Article V of the City Charter. It will also review and discuss Article VI of the City Charter. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-477",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-477",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Budget Meetings",
   "headline": "College Park to hold budget workshops and public hearings for FY 2026-27",
   "summary": "The College Park Mayor and Council will hold a series of departmental budget workshops in April and May to discuss Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The process includes public hearings in May and June before the budget is adopted on June 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-467",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-467",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Alcoholic License Review Board (ALRB)",
   "headline": "College Park Alcoholic License Review Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Alcoholic License Review Board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, has been cancelled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-470",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss airport district expansion and health plan renewal",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will hold a workshop to discuss expanding the Airport West Community Improvement District and reviewing health and benefits renewal options for the 2026-2027 plan year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-471",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Workshop Items",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Airport West CID expansion and new development concepts",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop session to discuss the expansion of the Airport West Community Improvement District. Members will also review development concepts for a property on SkyTrain Way and discuss employee health benefit renewals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-472",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $278,982 fire safety simulator purchase and other items",
   "summary": "The College Park City Council will consider a range of items, including appointments, minutes, proclamations, and several consent‑agenda contracts. Notable actions include approving a $278,982 purchase of a fire safety simulator trailer and a $154,170 Dell workstation contract. The council will also hear the 2026‑2027 recommended budget and consider ordinance amendments and reasonable accommodation requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-474",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "College Park City Council to hold public hearing on 2026-2027 recommended budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for 2026-2027. The body will also consider several contracts for equipment and services, as well as zoning and code amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-476",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-476",
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission meeting for May 13, 2026 cancelled",
   "summary": "The City of College Park Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-475",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.collegeparkga.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}