Clarkesville, Georgia

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and consider unfinished business. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the Trillium Project located on Sycamore Way. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of the June 9, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of the Trillium Project – Sycamore Way

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss three specific property alterations. The body will consider requests for residential and commercial facade changes.

• Residential facade alteration at 319 Grant Street
• Commercial facade alteration at 1151 Washington St (Clarkesville First Methodist Church)
• Residential facade addition for a carport at 310 Bridge Street

The Planning Commission approved minutes from the May 12, 2026 meetings. The commission also approved residential and commercial facade alterations and a residential carport addition.

• Approved May 12, 2026 Minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 Work Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved 319 Grant Street residential facade alteration (3-0)
• Approved 1151 Washington St commercial facade alteration with color condition (3-0)
• Approved 310 Bridge Street residential carport addition (3-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will discuss and vote on two applications to sell alcoholic beverages on premises: BP Clarkesville 442 Inc. at 442 Washington Street and Oasis of Clarkesville LLC at 522 Monroe Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as the consent agenda for prior meeting minutes, committee reports, and public comment. The meeting will conclude with a recognition of the Georgia Cities' Week Coloring Contest winners.

• Approve BP Clarkesville 442 Inc. to sell package beer and wine at 442 Washington Street
• Approve Oasis of Clarkesville LLC to sell liquor, beer, and wine for on‑premises consumption at 522 Monroe Street
• Vote to approve minutes from April 7, 13 (work session), April 13 (council), and April 13 (executive session)
• Committee reports from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Planning and Zoning, Police, Economic Development
• Recognition of Georgia Cities' Week Coloring Contest winners

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will meet to vote on several new business items, including a branding guide and a mobile generator purchase. The body will also discuss the 2026 work session schedule and department assignments for council members.

• Vote to approve the Clarkesville Branding Guide
• Vote to approve a mobile generator purchase
• Vote to approve Resolution 2026-2 Georgia Cities Week
• Vote to approve Resolution 2026-3 Veterans and First Responders Month
• Executive session to discuss potential property purchase, disposal, or lease

The Clarkesville City Council approved several items during its April 13 meeting, including a used mobile generator for municipal operations and an official branding guide that standardizes city communications. The council also adopted an amended work session schedule and two proclamations recognizing Georgia Cities Week and Veterans and First Responders Month. Additionally, the council entered executive session to discuss potential property negotiations before adjourning.

• Approved Clarkesville Branding Guide as presented (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-2 for Georgia Cities Week (5-0)
• Approved amended 2026 Work Session Schedule after correcting a calendar error (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of used mobile generator and four transfer switches, not to exceed $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-3 for Veterans and First Responders Month (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss property negotiations per Georgia Code

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the Clarkesville City Council. They will discuss a generator purchase, an update on the 555 Monroe Street property, council department assignments, and a grants update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discuss generator purchase
• Update on 555 Monroe Street property
• Discuss council department assignments
• Grants update

The Council held a work session to discuss upcoming department assignments and infrastructure funding. Discussions included topography for 555 Monroe Street and the Clarkesville Branding Guide. No substantive votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed mobile generator needs (no vote)
• Reviewed 555 Monroe Street topography (no vote)
• Approved Georgia Cities' Week proclamation (5-0)
• Discussed developer impact fees and infrastructure funding (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will review two sign applications: a Waffle House at 629 W Louise St and Vallant Bank at 111 Southern Bank Dr. Additionally, they will consider a residential facade alteration at 209 Brightwell St. The meeting includes approval of March 10, 2026 minutes.

• Sign application for Waffle House at 629 W Louise St
• Sign application for Vallant Bank at 111 Southern Bank Dr
• Residential facade alteration at 209 Brightwell St
• Approval of March 10, 2026 minutes

The commission approved the March 10th 2026 meeting minutes. It approved a spotlight condition for the Waffle House sign at 629 W Louise St and a back‑lit requirement for the Vallant Bank sign at 111 Southern Bank Dr. It also approved a residential facade alteration at 209 Brightwell St. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved March 10th 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Waffle House sign with spotlight condition (4-0)
• Approved Vallant Bank sign back‑lit request (4-0)
• Approved residential facade alteration at 209 Brightwell St (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

This work session agenda contains one new business item: Sycamore Way - Trillium. No additional details or background are provided in the agenda. The session is otherwise procedural with call to order, unfinished business, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Sycamore Way - Trillium (no further details in agenda)

The commission called the May 12 work session to order and noted there was no unfinished business. A presenter for the Sycamore Way – Trillium project was absent. Members then voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned work session (4-0)

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the Clarkesville City Council, featuring discussions only—no votes or formal decisions are scheduled. Key topics include a hotel study, a fitness court grant, and the city's grant policy. The council will also consider entering executive session.

