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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
Griffin DDA to consider grants and E. Broad Street property policies
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss property maintenance and usage policies for E. Broad Street. The board is considering a new discretionary flex grant program and a General Business Assistance grant for Reggae Vybz. Members will also review facade grant language and a letter of support for Piedmont Brewery.
- Consideration of General Business Assistance grant for Reggae Vybz at 133 N. Hill Street
- Discussion of policy and RFQ for E. Broad Street properties
- Consideration of a discretionary flex grant program
- Consideration of Letter of Support for Piedmont Brewery's event space project
- Review of lawn care quotes for property maintenance
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
July 20, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Chairman's Report
DDA Chair provides monthly report for July 2026.
Director's Report
Economic Development Director's general monthly update
Upcoming Training Opportunities
1. Retail Ready Showcase by Georgia Power Economic Development - August 12 in Warner Robins
2. CREATE (Cultivating Resilient Entrepreneurs and Transforming Economies) by Georgia
Power Economic Development - August 13 in Macon
3. Advanced DDA Training by GMA - August 17 in Rome
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the June 10th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for June 2026.
C. Flex grant update by Vice Chair Jason Chance.
1. Consideration of a discretionary flex grant program for the DDA to administer.
D. E. Broad Street properties update.
1. Discussion and Consideration of policy for people and businesses that want to go throu
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GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
July 20, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Donald V Britt, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle, Bruce Ballard, Andrew
Whalen, Jessica O'Connor, Jeremy Stratton
Absent: Holly Murray
Also in attendance Tiffany Jamerson the Economic Development Coordinator, Kelsey Carden Staff Attorney,
and Michelle Haynes Planning and Development Director.
Call to Order
Chair Bruce called the meeting to order at 8:15AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
6 of 7 DDA Board Members were in attendance and a quorum was established.
Chairman's Report
DDA Chair provides monthly report for July 2026.
1. Board Chair Bruce thanked Jason Chance for posting a walkthrough photo gallery of the E. Broad
Street properties online for the public to view to keep things transparent.
Director's Report
The Economic Development Director provided the following updates:
1. Several Training Opportunities for board members coming up in August - DDA Advanced Training
in Rome, Retail Showcase and Entrepreneur / Small Business training hosted by Georgia Power.
Encouraged board members to attend these training opportunities.
2. Also shared information on how the board could host its own DDA Advanced Training here and
invite other cities to come to help bring down the cost. Tina Battle liked this idea of bringing the
training to Griffin.
3. There is a new
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
July 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Airport Authority Meeting held on the 8th of June 2026.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the purpose of
conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chairman reserves the right to
limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director or other staff for
resolution.
NEW AIRPORT UPDATE
a Update regarding the progress of the construction of the new, replacement airport project.
Croy Engineering will address.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
a Approval of the grant & non-budget expenditures occurring for the month ending the 30th of June, 2026.
Airport Director will address.
b Monthly Operations & Activity Report for the month ending 30th of June 2026.
Airport Director will address.
AIRPORT AUTHORITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURN
The Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority is committed to providing equal access to all of its programs, services and
activities regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, gender, gender i
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GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
July 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
Present: Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, James Dutton, Ryan Bowlden, Steve Wages, Dennis Noll, Randy
Peters
Absent: Holly Murray, Thomas (Tim ) D Brown, Doug Hollberg
Additional Attendees: Ms. Stephanie Windham (Authority Legal Counsel), Mr. Greg Teague (Croy
Engineering), Ms. Madison Teague (Croy Engineering), Ms. Erica Dye (Spalding County Asst. Manager) &
Mr. Robert Mohl (Airport Director).
CALL TO ORDER
At 5PM the Chair (Dr. Randall Peters) called the meeting to order.
A request to amend the agenda, adding item number “b” under “New Airport Update” for the consideration of
an amendment (#1) to The Demolition Contract with McLeRoy Inc, Contractors to add newly acquired
structures for demolition (pending GDOT approval) within the New Replacement Airport Construction Project
area, for an amount Not-To-Exceed $280,250.00. Motion/second to approve an amendment to the agenda
adding item b. as requested by Commissioners Steve Wages / Thomas (Tommy) Barret Jr carried 6-0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Airport Authority Meeting held on the 8th of June 2026.
Motion/second to approve the Minutes of the Regular GSAA Meeting held on the 08th of June 2026.
by Commissioners Thomas (Tommy) Barrett Jr / Steve Wages carried 6-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
FBO COMMITTEE
July 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
3:00 PM
The FBO Committee consists of 3 members of the GS- Airport Authority tasked to begin work
regarding determining the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) function of the New GS-Regional Airport.
CALL TO ORDER
FBO PROVIDED SERVICES
a Discussion regarding the establishment of criteria, of services delivery, for which a private or GSAA run
FBO must provide.
b Review, discuss & update the FBO Minimum Standards Policy.
FBO & HANGAR OWNERSHIP RELATIONSHIP
a View & discuss hangar ownership / management presentation in relation to FBO management services.
Airport Director will present.
POTENTIAL OTHER FBO VISITATION
a Identify airports and establish a schedule to possibly visit other, General Aviation FBO's, within Georgia.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR FBO CONTRACT SERVICES
Upon the establishment of FBO Service Criteria & Minimum Standards, target outlets & professional aviation
publications to advertise an FBO RFQ.
NEXT FBO COMMITTEE MEETING
a Establish and develop a calendar schedule for FBO Committee meetings.
ADJOURN
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Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
FBO COMMITTEE
July 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
3:00 PM
The FBO Committee consists of 3 members of the GS- Airport Authority tasked to begin work
regarding determining the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) function of the New GS-Regional Airport.
CALL TO ORDER
At 3pm the FBO Committee Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority was called to order.
Present: Mr. Dennis Noll, Mr. Steve Wages, Cmr. James Dutton, Dr. Randy Peters, Mr. Robert Mohl & Ms.
Madison Teague.
FBO PROVIDED SERVICES
a Discussion regarding the establishment of criteria, of services delivery, for which a private or GSAA run
FBO must provide.
b Review, discuss & update the FBO Minimum Standards Policy.
FBO & HANGAR OWNERSHIP RELATIONSHIP
a View & discuss hangar ownership / management presentation in relation to FBO management services.
Airport Director will present. The presentation was not viewed and was determined to be presented at a
later date.
POTENTIAL OTHER FBO VISITATION
a Identify airports and establish a schedule to possibly visit other, General Aviation FBO's, within Georgia.
Members stated that they will contact & schedule visits with other airports & FBO’s and report their findings
at the next FBO Committee meeting.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR FBO CONTRACT SERVICES
Upon the establishment of FBO Service Criteria & Minimum Standards, target outlets & professional aviation
publications to advert
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider an executive session with legal counsel regarding pending or potential litigation and claims. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.
- Executive session regarding pending or potential litigation, settlements, and claims
legallitigationgovernment-administration
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Consider an Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and
meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or
employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
July
9, 2026
201 E. SOLOMON STREET, HISTORIC CITY HALL
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
9:30 AM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 9, 2026
201 E. SOLOMON STREET, HISTORIC CITY HALL
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
9:30 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Rodney McCord and Zachery Fuller. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Fuller/McCord carried 6-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider an Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting
and meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims,
administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency
or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
Motion/second to enter closed session at 9:29 a.m. pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the
purpose of consulting and meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation,
settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or
against the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be
directly involved by Commissioners Ward/Wright carried 6-0.
Motion/se
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Fri Jul 10, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
July
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments
Council Updates
Accept the resignation of Gibb Cotton as council chairperson.
Elect a new chairperson.
City Staff Updates
New Business
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Present: Weymon Wright, Jason Chance, Gibb Cotton, Kimberly A Holbrook, Claire Haulk, Eva Morales, Zachery
Fuller
Absent: Frank Harris, Ana Meeks
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to
by Commissioners Chance/Fuller 7-0.
Public Comments
Council Updates
Accept the resignation of Gibb Cotton as council chairperson.
Elect a new chairperson.
Motion/second to
Elect Claire Haulk Chairperson to Replace Gibb Cotton.
by Commissioners Chance/Morales
7-0.
City Staff Updates
New Business
In the past, the Council helped coordinate two community clean ups a year, and we would like to participate more in
the planning and organizing of future clean ups. Zachery is going to find out more information. Also, we discussed
doing an outreach project and finding more ways to get involved in the community.
Adjourn
Motion/second to adjourn
by Commissioners Fuller/Chance 7-0.
Thu Jun 25, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
June 24, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the May 27, 2026, Board Meeting
Citizen Comment
Financial Report
Financial Report ending May 31, 2026
Old and New Business
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
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* Presentation of The Impact of Placemaking on Downtown Revitalization
Update on Working Committee and other topics from Main Street Board Chair.
Partner Updates
Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee
Update from Griffin Downtown Council Board Appointee
Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee
Update from City of Griffin Commission Appointee or designee
Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee
Update from the Griffin Spalding Chamber Board Appointee
Adjourn
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GRIFFIN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Present: Ross DeBono, Jason Chance, Jessica O'Connor, Brian Miller, Roxane C Wulf, Heather Robinson,
Doug Hollberg
Absent: Cindy Jones, Gloria Berry, Kenneth M Moore, Josh Abernathy, Kizzy M Watts, Reginald Watts
Danielle Hancock, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator, and Kelsey Carden, Assistant
City Manager, were also in attendance at today's meeting.
Call to Order
Chairman Jason Chance called the meeting to order at 8:22 a.m. after quorum was established
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the May 27, 2026, Board Meeting
Motion/second to approve Doug Hollberg made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, and Ross
Debono seconded the motion. Carried 5-0.
Citizen Comment
No Citizens were in attendance at the meeting.
Financial Report
Financial Report ending May 31, 2026
Motion/second to approve Doug Hollberg made a motion to approve the financial statement as presented
by Heather Robinson, Main Street Manager. Brian Miller seconded the motion. Carried 5-0
Old and New Business
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
** Presentation of The Impact of Placemaking on Downtown Revitalization
Heather Robinson gave an update on the Main Street Program and presented a PowerPoint on the Impact of
Placemaking on Downtown Revitalization.
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Consider a Supplemental Agreement #1 between GDOT and the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority in
the amount of $6,000,000.00 for Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant AP025-9000-41(255) PID - T009066
(GAAF-41).
Airport Director, Robert Mohl, will address.
2.
Consider a resolution to grant a Right-Of-Way Easement to the Southern Natural Gas Company for an
interstate pipeline.
Airport Director, Robert Mohl, will address.
3.
Consider renewal of agreement for services for water storage tank maintenance for FY27 from American Tank
Maintenance in the amount of $126,517.00.
Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
4.
Consider the purchase of up to 540,000 pounds of Cedar Clear 757 chemical from CedarChem LLC., best
bidder, up to the amount of $207,900.00 for the Dr. Brant D. Keller Water Treatment Plant.
Director of Water
and Wastewater,
Brandon Lewis, will address.
5.
Consider the purchase of up to 60,000 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite chemical from PVS DX, Inc., lowest
bid, up to the amount of $110,760.00 for the Dr. Brant D. Keller Water Treatment Plant.
Director of Water
and Wastewater,
Brandon Lewis, will address.
6.
Consider declaring as surplus certain out-of-life cycle information technology equipment and selling it
through GovDeals online auction service (see attachment).
Chief Technology Officer, Gibb Cotton, will
address.
7.
Consider Amendment #2 to the Pharmacy Agreement between the City of Griffin and Veracity Benefits, LLC,
which will
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 23, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Rodney McCord and Zachery Fuller. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City
Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Fuller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to amend to add Item 14, "Consider a resolution removing Thomas J. Ison, Jr. from the office of
Municipal Court Solicitor and appointing the law firm of Smith, Welch, Webb & White LLC and its attorneys to
fulfill the duties of the office of M unicipal Court Solicitor at a rate of $400 per court session for nine sessions per
month. City Manager, Jessica O’Connor, will address,” by Commissioners Murray/Wright carried 7-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider a Supplemental Agreement #1 between GDOT and the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
in the amount of $6,000,000.00 for Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant AP025-9000-41(255) PID -
T009066 (GAAF-41). Airp
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Discussion of FLOST and LHOST
2.
Presentation detailing the City of Griffin Police Department operations and functions.
Public Safety Director
and Police Chief, Frank Strickland, will address.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
June 23, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 23, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Rodney McCord and Zachery Fuller. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City Manager of
Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray arrived at 9:01 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Discussion of FLOST and LHOST
City Attorney Drew Whalen addressed the Commissioners stating the General Assembly special session
will likely conclude this evening. Although Governor Kemp called the session to work on redistricting, on
Wednesday last week, he amended the call and added local acts necessary to implement local homestead
exemption sales tax (LHOST). Mr. Whalen stated that currently none of these items has received the 2/3
majority vote to be approved.
2. Presentation detailing the City of Griffin Police Department operations and functions. Public Safety
Director and Police Chief, Frank Strickland, will address.
The Griffin Police Department presented information to the Board of Commissioners about its
organization, operations, accreditations and staffing.
Motion/second to adjourn at 11:46 a.m. to adjourn by Commissioners Murray/Wright carried 7-0.
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
June 11, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments
Council Updates
Consider minutes of May 14th, 2026, Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
City Staff Updates
New Business
Adjourn
Thu Jun 11, 2026
City of Griffin Cemetery Trust
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Present the current financial reports for the Cemetery Trust Fund and the Mausoleum Trust Fund.
2.
Consider a request to utilize funding for the replacement of mausoleum roofs.
Public Works Director, Mariza
Eller, will address.
3.
Consider a request to fund the grading of the new section of the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Public Works Director,
Mariza Eller, will address.
4.
Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) for the purpose of authorizing
negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Cemetery Trust
June
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 S. HILL STREET
2:30 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 S. HILL STREET
2:30 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 2:30 p.m. Members attending included City Manager,
Jessica O’Connor and City Attorney, Drew Whalen. Also present were Controller, Amanda Carmichael, Public
Works Director, Mariza Eller and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion/second to approve the agenda by Members O’Connor/Whalen carried 3-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Present the current financial reports for the Cemetery Trust Fund and the Mausoleum Trust Fund.
The members discussed the current financial information.
2. Consider a request to utilize funding for the replacement of mausoleum roofs. Public Works Director,
Mariza Eller, will address.
Motion/second to approve a contract with Elite Edge, lowest quote, in the amount of $59,500 for roof
replacement of the mausoleum roofs and utilize funds from the Mausoleum Trust by Members
O’Connor/Whalen carried 3-0.
3. Consider a request to fund the grading of the new section of the Oak Hill Cemetery. Public Works
Director, Mariza Eller, will address.
Motion/second to approve a contract with Elite Edge, lowest quote, in the amount of $27,500 for
grading and related site work by Members O’Connor/Whalen carried 3-0.
4. Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) for the purp
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
City to hold executive session for legal counsel consultation
The Board of Commissioners will convene an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending or potential litigation, administrative proceedings, or judicial actions.
- Executive session for legal consultation
- Approval of agenda
- Call to order
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Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and
meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or
employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
June
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
4:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
4:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Brad
Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica O’Connor, City
Attorney, Drew Whalen and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray was absent.
Commissioner Ward arrived at 4:02 p.m.
Commissioner Curtis arrived at 4:04 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Wright/Fuller carried 4-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and
meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or
employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
Motion/second to enter Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. by Commissioners Wright/Fuller carried 4-0.
ADJOURN
Motion/second to adjourn at 5:47 p.m. by Commissioners Wright/Curtis carried 6-0.
