Coweta County, GA

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Commissioners

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

Board of Commissioners

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Commissioners

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Zoning Appeals

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Tax Assessors

Board of Commissioners

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

Board of Commissioners

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to consider several requests for senior homestead exemptions and a tax refund for a specific parcel. The board will also address the removal of tax exempt status for one organization and certify various hearing officers.

• Three requests for Senior Homestead Exemption for Tax Year 2026
• Removal of Tax Exempt Status for Church of God of the Union Assembly Inc.
• Tax refund request for Tax Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 for Parcel #:G08-2246-006B
• Certification of Board of Equalization Appeals and Hearing Officers
• Request for Non-Disclosure

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding two new alcohol license applications and a potential zoning reversion. The board will also consider a front yard setback variance and the annexation of property into the City of Palmetto.

• Alcohol license application for STOP N GO at 52 Poplar Road
• Alcohol license application for The Toasted Yolk Cafe at 3150 E Highway 34
• Zoning reversion hearing for property along SR 14/US Hwy 29, Weldon Road, and Johnston Circle
• Front yard setback variance request for 3 Norma Lane
• Bid award for Fiscal Year 2027 VMWare Renewal

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes from the September 18, 2026, meeting. The session includes updates from the Airport Manager, Airport Sponsor, and Airport Engineer.

• Approval of September 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update from the Airport Manager
• Update from the Airport Sponsor
• Update from the Airport Engineer

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss local ordinances and development materials. The meeting focuses on regulatory discussions rather than final votes.

• Discussion regarding the Coweta County Data Center Ordinance
• Presentation of Quality Development Corridor District (QDCD) materials
• Discussion regarding the Coweta County Alcohol Ordinance

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss 2026 appeals and process various property tax requests. The body will consider applications for homestead exemptions, tax-exempt status, and non-disclosure requests.

• Request for a 299C Lock for Tax Years 2026-2028 for 83 Vaughn Road, Newnan
• Requests for Veterans Homestead Exemptions
• Request for a tax refund for Tax Years 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Requests to grant or remove tax-exempt status
• Multiple requests for property non-disclosure

The Board approved several non-disclosure requests and a tax refund for an unfinished basement. Multiple requests for veterans' and senior homestead exemptions were denied, and a request for a 299C lock was denied due to a missing appraisal.

• Approved removal of non-disclosure status for 845 Coweta Heard Road (Unanimous)
• Approved tax refund for 2023-2025 for 40 Floyd Road (Unanimous)
• Denied 299C lock for 83 Vaughn Road (Unanimous)
• Denied Surviving Spouse Veterans Homestead Exemptions for 44 Pecan Crescent and 175 Posey Road (Unanimous)
• Denied Senior Homestead Exemption for 72 Catalina Court (Unanimous)
• Tabled request to remove tax-exempt status for Immanuel Bible College (Unanimous)
• Denied 2026 tax-exempt status and granted 2027 status for Timothy A Ministries Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for parcels 098B-080, 099-2003-265, 145-6235-007, 131-6108-163, and 024-4081-027 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will review several right-of-way deeds and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes requests for road closures and funding applications for transit and justice assistance.

• Request to cancel public hearing on zoning reversion for property off Walt Sanders Road
• Agreement with Jet Dental
• Supplemental Agreement #2 with Georgia Department of Transportation for airport work
• Temporary closure of Wallace Gray Road for pipe replacement
• Request to submit FY 2028 transit funding request to Atlanta Transit Link Authority

The Board voted to cancel a public hearing regarding the potential zoning reversion of 254.73± acres off Walt Sanders Road after the developer satisfied land disturbance and development agreement requirements. Other actions included approving airport contract extensions and transit funding requests.

