Forest Park, GA

City Council

The Forest Park City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway. The council will consider a Conditional Use Permit for an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd, an updated 2026 Official Zoning Map, and renaming two city facilities in honor of Tonya Thomas. It will also vote on meeting minutes, surplus six office chairs, and hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP-2026-04 for continued flea market operation at 4140 Jonesboro Rd (Ward 1); Planning Commission recommended approval Sept 17, 2026 with 12 conditions, including a Property Improvement Plan within 90 days
• Updated 2026 Official Zoning Map to replace the 2021 map; staff say it consolidates previously approved rezonings and creates no new zoning changes
• Renaming Theater Drive Park at 4375 Old Jonesboro Road to 'Tonya Thomas Memorial Park' and the Public Works Complex at 5230 Jones Road to 'Tonya Thomas Public Works Complex'
• Surplus of six unused office chairs from the Planning and Community Development Department (consent agenda)
• Executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security under OCGA § 50-14-1

City Council

The Forest Park City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 745 Forest Parkway, for a work session. The council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd, and consider an updated 2026 Official Zoning Map that consolidates previously approved rezonings. Other items include surplus office chairs, renaming a park and a Public Works building for Tonya Thomas, and discussion of a parental leave policy and a city facility use policy. An executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, or cyber security is also listed.

• Public hearing on Case # CUP-2026-04: conditional use permit for Zarin Bhimani to continue operating an existing flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Rd in the General Commercial District, Ward 1; Planning Commission recommended approval with 12 conditions on September 17, 2026
• Consideration of the updated 2026 Official Zoning Map, replacing the map adopted September 7, 2021; staff say it reflects previously approved rezonings and creates no new zoning changes
• Approval to surplus six unused office chairs in the Planning and Community Development Department, requested for the Consent Agenda
• Renaming Theater Drive Park at 4375 Old Jonesboro Road to 'Tonya Thomas Memorial Park' and the Public Works Complex at 5230 Jones Road to 'Tonya Thomas Public Works Complex'
• Discussion of up to 40 hours (one week) of paid parental leave for eligible City employees and a review of Section 7-1-3, Reservations of Facilities by Groups, for a citywide facility use policy

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Beautification Committee

The Forest Park Beautification Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 785 Forest Parkway. The committee will approve its July 27, 2026 minutes, revisit the Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative and distribution of approved flyers, and take up new business including nominating a chair to replace Kwan Rhea, a discussion with Public Information Officer Javon, a budget discussion, and candidate qualifications. Signage updates are also listed before adjournment.

• Nomination/confirmation of a chair to replace Kwan Rhea
• Budget discussion (no dollar amounts listed in the agenda)
• Discussion with Javon, Public Information Officer
• Old business: Neighbor Helping Neighbors Initiative and distribution of approved flyers
• Signage updates

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Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will review proposed tax abatement incentives for three development projects: Project Scannell (a 281,880-square-foot speculative warehouse), Project Gateway (a $20 million automotive parts distribution facility at 2160 Anvil Block Road), and Digital Realty (a $3 billion data center campus at Fort Gillem). The board will also discuss a proposed Community Benefits Agreement for Digital Realty and consider allocating Falcon Engineering soil and erosion costs to the DDA budget. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of Project Scannell tax abatement for a 281,880 sq ft speculative warehouse on ~22 acres
• Review of Project Gateway tax abatement for a ~400,000 sq ft distribution facility at 2160 Anvil Block Road, with ~$20M capital investment and ~95 new jobs
• Review of Digital Realty tax abatement and Community Benefits Agreement for a $3B data center campus at Fort Gillem
• Proposal to allocate Falcon Engineering soil and erosion costs to DDA budget for FY 2026-2027
• Approval of minutes from August 27 and September 9, 2026 meetings

Development Authority

The Forest Park Development Authority is meeting to discuss updates on the container-based development ordinance for Main Street and the ground lease for 670 Main Street. The board will also review August 2026 minutes and receive finance and economic development updates. No final votes are scheduled on these items.

• Container-based development ordinance under review with recommendations on zoning, site design, safety, and infrastructure
• 670 Main Street ground lease with Liberty Ministries Family Worship Inc. for overflow parking at $200/month, 60-day termination
• Approval of August 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• August 2026 finance update
• September 2026 economic development report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 millage rate and a proposed 20% annual residential sanitation fee increase. The agenda also includes updates on the Recreation Center project and a proposal for a Senior Yard Assistance Program pilot.