Thu Jun 11, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
Commission to consider FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting includes discussions on a potential SPLOST referendum and several intergovernmental agreements.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget
- Proposed SPLOST referendum for November 3, 2026, including bonds up to $20,000,000 for fire stations
- ESRI GIS software maintenance contract for $90,600.00
- Budget amendment for general housekeeping in the amount of $215,954.71
- Pilot program for a free fixed route shuttle service at a cost of $20,000.00
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1.
Recognize Chris Gooden, Landscape and Right of Way Supervisor, as the May Strongest Link in the Chain
award recipient.
Mariza Eller, Public Works Director, will address.
2.
Presentation of proclamation for Juneteenth 2026.
3.
Presentation of proclamation for Pride Month 2026
4.
Review financial reports for April 2026.
City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
5.
Receive comments regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30,
2027.
City Manager Jessica O'Connor will address.
6.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting on May 26, 2026.
7.
Consider contract to renew the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), GIS software
maintenance beginning July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2029 at a total cost of $90,600.00 to the City of Griffin.
Chief Technology Officer, Gibb Cotton will address.
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Mayor opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the City. Commission meetings
serve the purpose of conducting city business and are not a forum for the unli
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen and Susan
Bartholomew to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray was absent.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioner Wright/Ward carried 6-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. Recognize Chris Gooden, Landscape and Right of Way Supervisor, as the May Strongest Link in the
Chain award recipient. Mariza Eller, Public Works Director, will address.
Public Works Director, Mariza Eller, presented the Strongest Link Award to Chris Gooden.
2. Presentation of proclamation for Juneteenth 2026.
Mayor Hollberg read the Juneteenth 2026 proclamation.
3. Presentation of proclamation for Pride Month 2026.
Mayor Hollberg read the Pride Month 2026 proclamation.
4. Review financial reports for April 2026. City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
Ms. O’Connor addressed the Commissioners, reviewing the unaudited April 2026 financ
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
June 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair provides monthly report for June 2026.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the May 12th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for May 2026.
C. Flex grant presentation by Vice Chair Jason Chance.
1. Consideration of a discretionary flex grant program for the DDA to administer.
D. E. Broad Street Properties’ update
1. Discussion and consideration of policy for people and businesses that want to go through
buildings.
2. Discussion of RFQ.
E. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
1. Review of existing General Business Assistance grants.
2. Request from The Garden concerning receiving grant upfront versus reimbursement.
3. Consideration of General Business Assistance grant for 120 E. Taylor Street.
4. Consideration of General Business Assistance grant for 533-539 W. Taylor Street
F. Update on facade grants.
G. Monthly downtown hotel project update
Board Member Introduced Topics
Comments and/or Topics from others present
A. City of Griffin Leadership and Management
B. City of Griffin, Other Departments
Adjourn
The City of Griffin is committed to providing equal access to all of its programs, services and activities regardless
of race, color
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Donald V Britt, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle, Bruce Ballard, Andrew
Whalen, Jeremy Stratton
Absent: Holly Murray, Jessica O’Connor
Call to Order
Chair Bruce called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
6 of 7 DDA Board members were in attendance and a quorum was established.
Chairman's Report
A. Chair Bruce thanked everyone for attending and being flexible to move the meeting to Wednesday so
that Vice Chair Jason Chance could present his capstone project involving the flex grant.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director provided the following
updates:
1. 1. Kore Electric has painted their building and resurfaced the parking lot. The city is working
on an EIP grant to extend sewer to the building.
2. A Vietnamese restaurant is opening on W. Broad Street this fall after the owners come back
from a wedding in Vietnam.
3. Lighthouse Immersive has interest in old warehouse space in Griffin for a virtual reality exhibit.
4. Retail entity looking for 70,000 square feet.
5. Existing retail entity looking for 20,000 square feet.
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the May 12th DDA meeting.
Motion/second to approve Ben Cook made a motion to approve the May 12, 2026 minutes and Vice
Chair Jason Chan
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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a
Approve the successful supplier for the replacement of the airport (6A2) fence line along Hill Street -
Airport
Director will address.
b
Review & Approve the Expenditure Request for non-budgeted & grant funded items for the month ending 31
May 2026 -
Airport Director will address.
c
Review statistical data report for 6A2 monthly operations for month ending 31 May 2026 -
Airport Director
will address.
d
Provide data & determine attendees for registration to GDOT's Regional Forum to be held on the 30th of July,
at the Thomaston, GA. District Office -
Airport Director will address.
a
Approval of five (5) Right-of-Way Easements to allow Southern Natural Gas the access right for the purpose
of survey,
construct, reconstruct, install, maintain, operate, inspect, repair, replace, change the size of, protect,
preserve, relocate, alter, remove and retire in place one or more pipelines for the purpose of transporting
natural gas, oil, gas, crude, condensate and any other substances that can be transported by pipeline and all
related above and below ground appliances, appurtenances, fixtures and equipment deemed by GRANTEE to
be necessary or desirable in connection with such pipelines, including, but not limited to, cathodic protection,
power line drops, power sources, meters, fittings, tie-overs, risers, valves, launchers, receivers and related
piping (collectively, the “Pipelines” and individually, a “Pipeline”), in, on, over, under, across, upon and
through the following d
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
June 8, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT: Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, Thomas (Tim ) D Brown, Doug Hollberg, Dennis Noll,
Dr. Randy Peters, Holly Murray
Absent: James Dutton, Ryan Bowlden, Steve Wages
Also in Attendance: Ms. Stephanie Windham (GSAA Attorney)), Mr. Greg Teague (CEO -
Croy Engineering), Ms. Madison Teague (Project Manager - Croy Engineering) &
Mr. Robert Mohl (GS-Airport Director).
CALL TO ORDER:
At 5PM the GS-Authority Chairman, Dr. Randy Peters, called the meeting to order.
APPROVE THE MINUTES: Of the GS-Airport Authority Regular Meeting held on 11 May 2026.
Motion/second to approve by Authority Members Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr/Noll
carried 6-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a
specific agenda item not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority
meetings serve the purpose of conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of
opinion. The Chairman reserves the right to limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may
refer speakers to the Airport Director or other staff for resolution.
There were no Citizen Comments at this time.
NEW AIRPORT UPDATE:
Project Manager update of the Task Orders and Milestones regarding the replacement GS-
Regional Airport Construct
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
Land Bank Authority to consider interlocal agreements and property foreclosures
The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will discuss updating its establishing interlocal cooperation agreement and a services agreement with the City of Griffin. The board will also review property consolidations, a maintenance contract award, and lists of properties scheduled for foreclosure in July and October 2026.
- Notification of Award for RFP 26-005: Lawn, Ground, Tree Maintenance, Trash and Debris Removal Services
- Lien release request for 315 N 6th Street
- Consolidation of 109 Princess Circle and 0-Princess Circle; 446 Belle St and 448 Belle St
- Request for Proposal for the purchase and sale of 522 Meriwether St
- Foreclosure lists for 40 properties scheduled for July 15 and October 15, 2026
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
May 27, 2026
ONE GRIFFIN CENTER MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes for the Board Workshop scheduled on March 23, 2026
2. Approval of the Minutes for Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 23, 2026
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on April 27, 2026
Public Comments
At this time the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank Authority
Manager (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Regular Agenda
1. Consider the acceptance of the Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation to Establish the Griffin-
Spalding County Land Bank Authority to be presented to City of Griffin and Spalding County Boards of
Commissioners (O'Neal and Blocker)
2. Consider the acceptance of the GSCLBA and City of Griffin Interlocal Agreement for Services (O'Neal and
Carden)
3. Consider a Notification of Award for RFP 26-005: Lawn, Ground, Tree Maintenance, Trash and Debris Removal
Services (O'Neal and Blocker)
4. Consider the adoption of the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies (Blocker and O'Neal)
5. Consider the execution of a lien release request for 315 N 6th Street (Blocker)
6. Consider the Consolidation of 109 Princess Circle and 0-Princess Ci
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REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING-AFTER AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
May 27, 2026
One Griffin Center Municipal Courtroom 100 S. Hill St Griffin, GA 30223
4:00PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 4:00pm
Board members present were Bruce Ballard and Pamela Sutton. John O’Neal and
Christopher Blocker (Land Bank Authority Manager) were also present. Michelle Haynes
joined at 5:16 pm.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda made by B. Ballard
Second by P . Sutton
No further discussion and no objection, Motion passed 3-0.
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop scheduled on March 23, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes for the Board Workshop scheduled on March 23,
2026 by P . Sutton
Second by B. Ballard.
No further discussion and no objection, Motion passed 3-0.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 23, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 23,
2026 by P . Sutton
Second by B. Ballard
No further discussion and no objection, Motion passed 3-0.
3. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on April 27, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on April 27,
2026.
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate
to a specific agenda item. Comments related to avai
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
May 27, 2026
MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank Authority
Manager (678) 544-5292
Regular Agenda
1. Review the board policies for the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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Board Workshop After Agenda
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
May 27, 2026
One Griffin Center Municipal Courtroom 100 S. Hill St Griffin, GA 30223
3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 3:15 pm
Board members present were: Pamela Sutton and Bruce Ballard. John O’Neal, and Christopher
Blocker (Land Bank Authority Manager) were also present.
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate
to a specific agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker,
Land Bank Authority Manager (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Regular Agenda
1. Discussion regarding the GSCLBA Board Policies
Motion to adjourn made by B. Ballard
Second N. Galloway
Meeting adjourned at 3:44pm
Thu May 28, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Discuss proposed 2026 City SPLOST projects.
2.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Presentation.
City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
May 26, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 26, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Rodney McCord and Zachery Fuller. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City Manager of
Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray was absent.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Discuss proposed 2026 City SPLOST projects.
Ms. O’Connor outlined the proposed SPLOST projects and costs and asked for the Commissioners’
consensus. Following Ms. O’Connor’s comments, the Commissioners gave their consensus of the projects
and costs.
2. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Presentation. City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
Ms. O’Connor highlighted revenue and expenses for both the general fund and the enterprise funds, capital
requests and personnel requests.
Motion/second to adjourn at 10:01 a.m. by Commissioners Ward/Fuller carried 6-0.
Thu May 28, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Receive comments on amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Griffin, Article 2, Section 202,
Definitions; Article 5, Section 503A, Data Centers; Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 Permitted Use Table.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes and Assistant City Manager of Development
Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
2.
Receive comments regarding a request for a variance from the minimum lot width requirement for a new
Planned Commercial Development lot created from property located at 1408 Highway 16 West, Tax Map 055
03007J and 1418 Highway 16 West, Tax Map 055 03007A.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle
Haynes, will address.
3.
Receive comments regarding a request for a variance from the minimum lot area, minimum setbacks, and
minimum floor area per dwelling unit requirements for the combination of two Medium Density Residential
lots located at 518 East Slaton Avenue, Tax Map 018 38013A and East Slaton Avenue, Tax Map, 018
38013B.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
4.
Receive comments regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30,
2027.
City Manager Jessica O'Connor will address.
5.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Called Meeting on May 7, 2026.
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 26, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledg
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 26, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Developmental Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City
Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commission McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to amend the Agenda to add Item 19, " Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
50-14-3(b)(2) for the purpose of discussing or deliberating upon the appointment, employment, compensation,
hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee and
pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(4) for the purpose of considering portions of a record made exempt from public
inspection or disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Applicable Exemption: O.C.G.A. 50-18-72(a)
(8)” by Commissioners Ward/Fuller carried 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
There were no presentations or delegations.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dexter Clark 1902 Buckingham Place, Gri
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Wed May 27, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
May 27, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the April 22, 2026, Board Meeting
Financial Report
Financial Report ending April 30, 2026
Old and New Business
Update on Working Committee and other topics from Main Street Board Chair.
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Community Affairs and the City of Griffin,
the local Main Street Program Board of Directors and the Downtown Manager.
Trademark Sublicense Agreement (“Sublicense Agreement”) is entered into between the
Georgia of Community Affairs (“Coordinating Program”) and The City of Griffin Main Street Program
(“Sublicensee”)
Partner Updates
Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee
Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee
Update from Griffin Downtown Council Board Appointee
Update from City of Griffin Commission Appointee or designee
Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee
Update from the Griffin Spalding Chamber Board Appointee
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
May 27, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Present: Jason Chance, Brian Miller, Heather Robinson, Doug Hollberg, Kizzy M Watts, Reginald Watts
Absent: Ross DeBono, Cindy Jones, Jessica O'Connor, Gloria Berry, Kenneth M Moore, Roxane C Wulf,
Josh Abernathy
Also in attendance was Michelle Haynes, Planning and Development Director
Call to Order
Quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by Chairman Jason Chance at 8:39 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the April 22, 2026, Board Meeting
Motion/second to approve. Brian Miller made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026,
regular meeting of the Main Street Program Board. Reginald Watts seconded the motion. Carried 4-0.
Financial Report
Financial Report ending April 30, 2026
Motion/second to approve. Heather Robinson presented the financial report for the period ending April 30,
2026, to the board for approval. Doug Hollberg made a motion to approve the report. Reginald Watts
seconded the motion. Carried 5-0.
Old and New Business
Update on Working Committee and other topics from Main Street Board Chair.
Jason Chance gave an update on the working committees to the Main Street Board. He updated the board on the
Volunteer Program relaunch, which includes a new app now being tested by the City of Griffin IT department.
Program update from
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Thu May 21, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Area Transportation Committee
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Consider the minutes of the March 18, 2026 meeting.
2.
GDOT Project Status Update,
Harland Smith will address.
3.
Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority Update,
Robert Mohl will address.
4.
City of Griffin Project Status Update
5.
Spalding County Project Status Update
6.
Three Rivers Regional Commission Update
7.
Transportation Planner Project Update
AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Area Transportation Committee
May 20, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET
1:30 PM
OPENING (CALL TO ORDER)
MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS
PROJECT UPDATES
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING AREA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 20, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET
1:30 PM
Members present included Zachery Fuller, Brad Wright, Mariza Eller, Jessica O’Connor, William Wilson,
Steve Ledbetter, TJ Imberger, and Cindy Jones.
OPENING (CALL TO ORDER)
MINUTES
1. Consider the minutes of the March 18, 2026 meeting.
Motion/second to approve the minutes by Ledbetter/Imberger carried 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2. GDOT Project Status Update, Harland Smith will address.
3. Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority Update, Robert Mohl will address.
PROJECT UPDATES
4. City of Griffin Project Status Update
5. Spalding County Project Status Update
6. Three Rivers Regional Commission Update
7. Transportation Planner Project Update
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Hollberg asked about milling and resurfacing on the hill at Crescent Road leading down to
Springer Creek and also on West College Street. He also requested sidewalks on SR16 from
Hamilton Boulevard to the Senior Center. He also asked GDOT to review the SR155 railroad
crossing in downtown because it needs to be repaired.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Commissioner Fuller asked about the stabilization of Pine Hill Road, both the North and South sides
from SR16. Ms. O’Connor replied that there were some stormwater repairs completed in the area
but would recheck on the issues if there was more to be done. Mr. Upson
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Tue May 19, 2026
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board to consider Unified Development Code amendments
The board will receive comments and consider amendments to the Unified Development Code. These changes specifically concern definitions, data centers, and the Permitted Use Table.
- Amendments to Unified Development Code Article 2, Section 202 (Definitions)
- Amendments to Unified Development Code Article 5, Section 503A (Data Centers)
- Amendments to Unified Development Code Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 (Permitted Use Table)
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
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Receive comments on amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Griffin, Article 2, Section 202,
Definitions; Article 5, Section 503A, Data Centers; Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 Permitted Use Table.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes and Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden will address.
2
Consider amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Griffin, Article 2, Section 202, Definitions;
Article 5, Section 503A, Data Centers; Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 Permitted Use Table.
Director of
Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes and Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden will address.