• Canceled public hearing for zoning reversion of 254.73± acres off Walt Sanders Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $542,062 transit funding request to Atlanta Transit Link Authority for 2028 (Unanimous)
• Executed GDOT supplemental agreement to extend airport ramp expansion contract to Aug 31, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved application for $57,530 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for courtroom technology (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Jet Dental to provide onsite cleanings at Madras Community Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,232.17 (reimbursable) project to assist City of Haralson with Main Street realignment (Unanimous)
• Executed right-of-way deed for 0.48± acres along SR 16 at Gordon Road to GDOT (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Lisa Mitchum to the Board of Zoning Appeals for 2027-2029 (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a front yard setback variance request for a property at 3 Norma Lane, Newnan. A previously scheduled conditional use permit petition for property off Hwy 54 in Sharpsburg was withdrawn by the applicant and will not be heard. The board will also approve minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on Petition # VAR 26-022 by Lichty Building Group, Inc. for Daryl Myers requesting a front yard setback variance at 3 Norma Lane, Newnan
• Petition # CONDUSE 26-004 by Frenchies and Scots, LLC for a conditional use permit off Hwy 54, Sharpsburg — withdrawn by applicant on September 17, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2026 public hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve a 30-foot front-yard setback variance for a property at 3 Norma Lane, Newnan. The board also approved the minutes from their August 20, 2026, meeting. A petition for a conditional use permit at Hwy 54, Sharpsburg, was previously withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved August 20, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 30-foot setback variance for 3 Norma Lane (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Petition # VAR 26-022 (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a Comprehensive Plan Update and several zoning petitions. The session also includes discussions on employee pay scales, insurance renewals, and various county agreements.

• Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Update
• Public Hearing: Rezoning at Lynhaven Drive and Thomas Way
• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit off Copeland Road
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit off Copeland Road
• Amendment to Indigent Defense Services Agreement with Superior Court Public Defender for 2027

The Board formally adopted the 2026-2046 Comprehensive Plan and denied a conditional use permit for a private golf course and recreational club. The Board also approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employee pay scales and executed several infrastructure and insurance agreements.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan update 2026-2046 (Unanimous)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit for golf course on Copeland Road (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 31.631 acres at Lynhaven Drive and Thomas Way to Rural Conservation (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% COLA for FY 2027 Employee Pay Scale (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,808,771 liability and property insurance plan (Unanimous)
• Executed agreement with Motive for fleet telematics and tracking (Unanimous)
• Instructed staff to rezone 2112 East Hwy 34 back to Rural Conservation (4-1)
• Granted 3-foot distance between buildings variance for 253 Timber Creek Estates Drive (Unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is holding a regular session to approve minutes from its July 17, 2026 meeting and receive updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the minutes approval. Public comments are scheduled for items on and off the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the July 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Update from the Airport Manager
• Update from the Airport Sponsor
• Update from the Airport Engineer

The Authority approved the minutes from the July 17, 2026, meeting. Members received updates on fuel sales, an upcoming FAA inspection, and the rescheduling of a runway overlay project to spring 2027.

• Approved July 17, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will conduct a regular session to review the 2026 appeals status and consider several requests for non-disclosure. The agenda also includes a request for a tax year 2024 and 2025 refund for property at 77 Green Summit, Newnan.

• Update regarding the 2026 appeals
• Tax refund request for 77 Green Summit, Newnan (Tax Years 2024 and 2025)
• Five requests for non-disclosure
• Execution of Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors approved a property tax refund for Tax Years 2024 and 2025 for Parcel 106-6013-016 at 77 Green Summit, Newnan, after staff corrected the record to show part of the basement is unfinished. The board also approved non-disclosure status for five parcels and executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms. All votes were unanimous, with all five board members present. The board received an update that 387 appeals are active and 399 resolved as of September 16, 2026.

• Approved refund for Tax Years 2024 and 2025 for Parcel 106-6013-016 at 77 Green Summit, Newnan (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel 130-6113-051 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel 087C-035 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel 145-6133-009A (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel 139-1131-047 (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Executed minutes from the September 2, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding adding distilled spirits to a wholesale license at 50 North Christopher Court. The meeting also includes requests for temporary road closures and various community event approvals.