• Discussion of the Hotel Study
• Discussion of a Fitness Court Grant
• Discussion of the Grant Policy
• Consider Going Into Executive Session

Mayor Pro‑Tempore Angelia Kiker moved to go into executive session and the motion was seconded by herself. The council approved the motion unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were approved during the work session.

• Enter executive session (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several operational updates and potential new fees. The body is reviewing a fire consolidation study and the possible addition of a technology fee to all fines.

• Fire Consolidation Study
• 555 Monroe Street
• Georgia Municipal Association Vehicle Leases
• Addition of a technology fee to all fines
• Mobile generator purchase

The council voted 5‑0 to grant permission for Joe Deputy to obtain quotes for a used mobile generator, including an extended warranty and required equipment, to provide emergency power to two lift stations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tempore Angelia Kiker. No other formal actions were adopted during the work session.

• Approved permission to obtain mobile generator quotes (5‑0)

Council Called Meeting

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a called meeting primarily to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is authorized under Georgia law to discuss potential property acquisition or disposal and personnel matters. No other public business is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the vote.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss property negotiations under Ga. Code § 50-14-3(b)(1)(B)
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Ga. Code § 50-14-3(b)(2)

The council entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting. Both motions were approved unanimously (5‑0). No policy, budget, or zoning items were decided.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville Mayor and City Council will meet to conduct regular business and review committee reports. The primary action item is a vote on a retirement adoption agreement ordinance.

• Vote to approve GMEBS Retirement Adoption Agreement Ordinance 2026-1
• Approval of January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from Finance, MainStreet, Fire, ESG, Police, Planning and Zoning, Grants, and Downtown Development committees

The council approved the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the GMEBS Retirement Adoption Agreement Ordinance 2026-1. City Manager Keith Dickerson announced his resignation. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved GMEBS Retirement Adoption Agreement Ordinance 2026-1 (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda to approve minutes from February meetings, followed by committee reports. Two new business items are up for a vote: a beer and wine package license for 358 Fuel Up LLC at 358 West Louise Street, and Resolution 2026-1 to add a Police Department Technology Fee. Public comment and a possible executive session are also scheduled.

• Vote on beer/wine package license for 358 Fuel Up LLC at 358 West Louise Street
• Vote on Resolution 2026-1 to establish a Police Department Technology Fee
• Approval of minutes from February 2 and 17 meetings (called, work session, council, executive session)
• Committee reports from Finance, MainStreet, Fire, ESG, Police, Planning and Zoning, Downtown Development
• Public comment and consideration of executive session

The City Council voted 5‑0 to approve an alcohol license for 358 Fuel Up LLC at 358 West Louise Street. Other actions taken included approving a police technology fee resolution, appointing interim City Manager Julie Poole, granting her additional compensation, and confirming new members for the Planning Commission, MainStreet Board, and Downtown Development Board.

• Approved alcohol license for 358 Fuel Up LLC (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑1 Police Department Technology Fee Addition
• Approved appointment of Julie Poole as Interim City Manager
• Approved $500 per pay period additional compensation for Interim City Manager
• Approved new Planning Commission members
• Approved 2026 MainStreet Board members
• Approved 2026 Downtown Development Board members
• Approved March 16‑April 30, 2026 application period for City Manager position

Council Called Meeting

This is a brief called meeting with only two agenda items: a vote on whether to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition, disposal, or leasing under Georgia law, followed by adjournment. No other business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss purchase, disposal, or lease of property (Georgia Code § 50-14-3(b)(1)(B))

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss or authorize negotiations for purchase, disposal, or lease of property under Georgia Code §50-14-3(b)(1)(B). Afterward, the council voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will review a sign request for the Rocky Branch – Village Crest Subdivision and consider the final plat for the same subdivision. No other substantive business is listed.

• Rocky Branch – Village Crest Subdivision sign for consideration
• Village Crest Subdivision final plat approval

The commission approved the February 10, 2026 work session minutes. It also approved the Rocky Branch – Village Crest Subdivision and the final plat for the Village Crest Subdivision. All three motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 10, 2026 work session minutes (3-0)
• Approved Rocky Branch - Village Crest Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved Village Crest Subdivision - Final Plat (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting including the swearing in of newly elected Mayor Franklin Brown and Council Members Leigh Johnston and Blake Rainwater. The council will also consider and vote on appointments for city manager, clerk, attorney, and judge, as well as elect a mayor pro tempore for 2026. An alcohol license renewal for Avirett Holdings LLC dba Ash & Barrel will be discussed and voted on.

