Clarkesville public meetings in 2025

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will consider several contract agreements and resolutions. The body will also vote on alcohol license renewals for nine local businesses.

• Vote on alcohol license renewals for nine businesses including Gulf Food Mart and The Copper Pot
• Vote to approve the Inframark Amendment 2 Agreement
• Vote to approve the Georgia Department of Transportation Contract Agreement
• Vote to approve Resolution 2025-7 GDOT Contract Item Agreement
• Vote to approve Resolution 2025-6 Emergency Management

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a lease program through the Georgia Municipal Association. The meeting also includes updates on a Georgia DOT roundabout and the Soque River Watershed Association.

• Update on Georgia DOT Round-a-bout
• Update on the Soque River Watershed Association
• Discussion of the Georgia Municipal Association Lease Program

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 budget and millage rate. The body will also consider a resolution to set the 2025 property tax due date. Other business includes board representative discussions and website changes.

• Public Hearing Number 3 for the 2026 Budget and Millage Rate
• Vote to approve the 2026 Budget and Millage Rate
• Resolution 2025-5 to set the 2025 property tax due date
• Appointment of Roxie Barron to the Planning Commission
• Approval of website changes with Revize

The council voted 3‑0 to approve the 2026 city budget and the accompanying millage rate. A separate 3‑0 vote approved Resolution 2025‑5 setting the 2025 property tax due date. The council also approved a contract with Revize to update the city website (3‑0). Roxie Barron was announced as a new member of the Planning Commission.

• Approved 2026 budget (3‑0)
• Approved 2026 millage rate (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑5 to set 2025 property tax due date (3‑0)
• Approved contract with Revize to update city website (3‑0)
• Announced Roxie Barron to Planning Commission

Planning Commission Work Session

The Clarkesville Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss two policy topics: a tree retention policy and aesthetic zoning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Discussion of tree retention policy
• Discussion of aesthetic zoning

The commission reviewed the current tree retention/replacement policy and considered public education about the tree ordinance. It also discussed improving building guidelines city‑wide through an aesthetic zoning approach. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and consider two specific property requests. The body will review a sign for a business and a residential facade alteration.

• Sign consideration for Chocolate Midge at 364 Jefferson St
• Residential facade alteration at 308 Amilee Graves Cir

The commission approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It approved a sign for 364 Jefferson St – Chocolate Midge with a 3‑0 vote. It approved a residential facade alteration at 308 Amilee Graves Cir with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved sign for 364 Jefferson St – Chocolate Midge (3-0)
• Approved residential facade alteration at 308 Amilee Graves Cir (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Public Hearing

The City of Clarkesville is holding the first public hearing for the proposed 2026 budget and millage rate. The meeting includes a call to order, the public hearing, and a public comment period before adjournment.

• Public Hearing Number 1 for the 2026 Budget and Millage Rate

City Manager Keith Dickerson called the meeting to order. A public hearing for the 2026 budget and millage rate was scheduled, but no members of the public attended and the budget was not presented. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by the City Manager.

Public Hearing

The City of Clarkesville is holding the second public hearing for the proposed 2026 budget and millage rate. This hearing provides an opportunity for residents to comment on the budget and property tax rate before adoption.

• Public Hearing Number 2 for the 2026 Budget and Millage Rate

The City Manager presented the 2026 budget and millage rate during the public hearing. No public comments were received. The meeting was adjourned without any approvals, denials, or votes.

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will vote on proposed historic cemetery rules and zoning/density changes. They will also set public hearing dates for the 2026 budget and millage rate, and consider a liquor license for a new package store. A budget presentation and a Constitution Week proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Vote on historic cemetery rules
• Vote on zoning and density changes
• 2026 budget presentation and setting public hearing dates (Sept 23, 29, Oct 6)
• Liquor license for Venera Liquors LLC dba Monroe Package Store at 332 Monroe St. Suite 2
• Proclamation of Constitution Week

The City Council approved the updated historic cemetery rules, the zoning and density changes, the public hearing dates for the 2026 budget and millage rate, and an alcohol license for Venera Liquors LLC, each by a 4‑0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda and proclaimed Constitution Week. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including July 23, 2025 Council Retreat, etc.) (4‑0)
• Approved updated historic cemetery rules (4‑0)
• Approved zoning and density amendments (4‑0)
• Approved public hearing dates for 2026 budget and millage rate (4‑0)
• Approved alcohol license for Venera Liquors LLC, pending criminal history results (4‑0)
• Proclaimed Constitution Week (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the budget and millage rate. The body will also review updates regarding the Georgia Intercity Passenger Rail and a study proposal for the Horwath Hotel.

• Budget and Millage Rate discussion
• Mauldin House changes
• Georgia Intercity Passenger Rail update
• Horwath Hotel Study Proposal

The council voted 4-0 to approve hiring Horwath HTL to conduct a hotel feasibility study for the Monroe Street property. The council also voted 4-0 to adjourn the work session.