• Public hearing for adding distilled spirits to Buffalo Rock Company license at 50 North Christopher Court
• Temporary closure of Lazenby Road at Welcome Road for pipe replacement
• Temporary closure of a portion of Herring Road for roadway construction
• Approval of a Delegated Manager Agreement with Registry Services, LLC for COWETA.GA.US
• Request to proceed with a Coweta Bicentennial Music Festival

The Board approved proceeding with a one-day music festival in October 2027 as the finale to Coweta County's Bicentennial celebration, authorizing staff to proceed with the second portion of a previously executed agreement with Dennis Freeman and to use Hotel-Motel tax funds. The Board also approved adding distilled spirits to Buffalo Rock Company's existing wholesale beer and wine license, accepted roads and open space in Chapel Hill Subdivision Phase 4A, and approved several other routine items. All votes were unanimous. The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel issues and took no action on appointments to boards and authorities.

• Approved one-day Bicentennial music festival for October 2027 using Hotel-Motel tax funds (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved adding distilled spirits to Buffalo Rock Company's wholesale beer and wine license at 50 North Christopher Court, Newnan (UNANIMOUS)
• Accepted roads and Deed of Open Space Restriction for 12.06 acres in Chapel Hill Subdivision Phase 4A (UNANIMOUS)
• Executed Delegated Manager Agreement with Registry Services, LLC for coweta.ga.us to cowetaga.gov domain transition (UNANIMOUS)
• Executed Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement for 500 weather radios; approved $4,592.44 budget amendment for local match (UNANIMOUS)
• Executed Indication of Lighting Support for SR 154 Widening Project with GDOT (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved temporary closure of Lazenby Road at Welcome Road for one day for pipe replacement (UNANIMOUS)
• Approved temporary closure of Herring Road at/near 590 and 621 for 30 days for roadway construction (UNANIMOUS)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a regular session to approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss an update on 2026 appeals. Under new business, they will consider a Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) application, a tax exemption for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc, and several requests related to late appeals and non-disclosures.

• Update on 2026 property tax appeals
• Approval of 2026 Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) application
• Tax exempt status request for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc
• Request to deny acceptance of a late appeal
• Five requests for non-disclosure

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors approved tax-exempt status for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc at 646 Sullivan Road, Newnan (parcel #:110-5049-002), effective January 1, 2027. The board also approved one 2026 Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) continuance for parcel #:028-3097-006, denied one late appeal from Big Blue Marble Academy, and approved six previously denied late appeals (Flash Foods x2, Zaxby's x2, Circle K x2) after appellants provided USPS postmark receipts. Four non-disclosure requests were approved and one was denied. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved tax-exempt status for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc, 646 Sullivan Road, Newnan, parcel #:110-5049-002, effective January 1, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved 1 CUVA continuance, parcel #:028-3097-006 (unanimous)
• Denied late appeal from Big Blue Marble Academy as not timely filed (unanimous)
• Approved 6 previously denied late appeals (Flash Foods x2, Zaxby's x2, Circle K x2) after USPS postmark receipts (unanimous)
• Denied a non-disclosure request because the property is not titled in the owner's name (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure for parcel #:158-1209-038 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure for parcel #:M02-0005-018 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure for parcel #:103-2196-022 and #:051-2082-009 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing and regular meeting. The main item is the second public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rates, where residents can comment. The agenda also includes public comments on non-agenda items and an executive session.

• Second public hearing on proposed 2026 millage rates
• Public comments on items not on the agenda (up to 10 speakers, 3 minutes each)
• Executive session per O.C.G.A. § 50-14-2

The Board of Commissioners conducted the second of three required public hearings on the proposed 2026 millage rate, which is set above the state rollback rate. No vote was taken on the rate itself; the hearing was closed with a 4-0 vote. The final hearing and adoption are scheduled for later that evening at 6:00 p.m.