3
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board's Meeting on April 20, 2026.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
May 18, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR AGENDA
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 18, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
Present: Ann Dukes, Bill Thielemann, Jacob Wright, and Yoshunda Jones
Absent: Neal Baldwin, Earl Shivers, and Pamela Sutton
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
1 Receive comments on amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Griffin, Article 2, Section 202,
Definitions; Article 5, Section 503A, Data Centers; Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 Permitted Use Table.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes and Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden will address.
REGULAR AGENDA
2 Consider amending the Unified Development Code of the City of Griffin, Article 2, Section 202,
Definitions; Article 5, Section 503A, Data Centers; Article 7, Section 704, Table 7.3 Permitted Use Table.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes and Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden will address.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Thielemann/Wright, Tie vote 2-2.
The voting decision resulting in a tie shall constitute the staff recommendation
being forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for review and consideration.
3 Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board's Meeting on April 20, 2026.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Jones/Wright carried 3-0.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Motion/second to adjourn by Commissioners Jones/Wright carried 4-
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Mon May 18, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Discussion with Spalding County, City of Griffin and City of Orchard Hill regarding SPLOST.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
May 14, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, ROOM 108
119 E. SOLOMON STREET
9:00 AM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPALDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF ORCHARD HILL REPRESENTATIVES
May 14, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, ROOM 108
119 E. SOLOMON STREET
9:00 AM
Chairman Clay Davis of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioners attending included Clay Davis, III, Reginald Watts, Gwen Flowers-Taylor and Ryan Bowlden.
Also present were County Manager, Steve Ledbetter, Deputy County Manager, Erica Dye, County Attorney,
Stephanie Windham and Lynn Carter to record minutes.
Spalding County Commissioner James Dutton was absent.
Mayor Doug Hollberg called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. for the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners.
Commissioners attending included Cynthia Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and
Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica O’Connor and Susan Bartholomew to record
minutes.
Ken Spradlin represented the City of Orchard Hill.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Doug Hollberg offered the Invocation.
Chairman Clay Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Wright/Murray carried 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion with Spalding County, City of Griffin and City of Orchard Hill regarding SPLOST.
Spalding Board of Commissioners Chairman, Clay Davis, asked County Manager, Steve Ledbetter, to
begin the discussion. Dr. Ledbetter noted the attend
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Fri May 15, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
May 14, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Public Comments
Council Updates
Consider minutes of April 9th, 2026, Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
City Staff Updates
Council Member Introduced Topics
Adjourn
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GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 14, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Present: Weymon Wright, Jason Chance, Frank Harris, Gibb Cotton, Kimberly A Holbrook, Claire Haulk, Eva
Morales, Zachery Fuller, Ana Meeks
Call to Order
Public Comments
Council Updates
Consider minutes of April 9th, 2026, Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
Motion/second to approve
by Commissioners Chance/Kimberly A Holbrook carried 9-0.
City Staff Updates
Council Member Introduced Topics
Kim Holbrook introduced a discussion on data centers inside the City limits. Zachery Fuller went over the current
proposal for the City of Griffin Commission. The differences between minor, major, and hyper scalers were
discussed, and they are considering removing the requirement that minor centers are required to obtain a special use
permit. Eva Morales commented that the current verbiage for special exemptions is good. The committee
supported the idea of removing the special use permit requirement for minor data centers.
Zachery Fuller introduced a discussion on "plug in solar". The requirement for transfer switches to ensure back
feeding lines for linemen safety is a challenge. It was mentioned having Electric come in to discuss the rate
structure for solar customers.
Zachery followed up on a previous discussion about kudzu at the entrance to Waterford. The HOA still has
responsibility for cle
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Thu May 14, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Recognize Garry Slaton, Stormwater Construction Supervisor, as the April 2026 Strongest Link in the Chain
award recipient.
Risk Manager, Greg Poole, will address.
2.
Review financial reports for March 2026.
Finance Director, Deborah Manning-Gilbert will address.
3.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting on April 28, 2026.
4.
Consider purchase from Cogsdale, Sole Source, to provide software maintenance and upgrades to the
Cogsdale Customer Management and Utility Billing System in the amount of $233,806.00.
Chief Technology
Officer, Gibb Cotton will address.
5.
Consider an agreement with Grundfos America Corporation for the Grundos Litus system field test for sewer
lift station pump conditions monitoring.
Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
6.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Workshop Meeting on April 28, 2026.
7.
Consider a contract with Tetra Tech in the amount of $74,980.00 for the Stormwater Utility Assessment.
Director of Stormwater, Jeremy Kenway, will address.
8.
Consider a contract with McLeRoy, Inc., lowest bidder, in the amount of $3,433,575.05 for milling and
resurfacing for year 5 of TSPLOST repaving.
Director of Public Works, Mariza Eller, will address.
9.
Consider Memorandum of Understanding with Solomon & 5th Street Partners, LP establishing terms for the
funding and installation of streetscape improvements along East Solomon and North Fifth Street
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Developmental Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City
Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen and Susan Bartholomew to record minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to amend the Agenda to add Item 12, “Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A.
Section 50-14-3(b)(2) for the purpose of discussing or deliberating upon the appointment, employment,
compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or
employee and pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(4) for the purpose of considering portions of a record made
exempt from public inspection or disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Applicable Exemption:
O.C.G.A. 50-18-72(a)(8)” by Commissioners Wright/Fuller carried 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. Recognize Garry Slaton, Stormwater Construction Supervisor, as the April 2026 Strongest Link in t
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Wed May 13, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
May 11, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes, of the regularly scheduled meeting, of the GS-Airport Authority, held on 13 April 2026.
COMITTEE REPORTS.
Report of Committees designated to conduct research and initiate policy items, best practices &
operational discussions for potential recommendations to the Airport Authority as a whole.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda
item not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the
purpose of conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chairman
reserves the right to limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport
Director or other staff for resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA
Approve the Expenditure Request for non-budgeted & authorized grant expenditures for the month ending
30 April 2026. Airport Director will address.
NEW AIRPORT UPDATE
Monthly Report on the progress and issues relating to the New GS-Replacement Area Regional Airport -
Croy Engineering will address.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Review Airport Directors Statistical Operations, Fuel Usage & Revenue Report for month ending
30 April 2026. Airport Direct
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
May 11, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
Present: Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, Doug Hollberg, James Dutton, Steve Wages, Dennis Noll, Randy Peters
Absent: Thomas (Tim ) D Brown, Ryan Bowlden, Holly Murray
Other Attendees: Ms. Stephanie Windham (Authority Legal Counsel), Mr. Greg Teague (Croy Engineering), Ms.
Madison Teague (Croy Engineering), Ms. Erica Dye (Spalding County), Mr. Robert Mohl (Airport Director).
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:01 PM, with a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes, of the regularly scheduled meeting, of the GS-Airport Authority, held on 13 April 2026.
Motion/second to approve the Minutes from the GSAA Regular meeting held on 13 April, 2026.
by Authority Members Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr/Wages carried 6-0.
COMITTEE REPORTS.
Report of Committees designated to conduct research and initiate policy items, best practices &
operational discussions for potential recommendations to the Airport Authority as a whole.
Mayor Doug Hollberg & Ms. Madison Teague provided a brief synopsis regrading the Tenant Relocation
Committee meeting that was held on the 29th of April. The Tenant Relocation Committee of the Griffin -
Spalding County Airport Authority is tasked with the research & discussion of issues, relating to the
development of a transition plan, for the existing tenants of the c
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Tue May 12, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
May 12, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Public Comment Period
Chairman's Report
DDA Vice Chair provides monthly report for May 2026.
Director's Report
Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the April 14th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for April 2026.
C. Monthly downtown hotel project update.
D. E. Broad Street properties update.
1. Continued discussion of RFQ for E. Broad Street properties.
2. Other updates.
E. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
1. Review of existing General Business Assistance grants.
2. Consideration of General Business Assistance grant for The Garden.at 312 E Solomon Street.
3. Consideration of General Business Assistance grant for Minute Man Press at their new location.
F. Update on facade grants.
1. Further discussion about the facade grant language to allow more flexibility on applicati
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 12, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle, Andrew Whalen, Jessica O'Connor,
Jeremy Stratton
Absent: Donald V Britt, Bruce Ballard, Holly Murray
Also present was Tiffany Jamerson Administrative Coordinator for Economic Development, Heather
Robinson Main Street Manager and Michelle Haynes Planning and Development Director.
Call to Order
Meeting called to order by Jason Chance at 8:15AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
By 8:15AM 4 DDA Board members were in attendance and a quorum was established.
Public Comment Period
There were no public comments.
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Vice Chair provides monthly report for May 2026.
Chair Bruce was not present as he is on vacation, Vice Chair Jason gave the following updates:
1. He recently attended the Georgia Downtown Association Regional Meetup in Hogansville and got lots
of great
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Mon May 11, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(2)
for the purpose of discussing or
deliberating upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or
periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee and pursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(4) for the
purpose of considering portions of a record made exempt from public inspection or disclosure under Article 4
of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Applicable Exemption: O.C.G.A. 50-18-72(a)(8)
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
May
7, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
5:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 7, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
5:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City
Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Susan Bartholomew to record
minutes.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hollberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Wright/Murray carried 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Holberg stated that only one commissioner had requested the meeting and that the purpose had not been
clearly communicated to him. He turned the floor over to the City Attorney, Drew Whalen, for clarification.
Mr. Whalen stated the Mayor notified him earlier that only one commissioner had requested a meeting. No
clear subject matter for the meeting has been identified, except a general reference to personnel matters. Under
the Georgia Open Meetings Law, the subject must fall under personnel exemptions. However, no employee,
including the City Manager, has been named as the subject of a personnel action. Mr. Whalen added that an
ongoing employee investigation from two weeks prior was in
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Fri May 1, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
April 29, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, 119 E SOLOMON ST, GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
The Tenant Relocation Committee of the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority is tasked with the research &
discussion of issues, relating to the development of a transition plan, for the existing tenants of the current Griffin-
Spalding County Airport (6A2).
Call to Order:
Regular Agenda:
Development of Survey Questions that will initiate the Transition Plan of 6A2 Tenants to the New Regional Airport.
Next GS-Airport Authority Meeting:
The Next Meeting of the GSAA is scheduled for the 11th of May, 5PM at One Griffin Center.
Adjournment:
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Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
April 29, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, 119 E SOLOMON ST, GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
The Tenant Relocation Committee of the Griffin -Spalding County Airport Authority is tasked with the research
& discussion of issues, relating to the development of a transition plan, for the existing tenants of the current
Griffin-Spalding County Airport (6A2).
Call to Order:
Committee Member Attendees:
Dr. Randall Peters, Mayor Doug Hollberg, Mr. Tim Brown, Mr. Tommy Barrett Jr.,
Also In Attendance:
Ms. Stephanie Windham, Ms. Madison Teague & Mr. Robert Mohl, Mr. John Thacker & Dr. Steve Ledbetter
Attendees Via On-line:
Mr. Greg Teague & Mr. Michael Carter.
Regular Agenda:
Development of Survey Questions that will initiate the Transition Plan of 6A2 Tenants to the New Regional Airport
A discussion regarding questions to be included on a “6A2 tenant needs survey”. The survey questions will be refined
to a one page (back & front) and be emailed to the committee members for review. At which it will be presented as a
recommendation to the GS-Airport Authority for approval.
Next GS-Airport Authority Meeting:
The Next Meeting of the GSAA is scheduled for the 11th of May, 5PM at One Griffin Center.
Adjournment:
At 5:20pm the meeting was adjourned.
Fri May 1, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority
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AGENDA
GS-AREA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Spalding County Annex, 119 E Solomon St, Griffin, Ga 30223
April 29, 2026
5:30 PM
The GS - Area Regional Airport Authority meets quarterly to receive its regular update on the progress and issues
related to the new, replacement airport construction project.
PRESENT
APPROVE THE AGENDA & MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Regional Airport Authority meeting held on 28 January 2026.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Authority. Airport Authority
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view, all speakers shall be
limited to three minutes which will be strictly followed and enforced. The Chair reserves the right to limit comments to
matters germane to Airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director, Airport Legal Counsel, Consultants
or other staff for resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA
The Regular Agenda includes items on which the Authority will individually consider and possibly take action.
a An update regarding all activities related to the construction of the new, replacement regional airport will
be pre
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AFTER AGENDA
GS-AREA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Spalding County Annex, 119 E Solomon St, Griffin, Ga 30223
April 29, 2026
5:30 PM
The GS - Area Regional Airport Authority meets quarterly to receive its regular update on the progress and issues
related to the new, replacement airport construction project.
PRESENT
Attendees: Dr. Randall Peters (Chair), Ms. Jessica O’Connor (Sec), Mr. Brad Johnson, Dr. Steve Ledbetter,
Mr. Tim Brown, Mr. Tommy Barrett Jr.
Also in attendance: Ms. Stephanie Windham, Ms. Erica Dye, Ms. Madison Teague, Mayor Doug Hollberg,
Mr. Robert Mohl, Mr. John Thacker & Ms. Michelle Morris.
APPROVE THE AGENDA & MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the Regular Regional Airport Authority meeting held on 28 January 2026.
Mr. Tommy Barrett Jr. Motioned to approve the minutes of the Regional Authority Meeting held on the
28th of January, 2026. Mr. Tim Brown seconded. The motion was approved (6-0).
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Authority. Airport Authority
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view, all speakers shall be
limited to three minutes whi
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
April 27, 2026
ONE GRIFFIN CENTER MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop on March 23, 2026.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 23, 2026
3. Approval of the Minutes from the Board Workshop scheduled on April 20, 2026
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman open the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to a specific property availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land
Bank Authority Manager at (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Regular Agenda
1. Consider rescheduling the Regular Scheduled Meeting from Monday May 25, 2026 to Wednesday May 27th,
2026 at 4pm (Blocker)
2. Presentation of the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Tax Sales Process Overview Marketing Video
presented by Metro Southern Media (Blocker)
3. Consider the acceptance of the Second Amended and Restate Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to Establish the
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority to be presented to City of Griffin and Spalding County Boards of
Commissioners (O'Neal and Blocker)
4. Consider the acceptance of the City of Griffin and GSCLBA Interlocal Agreement (O'Neal and Blocker)
5. Consider the remittance of payment to the City of Griffin for GSCLBA expenses incurred in Fiscal Year 2
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Minutes prepared by Christopher Blocker
Regular Scheduled Meeting-After Agenda
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
April 27, 2026
One Griffin Center 100 S. Hill St Griffin, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 4:10pm
Board members present were: Cora Flowers, Bruce Ballard, Pamela Sutton. David Allen,
Michelle Haynes, John O’Neal and Christopher Blocker (Land Bank Authority Manager)
were also present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda made by C. Flowers
Second by P . Sutton
Motion approved, 4-0
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes for the Board Workshop of March 23, 2026
No board action taken
2. Approval of the Minutes for Regular Scheduled Meeting on March 23, 2026
No board action taken.
3. Approval of the Minutes from the Board Workshop scheduled on April 20, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes from the Board Workshop scheduled on Apri 20, 2026
by C. Flowers
Second by N. Galloway
Motion approved 4-0
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Minutes prepared by Christopher Blocker
Public Comments
At this time the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate
to a specific agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker,
Land Bank Authority Manager (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected].
Valerie Yarborough, 209 Ella Cir Griffin, GA addressed the GSCLBA Board in regards
to 211 Ella Cir which the property next to h
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
City of Griffin considers $181,906 water plant repair and multiple rezoning requests
The Board of Commissioners will review several zoning changes and variances, including two requests for Planned Commercial Development. The body is also considering various infrastructure contracts and the acquisition of property for a public parking lot.