• Approved hiring Horwath HTL for hotel study (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider facade alterations for three properties and discuss potential developments at Swain & Sycamore. The body will also consider the adoption of amended Planning Commission By-Laws.

• Residential facade alteration at 205 E Water Street
• Commercial facade appearance change at 1442 Washington Street
• New commercial facade revision at 1371 Washington St
• Discussion on potential developments at Swain & Sycamore
• Adoption of amended Planning Commission By-Laws

The Clarkesville Planning Commission approved the August 19, 2025 minutes and a series of facade alteration requests, adopted amended commission by‑laws, and postponed a development discussion. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 1345 Washington St – Iris + Co (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 205 E Water St residential facade alteration (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 1442 Washington St commercial facade appearance change (vote 4‑0)
• Approved 1371 Washington St new commercial facade revision, conditional on ADA compliance (vote 3‑0)
• Adopted amended Planning Commission By‑Laws (vote 4‑0)
• Deferred Swain & Sycamore potential developments to a later meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3‑0)

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss an audit report and provide updates on the budget and prior year reviews. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session and a discussion of council action items.

• Audit Report
• Budget Update
• Prior Year Review and Updates
• Executive Session

The council agreed to have Municode digitize the City Charter and Code of Ordinances. They also approved obtaining landscaping quotes, invited a representative to the October Partnership Habersham meeting, and discussed increasing water and sewer rates. Mayor Pro‑Tempore Franklin Brown moved to approve the SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County, to enter executive session, and to adjourn the meeting.

• Agreed to use Municode to digitize the City Charter and Code of Ordinances (unanimous agreement)
• Agreed to obtain quotes from other landscaping companies (unanimous agreement)
• Invited a representative to attend the October Partnership Habersham meeting (unanimous agreement)
• Motion to approve SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County (motion made)
• Motion to enter executive session (motion made)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (motion made)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will consider several items, including a vote to approve Ordinance 2025-5 concerning outdoor lighting. The meeting also includes updates on the Camp Merrill intergovernmental service agreement and discussion of election qualifying requirements. Committee reports from finance, fire, police, planning and zoning will be presented, and the council may enter an executive session.

• Vote to approve Ordinance 2025-5 Outdoor Lighting
• Update on the Camp Merrill Intergovernmental Service Agreement
• Discussion of election qualifying requirements

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. Council Member Brad Coppedge’s motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-5 for outdoor lighting passed with a 5‑0 vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Pro‑Tempore Franklin Brown.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-5 Outdoor Lighting (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting was made

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss Ordinance 2025-5 regarding outdoor lighting. No other substantive business is listed; the remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items, open discussion, public comment, and a potential executive session.

• Discussion of Ordinance 2025-5 Outdoor Lighting

Council Member Rick Wood moved to adjourn the work session. The motion was seconded by Council Member Brad Coppedge and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Adjourned the work session (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will discuss and vote on adopting Lighting Ordinance 2025-5 and proposed density changes for Planning Commission review. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for a regional radio network and vote to dispose of five police vehicles. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from June 2, 2025, and the meeting may go into executive session for property negotiations.

• Adoption of Lighting Ordinance 2025-5
• Density changes for Planning Commission review
• Northeast Georgia Regional Radio Network Intergovernmental Agreement
• Disposal of five police vehicles (2014-2017 models)
• Possible executive session for property negotiations

The council approved the Lighting Ordinance 2025-5 with a 5‑0 vote. It also moved a motion to send density changes to the Planning Commission for review, approved an intergovernmental agreement for the Northeast Georgia Regional Radio Network, approved disposal of several police vehicles, and approved the appointment of Alan Hoag to the Planning Commission. Vote tallies for these latter actions were not recorded in the minutes.

• Adopt Lighting Ordinance 2025-5 – Passed (5‑0)
• Send density changes to Planning Commission for review – motion made; outcome not recorded
• Approve Northeast Georgia Regional Radio Network intergovernmental agreement – motion made; outcome not recorded
• Dispose of listed police vehicles (2014 Dodge Charger, 2017 Dodge Charger, 2008 Ford Explorer, 2010 Ford Explorer) – motion made; outcome not recorded
• Appointment of Alan Hoag to Planning Commission – motion made; outcome not recorded

City Council Work Session

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss several topics, including an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Army, proposed density changes, a new ordinance for golf cart rentals, the School Resource Officer program, sales tax facts, health insurance for the city attorney, and SPLOST VIII. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion only.

• Update on intergovernmental agreement with the United States Army
• Discuss density changes (zoning related)
• Discuss ordinance for golf cart rentals
• Discuss School Resource Officer program
• Discuss SPLOST VIII (special purpose local option sales tax)

During the work session, Council members reviewed several items but only took formal action on the health insurance discussion for the City Attorney, voting 5‑0 to drop it. No other substantive motions were approved, denied, or recorded as voted.

• Dropped health insurance discussion for City Attorney (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Commission noted that there would be no public meeting on August 12. It formally rescheduled the meeting to August 19, 2025. No vote tally was recorded for this action.