• Swearing in of Mayor Franklin Brown
• Swearing in of Council Members Leigh Johnston and Blake Rainwater
• Appointment of City Manager Keith Dickerson, City Clerk Julie Poole, City Attorney Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C., and City Judge Robert A. Sneed
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026
• Alcohol license renewal for Avirett Holdings LLC dba Ash & Barrel

The council unanimously approved the 2026 appointments for City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, and City Judge. They also elected Angelia Kiker as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026. Additionally, the council approved the alcohol license renewal for Avirett Holdings LLC dba Ash & Barrel.

• Approved appointment of City Manager Keith Dickerson (5-0)
• Approved appointment of City Clerk Julie Poole (5-0)
• Approved appointment of City Attorney Firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C. (5-0)
• Approved appointment of City Judge Robert A. Sneed (5-0)
• Approved Angelia Kiker as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license renewal for Avirett Holdings LLC dba Ash & Barrel (5-0)

Planning Commission Work Session

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review a proposed amendment to the Tree Conservation article. The body will also hold a discussion regarding aesthetic zoning.

• Article XXIX Tree Conservation Amendment
• Discussion of Aesthetic Zoning

The commission approved the meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It decided that no changes were recommended to the Article XXIX Tree Conservation amendment. It also resolved to develop a condensed set of building guidelines for aesthetic zoning in areas outside the Preservation Districts.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• No changes recommended to Article XXIX Tree Conservation amendment
• Decided to create condensed building guidelines for aesthetic zoning outside Preservation Districts

Planning Commission

This Clarkesville Planning Commission meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the election of officers for 2026. The board will also approve the January 13, 2026 minutes. No new business or sign applications are on the agenda.

• Election of 2026 planning commission officers
• Approval of January 13, 2026 meeting minutes

The commission approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. Zack Phillips was elected Chair and Alan Hoag was elected Vice‑Chair. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Elected Zack Phillips as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Alan Hoag as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including appointments to the Habersham Library Board and the Housing Authority Board, a resolution changing retirement benefits, and the 2026 council and holiday meeting schedules. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for approving minutes from November 10, 2025 and renewing several alcohol licenses.

• Approve alcohol license renewals for Ingles, Jay Maa Umiya - Westside Express, Pinheads, Hush, Oasis Bar & Grill, Rustic Cabin, Frescos, Old Towne Pub, Venera Liquors - Monroe Package
• Appoint Darrin Johnston, Sean Nix, Liz Treadwell, and Lisa Nicholson to the Habersham Library Board
• Appoint Rick Coulon and Gloria Camp to the Housing Authority Board
• Approve Resolution 2025-9 Retirement Benefit Change
• Approve the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule

The council considered motions to appoint members to the Habersham Library Board and the Housing Authority Board, approve a retirement benefit resolution, and set the 2026 council and holiday schedules. The meeting was formally adjourned with a vote of 4‑0.

• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)

City Council Work Session

This work session agenda contains only procedural items and a possible executive session to discuss personnel matters under Georgia law. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Consider going into executive session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action, or dismissal of a public officer or employee

The council voted 4-0 to approve Veridian’s contract to refurbish around 11 deteriorated manholes. A motion to enter executive session was presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Veridian contract to refurbish ~11 manholes (4-0)
• Motion to enter executive session was made
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was made

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission meets to elect 2026 officers, approve past minutes, and consider new business. The main items are the 2026 Farmers Market and two commercial facade alterations at 1478 and 1425 Washington Street. No dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Election of 2026 officers
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 Clarkesville Farmers Market discussion
• 1478 Washington St - Commercial facade alteration
• 1425 Washington St - Commercial facade alteration

The commission approved the November 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the November 12, 2025 work‑session minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026 Clarkesville Farmers Market and a commercial‑facade alteration at 1478 Washington St, both by 3‑0 votes. The proposal to alter the facade at 1425 Washington St was tabled pending more information, with the motion to table passing 3‑0.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 work‑session minutes (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 Clarkesville Farmers Market (3‑0)
• Approved 1478 Washington St commercial facade alteration (3‑0)
• Tabled 1425 Washington St commercial facade alteration (3‑0)