- Repair of Harry Simmons Water Treatment Plant pumps and control panel from Goforth Williamson, Inc. for $181,906.00
- Rezoning requests for 505 East Broadway Street and 1749 Highway 16 West to Planned Commercial Development
- Fiber optic network construction in north Griffin by Southern Fiber Connect for $108,443.59
- Resolution to acquire property at 224 E Broad Street for a public parking lot
- Sales Agreement with Deep South Fireworks, LLC for $32,500.00 for the July 4, 2026 display
zoninginfrastructurebudgetpublic-worksreal-estate
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Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway
Street ( Parcel # 018 28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
2.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 3.51+/- acre tract of land located at 1749 Highway 16 West
(Parcel # 080A01006D) from Low Density Residential A (LDR - A) to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
3.
Receive comments regarding a request for a variance from the minimum lot area, minimum street frontage,
minimum lot width, minimum floor area per dwelling unit, and minimum front and side setback requirements
for property located at 205 West Cherry Street.
Director of Planning and Development, Michelle Haynes, will
address.
4.
Receive comments regarding a request for a variance from the minimum lot area, minimum street frontage,
minimum lot width, minimum floor area per dwelling unit, and minimum front and side setback requirements
for property located at 522 North 3rd Street.
Director of Planning and Development, Michelle Haynes, will
address.
5.
Receive comments regarding a request for a variance from the minimum front setback requirement for
property located at 630 Moody Street.
Director of Planning and Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
6.
Consider the retirement of K-9 Maverick from the Griffin
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 28, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Developmental Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City
Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, and City Attorney, Drew Whalen.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Murray/Ward carried 7-0.
CITIZEN COMMENT
There were no citizen comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway
Street ( Parcel # 018 28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD). Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
Director of Planning and Development, Michelle Haynes, presented a request to rezone property located at
505 East Broadway Street (Parcel 018 28005B) from Medium Density Residential to Planned Commercial
Development. The applicant, Newton Galloway, is requesting the rezoning to allow for an expansion of a
current legal, non-conformi
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Provide a project update on the construction of the new street between Elles Way and Blanton Avenue and
discuss street naming and a ribbon cutting date.
Public Works Director, Mariza Eller, will address.
2.
Discuss proposed amendment to Article 2 and Article 5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to provide
for regulation of Data Centers by Special Use Permit.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services,
Kelsey Carden, and Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
3.
Discuss two requests for funding - one from the Spalding Collaborative for their general budgetary needs and
one from Spalding County for a pilot program with Three Rivers Regional Commission to provide a fixed
route bus service during the summer to recreational areas throughout the County.
City Manager, Jessica
O'Connor, will address.
4.
Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) for the purpose of authorizing
negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property and pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the
purpose of consulting and meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement,
claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency
or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
April 28, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
CALL TO
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 28, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners attending included Brad
Wright, Rose Curtis, Rodney McCord, Cynthia Ward, and Zachery Fuller. Also present were City Manager,
Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City Manager of
Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, and Legal Assistant Ashlee Hurst. Commissioner
Holly Murray was absent.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Provide a project update on the construction of the new street between Elles Way and Blanton Avenue
and discuss street naming and a ribbon cutting date. Public Works Director, Mariza Eller, will address.
Ms. Eller reported that the project was nearing completion with the installation of street lighting and stop signs
within the next week with striping scheduled for the next week, weather dependent. Ms. Eller also informed the
Commission that while the project has been referred to as "Elle's Way Extension", the name of the constructed
street should be Blanton Avenue, which the Commission agreed. A ribbon cutting date is also needed. The
Board suggested either May 12 or May 15 and will send a final selection to Ms. O'Connor.
2. Discuss proposed amendment to Article 2 and Article 5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to
provide for regulation of Data Centers by Special Use Permit
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Fri Apr 24, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
April 22, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the March 25, 2026, Board Meeting
Financial Report
Financial Report ending March 31, 2026
Old and New Business
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Upcoming Training: GDA Spring Regional Meet-up dates
May 5th- Hogansville
Main Street Work Plan Update
Update on Working Committee and other topics from Main Street Board Chair.
Partner Updates
Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee
Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee
Update from Griffin Downtown Council Board Appointee
Update from City of Griffin Commission Appointee or designee
Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee
Update from the Griffin Spalding Chamber Board Appointee
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN MAIN STREET PROGRAM BOARD REGULAR MEETING
April 22, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Present: Cindy Jones, Jason Chance, Brian Miller, Roxane C Wulf, Josh Abernathy, Kizzy M Watts,
Reginald Watts, Heather Robinson
Absent: Ross DeBono, Jessica O'Connor, Gloria Berry, Kenneth M Moore, Doug Hollberg
Danielle Hancock, Communications and Community Engagement Director, was also present for the meeting.
Call to Order
Chairman Jason Chance called the meeting to order after establishing quorum at 8:20 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the March 25, 2026, Board Meeting
Motion/second to approve Josh Abernathy made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 25, 2026, Main
Street Board meeting. Brian Miller seconded the motion. by Commissioners Abernathy/Miller carried 7-0.
Financial Report
Financial Report ending March 31, 2026
Main Street Manager Heather Robinson reviewed the financial report for the period ending March 31, 2026,
with the board.
Motion/second to approve Cindy Jones made a motion to approve the financial report, and Brian
Miller seconded the motion. by Commissioners Jones/Miller carried 7-0.
Old and New Business
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Upcoming Training: GDA Spring Regional Meet-up
dates May 5th- Hogansville
Main Street Work Plan Update
Heather Robinson gave an update on the Main Street Workplan
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
April 20, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL, 201 E. SOLOMON STREET GRIFFIN, GA 30224
10:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to property availability should be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank
Authority Manager, (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion about the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
April 20, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL, 201 E. SOLOMON STREET GRIFFIN, GA 30224
10:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to property availability should be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank
Authority Manager, (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion about the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM SUMMARY:
1. Discussion about the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
Submitted By:
Christopher Blocker
Meeting Date:
20/04/2026
ATTACHMENTS:
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Page | 1 of 10
GSCLBA Board Policies
Adopted: March XX, 2026; Effective: _______________ XX, 2026
Section 1: Mission and Purpose
The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority (the “GSCLBA” and occasionally the “Authority”) is a
public authority authorized by Georgia law and created pursuant to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
between Spalding County and the City of Griffin. It is governed by a Board of Directors (the “Board”)
appointed by Spalding County (the “County”), City of Griffin (the “City”) and the Griffin-Spalding County
Board of Education (“BOE”).
The purpose of the GSCLBA is to acquire tax delinquent properties and other property donated to the
Authority located in the
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
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Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway
Street (Parcel # 018 28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
2
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 3.51+/- acre tract of land located at 1749 Highway 16 West
(Parcel # 080A01006D) from Low Density Residential A (LDR - A) to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
3
Consider a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway Street (Parcel # 018
28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Director of
Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
4
Consider a request to rezone a 3.51+/- acre tract of land located at 1749 Highway 16 West (Parcel #
080A01006D) from Low Density Residential A (LDR - A) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
5
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board's Special Called Meeting on April 6,
2026.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
April 20, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR AGENDA
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 20, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
Present: Bill Thielemann, Jacob Wright, Yoshunda Jones, and Pamela Sutton.
Absent: Ann Dukes, Neal Baldwin, and Earl Shivers.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
1 Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway
Street (Parcel # 018 28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD). Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
2 Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 3.51+/- acre tract of land located at 1749 Highway 16
West (Parcel # 080A01006D) from Low Density Residential A (LDR - A) to Planned Commercial
Development (PCD). Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
REGULAR AGENDA
3 Consider a request to rezone a 0.34+/- acre tract of land located at 505 East Broadway Street (Parcel # 018
28005B) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD). Director
of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Jones/Wright carried 4-0.
4 Consider a request to rezone a 3.51+/- acre tract of land located at 1749 Highway 16 West (Parcel #
080A01006D) from Low Density Residential A (LDR - A) to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD). Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes,
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Recognize Meocha Henderson, Customer Service Representative, as the March Strongest Link in the Chain
award recipient.
Rita Bagwell, Customer Service Director, will address.
2.
Presentation of Proclamation for Georgia Cities Week 2026.
3.
Review financial reports for February 2026.
Finance Director, Deborah Manning-Gilbert will address.
4.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 4.21+/- acres tract of land located at 502 North Hill Street
(Parcel # 007 03005) from Institutional (INST) to High Density Residential B (HDR-B).
Director of
Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
5.
Receive comments for a zoning request to add the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD)
to a 4.21+/- acres tract of land located at 502 North Hill Street (Parcel # 007 03005).
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
6.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone a 0.71+/- acre tract of land located at 403 East Broadway
Street ( Parcel # 018 27006) from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development
(PCD).
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
7.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Workshop Meeting on March 24, 2026.
8.
Consider a contract and associated service orders with Accelecom to upgrade ethernet bandwidth for internal
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIP
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin
Sanford to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray was absent.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Fuller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Ward/Wright carried 6-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. Recognize Meocha Henderson, Customer Service Representative, as the March Strongest Link in the
Chain award recipient. Rita Bagwell, Customer Service Director, will address.
Rita Bagwell addressed the Commissioners stating Ms. Henderson is well deserving of the Strongest Link.
In March 2026 Ms. Henderson was tasked with an opportunity to collect outstanding debt from solid waste
dumpsters that had been removed from properties. Ms. Henderson has collected $78,000 in outstanding
debt and is currently working on an additional $3,700.00.
2. Presentation of Proclamation for Georgia Cities Week 2026.
Mayor presented the proclamation for GA Cities Week
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
Authority to review regional airport construction and hangar leases
The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will receive updates on the Replacement GS-Area Regional Airport construction project and an easement agreement with Atlanta Gas Light. The body will also discuss aviation fuel supplier renewals and specific hangar lease requests.
- Update on Replacement GS-Area Regional Airport construction project
- Easement access agreement between City of Griffin and Atlanta Gas Light
- Aviation Fuel Supplier Agreement Renewal
- Hangar lease request for 149 SHW to be encumbered by United Bank
- Lease Assignment of Hangar 111 Sky Harbor Way from James McGowin to Randy Hubbard
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Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
April 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approve the agenda for the 13 April 2026, Regular Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Update regarding the GS-Airport Authority Workshop previously held on 30 March 2026.
GS-Authority Chairman will address.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda
item not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the
purpose of conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chairman
reserves the right to limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport
Director or other staff for resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA
a Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority held previously held on the
09th of March 2026.
b Approve the non-budgeted and authorized grant expenditures as presented, for the month ending
31 March 2026.
NEW AIRPORT UPDATE
a Update regarding the Replacement GS-Area Regional Airport construction project.
Croy Engineering will address.
b Receive update regarding the easement access agreement between the City of Griffin and Atlanta Gas Light.
Croy Engineering will address.
c Annual FAA Summary Rep
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
April 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
Mr. Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, Mayor Doug Hollberg, Cmr. James Dutton, Mr. Steve Wages, Dr. Randy Peters,
& Cmr. Holly Murray
Absent: Mr. Thomas (Tim ) D Brown, Cmr. Ryan Bowlden & Mr. Dennis Noll
Also in attendance: Ms. Jessica O'Connor (City Manager), Ms. Stephanie Windham (GSAA Legal Counsel), Ms.
Madison Teague (Croy Engineering), Mr. Larry Stanford (Griffin Daily News) & Mr. Robert Mohl (Airport Director).
CALL TO ORDER
At 5pm, with a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
a Approve the agenda for the 13 March 2026, Regular Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority.
Motion/second to approve by Board Members Wages/Murray carried 6-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Update regarding the GS-Airport Authority Workshop previously held on 30 March 2026. GS-Authority
Chairman will address.
The GS-Authority Chair recapped some of the topics discussed during the Annual GSAA Workshop.
Committees will be scheduling future meetings.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the purpose of
conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chai
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
Griffin DDA to discuss property purchases and facade grant changes
The Downtown Development Authority will review financial data, consider a grant for Caldwell Cottage, and discuss amendments to facade grant language. The board will also consider an executive session for property negotiations.
- Review financial data and account balances for March 2026
- Consideration of GBAG grant for Caldwell Cottage
- Consideration to amend facade grant language
- Discussion of RFQ for E. Broad Street properties
- Executive session for property negotiations
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Griffin Downtown Development Authority
April 14, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Public Comment Period
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current projects.
2. Other Economic Development updates.
3. Training updates.
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the March 10th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for March 2026.
C. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
1. Review of existing GBAG grants.
2. Consideration of GBAG grant for Caldwell Cottage.
D. Update on facade grants.
1. Consideration to amend the facade grant language to allow more flexibility on applications.
2. Spring 2026 cycle grant applications
E. E. Broad Street properties update:
1. Heck Chapel.
2. County Jail - Update on environmental phase I, asbestos, and lead paint studies.
3. Discussion of RFQ for E. Broad Street properties.
F. Update on Southern Soci
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GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 14, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Donald V Britt, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle, Bruce Ballard,
Andrew Whalen, Jessica O'Connor, Jeremy Stratton, Holly Murray
Call to Order
Chair Bruce called the meeting to order at 8:16 AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
By 8:18 AM all 7 DDA Board members were in attendance and a quorum was established.
Public Comment Period
There were no public comments.
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report
Chair Bruce shared the following updates:
1. We are still considering options for the HVAC improvements at State and W. Bank Street.
2. Bruce attended the 2026 Small Business Summit and spoke about DDA's program.
3. We had a meeting with a local bank about utilizing a loan to purchase strategic properties.
4. We received a payment from Putt N' Pour to help catch up with their rent situation.
5. Vice Chair Chance and Heather Robinson may use the new flex grant as a final project for their
Main Street economic development project.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current projects.
2. Other Economic Development updates.
3. Training updates.
Director Stratton provided the following updates:
The state DDA training person, Jennifer Nelson, has retired and the new pe
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
Griffin Environmental Council to meet April 9, 2026
The Griffin Environmental Council will meet to review council and city staff updates. The body will consider the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting.
- Review of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
April
9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments
Council Updates
Consider minutes of March 12, 2026 Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
City Staff Updates
New Business
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COUNCIL MEMBERS April 9, 2026 W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL 100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA 5:30 PM
Present: Weymon Wright, Jason Chance, Gibb Cotton, Claire Haulk, Eva Morales, Kimberly A Holbrook Absent: Frank Harris, Zachery Fuller, Ana Meeks
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
The council confirmed that the agenda did not require formal approval unless amended. No amendments were proposed; the agenda proceeded as presented.
Motion/second to approve by Council members Chance/Cotton -0.
Public Comments No public comments were offered.
Council Updates No specific council updates were reported.
Consider minutes of March 12, 2026 Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
The minutes of the March 12, 2026 meeting, prepared by Claire, were reviewed. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded. The minutes were approved by all council members present.
City Staff Updates
Gibb discussed the Earth Day Clean Up on April 25th.
Griffin Earth Day Cleanup
The annual cleanup will occur on April 25 at 9:00 AM as part of Georgia Cities Week. Stormwater Department will lead the event. Eventbrite registration is available via the QR code distributed at the meeting; a digital version can
be shared if needed. The event has also been posted on Facebook. Members are encouraged to help promote attendance.