• Public Hearing #3: Millage Rate Presentation and Adoption
• Proposed 20% annual residential sanitation fee increase (from $321.67 to $386.00) for tax years 2026 to 2029
• Proposed FY25/26 Budget Amendment #7 involving a $2,590,472 increase in General Fund appropriations
• Purchase of 2026 Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab for Public Works
• Proposal for a Forest Park Senior Yard Assistance Program pilot for approximately 100 residents

City Council

The Forest Park City Council is holding a work session to discuss and consider several items, including a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase due to rising property values, a budget amendment, and a sanitation fee increase. The council will also receive a presentation on the Recreation Center project and consider establishing a senior yard assistance program.

• Public Hearing #2 on millage rate: proposed 16.74 mills, a 1.49% increase, resulting in ~9.96% tax increase on a $100,000 home
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #7: $2,590,472 increase in General Fund appropriations, no change to total $44,263,642
• Approval of updated IT policies including new AI policy
• Establishment of Senior Yard Assistance Program with funding authorization
• Sanitation fee increase: one-time 20% increase from $321.67 to $386.00 annually for residential services (2026-2029)

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Planning Commission

The Forest Park Planning Commission will consider two items: a conditional use permit to continue a flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Road and a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 876 Slaton Street. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2026-04) for flea market at 4140 Jonesboro Road, Ward 3
• Variance (VAR-2026-05) to reduce rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet at 876 Slaton Street, Ward 2
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority will review progress on several redevelopment projects and financial updates. The Board will also consider a request for up to $2,500 to support housing committee members attending a retreat.

• Update on The Grapevine culinary incubator project and $3.6 million commitment
• Request for up to $2,500 for GICH Fall Retreat registrations and accommodations
• Oasis Consulting Services contract update regarding Stephens Lake
• Monthly report for the 125-unit Park at Fort Gillem property
• Landscape services update for 330 Forest Parkway

Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to review and potentially approve several contracts: a landscaping contractor for FY2026-27, a property survey for 868 Forest Parkway, a roof inspection for 819 Forest Parkway, and a dumpster gate replacement for 819 Forest Parkway. These are routine property maintenance and redevelopment items.

• Approval of FY26-27 landscape contractor for DDA-owned properties in Downtown/Main Street District
• Approval of property survey contract for 868 Forest Parkway for future retail space
• Approval of roof inspection proposal for 819 Forest Parkway
• Approval of dumpster gate replacement at 819 Forest Parkway (Little Caesars plaza) for $6,450 from Home Depot

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 2026 millage rate that, despite keeping the rate at 16.74 mills, would raise property taxes by 10.34% due to rising property values. The council will also consider a text amendment to tighten rules on nonconforming signs and authorize transmittal of a Capital Improvements Element for a future development impact fee program. Several consent agenda items include blanket purchase orders for IT and planning services and a 3-month extension of janitorial contracts.

• Public hearing on 2026 millage rate: 16.74 mills, property tax increase of 10.34%
• Text Amendment TA-2026-03 to clarify nonconforming sign regulations
• Resolution to transmit Capital Improvements Element to ARC and DCA for impact fee program
• Blanket purchase orders: Interdev $342,000, Net2Atlanta $120,000, Ring Central $66,000
• 3-month extension of janitorial contracts with At Trash, Inc. and KleanPro, Inc.

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will discuss a 10.34% property tax increase due to rising property values, approve IT and janitorial service contracts totaling $599,000, and consider a text amendment to regulate nonconforming signs. The meeting also includes a presentation on the millage rate and a proposal to authorize transmittal of the Capital Improvements Element for the Development Impact Fee Program.

• 10.34% property tax increase due to millage rate of 16.74 mills (home valued at $100,000 sees ~9.96% increase)
• Blanket IT purchase orders: $342,000 (Interdev), $120,000 (Net2Atlanta), $66,000 (Ring Central)
• 3-month extension of janitorial contracts with At Trash, Inc. and KleanPro, Inc. ($97,000 for NOVA Engineering & Environmental)
• Text Amendment #TA-2026-03 to clarify nonconforming sign regulations for business changes
• Authorization to transmit Capital Improvements Element to Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia DCA for review

The Forest Park City Council held a work session with no final votes, reviewing several items slated for the regular session consent agenda. Presentations covered a proposed 2026 millage rate of 16.74 mills (a 10.34% property tax increase due to rising values), blanket purchase orders for IT and planning services, a 3-month janitorial contract extension, a sign ordinance text amendment, and transmittal of the Capital Improvements Element. The council also entered executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cybersecurity matters, reconvening with no action taken.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Convened executive session at 6:26 p.m. (5-0)
• Reconvened at 7:02 p.m. with no action and signed affidavit (5-0)
• Adjourned work session at 7:02 p.m.