• Closed second public hearing on proposed 2026 millage rates (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rates and vote to set them. They will also decide on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, along with several rezoning and variance requests. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and recommendations from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Third public hearing and setting of 2026 millage rates
• Rezoning petition REZ 26-10 by BAF Enterprises at 6599 Hwy 16 East, Senoia
• Buffer variance VAR 26-15 for same property
• Decision on proposed FY2027 budget
• Lease agreement with State Properties Commission for Department of Juvenile Justice space

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 millage rates, including a 4.011 mills M&O rate and 15 mills for the school system, despite the proposed increase being above the rollback rate. They also denied a rezoning request for a data center campus on Walt Sanders Road, approved a rezoning and buffer variance for a car wash in Senoia, and adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Adopted 2026 millage rates (4.011 mills M&O, 1.178 mills special districts) and 15 mills for schools (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning for data center campus at Walt Sanders Road (REZ 24-20) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.056 acres at 6599 Hwy 16 East to C-8 for car wash (REZ 26-10) (unanimous)
• Granted buffer variance from 75 ft to 20 ft for car wash property (VAR 26-15) (unanimous)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 budget of $127,694,994 (unanimous)
• Granted rear setback variance at 105 Maple Leaf Road (VAR 26-16) (unanimous)
• Granted front setback variance at 8 Old Still Run (VAR 26-17) (unanimous)
• Approved CUP expansion for Go Church at 3935-3965 E Hwy 34 (CONDUSE 26-05) (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Gary Adams for a property at 253 Timber Creek Estates Drive in Sharpsburg. The board will also vote on approving minutes from its July 23, 2026 hearing. The meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Commission Chambers in Newnan.

• Public hearing on Petition VARIANCE 26-21 by Gary Adams for a distance between buildings variance at 253 Timber Creek Estates Drive, Sharpsburg (District 4)
• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026 public hearing

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a variance to reduce the required distance between a proposed covered patio and an existing pool from 10 feet to 7 feet at 253 Timber Creek Estates Drive, Sharpsburg. The recommendation includes conditions requiring an engineer-designed footing, a septic location evaluation, and compliance with all other setbacks. The final decision will be made by the Board of Commissioners on September 22, 2026. The board also approved the July 23, 2026, minutes.

• Approved minutes from July 23, 2026, public hearing (4-0)
• Recommended approval of variance 26-21 to reduce building separation from 10 to 7 feet (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for variance 26-21 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a regular session to approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss updates on 2024 and 2026 appeals. Under new business, they will consider approving 2026 Conservation Use Valuation (CUVA) applications, decide on refund requests for specific properties, and act on denials of homestead exemptions and late appeals. The meeting is largely administrative, with decisions on property tax matters.

• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 5, 2026
• Update on 2024 and 2026 appeals
• Approval of 2026 Conservation Use Valuation (CUVA) applications
• Refund requests for 240 South Ridge, Senoia and 362 Millard Farmer Road, Newnan (tax years 2023-2025)
• Denial of homestead exemption applications and 2026 late appeals

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved two Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) applications, executed refunds for three tax years on two properties due to assessment errors, denied incomplete homestead exemption applications, and denied nine late appeals. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and account change orders, and entered executive session for personnel issues.

• Approved agenda for Aug 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Executed minutes from Aug 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2 CUVA applications for 2026 (unanimous)
• Executed refund for 2023-2025 at 240 Southridge, Senoia (unanimous)
• Executed refund for 2023-2025 at 362 Millard Farmer Rd, Newnan (unanimous)
• Approved denial of incomplete homestead exemption applications for 2026 (unanimous)
• Denied 9 late appeals postmarked after Aug 3, 2026 deadline (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver/Release forms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2027 budget and the 2026 millage rates, along with a special use permit for a cell tower and a zoning overlay amendment. The board will also consider several contracts, including a solid waste hauling extension with AmWaste and a clinical agreement with Wellstar, plus various administrative items like tax due date changes and board appointments.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 budget (continuation)
• First public hearing on proposed 2026 millage rates
• Special use permit for Gulfsouth Towers at 2257 Old Corinth Road, Newnan
• Contract extension with AmWaste for solid waste hauling and disposal
• Resolution to establish compensation for tax appeal hearing officers in 2027

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for a 199-foot telecommunications tower at 2257 Old Corinth Road, Newnan, subject to 11 conditions. The board also closed public hearings on the FY2027 budget and proposed 2026 millage rates, with adoption scheduled for August 25, 2026. A proposed amendment to the Quality Development Corridor District was tabled for further work after public opposition.