New Business
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Fri Apr 10, 2026
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
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There were no minutes due to lack of quorum from 3-11-2026
2
Consider a request for a blade sign at 118 W Solomon St
3
Consider a request for window signage at 133 S Hill St
4
Consider a request for signage at 206 W Broad St
AGENDA
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
April
8, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 SOUTH HILL STREET
12:00 PM
Determination of Quorum
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
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There were no minutes due to lack of quorum from 3-11-2026
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Consider a request for a blade sign at 118 W Solomon St
3
Consider a request for window signage at 133 S Hill St
4
Consider a request for signage at 206 W Broad St
AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April
8, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 SOUTH HILL STREET
12:00 PM
Present: Drew Todd, Cora Flowers, Charles N Penny, Bob Dull, Pamela Sutton
Determination of Quorum
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Motion/second to approve
The Board acknowledge that we did not have a quorum, therefore minutes and
COA's were approved by staff.
by Commissioners Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Motion/second to approve
118 W Solomon St.
by Commissioners Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
Motion/second to approve
133 S Hill St.
by Commissioners Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
Motion/second to approve
206 W Broad St
by Commissioners Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
Tue Apr 7, 2026
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board to review rezoning requests for Broadway and Hill Streets
The board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will receive comments on two rezoning requests and one request to add a special housing overlay district.
- Rezoning request for 403 East Broadway Street (0.71+/- acres) from Medium Density Residential to Planned Commercial Development
- Rezoning request for 502 North Hill Street (4.21+/- acres) from Institutional to High Density Residential B
- Request to add Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD) to 502 North Hill Street (4.21+/- acres)
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1.
Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Planning and Zoning Board
2.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 403 East Broadway Street (0.71+/- acres)
from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Director of Planning
& Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
3.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of
4.21+/- acres from Institutional (INST) to High Density Residential B (HDR-B).
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
4.
Receive comments for a zoning request to add the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD)
to property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of 4.21+/- acres .
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
April
6, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes Approved by Staff
NEW BUSINESS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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1.
Minutes Approved by Staff
2.
Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Planning and Zoning Board
3.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 403 East Broadway Street (0.71+/- acres)
from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Director of Planning
& Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
4.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of
4.21+/- acres from Institutional (INST) to High Density Residential B (HDR-B).
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
5.
Receive comments for a zoning request to add the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD)
to property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of 4.21+/- acres .
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April
6, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
Present: Ann Dukes, Bill Thielemann, Neal Baldwin, Jacob Wright, Earl Shivers, Yoshunda Jones, Pamela Sutton
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Motion/second to table
Tabled until we have more members present. Proceed with current Chair and Vice-
Chair
by Commissioners Jones/Wright 3-0.
Motion/second to approve
by Commissioners Jones/Wright carried 3-0.
Motion/second to approve with conditions
by Commissioners Wright/Thielemann carried 2-0.
Motion/second to approve w
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
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WORKSHOP AGENDA
March 30, 2026
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Room 104
The Student Learning Center
UGA Campus Griffin.
9:30 AM
Call to Order
Call to order the Called Workshop of the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority and adopt the agenda.
New Airport Layout Update:
A Presentation, by Croy Engineering of the current layout and status of the Project to date:
New Airport Operating Policy Discussions:
a A Discussion regarding the development of criteria for Aviation Business & FBO Operations:
b A Discussion regarding the type of ownership & policies for hangars and other structures:
c A Discussion regarding initiating the Tenant Transition Plan:
GS-Airport Authority Member Comments:
Airport Authority Member Comments:
Next Scheduled GS-Airport Authority & Area Regional Airport Authority Meeting Dates:
a The Date / Time / Place of the Next Regular Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority:
b The Date / Time / Place of the Next GS-Area Regional Airport Authority Meeting:
Adjournment:
Adjournment:
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WORKSHOP AFTER AGENDA
March 30, 2026
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Room 104
The Student Learning Center
UGA Campus Griffin.
9:30 AM
Call to Order
Call to order the Called Workshop of the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority and adopt the agenda.
Mr. Steve Wages motioned to accept the agenda as presented. Mr. Tommy Barrett Jr. seconded. The
motion was approved (6-0).
New Airport Layout Update:
A Presentation, by Croy Engineering of the current layout and status of the Project to date: Ms. Madison
Teague, of Croy Engineering provided the project update:
New Airport Operating Policy Discussions:
a A Discussion regarding the development of criteria for Aviation Business & FBO Operations:
b A Discussion regarding the type of ownership & policies for hangars and other structures:
c A Discussion regarding initiating the Tenant Transition Plan:
GS-Airport Authority Member Comments:
Airport Authority Member Comments: Mr. Dennis Noll stated that the 08 May Groundbreaking
should attempt to be made National Level news.
Next Scheduled GS-Airport Authority & Area Regional Airport Authority Meeting Dates:
a The Date / Time / Place of the Next Regular Meeting of the GS-Airport Authority:
13 April 2026, / 5PM / One Griffin Center
b The Date / Time / Place of the Next GS-Area Regional Airport Authority Meeting:
29 April 2026, / 5:30PM / Spalding County Annex
Adjournment:
Adjournment: At 2:30pm the Chairman, Dr. Randall Peters a
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Fri Mar 27, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Upcoming Training: GDA Spring Regional Meet-up dates
April 7th - Dublin, GA
April 21st- Hahria
May 5th- Hogansville
Main Street American Self- Assessment for Annual Accreditation
2
Consider updates to Main Street By-laws
3
Discuss board member agreement
4
Main Street Board Chair to Appoint a Main Street Representative to the Griffin Downtown Council per the
Downtown Council Bylaws
5
Create a working committee for the work plan item of creating a program to recruit volunteers
6
Board Member Introduced Topics
7
Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee
8
Update from Griffin Downtown Council Board Appointee
9
Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee
10
Update from City of Griffin Commission Appointee or designee
11
Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee
AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
March 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Welcome and introduction of New Mainstreet Board members
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the February 25, 2026, Board Meeting
Financial Report
Financial Report ending February 28, 2026
Financial Report ending February 28, 2026
Old and New Business
Partner Updates
12
Update from the Griffin Spalding Chamber Board Appointee
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Present: Ross DeBono, Jason Chance, Kenneth M Moore, Brian Miller, Roxane C Wulf, Heather Robinson,
Doug Hollberg, Kizzy M Watts, Reginald Watts
Absent: Cindy Jones, Jessica O'Connor, Gloria Berry, Josh Abernathy
Danielle Hancock, Communications and Community Engagement Director, and Michelle Haynes, Planning
and Development Director, were also in attendance.
Call to Order
Welcome and introduction of New Mainstreet Board members
Quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order at 8:17 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the February 25, 2026, Board Meeting
Motion/second to approve Ross Debono made a motion to approve the February 25, 2026, meeting minutes.
Roxane Wulf seconded the motion. Carried 8-0.
Financial Report
Financial Report ending February 28, 2026
Motion/second to approve Doug Hollberg moved to approve the financial report for the period ending February
28, 2026. Reginald Watts seconded the motion. Carried 8-0.
Financial Report ending February 28, 2026
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Old and New Business
1 Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Upcoming Training: GDA Spring Regional Meet-up dates
April 7th - Dublin, GA
April 21st- Hahria May
5th- Hogansville
Main Street American Self- Assessment for Annual Accreditation
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Consider, on second reading, a proposed amendment to Code of Griffin, Chapter 74, Solid Waste.
Assistant
City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
2.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting on March 10, 2026.
3.
Consider a Resolution to amend the City of Griffin's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budget for
general housekeeping measures in the amount of $586,124.58.
Budget Analyst, Angela Thompson will
address.
4.
Consider an amendment to the contract for Construction Manager At Risk for the Shoal Creek Water Pollution
Control Plant Expansion Phase II work from Crowder Construction Company, best responsive bidder, in the
amount of $62,749,318.00.
Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
5.
Consider resolution to adopt proposed changes to the City of Griffin Consolidated Rate Schedule for Solid
Waste, Water, Sewer, and Stormwater, last updated by the MCI on March 1, 2026, for purposes of revising
services and rates of the Solid Waste Department, effective October 1, 2026.
Assistant City Manager of
Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
6.
Consider resolution to adopt proposed changes to the City of Griffin Consolidated Fee Schedule, last updated
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Holly Murray, Brad
Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica O’Connor, Assistant City Manager
of development Services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City Manager of Utilities, Jennifer Freeman, City Attorney, Drew
Whalen, Legal Assistant, Ashley Hurst, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Commissioner Curtis arrived at 6:05p.m.
Commissioner Ward was absent.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Murray/McCord carried 5-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sharon Wright, 1004 East College Street, addressed the Commissioners and Ms. O’Connor. Ms. Wright expressed her
satisfaction with the new sidewalks on East College Street. She also suggested parking be reviewed because of increased car
accidents on the 6th Street parking. Ms. Wright advised someone hit her truck.
Dexter Clark, 1902 Buckingham Place, addressed the Commissioners. Mr. Clark was informed by Mayor Hollberg that
this was not a question-and-answer session and that he has the floor to speak. Mr. Clark proceeded to dis
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Presentation on the value engineering effort for the Shoal Creek WWTP expansion project.
Director of Water
and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
2.
Discuss the intersection of S. 8th Street and S. 9th Street at S. Hill Street and the Pavilion and Griffin Golf
Course bathroom project located at City Park.
Public Works Director, Mariza Eller, will address.
3.
Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) for the purpose of authorizing
negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property and Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting
and meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or
employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
March 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia Ward, Rose
Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, Assistant City Manager of Developmental services, Kelsey Carden, Assistant City Manager of Utilities, Jennifer
Freeman, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Legal Assistant, Ashley Hurst, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record
minutes.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Presentation on the value engineering effort for the Shoal Creek WWTP expansion project. Director of Wate r and
Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, presented alongside Tom Vollmar from KCI. Mr. Vollmar
provided updates and detailed how the construction team targeted different aspects of the Shoal Creek Water Pollution
Control Plant project to reduce cost. The initial estimate for the project in September 2025 was $98 million. After
working with the construction team, the estimate for the project decreased to $65 million. Commissioner Murray
asked for an estimated time for completion, and Mr. Vollmar stated the estimated completion year is 2028.
2. Discuss the intersection of South 8th Street and South 9th Street at South Hill Street and the Pavilion and Griffin
Golf Course bathroom project lo
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
March 23, 2026
ONE GRIFFIN CENTER MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank Authority
Manager (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Regular Agenda
1. Discussion about the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
Adjourn
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Board Workshop After Agenda
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
March 23, 2026
One Griffin Center Municipal Courtroom 100 S. Hill St Griffin, GA 30223
3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 3:06 pm
Board members pr esent were: Cora Flowers, Bruce Ballard, and Pamela Sutton . David,
Penland, David Allen, Michelle Haynes, Kelsey Carden, John O’Neal, Stephanie Windham
and Christopher Blocker (Land Bank Authority Manager) were also present.
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate
to a specific agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker,
Land Bank Authority Manager (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
No public comments were given
Regular Agenda
1. Consider the adoption of the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
(Blocker and Penland)
No board action required or taken
Motion to adjourn by B. Ballard
Second by P . Sutton
Meeting adjourned 4:04 pm
Wed Mar 25, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
March 23, 2026
ONE GRIFFIN CENTER MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop on February 23, 2026.
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on February 23, 2026.
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank Authority
Manager at (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Report of Finances
1. Presentation of the GSCLBA FY 2023 and FY 2024 Audit Reports by Mauldin & Jenkins presented by Lucas
Hand (Blocker)
2. Discussion regarding Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Financial Management regarding payments
from the Spalding County Board of Commissioners and City of Griffin (Blocker and Kelsey Carden)
3. Presentation of the February 2026 Financial Statements
4. Presentation of the City of Griffin FY 2026 Budget Balance
Regular Agenda
1. Update the Board on the request by GSCLBA to the City of Griffin and Spalding County Boards of
Commissioners to amend the current interlocal agreement (Penland)
2. Consider the adoption of the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies (Blocker and Penland)
3. Consider a Notification of Award for RFP 26-005: Lawn, Ground, Tree Maintenance, Trash a
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Regular Scheduled Meeting- After Agenda
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
March 23, 2026
One Griffin Center Municipal Courtroom 100 S. Hill St Griffin, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 4:09 pm
Board members present were: Cora Flowers, Bruce Ballard, Charles Gilbert and Pamela
Sutton. David, Penland, David Allen, Michelle Haynes, Kelsey Carden, John O’Neal,
Stephanie Windham and Christopher Blocker (Land Bank Authority Manager) were also
present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to the amend the agenda for Item #9 Consider Executive Session Pursuant,
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50 -14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and meeting with
legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims,
administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against
the agency or any officer or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee
may be directly involved to be conducted after the conclusion of Public Comments by N.
Galloway.
Second by C. Flowers
Motion approved 5-0
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop on February 23, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes for the Board Workshop on February 23, 2026 by C.
Flowers
Second by C. Gilbert
Motion approved 5-0
2. Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Scheduled Meeting on February 23, 2026
Motion to approve the Minutes for the Re
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Area Transportation Committee
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1.
Consider the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting.
2.
GDOT Project Status Update,
Harland Smith will address.
3.
Griffin Spalding County Airport Update,
Robert Mohl will address.
4.
City of Griffin Project Status Update
5.
Spalding County Project Status Update
6.
Three Rivers Regional Commission Update
7.
Transportation Planner Project Update
AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Area Transportation Committee
March 18, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET
1:30 PM
OPENING (CALL TO ORDER)
MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS
PROJECT UPDATES
PUBLIC COMMENT
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING AREA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET
March 18, 2026
1:30 PM
Present: Brad Wright, Mariza Eller, Jessica O’Connor, Jerry McKneely, TJ Imberger, Steve Ledbetter, Bruce
Ballard, William Wilson, Truman Tinsley, and Jeff Dean. Also present were Brian Upson, Transportation
Planner, Robert Mohl, Airport Director, Harland Smith, GDOT, and Stephanie Wagner, Three Rivers
Regional Commission.
OPENING (CALL TO ORDER)
Chairperson Eller called the meeting to order at 1:31p.m.
MINUTES
1. Consider the minutes of the January 21, 2026 meeting.
Motion/second to approve the minutes by O’Connor/McKneely carried 9-0. Tinsley abstained.
OLD BUSINESS
2. GDOT Project Status Update, Harland Smith will address.
3. Griffin Spalding County Airport Update, Robert Mohl will address.
PROJECT UPDATES
4. City of Griffin Project Status Update
5. Spalding County Project Status Update
6. Three Rivers Regional Commission Update
7. Transportation Planner Project Update
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Doug Hollberg requested a partnership with UGA-Griffin to beautify the intersection at 19/41 and
Ellis Road.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Dean asked about the status of the Ellis Road sidewalk project.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 1:30 in the City Commission Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion/second to adjourn by Tinsley/McKneely at 1:57 p.m. carried 1
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
Board to elect officers and consider rezoning requests for Broadway and North Hill Street
The Planning and Zoning Board will elect a chair and vice chair and receive staff comments on three rezoning requests. The board will consider changing the zoning for a 0.71-acre property on East Broadway Street and a 4.21-acre property on North Hill Street.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Rezone 403 East Broadway Street (0.71 acres) from MDR to PCD
- Rezone 502 North Hill Street (4.21 acres) from INST to HDR-B
- Add SHROD to 502 North Hill Street (4.21 acres)
- Staff comments from Director Michelle Haynes
planningzoningelectionresidentialcommercialstaff-comments
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AGENDA
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
March 16, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes Approved by Staff
NEW BUSINESS
Elect Chair and Vice Chair for Planning and Zoning Board
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 403 East Broadway Street (0.71+/- acres) from
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Planned Commercial Development (PCD).
Director of Planning &
Development, Michelle Haynes, will address.
Receive comments regarding a request to rezone property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of 4.21+/-
acres from Institutional (INST) to High Density Residential B (HDR-B).
Director of Planning & Development,
Michelle Haynes, will address.
Receive comments for a zoning request to add the Special Housing Revitalization Overlay District (SHROD) to
property located at 502 North Hill Street consisting of 4.21+/- acres .