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The City of Forest Park is holding a special meeting to consider passing a 90-day moratorium on data centers. This is the only new business item on the agenda, alongside standard procedural steps like roll call and adoption of the agenda.

• Council consideration of a 90-day moratorium on data centers

The Forest Park City Council passed a 90-day moratorium on new data center applications to allow staff and the City Attorney to review and update zoning regulations. The moratorium passed unanimously 3-0, with discussion noting potential revenue from data centers and concerns about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and community involvement. The moratorium could end early if zoning changes are completed sooner.

• Passed 90-day moratorium on data centers (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (3-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Forest Park Downtown Development Authority will consider approving tax abatement incentives for two proposed developments, Project Scannell and Project Gateway, to support their financial feasibility and long-term economic benefits. The board will also review and approve contracts for landscaping, a property survey, a portable restroom trailer, and a roof inspection, along with finance reports and minutes. An economic development update covers ongoing projects and initiatives.

• Review and approval of tax abatement for Project Scannell
• Review and approval of tax abatement for Project Gateway
• Approval of FY26-27 landscape contractor
• Approval of property survey contract for 868 Forest Parkway
• Approval of portable restroom trailer rental for Blues on Main 2026

Development Authority

The Forest Park Development Authority will consider approving a bond inducement resolution for approximately $6 million to support the rehabilitation of Governor's Terrace, a 49-unit senior apartment community. The board will also vote on an HVAC replacement contract for 848 Main Street and review an RFP for commercial property management services. Other items include a joint board retreat update, an annual Fort Gillem inspection notice, and a request for a notice of commencement and payment bond from a supplier.

• Approval of Aeras HVAC Contract for 848 Main Street
• Governors Terrace Bond Inducement Resolution for approximately $6 million
• RFP for Commercial Property Management Services
• July 2026 Finance Report including $56,731.54 in FY25-26 expenses
• Annual Inspection of Fort Gillem by U.S. Army in August 2026

Beautification Committee

The Forest Park Beautification Committee will review July minutes and discuss the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Initiative, including resident applications, services, volunteers, and funding. They will also plan outreach to schools and community events, and finalize a flyer and application. The meeting is a regular discussion and planning session, with no final votes expected.

• Review and approve July 27, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discuss Neighbors Helping Neighbors Initiative applications, services, volunteers, and funding
• Discuss presenting initiative to Mayor and City Council, including possible grants
• Finalize flyer and application for the initiative
• Plan school outreach and community event participation

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Planning Commission

The Forest Park Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a four-story mixed-use development at 904 Main Street with 75 residential units and 9,680 square feet of commercial space. They will also review a text amendment to clarify when nonconforming signs lose grandfathered status. The meeting includes approval of the July 17, 2026 minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2026-04) for 904 Main Street: 75 residential units and 9,680 sq ft commercial space
• Text Amendment (TA-2026-03) to revise nonconforming sign regulations (Sec. 8-3-16)
• Approval of July 17, 2026 meeting minutes

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City Council

The Forest Park City Council will consider several items, including blanket purchase orders for Waste Management ($1,522,500) and Boswell Oil ($600,000), a contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration ($80,000), an ordinance establishing the Office of the City Clerk as a separate department, and Budget Amendment #6. The council will also adopt a records retention schedule and approve minutes from the August 3, 2026 meetings.

• Blanket purchase orders: Waste Management $1,522,500; Boswell Oil $600,000
• Contract with NCB Incorporated for grant services, not to exceed $80,000
• Ordinance to make Office of City Clerk a separate department
• FY26/27 Budget Amendment #6
• Adopt Local Government Records Retention Schedule per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-90

The Forest Park City Council unanimously approved an $80,000 contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration and management services during their regular meeting on August 17, 2026. The council also approved FY26/27 Budget Amendment #6, established the Office of the City Clerk as a separate department, and adopted blanket purchase orders for sanitation and fuel services. Additionally, the council adopted the Local Government Records Retention Schedule.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved August 3, 2026 work session and regular session minutes with a name correction (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including blanket purchase orders for Waste Management ($1,522,500) and Boswell Oil ($600,000) and the Local Government Records Retention Schedule (5-0)
• Approved an $80,000 not-to-exceed contract with NCB Incorporated for Grant Administration and Management Services (5-0)
• Approved an ordinance amending department names and establishing the Office of the City Clerk as a separate department (5-0)
• Approved FY26/27 Budget Amendment #6 (5-0)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially approve several financial and administrative items, including blanket purchase orders for sanitation and fuel, a grant administration contract, a records retention schedule, a department reorganization ordinance, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cybersecurity matters.