• Approved special use permit for 199-ft cell tower at 2257 Old Corinth Road (4-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY2027 budget; adoption set for Aug 25, 2026 (4-0)
• Closed first public hearing on proposed 2026 millage rates; two more hearings set for Aug 25 (4-0)
• Tabled Quality Development Corridor District amendment for further work
• Approved amendments to alcoholic beverage ordinance adding distilled spirits wholesale dealers (4-0)
• Accepted 1.67-acre right-of-way donation along Greentop Road (4-0)
• Approved $800 bid for landscape cleanup at 339 McIntosh Trail, Senoia (4-0)
• Changed 2026 property tax due date from Dec 1 to Dec 7, 2026 (4-0)

Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will meet to consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting and receive presentations on the quarterly investment report and the management report. No votes on plan changes or new policies are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report from OneDigital
• Presentation of the Management Report from Empower

The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met on August 5, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so no official action was taken. The board heard presentations from OneDigital and Empower on investment and management reports, and discussed employee engagement and financial stress. The meeting adjourned without any decisions.

• No quorum, no action taken on minutes from May 13, 2026
• No quorum, no official action taken on any items

Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan

The Board of Trustees for the Coweta County Group Pension Plan will meet to approve minutes from May 2026 and receive a quarterly investment report from OneDigital. No votes on plan changes or benefit adjustments are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
• Presentation of Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital

The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. They received a quarterly investment report from OneDigital, noting the portfolio's market value at $115,014,580 as of June 30, 2026, with no recommended fund changes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a regular session to consider several property tax matters. Key items include an update on 2024 and 2026 appeals, approval of 2026 Conservation Use Valuation Assessment applications, and a request to breach a conservation use covenant. The board will also vote on a tax exemption for a ministry, a veterans homestead exemption, and a refund request for a property at 18 Valley View, Newnan.

• Update regarding 2024 and 2026 appeals
• Request approval of 2026 Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) applications
• Request to breach Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA)
• Request for tax exempt status on Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc.
• Request a refund for tax years 2023, 2024, and 2025 for property at 18 Valley View, Newnan

The Board unanimously denied a request to accept a late appeal from Jim Hawthorne, citing lack of authority under Georgia law. It also approved three 2026 Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA) applications, approved a CUVA breach with penalty, denied tax-exempt status for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc., and approved a refund for incorrect square footage on a property.

• Approved the agenda for the August 5, 2026, meeting.
• Executed the minutes from the July 15, 2026, meeting.
• Denied a request to accept a late appeal from Jim Hawthorne.
• Approved 3 parcels for 2026 CUVA applications.
• Approved discontinuation of CUVA on parcel #163-1246-006 with penalty.
• Denied tax-exempt status for Timothy A Williams Ministries Inc., parcel #110-5049-002.
• Approved removal of non-disclosure status on parcel #082-5215-019.
• Denied Veteran's Homestead Exemption for Dennis Lee Aldridge for tax year 2026.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four land-use petitions. The body will decide on setback variances and conditional use permits for properties in Newnan and Sharpsburg.