Director of Planning & Development,
Michelle Haynes, will address.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Tue Mar 17, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
Griffin Environmental Council to discuss cemetery cleanup and tree management
The Griffin Environmental Council will meet to discuss organizing a cleanup for Union Cemetery. The council will also review a tree assessment and management plan from the Davey Resource Group.
- Union Cemetery cleanup organization
- Davey Resource Group tree assessment and tree management plan
environmentcity-maintenancetreespublic-works
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
March 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments
Council Updates
Discuss the City's planned Union Cemetery cleanup and the potential to organize a cleanup.
Council Person, Gibb
Cotton, will address
.
City Staff Updates
Discuss the upcoming Davey Resource Group tree assessment and tree management plan.
Public Works Director,
Mariza Eller, will address
.
New Business
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Present: Weymon Wright, Jason Chance, Gibb Cotton, Claire Haulk, Eva Morales, Ana Meeks
Absent: Frank Harris, Kimberly A Holbrook, Zachery Fuller
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve
by Commissioners Chance/Haulk carried 6-0.
Public Comments
Council Updates
Discuss the City's planned Union Cemetery cleanup and the potential to organize a cleanup.
Council Person, Gibb
Cotton, will address
.
City will spearhead Union Cemetery clean up efforts and has plans to clear underbrush and vegetation and install
new fencing. Council members agreed that they would like to participate in the clean up if needed. Gibb will
coordinate with City to see if we can be of assistance.
City Staff Updates
Discuss the upcoming Davey Resource Group tree assessment and tree management plan.
Public Works Director,
Mariza Eller, will address
.
Jason Cade with Davey Resource Group addressed the Council. They have surveyed approximately 5,000 of the
9,000 trees that are included in the current contract, mostly south of downtown thus far. They will complete a few
more weeks of data collection, and then they will develop a tree management plan and example budget. The tree
data will be available to add to our GIS system. The survey was last conducted in 2022.
New Business
Adjourn
Motion/second to
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
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AGENDA
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
March 11, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA. W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
12:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from 1-28-2026
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Request for Building Signage at 137 N Hill St
Request for building signage, goose neck lights, and color change to facade at 117 N Hill St
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
March 11, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA. W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
12:00 PM
Present: Drew Todd and Cora Flowers
Absent: Charles N Penny, Bob Dull, and Pamela Sutton
There was no meeting due to lack of quorum.
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from 1-28-2026
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Request for Building Signage at 137 N Hill St
Request for building signage, goose neck lights, and color change to facade at 117 N Hill St
Thu Mar 12, 2026
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
Historic Preservation Committee reviews signage requests for two properties
The Griffin Historic Preservation Committee will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also review Certificates of Appropriateness and potential violations, including two specific signage requests.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- 25-COA-13: Signage at 124 N Hill St
- 26-COA-01: Signage at 121 W Taylor St
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AGENDA
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
January 28, 2026
12:00 PM
Call to Order
Determination of Quorum
Approval of Minutes
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Elect Chair and Vice Chair
25-COA-13; 124 N Hill St, Signage
26-COA-01; 121 W Taylor St, signage
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 28, 2026
12:00 PM
Present: Drew Todd, Cora Flowers, and Charles N Penny
Absent: Bob Dull and Pamela Sutton
Determination of Quorum
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
The Historic Preservation Commission acknowledge that minutes from 8-27-2025 was approved by staff due to
lack of quorum on 11-12-2025.
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Elect Chair and Vice Chair
The Historic Preservation Commission tabled the election to next meeting when more members were present.
25-COA-13; 124 N Hill St, Signage
Motion/second to approve Motion to approve 25-COA-13, located at 124 N Hill St for Signage by
Commissioner Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
26-COA-01; 121 W Taylor St, signage
Motion/second to approve Motion to approve 26-COA-01, located at 121 W Taylor St for Signage
by Commissioners Flowers/Charles N Penny carried 3-0.
Thu Mar 12, 2026
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
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AGENDA
City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board
January 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from 10-20-2025
NEW BUSINESS
Consider a Special Use Request, to allow a Personal Care Home at 208 West Chappell St.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
January 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE HALL
6:00 PM
Present: Bill Thielemann and Yoshunda Jones
Absent: Pamela Sutton, Ann Lucier, Neal Baldwin, Jacob Wright, and Earl Shivers
There was no meeting due to a lack of quorum
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes from 10-20-2025
NEW BUSINESS
Consider a Special Use Request, to allow a Personal Care Home at 208 West Chappell St.
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Motion/second to We did not have a quorum. Staff Recommendations move forward to the Board
of Commissioners by Commissioners Thielemann/ -0.
Thu Mar 12, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Recognize Lt. Brandon Walden, Griffin Police Department, as the February 2026 Strongest Link in the Chain
award recipient.
Chief Frank Strickland, Griffin Police Department, will address.
2.
Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2026 to be National Nutrition Month in the City of Griffin.
Representatives of t
he Youth Advisory Council of the Spalding Collaborative will accept the proclamation.
3.
Review financial reports for January 2026.
Finance Director, Deborah Manning-Gilbert will address.
4.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Workshop and Regular Meetings on
February 24, 2026.
5.
Consider, on first reading, a proposed amendment to Code of Griffin, Chapter 74, Solid Waste.
Assistant City
Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
6.
Consider ratification and approval of a Settlement Agreement, dated February 25, 2026, in the amount of
$450,000.00 between AIS Infrastructure, LLC and the City of Griffin, in order to finalize payment and close
out the contract for the rehabilitation of the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam.
City Attorney Drew Whalen will
address.
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 10, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Agenda
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Mayor opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 10, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, Susan Bartholomew and
Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Murray/Wright carried 7-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. Recognize Lt. Brandon Walden, Griffin Police Department, as the February 2026 Strongest Link in the
Chain award recipient. Chief Frank Strickland, Griffin Police Department, will address.
Griffin Chief of Police, Frank Strickland, presented Lt. Brandon Walden with the Strongest Link in the
chain award for the month of February. Lt. Walden was nominated by, Director of Communications
and Community engagement, Danielle Hancock for his assistance on the Anne St. Dedication in
memory of Segreant Todd Thomas. Lt. Walden thanked Ms. Hancock for nominating him for this
award.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2026 to be National Nutrition Month in the City of G
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
Committee to review window signage request for 137 N Hill St.
The Griffin Historic Preservation Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will consider a specific request regarding window signage at 137 N Hill St.
- Request for window signage at 137 N Hill St.
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AGENDA
Griffin Historic Preservation Committee
February 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA. W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
12:00 PM
Call to Order
Determination of Quorum
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from 1-28-2026
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Consider a request for window signage at 137 N Hill St.
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA. W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
12:00 PM
Present: Drew Todd
Absent: Cora Flowers, Charles N Penny, Bob Dull, Pamela Sutton
No meeting was held due to lack of quorum.
Call to Order
Determination of Quorum
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from 1-28-2026
Review of Certificates of Appropriateness and/or COA violations
Consider a request for window signage at 137 N Hill St.
Wed Mar 11, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
Airport Authority to discuss new regional airport construction and budget
The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will review progress on the Replacement Griffin-Spalding Area Regional Airport project. The body will also discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal and grant expenditures.
- Ground breaking for the GS-Area Regional Airport Construction Project scheduled for April 10, 2026
- Payment of Grant & Non-Budgeted Expenditures for the month ending February 28, 2026
- Annual 6A2 Budget Proposal for fiscal year 2027
- Travel authorization for Chairman and Airport Director to attend AGGAA Annual Conference in Athens, GA
- Planned GDOT site visit tentatively scheduled for March 12, 2026
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
March 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
a Adopt the Agenda for the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority Regular Meeting of 09 March, 2026.
b Approve the Minutes of the GSAA Regular Meeting held on 09 February 2026.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda
item not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the purpose
of conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chairman reserves the right
to limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director or other staff for
resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA
a A request to authorizing the payment of Grant & Non-Budgeted Expenditures for the month
ending 28 February, 2026. - Airport Director will address.
b Travel Authorization Request for the GSAA Chairman & The Airport Director to attend the AGGAA Annual
Conference, held in Athens, GA. on the 15th, 16th & 17th of April. - Authority Chairman will address.
NEW AIRPORT UPDATE
a An update regarding the progress of the Replacement Griffin-Spalding Area Regional Airport
construction project. - Croy Engineering will address.
b An update regarding the issues discussed during t
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
March 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT
Present: Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, Thomas (Tim ) D Brown, Doug Hollberg, James Dutton, Steve Wages,
Dennis Noll, Randy Peters, Holly Murray
Absent: Ryan Bowlden
Also Present: Ms. Stephanie Windham, Mr. Greg Teague, Ms. Madison Teague, Dr. Steve Ledbetter and Mr.
Robert Mohl.
CALL TO ORDER
At 5PM, with a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES
a Adopt the Agenda for the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority Regular Meeting of 09 March, 2026.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Wages/Noll carried 8-0.
b Approve the Minutes of the GSAA Regular Meeting held on 09 February 2026.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Wages/Murray carried 8-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing or to a concern regarding aviation. Authority meetings serve the purpose of
conducting airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion. The Chairman reserves the right to
limit comments to matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director or other staff for
resolution.
There were no Citizen Comments made at this time.
REGULAR AGENDA
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
March 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Public Comment Period
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current projects.
2. Other Economic Development updates.
3. Training Updates.
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the February 10th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for February 2026.
C. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
1. Consideration to amend the general business assistance grant language to allow more flexibility
on applications.
2. Consideration of grant proposal application for Piedmont Brewery.
D. Update on facade grants.
1. Marketing information sent out for April 1st cycle.
2. Consideration to amend the facade grant language to allow more flexibility on applications.
E. Broad Street properties update:
1. Heck's Chapel
2. County Jail - Update on environmental phas
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Andrew Whalen, Jessica O'Connor, Jeremy Stratton, Benjamin F Cook, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle,
Bruce Ballard, Holly Murray
Absent: Jason Chance, Donald V Britt
Call to Order
Chair Bruce called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
5 board members were in attendance and a quorum was established.
Public Comment Period
There were no comments from the public.
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report.
Chair Bruce mentioned that there have been several meetings with the city about various projects and
programs. The DDA will probably be ready to discuss the proposed HVAC program in April for the
State Street alleyway.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
DDA Executive Director Stratton went over the following for the monthly report:
•There is a basic DDA training course in the City of South Fulton on March 24th. We will stick to very
specific training for DDA's to make sure that the board members get the appropriate points as required
by the state.
•Korean manufacturer locating at 1535 Industrial Drive are working on their office renovations right
now. The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Korea team is meeting with the company
this week at a trade show in Seoul to explain to the company about
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
February 23, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL, 201 E. SOLOMON STREET
3:00 PM
Board Workshop
Call to Order
Regular Agenda
1. Discussion about the GSCLBA Board Policies
Adjourn
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Board Workshop -Minutes
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
February 23, 2026
One Griffin Center 100 S. Hill St Griffin GA
3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm.
Board members prese nt were: Cora Flowers, Charles Gilbert and Pamela Sutton. David
Penland, David Allen, Miche lle Haynes and Christopher Blocker (Land Bank Author ity
Manager) were also present.
Regular Agenda
1. Discussion about the GSCLBA Board Policies
Motion to suspend the Board Workshop by C. Flowers at 4:08pm
Second by C. Gilbert
Motion passed 5-0
Adjourn
Wed Feb 25, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
February 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Consider the minutes from the December 17, 2025, Board Meeting, and January 8, 2026, Work Planning Session
Financial Report
Financial Report ending December 31, 2025
Financial Report ending January 31, 2026
Old and New Business
Welcome and introduction of 2026 Mainstreet Board members
Appointment of Board Officers for 2026
Chair
Vice-Chair
Program update from Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson
Project update from Economic Development Director Jeremy Stratton or designee
Partner Updates
Update from Downtown Development Authority Board Appointee
Update from Historic Preservation Commission Appointee
Update from Griffin Downtown Council Board Appointee
Update from the Griffin Spalding Chamber Board Appointee
Update from Spalding County Commission Appointee
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN MAIN STREET PROGRAM BOARD REGULAR MEETING
February 25, 2026
100 S. HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
8:15 AM
Present: Ross DeBono, Jason Chance, Cindy Jones, Kenneth M Moore, Brian Miller, Josh Abernathy,
Heather Robinson, Doug Hollberg
Absent: Jessica O'Connor, Gloria Berry, Jeremy Stratton, Kizzy M Watts, Reginald Watts
Roxanne Wulf joined the meeting at 8:24. She was recently appointed to the Downtown Resident board seat
to fulfill the term of Dan Wulf, who recently resigned from the board.
Call to Order
Vice- Chairman Brian Miller called the meeting at 8:17a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Cindy Jones made a motion to approve the December 17, 2025, and January 8, 2026, meeting minutes. Ross
Debono seconded the motion. Carried 6-1.
Consider the minutes from the December 17, 2025, Board Meeting, and January 8, 2026, Work Planning Session
Financial Report
Financial Report ending December 31, 2025
Financial Report ending January 31, 2026
Main Street Manager, Heather Robinson, reviewed the financial reports ending December 31, 2025, and
January 30, 2026, with the board. Doug Hollberg made a motion to approve the financials as presented.
Cindy Jones seconded the motion. Carried 7-0.
Old and New Business
Welcome and introduction of 2026 Mainstreet Board members
Appointment of Board Officers for 2026
Chair
Vice-Chair
The board opened nominations for 2026 Main Street Board Officers.
Doug Hol
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Spalding Collaborative will provide an update regarding long term recovery efforts after the 2023 tornadoes.
2.
Discuss proposed changes to operations and services of the Solid Waste Department.
Assistant City Manager
of Development Services,
Kelsey Carden, will address.
3.
Discuss revisions to the Elected Officials Travel and Training Policy to reflect updated travel information and
per diems.
City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
4.
Present the 2026 Citywide annual goals and objectives.
5.
Consider Executive Session pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and
meeting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer or
employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
February 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Call to Order
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:00a.m. Commissioners attending included
Cynthia Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessia O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, Susan
Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Commissioner Fuller arrived at 9:07 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Spalding Collaborative will provide an update regarding long-term recovery efforts after the 2023
tornadoes.
Pastor Warren East from City Church provided a final report of the progress the Spalding
Collaborative has made regarding the long-term recovery efforts since the 2023 tornadoes.
2. Discuss proposed changes to operations and services of the Solid Waste Department. Assistant City
Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, presented updates regarding the
proposed changes to the operations and services to the current Solid Waste services offered by the
City.
3. Discuss revisions to the Elected Officials Travel and Training Policy to reflect updated travel
information and per diems. City Manager, Jessica O'Connor, will address.
Ms. O’Connor presented the current Travel and Training policy for the Board of Commissioners and
asked the Board for
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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Consider a Task Order Form with Hazen and Sawyer, under Master Services Agreement, for the EPD required
Dam Inspection for the Dr. Brant D. Keller Reservoir Dam and the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam in the amount
of $8,400.00.
Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
2.
Consider an agreement with CentralSquare in the amount of $6,980.00 to review the City of Griffin Police
Department's Records Management System to perform a business process review for the Records
Management System.
Chief Technology Officer, Gibb Cotton, will address.
3.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting on February 10, 2026.
4.
Consider a contract with ACLARA Technologies, LLC, best evaluated respondent, for the electric AMI
solution pilot program, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for FY26.
Electric Director, Jason Crane,
will address.
5.
Consider a contract with the Kiwanis Club of Griffin for the use of the Kiwanis Event Center and Fairgrounds
for the City of Griffin's Food Truck Fly In on April 19, 2026.
Director of
Communications and Community
Engagement, Danielle Hancock, will address.
6.