• Blanket purchase order with Waste Management for $1,522,500 for sanitation services
• Blanket purchase order with Boswell Oil for $600,000 for fuel/oil
• Contract with NCB Incorporated for grant administration services, not to exceed $80,000
• Ordinance to establish the Office of the City Clerk as a separate department
• FY26/27 Budget Amendment #6

The City Council held a work session and took no final votes, instead moving several items to the consent agenda or regular session for formal action. Items discussed include blanket purchase orders for Waste Management and Boswell Oil, a grant administration contract with NCB Incorporated, an ordinance creating the Office of the City Clerk as a separate department, and Budget Amendment #6. The council also convened an executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or cybersecurity matters, with no action taken.

• Moved blanket purchase orders for Waste Management ($1,522,500) and Boswell Oil ($600,000) to consent agenda
• Moved records retention schedule adoption to consent agenda
• Discussed grant administration contract with NCB Incorporated ($80,000) for regular session consideration
• Discussed ordinance establishing Office of City Clerk as separate department
• Discussed Budget Amendment #6, increasing City Clerk budget by $70,876 and transferring $127,007.57 from Police to Code Compliance
• Convened executive session at 6:54 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with no action

Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Agency will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive finance and legal updates, and discuss old and new business. Key items include updates on the gun range, The Park at Fort Gillem redevelopment and property insurance, a sponsorship request for the 2026 Aerotropolis Honors, and new business such as landscape services at 330 Forest Parkway and a perpetual easement for ingress and egress. The board will also consider a U.S. Army five-year review, a joint board retreat, and the annual institutional control report for Fort Gillem, followed by an executive session.

• Oasis Contract Update
• Gun Range Update
• Park at Fort Gillem Redevelopment Update
• 330 Forest Parkway Landscape Services
• Perpetual Easement for Ingress and Egress

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City Council

City Council will decide on a rezoning request for a four-story mixed-use building and a conditional use permit for a childcare center. The body will also consider ordinances to modernize business and alcohol licensing regulations.

• Rezoning of 0 Conrad Ave from Planned Industrial to General Commercial for a 43,500 sq ft mixed-use building
• Conditional Use Permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave
• Ordinance updates to licensing for pawnbrokers, massage establishments, and adult entertainment
• Ordinance updates to alcoholic beverage regulations
• Proposed $75.00 application fee for Public Arts Review

The Forest Park City Council approved a rezoning request for 0 Conrad Ave from Planned Industrial to General Commercial, a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave, and several ordinance amendments updating city licensing regulations. All votes were unanimous 4-0. The council also heard public comments about the transfer station and a proposed youth mentoring partnership.

• Approved rezoning of 0 Conrad Ave from PI to GC (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for childcare center at 957 Astor Ave (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 6 (peddlers and solicitors) (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 9 licensing chapters (pawnbrokers, massage, adult entertainment) (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 2 (alcoholic beverages) (4-0)
• Approved $75 fee for Public Arts Review applications (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Forest Park City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several ordinance amendments and land-use cases. Key items include updates to licensing rules for businesses and alcoholic beverages, a rezoning request for a mixed-use building at 0 Conrad Ave, and a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave.

• Ordinance amending Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation) for pawnbrokers, massage establishments, and adult entertainment
• Ordinance amending Title 9 Chapter 2 (Alcoholic Beverages) to modernize licensing and operational standards
• Rezoning request for 0 Conrad Ave from Planned Industrial to General Commercial for a 43,500 sq ft mixed-use building
• Conditional Use Permit for 957 Astor Ave to reopen a childcare center in a residential district
• Text amendment to add a $75 Public Arts Review Board application fee to the Planning & Development fee schedule

This was a work session with no formal votes on the substantive items. The council discussed several proposed ordinances and land-use requests, including a rezoning at 0 Conrad Ave, a conditional use permit for a childcare center at 957 Astor Ave, and amendments to licensing and alcohol regulations. The only action taken was to remove an agenda item and to convene an executive session. All decisions are pending future regular session meetings.

• Removed Mayor's Reading Club presentation from work session agenda (4-0)
• Discussed ordinance amending peddlers and solicitors regulations; no vote
• Discussed ordinance amending licensing for pawnbrokers, massage, adult entertainment; no vote
• Discussed ordinance amending alcoholic beverage regulations; no vote
• Discussed rezoning request for 0 Conrad Ave from PI to GC; no vote
• Discussed conditional use permit for childcare center at 957 Astor Ave; no vote
• Discussed text amendment for Public Arts Review Board fee ($75); no vote
• Convened executive session and adjourned (4-0)