• Petition # VAR 26-016: Rear building setback variance for 105 Maple Leaf Road, Sharpsburg
• Petition # VAR-26-017: Front building setback variance for 8 Old Still Run, Newnan
• Petition # CONDUSE 26-06: Conditional Use Permit for property off Copeland Road, Newnan
• Petition # CONDUSE 26-05: Church expansion for 3935, 3955, 3965 East Highway 34 and 622 Lassetter Road, Sharpsburg

The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing and voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend approval of all four petitions before it: two setback variances, a conditional use permit for a private family cemetery, and a conditional use permit expansion for Go Church. All recommendations will be considered by the Board of Commissioners on August 25, 2026. The board also approved the minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 25, 2026 public hearing (3-0)
• Recommended approval of rear setback variance at 105 Maple Leaf Road, Sharpsburg (3-0)
• Recommended approval of front setback variance at 8 Old Still Run, Newnan (3-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for private family cemetery off Copeland Road, Newnan (3-0)
• Recommended approval of church CUP expansion for Go Church at 3935/3955/3965 E Hwy 34 & 622 Lassetter Rd, Sharpsburg (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 7 meeting and confirm a natural gas service contract for Fire Station #10. Commissioners will conduct public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a rezoning petition for Walt Sanders Road. The board will also consider several variance and conditional‑use petitions and approve supplemental agreements for engineering, traffic signals, and other services.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget
• Petition REZ 24-20 to rezone property on Walt Sanders Road, Newnan (District 3)
• Variance VAR 26-12 for front building setback at 980 Grandma Branch Road, Grantville (District 2)
• Conditional use permit CONDUSE 26-02 for 2657 W Hwy 16, Newnan (District 2)
• Supplemental agreement for traffic signal contract at US 29 and April Court (District 2)

The Board continued the FY2027 budget public hearing to August 11, 2026, after the legal advertisement was not published in time. The proposed $176 million budget includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, a reduction in property tax revenue due to the new FLOST, and a proposed millage rate of 4.011 mills. The Board also continued the rezoning hearing for LDO Coweta, LLC to August 25, 2026, to allow the applicant to revise its proposal. Several zoning variances and conditional use permits were approved unanimously.

• Continued FY2027 budget public hearing to Aug 11 (unanimous)
• Continued REZ 24-20 (LDO Coweta) hearing to Aug 25 (unanimous)
• Granted 23-ft setback variance at 980 Grandma Branch Rd (unanimous)
• Granted CUP for Caswell Wrecker impound lot at 2657 W Hwy 16 (unanimous)
• Granted 12-month temporary RV residence CUP at 35 Springdale Dr (unanimous)
• Granted height/story variance for two buildings at Celebration Village (unanimous)
• Granted 18-month LDP extension for REZ 24-12 (W&W Realty) (unanimous)
• Approved $9,740.43 supplemental agreement for US 29/April Court signal (unanimous)

Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority meets for a regular session. The agenda includes approval of June 19, 2026 minutes, updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer, and public comment periods. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2026 regular session
• Update from Airport Manager
• Update from Airport Sponsor
• Update from Airport Engineer
• Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items

The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved the June 19, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting consisted of informational updates from the Airport Manager, Sponsor, and Engineer, covering record fuel sales, a proposed shade port development, and progress on the AWOS and runway overlay projects. No formal decisions were made on these items; the Authority entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate discussions and returned to regular session.

• Approved minutes from June 19, 2026 regular session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session after executive session (unanimous)
• Executed affidavit and resolution for executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will hold a regular session. Items include approval of previous minutes, an update on 2024 and 2026 appeals, and approval of Account Change Orders and waiver forms. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2026
• Update on 2024 and 2026 appeals
• Approval of Account Change Orders (ACOs) and Waiver and Release Forms
• Status update

The Board executed account change orders and waiver and release forms. It also approved a request for non-disclosure status for parcel # E03-0010-004. The meeting included updates on 2024 and 2026 tax appeals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Executed minutes from July 1, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Order (ACO's) and Waiver and Release Forms (Unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status on Parcel # E03-0010-004 (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the Coweta County Data Center Ordinance, and the Georgia Cottage Food Law.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and 2026 Millage Rate
• Discussion of Coweta County Data Center Ordinance
• Discussion of Georgia Cottage Food Law and Local Ordinances

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget and millage rate, the Data Center Ordinance, and the Cottage Food Law. The Board reached consensus to incorporate proposed health insurance changes (adding a second HSA plan and increasing employee cost-sharing) into the FY 2027 budget, with estimated savings of $400,000-$500,000. No formal votes were taken on the budget or ordinances; these items are scheduled for future public hearings and work sessions.