Consider a claim for personal injury to Dequimani Ware-Stanford, a minor, based on Ante Litem Notice from
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Approval of Agenda
PRESENT
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 24, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia Ward,
Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager,
Jessica O’Connor, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin
Sanford to record minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Fuller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Murray/Ward carried 7-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dexter Clark, 1902 Buckingham Place, addressed the Commissioners. Mr. Clark requested a time frame for
answers to his previous concerns. Mr. Clark was advised to speak to Staff about his concerns.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider a Task Order Form with Hazen and Sawyer, under Master Services Agreement, for the EPD
required Dam Inspection for the Dr. Brant D. Keller Reservoir Dam and the Heads Creek Reservoir Dam in
the amount of $8,400.00. Director of Water and Wastewater, Brandon Lewis, will address.
2. Consider an agreement with CentralSquare in the amount of $6,980.00 to review the City of Griffin
Police Department's Records Managem
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
Land Bank Authority to consider 2026-2027 budget and board policies
The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will hold elections for board officers and consider adopting board policies and the FY 2026-2027 budget. The board will also discuss property restrictions and updates on various real estate closings and foreclosures.
- Adoption of FY 2026-2027 GSCLBA Budget
- Release of vacant green space restriction for 110 Pearl St
- Adoption of Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies
- Owner-occupancy waiver request for 522 Meriwether St
- Status updates on foreclosures for properties including 601, 611, 645, and 825 W. Quilly St
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AGENDA
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
February 23, 2026
ONE GRIFFIN CENTER MUNICIPAL COURTROOM 100 S. HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the Minutes Regular Scheduled Meeting on November 24, 2025
Approval of the Minutes for the Board Workshop on November 7, 2025
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public. Comments should relate to a specific
agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker, Land Bank Authority
Manager at (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected]
Regular Agenda
1. Welcome to the new Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Member
2. Conduct elections for Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Officers including Chairman, Vice-
Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary (Penland)
3. Updated the Board on the request by GSCLBA to the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners and the Spalding
County Board of Commissioners to amend the current Interlocal Agreement
4. Consider the adoption of the Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority Board Policies (Blocker and
Penland)
5. Consider the release of the vacant green space restriction for 110 Pearl St (Blocker and Penland)
6. Update the GSCLBA Board on request to Spalding County Board of Commissioners regarding owner-
occupancy waiver for the sale of 522 Meriwether St
7. Update the GSCLBA Board on closings, contracts pending and prope
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Regular Scheduled Meeting-After Agenda
Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority
February 23, 2026
One Griffin Center 100 S. Hill St Griffin GA
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Chairman Newton Galloway called the meeting to order at 4:10 pm.
Board members prese nt were: Bruce Ballard, Cora Flowers, Charles Gilbert and Pamela
Sutton. David Pen land, David Allen, Miche lle Hay nes and Christopher Blocker (Land
Bank Authority Manager) were also present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda made by C. Flowers
Second by Bruce Ballard
Motion approved 5-0
Approval of Minutes
Edit the minutes in Regular Scheduled Meeting, November 24, 2025 Item #6 to reflect “the
applicant did not provide documentation to support the request”
Motion to a pprove the Minutes from the Regular Sched uled Meeting scheduled on
November 24, 2025 made by C. Flowers.
Second by P. Sutton
Motion approved 4-0-1, C. Gilbert abstained
Motion to approve C. Flowers
Second by P . Sutton
Motion to approve the Minutes from the Board Workshop scheduled on November 7, 2025
by C. Flowers
Second by P. Sutton
Motion approved 4-0-1, C. Gilbert abstained
Public Comments
At this time, the Chairman opens the floor to comments from the public . Comments should relate
to a specific agenda item. Comments related to availability can be directed to Christopher Blocker,
Land Bank Authority Manager at (678) 544-5292 and
[email protected].
No public comments were given.
Regular Agend
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Mon Feb 16, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
Griffin Environmental Council to elect chair and vice chair
The Griffin Environmental Council will meet to elect its chair and vice chair. The council will also discuss a city-planned Arbor Day event from Public Works.
- Vote to elect the council chair
- Vote to elect the council vice chair
- Discussion of Arbor Day event planned by Public Works
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
February 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Public Comments
Council Updates
Discuss Arbor Day and the city planned event from Public Works.
Council Person, Gibb Cotton, will address
.
City Staff Updates
New Business
Vote to elect the council chair.
Vote to elect the council vice chair.
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 12, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Present: Weymon Wright, Jason Chance, Frank Harris, Gibb Cotton, Kimberly A Holbrook, Claire Haulk, Eva
Morales, Zachery Fuller, Ana Meeks
Call to Order
Call to Order at 5:31PM. Frank Harris and Eva Morales were late, arriving at approximately 5:35. All Council
persons were in attendance at that time.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to
by Commissioners Fuller/Kimberly A Holbrook 7-0.
Public Comments
Council Updates
Frank Harris discussed City/County partnerships to deal with dumping within the county and city. Zachery Fuller
discussed Carrington drive dumping at the corner along with overgrown kudzu, and voiced concerns over how it
could be addressed. Ava Morales brought up the potential for additional cleanups.
Discuss Arbor Day and the city planned event from Public Works.
Council Person, Gibb Cotton, will address
.
City Staff Updates
New Business
Vote to elect the council chair.
Motion/second to
Appoint Gibb Cotton as council chair.
by Commissioners Fuller/Morales 9-0.
Vote to elect the council vice chair.
Motion/second to
Appoint Frank Harris as vice council chair.
by Commissioners Cotton/Haulk 9-0.
Adjourn
Thu Feb 12, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Recognize Kerri Stevens, Code Enforcement Supervisor, in the Planning and Development Department, as the
January 2026 Strongest Link in the Chain award recipient.
Planning and Development Director, Michelle
Haynes, will address.
2.
Presentation of Proclamation declaring February to be Black History Month.
3.
Present a proclamation commemorating Arbor Day 2026.
4.
Review financial reports for December 2025.
Finance Director, Deborah Manning-Gilbert will address.
5.
Consider an agreement with Life Fulfilled Coaching & Consulting in the amount of $3,500.00 for Customer
Service training.
Director of Customer Service, Rita Bagwell, will address.
6.
Consider Amendment to the Debris Monitoring Services Agreement with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC
(GMC) exercising the option to renew the contract for an additional one-year term ending March 27, 2027.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will present.
7.
Consider Amendment to the Disaster Recovery & FEMA Public Assistance Agreement with Goodwyn Mills
Cawood, LLC (GMC) exercising the option to renew the contract for an additional one-year term ending
March 27, 2027.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services, Kelsey Carden, will address.
8.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Workshop and Regular Meetings on
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 10, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayo
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 10, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager,
Jessica O’Connor, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Susan Bartholomew and
Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Commissioner Curtis was absent.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Wright led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to amend the agenda to add Agenda items 12a, “Consider Ratification of the Emergency
Declaration of the Local State of Emergency related to the City of Griffin’s Do Not Consume Water Advisory
and Resolution for immediate emergency measures activated on January 30, 2026. City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, will address,” and 12b, “Consider First Supplemental Emergency Resolution terminating the
Declaration of local State Emergency related to the City of Griffin’s Do Not Consume Water Advisory and
suspending the immediate emergency measures activated on January 30, 2026. City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, will address” by Commissioners Murray/Ward carried 6-0.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. Recognize Kerri Stevens, Code Enforcement Supervisor, in the
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
Airport Authority to discuss runway rehab and grant expenditures
The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will approve the agenda and minutes for its February meeting. The board will discuss the status of the Replacement Regional Airport Construction Project and the 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project. The Airport Director will also present non-budgeted grant expenditure requests and monthly operations data.
- Approve agenda and minutes for February 9, 2026
- Review non-budgeted and grant expenditures for January 2026
- Update on 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project
- Update on Replacement Regional Airport Construction Project
- Closed session to discuss real estate acquisition
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AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
February 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT:
AGENDA & MINUTES APPROVAL:
a. Approve the Agenda, for the Regular Meeting of the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority,
for 09 February, 2026.
b. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority held on
12 January, 2026.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority. Authority
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view, all speakers shall be
limited to three minutes which will be strictly followed and enforced. The Chair reserves the right to limit comments to
matters germane to Authority business and may refer speakers to the Authority Legal Counsel, Airport Manager,
Consultants or other staff for resolution.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Committee Reports:
b. Update of the Replacement Regional Airport Construction Project:
Croy Engineering will address.
c. 6A2's Runway Rehabilitation Project Status Update:
Airport Director will address.
d. Review & Approve the Non-Budgeted & Gran
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AFTER AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
February 9, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL, 100 S. HILL STREET
5:00 PM
PRESENT:
Dr. Randall Peters (C), Mr. Steve Wages (VC), Mr. Dennis Noll (Sec), Mayor Doug Hollberg, Cmr. Holly Murray,
Cmr. James Dutton, Mr. Tommy Barret Jr., & Mr. Tim Brown.
Also Present: Ms. Stephanie Windham, Mr. David Penland, Mr. Greg Teague, Ms. Madison Teague,
Dr. Steve Ledbetter & Mr. Robert Mohl.
AGENDA & MINUTES APPROVAL:
a. Approve the Agenda, for the Regular Meeting of the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority,
for 09 February, 2026. Mr. Steve Wages motioned to approve the agenda. Mr. Dennis Noll seconded.
The motion carried (8-0)
b. Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority held on
12 January, 2026. Mr. Tommy Barrett motioned to approve the minutes of the 12th of January meeting.
Mr. Steve Wages seconded. The motion carried (8-0)
CITIZEN COMMENTS: There were no citizen comments made at this time.
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority. Authority
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Airport business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and poste
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
February 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Public Comments
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report
1. Designee for Main Street Board
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current projects.
2. Other Economic Development updates.
3. Training Updates
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the January 13th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for January 2026.
C. Discussion, consideration, and finalization of 2026 DDA goals.
D. Broad Street properties update:
1. Heck's Chapel
2. County Jail - Consideration of proposals for environmental phase I, asbestos, and lead paint studies.
E. Downtown hotel project update - Summary of developer's visit on January 28, 2026.
F. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
1. Consideration of grant proposal for 130 N. Hill Street - Kendall Law Firm
G. Update on facade grants.
1. Begin sending out
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 10, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Donald V Britt, Tina Battle, Bruce Ballard, Andrew Whalen, Jessica
O'Connor, Jeremy Stratton, Holly Murray
Absent: Ross DeBono
Call to Order
Chair Bruce called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM. He welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Welcome and establish quorum
Chair Bruce stated that 6 of 7 board members are in attendance and a quorum is established. He further stated
that he was very pleased with the board's attention to attendance so we could reach a quorum.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's Monthly Report
1. Designee for Main Street Board
The EPA Brownfields Assessment grant was submitted on January 23rd. Chair Bruce congratulated
Administrative Coordinator Tiffany Jamerson for helping us navigate the federal system and submit the
grant successfully. Chair Bruce indicated that a letter of support on DDA letterhead was provided for Ateer
Sheth, who is applying for an EDA grant. Chair Bruce has appointed Jason Chance as our representative on
the Main Street Board.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current projects.
2. Other Economic Development updates.
3. Training Updates
Economic Development Director Str
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Fri Jan 30, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority
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AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
AREA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
January 28, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, 119 E. SOLOMON ST. GRIFFIN, GA 30223
5:30 PM
PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES:
• Agenda 28 January, 2026
• Minutes from the meeting held on the 22nd of October 2025.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Regional Airport Authority,
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Authority business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view, all speakers shall be
limited to three minutes which will be strictly followed and enforced. The Chair reserves the right to limit comments to
matters germane to Authority business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director, Legal Counsel, Consultants or other
staff for resolution.
REGULAR AGENDA:
The Regular Agenda includes items on which the Authority will individually consider and possibly take action.
• Area Regional Airport Construction Project Update: Croy Engineering will address.
LEGAL ISSUES & COMMENTS:
AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS:
Board Members will provide updates regarding issues of interest from their respective districts and/or committee reports.
ADJOURN:
The City of Griffin is comm
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AFTER AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
AREA REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
January 28, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX, 119 E. SOLOMON ST. GRIFFIN, GA 30223
5:30 PM
PRESENT:
Members:
Dr. Randall Peters (C), Mr. Steve Wages (VC), Ms. Jessica O’Connor (Sec), Mr. Greg Tapley, Mr. Tommy Barrett Jr.,
Dr. Steve Ledbetter, Mr. Tim Brown & Mr. Dennis Noll.
Also In Attendance:
Ms. Stephanie Windham, Ms. Erica Dye, The Hon Mayor Doug Hollberg, Ms. Madison Teague, Mr. Joel Schrader, &
Mr. Robert Mohl
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & MINUTES:
• Agenda 28 January, 2026:
Ms. Stphanie Windham requested the agenda be amended to include “Election of Officers for the Calendar Year
2026”. Mr. Steve Wages motioned to amend the agenda as requested. Mr. Greg Tapley seconded. The
motion was approved (8-0).
• Minutes from the meeting held on the 22nd of October 2025.
Mr. Steve Wages motioned to approve the minutes from the 22 October regular meeting. Mr. Tommy
Barrett seconded. The motion was approved (8-0).
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Regional Airport Authority,
meetings serve the purpose of conducting Authority business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of opinion.
Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view,
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Receive comments regarding a request for a special use permit for a Personal Care Home in Medium Density
Residential for property located at 208 West Chappell Street.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle
Haynes, will address.
2.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Called Joint Meeting with Spalding
County and the City of Orchard Hill on January 12, 2026.
3.
Consider the minutes of the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting on January 13, 2026.
4.
Consider adoption of the restated Plan for the City of Griffin's 401(a): 457 Retirement Plan administered by
Voya Financial (previously OneAmerica).
Human Resources Director, Stephanie Woods, will address
.
5.
Consider a request for a special use permit for a Personal Care Home in Medium Density Residential for
property located at 208 West Chappell Street.
Director of Planning & Development, Michelle Haynes, will
address.
6.
Consider the purchase of 10 Zoll AED Pro Semi-Auto units, 10 battery packs, 2 cases of adult electrodes, and
10 pediatric electrodes from Zoll Medical Corporation, single source, in the amount of $33,358.50.
Fire Chief
John Hamilton will address.
7.
Consider a contract for preventative maintenance of the sludge dryer propane burner from Stelter & Brinck,
AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 27, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Present:
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
I
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 27, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia Ward,
Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica O’Connor,
Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record
minutes.
Commissioner Murray arrived at 6:01p.m.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Ward/Fuller carried 7-0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Receive comments regarding a request for a special use permit for a Personal Care Home in Medium Density
Residential for property located at 208 West Chappell Street. Director of Planning & Development, Michelle
Haynes, will address.
Director of Planning and Development, Michelle Haynes, presented a special use permit for 208
West Chappell Street. The applicant, Suzette Brown, would like to offer 24-hour supervised care
for up to 6 adults. The property will have proper ingress and egress. Emergency vehicles will have
easy access for the residents if they need emergency services. Staff recommends approva
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
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1.
Recognize Joshua Lee, Public Works Operations Manager, as the 2025 Annual Strongest Link in the Chain
award recipient.
Kelsey Carden, Development Services Asst. City Manager, will address.
2.
Present annual audit results and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2025.
Director of Finance, Deborah Manning-Gilbert,
will address along with Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs.
3.
Review and discuss progress on 2025 goals, objectives and priorities.
4.
Commission and staff will discuss challenges and goals for calendar year 2026.
5.
