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 "city": "Rincon",
 "state": "Georgia",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to no agenda items to consider.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board considers 114-acre annexation and PUD rezoning at Lexington Ave Ext",
   "summary": "The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will vote on four items: two rezoning requests from R-2 to B-2 on South Columbia Avenue, a large annexation and rezoning of 114 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext to Planned Unit Development, and a conceptual site plan for a 77,500-square-foot industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road. The board also reviews minutes from March 17, 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider charter amendment and approve $439,358 in equipment purchases",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal charter, approve several equipment purchases via consent agenda totaling $439,358.46, and consider a final pay request for the Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project. Other items include a budget amendment, the 2026 LMIG project, and a possible cancellation of the May 25 meeting. The council will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on adding 24 townhomes in Williamsburg PUD",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a second reading of a Master Plan Amendment for the Williamsburg PUD at 0 Stephanie Avenue, adding 24 townhomes for a total of 74. Other decisions include approving a $55,000 contract for the Downtown Rincon Design Framework Phase 1, a first reading of a Municipal Charter amendment, and amendments to personnel policy. Council will also consider a $284,462 insurance renewal and a golf course cart barn upgrade.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "City Council Special Called",
   "headline": "Council to hold executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate",
   "summary": "This special called meeting consists of an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate, followed by potential action on those items. No other public business is on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $14.2M wastewater plant upgrade contract",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will consider approving a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract and Guaranteed Maximum Price of $14,229,775 with Ruby Collins, Inc. for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a Hero of the Month recognition, administrative reports from departments, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.",
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   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $865k road paving and wastewater plant upgrades",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will vote on several business items, including rezoning requests, a conditional use variance, and contract awards. Key decisions include awarding an $865,149.10 TSPLOST road paving contract to Sikes Brothers, Inc., approving upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and second readings on comprehensive UDO amendments and a moratorium extension for the Fort Howard Overlay District. The council will also appoint a representative to the Effingham County Board of Health and consider agreements for municipal court prosecution and judge services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider adding 24 townhomes to Williamsburg PUD",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several zoning requests and a master plan amendment. Key decisions include a rezoning of 0 South Highway 21 from AR-2 to B-2, a rezoning of 0 Magnolia Drive from R-2 to OC (recommended for denial by P&Z), a conditional use variance for a cosmetology academy at 0 Howard Avenue, and a master plan amendment for Williamsburg PUD to add 24 townhomes (total 74). The council will also vote on a planning fee schedule amendment, appointments to county boards, and adding streets to the paving list.",
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   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing and first reading on UDO amendments; two rezoning second readings",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) covering eight chapters, followed by a first reading of the amendments. The consent agenda includes second readings of rezonings for two Blue Jay Road parcels from agricultural to planned unit development and an ordinance amending retail liquor store regulations. Old business involves a vote on liquor store lottery guidelines tabled in January, and new business includes a $188,461.32 final pay request for the City Club Cart Path Repaving project, a Planning and Zoning Board appointment, surplus of three fire department trucks, and two budget amendments.",
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   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezonings on Blue Jay Road and development moratoriums",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold first readings on two rezoning requests by Jake Patrick to change parcels at 0 and 600 Blue Jay Road from agricultural to Planned Unit Development. They will also vote on a conceptual site plan for a 20,000 sq ft assisted living facility, approve a wireless tower lease, and consider two moratorium resolutions on development in the Highway 21 Overlay District and on certain multifamily projects. Additional items include a $26,000 design contract for an 80-acre recreational park and approval of pay requests totaling over $146,000 for road projects.",
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   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider moratorium on new single-family development plans",
   "summary": "The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests for properties on Blue Jay Road (0 and 600 Blue Jay Road) from AR-1/AR-2 to Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also consider several second-reading ordinances, including alley abandonment and liquor tax penalties, and discuss a Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. A key new business item is a resolution to impose a moratorium on acceptance or approval of new single-family site plans and plats.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on a $143,000 city master plan contract and two liquor tax ordinances.",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council is scheduled to vote on several proposed items, including a $143,000 contract with TSW for a 25-Year Master Plan that will guide future development and infrastructure spending. The council will also consider two ordinances adjusting mixed drink tax penalties and license renewal rules, a resolution to vacate a portion of an alley between North Columbia Avenue and Carolina Avenue, and Budget Amendment BA-2024-02. These actions will affect how the city plans future growth, how local businesses handle tax compliance, and how adjacent property owners use their land.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold second reading of FY 2026 budget, consider land swap with Habitat for Humanity",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold the second reading of the proposed FY 2026 budget and consider a resolution to exchange a .683-acre parcel owned by Habitat for Humanity for a .462-acre city-owned parcel. They will also vote on accepting deeds of dedication for street and utility improvements in two subdivisions. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and an executive session is scheduled.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing and first reading of FY 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of the proposed FY 2026 budget. Other business includes opening sealed bids for the abandoned portion of 6th Street, accepting deeds for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2, and voting to award the 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 contract to Cartee Construction and Utilities.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "body": "City Council Special Called",
   "headline": "City Council holds inauguration and executive session on personnel and litigation",
   "summary": "The council inaugurated the new mayor and council members and took the oath of office. An executive session was opened to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, attorney‑client privilege issues, and real estate. The council will consider any actions arising from that session before adjourning.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Planning board to weigh rezoning 5.46 acres on South Highway 21 to commercial",
   "summary": "The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will decide on a zoning map amendment for 0 South Highway 21 (5.46 acres) from AR-2 to B-2. They will also consider a second rezoning for 0 Magnolia Drive (0.23 acres) from R-2 to OC. A conditional use variance is requested for 0 Howard Avenue to operate a cosmetology and barber training academy with residential component.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-29",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Review of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Board will review the first set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance amendments affecting Chapters 1-6, 8, and 9. The board will also consider a conceptual site plan for a proposed 20,000-square-foot assisted living and memory care facility at 290 South Columbia.",
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   "date": "2026-01-13",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider rezoning two Blue Jay Road parcels to PUD",
   "summary": "The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will hold a meeting on December 16, 2025, to consider two zoning map amendments for properties on Blue Jay Road, submitted by Jake Patrick. Items 3 and 4, regarding annexation and rezoning of two Lexington Ave Ext. parcels, have been withdrawn by the applicant. The board will also review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance related to retail package liquor stores and vote on the 2026 regular meeting schedule.",
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