• Consensus to incorporate health insurance changes into FY 2027 budget (estimated $400K-$500K savings)
• Directed staff to prepare revised draft of Data Center Ordinance with noise, buffer, and inspection changes
• Directed staff to draft ordinance language for cottage food sales with threshold criteria
• No action on FY 2027 budget or millage rate; public hearing set for July 21, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the continuation of a rezoning request for property at 441 Poplar Road, Newnan. The board will also consider new beer and wine license applications, set a public hearing for the proposed FY2027 budget, and vote on bids for road services and various administrative items.

• Continuation of public hearing on rezoning petition REZ 25-08 for 441 Poplar Road, Newnan
• Public hearings for new consumption and package beer/wine licenses at Osaka Express and Hot Spot
• Request to set public hearing on August 11, 2026 for a zoning overlay district code amendment
• Bid awards for roadside tree pruning and enforcement of rank plant growth/trash ordinance
• Request to set public hearing on July 21, 2026 for proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Board approved a rezoning request for 64.93± acres at 441 Poplar Road to allow commercial amusement uses, subject to 11 conditions including infrastructure improvements. Two new beer and wine licenses were granted, and a $174,964 contract for roadside tree pruning was awarded.

• Approved rezoning of 441 Poplar Road from C-7 to C-9 for commercial amusement (4-0)
• Granted consumption beer and wine license to Osaka Express (SJWensolutions, LLC) (Unanimous)
• Granted package beer and wine license to Hot Spot (Ravi Brothers, LLC) (3-2)
• Awarded $174,964 roadside tree pruning contract to Matthew and Jodys Tree Service, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 cleanup of 182 Dallas Drive by TWR Lawn Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Professional Services Agreement with Dennis Freeman Consulting, LLC for bicentennial concert (Unanimous)
• Executed $195,031 state grant for Family Treatment Court with $34,417 in matching funds (Unanimous)
• Approved all-way stop control at Old Highway 85 and Morgan Road (Unanimous)

Board of Tax Assessors

The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss updates on 2024 active appeals and 2026 appeals. The body will also consider requests for non-disclosure status and the approval of account change orders.

• Update regarding 2024 active appeals and 2026 appeals
• Requests for non-disclosure status
• Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO's) and Waiver and Release Forms

The Board approved multiple requests to apply or remove non-disclosure status on specific parcels. The Board also executed the June 17, 2026, meeting minutes and various account change orders.

• Approved July 1, 2026, agenda (unanimous)
• Executed June 17, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel #035-4028-022 and 035-4028-029 (unanimous)
• Approved non-disclosure status for Parcel #137-1127-028 (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include removal of non-disclosure status (unanimous)
• Approved removal of non-disclosure status for Parcel #079-2183-003 (unanimous)
• Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider requests for building variances and conditional use permits. The board will also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes and a schedule change for August.

• Petition # VAR 26-14: Height and story variance for property off Fischer Road, Sharpsburg
• Petition # VAR 26-12: Front building setback variance for 980 Grandma Branch Road, Grantville
• Petition # CONDUSE 26-02: Conditional use permit for 2657 W Hwy 16, Newnan (Caswell Wrecker)
• Petition # CONDUSE 26-07: Conditional use permit for 35 Springdale Drive, Palmetto
• Request to reschedule the August 27, 2026 public hearing

The Board recommended approval for a front building setback reduction in Grantville and a conditional use permit for an impound lot in Newnan. A third request regarding temporary motorhome use in Palmetto was not concluded in the provided text.

• Approved May 21, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Amended agenda to move Petition # VAR 26-14 to end of meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of a front building setback reduction at 980 Grandma Branch Road (3-0)
• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an impound lot at 2657 W Hwy 16 (3-0)