Consider executive session p
ursuant to O.C.G.A. 50-14-2(1) for the purpose of consulting and meeting
with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative
proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the agency or any officer
or employee or in which the agency or any officer or employee may be directly involved; pursuant to
O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(1)(B) for the purpose of authorizing negotiations to purchase, dispose of,
or lease property; and pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(b)(2) for the purpose of discussing or
deliberating upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal,
or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
January 27, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL
201 E. SOLOMON STREET
9:00 AM
Call to Order
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 27, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL
201 E. SOLOMON STREET
9:00 AM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 9:02 a.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica
O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Staff Attorney, Kelsey Carden, City of Griffin Department Directors,
Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Commissioner Murray arrived at 9:45 a.m.
Call to Order
1. Recognize Joshua Lee, Public Works Operations Manager, as the 2025 Annual Strongest Link in the
Chain award recipient. Kelsey Carden, Development Services Asst. City Manager, will address.
Ms. Carden addressed the Commissioners, noting that, since Mr. Lee’s promotion to Operations
Manager, he has shown his ability to prioritize and complete the needs and requests of the City’s
facilities. Additionally, the City’s 2025 goals relied heavily on Public Works for completion, and Mr.
Lee performed his duties to meet those goals, all with a positive attitude.
2. Present annual audit results and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June
30, 2025. Director of Finance, Deborah Manning-Gilbert, will address along with Mauldin & Jenkins
CPAs.
Lucas Hand of Mauldin and Jenkins presented an overview of the results of the financial audit. The
auditor is issuing an
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
Griffin Commissioners consider moratorium on data centers and crypto mining
The Board of Commissioners will consider a 180-day moratorium on technological facilities, including data centers and cryptocurrency mining. The meeting also includes dozens of appointments to city boards and commissions and several service contracts.
- Proposed 180-day moratorium on Technological Facilities (data centers and cryptocurrency mining)
- Contract for reservoir pump and motor repairs from Goforth Williamson, Inc. for $136,375.00
- Contract with Dr. Jehangir Pirzada, D.O. for fire rescue medical direction at $8,000.00 annually
- Contract with HSI Services for SafetySkills Engage Learning Management System for $7,828.00
- Contract with Power DMS by NeoGOV for police software subscription with an annual amount of $14,812.98
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1.
Appointment by Mayor Hollberg of Mayor Pro Tem (Vice Chairperson) for calendar year 2026.
2.
Recognize Claire Haulk, Data Analyst in the Information Technology Department, as the December 2025
Strongest Link in the Chain award recipient.
Telecommunications Manager, Chris Sprayberry
,
will address.
3.
Review financial reports for November 2025.
Finance Director, Deborah Manning-Gilbert will address.
4.
Consider a contract amendment with Rusty Statham Construction, Inc. for the One Griffin Center Remodel for
the extension of the contract to November 30, 2026.
Public Works Director, Mariza Eller, will address.
5.
Consider a contract in an initial amount of $5,567.98 and an annual amount of $14,812.98 beginning
September 1, 2026 with Power DMS by NeoGOV to renew the PowerDMS PowerPolicy software
subscription for the Griffin Police Department.
Chief Technology Officer, Gibb Cotton, will address.
6.
Consider declaring as surplus certain out-of-life cycle information technology equipment and selling it
through GovDeals online auction service (see attachment).
Chief Technology Officer, Gibb Cotton, will
address.
7.
Consider, on second reading, amending the Code of Griffin, Georgia at Chapter 22, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, Article II, CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, at Sec. 22-31, STATE
MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION CODES, to conform to changes in the mandatory construction codes and state
amendments thereto, approved by the Board of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, to
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 13, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
6:00 PM
Mayor Doug Hollberg presided, convening the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners attending included Cynthia
Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery Fuller, and Rodney McCord. Also present were City
Manager, Jessica O’Connor, City Attorney, Drew Whalen, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record
minutes.
Call to order by Mayor Hollberg
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Ward led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation
Commissioner McCord offered the Invocation.
Approval of Agenda
Motion/second to approve the Agenda by Commissioners Murray/Ward carried 7-0.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Appointment by Mayor Hollberg of Mayor Pro Tem (Vice Chairperson) for calendar year 2026.
Mayor Hollberg appointed District 6 Commissioner, Rodney McCord, Mayor Pro Tem for 2026. He
thanked Commissioner Murray for her service during 2025.
PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS
2. Recognize Claire Haulk, Data Analyst in the Information Technology Department, as the December
2025 Strongest Link in the Chain award recipient. Telecommunications Manager, Chris Sprayberry, will
address.
Chris Sprayberry, the Telecommunications Manager, addressed the Commissioners stating Ms. Haulk
assisted with the solid waste audit and made the process run smoother. Her data analysis and work is
amazing. Ms. Haulk consis
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority
Airport Authority to elect officers and discuss runway rehabilitation
The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will elect officers for 2026 and review updates on the New G-S Replacement Airport and Runway 14/32 rehabilitation. The agenda includes a request for a monthly expenditure report and a lease assignment for a hangar at 141 Sky Harbor Way.
- Election of GS-Airport Authority Officers for 2026
- Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation Project Update
- NGSRA Project Update by Croy Engineering
- Monthly Expenditure Request for December 2025
- Lease Assignment - 141 Sky Harbor Way
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AGENDA
Regular Scheduled Meeting
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
January 12, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL, 201 E SOLOMON ST, GRIFFIN, GA 30223
5:00 PM
PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Approval of the agenda for the 12th of January, 2026 GSAA Regular Meeting.
OFFICER ELECTIONS:
1. Election of GS-Airport Authority Officers to serve for calendar year 2026.
a. Chairman:______________________________
b. Vice Chair:_____________________________
c. Sec / Treasurer:__________________________
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
a. Approve the Minutes of the Regular GSAA Meeting held on 08 December, 2025.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
At this time, the Chair opens the floor to comments from the audience. Comments should relate to a specific agenda item,
not listed on the agenda for a Public Hearing, or to a concern within the jurisdiction of the Airport Authority. Airport
Authority meetings serve the purpose of conducting Authority business and are not a forum for the unlimited expression of
opinion. Subject to the Citizen Comment Policy adopted on February 13, 2024 and posted for public view, all speakers shall
be limited to three minutes which will be strictly followed and enforced. The Chair reserves the right to limit comments to
matters germane to airport business and may refer speakers to the Airport Director or others for resolution.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
OLD BUSINESS:
a. New G-S Replacement Airport (NGSRA) Project Update: Croy
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AFTER AGENDA
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
January 12, 2026
HISTORIC CITY HALL, 201 E SOLOMON ST, GRIFFIN, GA 30223
5:00 PM
PRESENT:
Thomas (Tommy) J Barrett Jr, Doug Hollberg, James Dutton, Ryan Bowlden, Steve Wages, Dennis Noll, &
Randy Peters
Absent: Thomas (Tim) D Brown.
Also Present: Dr. Steve Ledbetter - Spalding County Manager. Mr. John O'Neal - Beck, Owen & Murray.
Ms. Madison Teague - Croy Engineering. Mr. Lew Walker - GDOT. & Mr. Robert Mohl - Airport Director.
CALL TO ORDER:
At 5 PM the Chairman, Dr. Randall Peters, called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Wages/Dutton carried 7-0.
Approval of the agenda for the 12th of January, 2026 GSAA Regular
Meeting. OFFICER ELECTIONS:
1. Election of GS-Airport Authority Officers to serve for calendar year 2026.
a. Chairman: Dr. Randall Peters
b. Vice Chair: Mr. Steve Wages
c. Sec / Treasurer: Mr. Dennis Noll
Motion/second to nominate Dr. Randall Peters for Chairman, Mr. Steve Wages as Vice Chair, and Mr.
Dennis Noll as Secretary / Treasure to serve as GSAA Officers for Calendar Year 2026, to close
nominations and accept by acclamation. by Commissioners Hollberg/Dutton carried 7-0.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
a. Approve the Minutes of the Regular GSAA Meeting held on 08 December, 2025.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Wages/Noll carried 6-0.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
At this
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
Griffin DDA to elect officers and discuss 2026 goals
The Griffin Downtown Development Authority will elect officers, review financial data, and discuss 2026 goals. The board will also consider a property purchase in executive session and receive updates on the downtown hotel project and facade grants.
- Election of DDA officers
- Review December 2025 financial data
- Discussion of 2026 DDA goals
- Update on downtown hotel project
- Update on Broad Street properties
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AGENDA
Griffin Downtown Development Authority
January 13, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
The DDA holds a monthly meeting to discuss projects within its downtown district boundaries as well as
consider approval of property purchases, sales, and other pertinent agreements in relation to projects that want to
invest in the area. The DDA also has a facade grant, general business assistance grant, revolving loan, and other
programs that area businesses can take advantage of and leverage their investment.
Call to Order
Welcome and establish quorum
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's monthly report.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current Projects
2. Other Economic Development Updates
Old/New Business and Announcements
A. Consider the minutes of the December 10th DDA meeting.
B. Review the financial data and account balances for December 2025.
C Election of Officers and Committee Designees:
1. Chairman
2. Vice Chairman
3. Designee for Downtown Council
D. Training requirements for DDA Board members.
E. Discussion and consideration of 2026 DDA goals.
F. Downtown hotel project update.
G. Broad Street properties update:
1. Heck's Chapel
2. County Jail
H. Update on facade grants.
-Begin sending out marketing information for April 1st cycle.
I. Update on General Business Assistance Grants.
-The Chamber of Commerce is having a ribbon cutting on January 16th at 11:00 AM at Reset Aesthetics - 13
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AFTER AGENDA
GRIFFIN DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 13, 2026
100 SOUTH HILL STREET ONE GRIFFIN CENTER 2ND FLOOR COURTROOM
8:15 AM
Present: Benjamin F Cook, Jason Chance, Donald V Britt, Ross DeBono, Tina Battle, Bruce Ballard, Andrew
Whalen, Jessica O'Connor, Jeremy Stratton
Absent: Holly Murray
Call to Order
Chair Bruce Ballard called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM.
Welcome and establish quorum
Chair Ballard stated that 6 of the 7 DDA board members were in attendance, and a quorum was established.
Chairman's Report
A. DDA Chair's monthly report.
Chair Ballard discussed how he was involved in a session the previous week about the Main Street
work plan for the next 3-4 years. He was glad to see other city employees involved in the process.
Local downtown property owner, Ateer Sheth, (buildings at W. Solomon and 8th Street) approached
Chair Ballard about obtaining a letter of support for his group to apply for an EDA grant to redevelop
his properties and turn into a business incubator and artist colony. The board discussed it briefly and
agreed that we should offer a letter of support on behalf of the DDA.
Director's Report
A. Economic Development Director's general monthly update report.
1. Current Projects
2. Other Economic Development Updates
DDA Executive Director Stratton briefly discussed some of the projects that he has been working on
this past month:
1. We have been working on a large building project
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
Griffin commissioners to discuss 2026 SPLOST referendum
The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Spalding County Board of Commissioners and the City of Orchard Hill. The body will discuss a potential 2026 SPLOST referendum.
- Discussion of 2026 SPLOST referendum
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1.
Discuss potential 2026 SPLOST referendum with the Spalding County Board of Commissioners and the City
of Orchard Hill.
AGENDA
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners
January 12, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX
3:00 PM
Called join meeting with the City's Board of Commission and the County.
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ADJOURN
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AFTER AGENDA
CALLED MEETING
CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPALDING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF ORCHARD HILL REPRESENTATIVES
January 12, 2026
SPALDING COUNTY ANNEX
3:00 PM
Chairman Clay Davis of the Spalding County Board of Commissioners called the meeting to order at
3:02 p.m. Commissioners attending included Clay Davis, III, James Dutton and Reginald Watts. Also
present were County Manager, Steve Ledbetter, Deputy County Manager, Erica Dye, Attorney, John
O’Neal and Charlie to record minutes.
Mayor Doug Hollberg called the meeting to order for the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners.
Commissioners attending included Cynthia Ward, Rose Curtis, Holly Murray, Brad Wright, Zachery
Fuller and Rodney McCord. Also present were City Manager, Jessica O’Connor, City Attorney,
Andrew Whalen, Susan Bartholomew and Krisolin Sanford to record minutes.
Council Member Brian Hayes called the meeting to order for the City of Orchard Hill. Also attending
was Council Member Marti Morgan.
PRESENT
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Doug Hollberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Spalding County Commissioner James Dutton offered the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion/second to approve the agenda by Spalding County Commissioners Davis/Watts carried 3-0.
Motion/second to approve the agenda by the City of Griffin Board of Commissioners by
Commissioners Murray/Wright carried 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
City of Griffin Commissioner, Rodney McCord, intr
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Fri Jan 9, 2026
Griffin Main Street Program Board
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AGENDA
Griffin Main Street Program Board
January
8, 2026
201 E SOLOMON STREET
GRIFFIN, GA 30223
11:00 AM
Main Street Board Retreat and Work Planning Session
Call to Order
Main Street Work Planning Session led by Ebony Simpson with Georgia Main Street for the purpose of reviewing
the current work plan and creating a work plan for 2026-2029 for the Griffin Main Street Program as required by the
Department of Community Affairs.
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING
GRIFFIN MAIN STREET PROGRAM BOARD
January 8, 2026
201 E SOLOMON STREET
GRIFFIN, GA 30223
11:00 AM
Main Street Board Retreat and Work Planning Session
Present: Heather Robinson, Ross DeBono, Bruce Ballard, Cindy Jones, Jessica O'Connor, Todd Gulledge,
Curtis Platte, Josh Abernathy
Absent: Jeremy Stratton, Kenneth M Moore, Doug Hollberg, Brian Miller, Dan Wulf, Reginald Watts, Kizzy
M Watts
Call to Order
Motion/second to Ross Debono made a motion to call the meeting to order and establish a quorum at 12:07pm.
Todd Gulledge seconded the motion. DeBono/Gulledge carried 5-0.
Main Street Work Planning Session led by Ebony Simpson with Georgia Main Street for the purpose of
reviewing the current work plan and creating a work plan for 2026-2029 for the Griffin Main Street Program as
required by the Department of Community Affairs.
Ebony Simpson led the discussion and work-planning session on updates to the Main Street Work
Plan. Adjourn
Motion/second to Bruce Ballard made a motion to adjourn the Main Street meeting at 2:28pm. Josh
Abernathy seconded the motion. Ballard/Abernathy carried 6-0.
Fri Jan 9, 2026
Griffin Environmental Council
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AGENDA
Griffin Environmental Council
January
8, 2026
W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL
100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA
5:30 PM
Call to Order
Call to Order.
Announcements
Public Comments
Council Updates
City Staff Updates
New Business
Consider minutes of December 11, 2025 Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
Discuss opportunities for the council to partner with Spalding county to reduce littering.
Council Member, Frank
Harris, will address
.
Adjourn
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AFTER AGENDA GRIFFIN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF GRIFFIN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS January 8, 2026 W. ELMER GEORGE MUNICIPAL HALL 100 SOUTH HILL STREET, GRIFFIN, GA 5:30 PM
Present: Melissa Tober, Jason Chance, Frank Harris, Gibb Cotton, Doug Hollberg, Kimberly A Holbrook,
Claire Haulk, Eva Morales
Call to Order
Call to Order.
Motion/second to approve by Commissioners Kimberly A Holbrook/Hollberg carried 6-0.
Announcements
Public Comments
Council Updates
City Staff Updates
New Business
Consider minutes of December 11, 2025, Griffin Environmental Council meeting.
Jason Chance noted his term does not end until the end of 2026.
Discuss opportunities for the council to partner with Spalding county to reduce littering. Council Member,
Frank Harris, will address. The group discussed partnership opportunities with Spalding County.
Adjourn
Motion/second to adjourn by Commissioners Kimberly A Holbrook/Hollberg carried 6-0.
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Traffic fatalities6 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (624 assisted households · 2025)
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