• Rescheduled meeting to August 19, 2025 (no vote recorded)

City Council Work Session

The Clarkesville City Council holds a work session to discuss proposed additional rules for the Historic Clarkesville Cemetery. The agenda also includes unfinished business, open discussion, public comment, and a possible executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discuss additional rules for the Historic Clarkesville Cemetery

Council Member Angelia Kiker moved to enter executive session; the motion was seconded by Council Member Brad Coppedge and passed unanimously (4‑0). She also moved to adjourn the meeting, which was likewise seconded by Brad Coppedge and passed unanimously (4‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will meet to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item for consideration is the preliminary plat for the Village Crest Subdivision.

• Village Crest Subdivision - Preliminary Plat

The commission approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved the Village Crest Subdivision preliminary plat, also by a 4‑0 vote. No signs were presented for consideration, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Village Crest Subdivision preliminary plat (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The council will consider approving minutes from April 6, 2025, receive monthly reports from department heads, and vote on adopting four new ordinances covering municipal court rules, public property use, unauthorized water services, and leash requirements for dogs. A public hearing will be held on a resolution to change the city charter.

• Adopt Uniform Municipal Court Rules Ordinance 2025-1
• Adopt Public Property or Use of Public Spaces Ordinance 2025-2
• Adopt Unauthorized Use of Municipal Water Services Ordinance 2025-3
• Adopt Leash Requirements for Dogs Ordinance 2025-4
• Public hearing on Change of City Charter Resolution 2025-2

The Clarkesville City Council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2025-1 Uniform Municipal Court Rules. It also approved Ordinance 2025-2 Use of Public Spaces with an amendment, Ordinance 2025-3 Unauthorized Use of Municipal Water Services with an amendment, and Ordinance 2025-4 Leash Requirements for Dogs with amendments. All four measures passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-1 Uniform Municipal Court Rules (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-2 Use of Public Spaces, amended to add "City Code 1-12" (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-3 Unauthorized Use of Municipal Water Services, amended to clarify authorization (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-4 Leash Requirements for Dogs, amended to remove exemptions (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2025-2 to amend the city charter regarding the maximum millage rate. They will also discuss and vote on Resolution 2025-3 to declare the estimated rollback millage rate for 2025, and discuss House Bills 581 and 92. The consent agenda includes approving minutes from May 5, 2025, and the council may enter executive session for legal consultation.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-2 to amend city charter on maximum millage rate
• Discussion and vote on Resolution 2025-3 to declare estimated rollback millage rate for 2025
• Discussion of House Bills 581 and 92
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 work session and council meeting
• Consideration of executive session for attorney-client consultation on litigation

The council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved Resolution 2025-2 to amend the maximum millage rate in the city charter. They approved Resolution 2025-3 setting the estimated rollback millage rate for 2025 at 13.57%. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Consent Agenda (May 5, 2025 minutes) – Passed (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-2 to amend maximum millage rate in charter – Passed (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-3 to set estimated rollback millage rate at 13.57% – Passed (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting – Motion passed

City Council Work Session

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential new ordinances and unfinished business, including updates on Mary Street Park. The meeting will also include an open discussion period and a potential executive session.

• Discuss new ordinances for Uniform Municipal Court Rules
• Discuss new ordinances regarding public property and water use
• Discuss new ordinances on dog leashing requirements
• Update on Mary Street Park
• Discuss potential development

The council voted 4‑0 to consider going into executive session, but no executive session was held. No other ordinances, park actions, or development proposals were approved or denied during the work session.

• Motion to consider executive session passed (4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a facade alteration for Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill at 515 Grant Street and a new residential facade at 316 Green Street. The agenda also includes approval of April 8, 2025 minutes and a sign(s) item with no details provided. No other major business is listed.

• Facade alteration for Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill at 515 Grant St
• New residential facade at 316 Green Street
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Sign(s) for consideration (no details given)

The Clarkesville Planning Commission met on June 10, 2025. Two project requests were presented: a deck addition at 515 Grant St and a new residential facade at 316 Green St, and motions to approve each were made. No vote outcomes were recorded for those motions. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Vice Chair Jennifer Tench moved to approve deck addition at 515 Grant St (outcome not recorded)
• Member Leigh Johnston moved to approve new residential facade at 316 Green St (outcome not recorded)
• Vice Chair Jennifer Tench moved to adjourn; seconded by Member Leigh Johnston; passed (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss several topics, including a proposed parking ordinance and potential zoning changes. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only. The meeting also includes updates on events at Sam Pitts Park and a partnership with Habersham.

• Discuss parking ordinance
• Discuss zoning changes
• Discuss events in Sam Pitts Park
• Mayor Aycock update on Partnership Habersham

The council approved the Downtown Parking Policy presented by Council Member Coppedge, with a 3‑0 vote. It also approved a 60‑day moratorium on new construction to review zoning and architectural ordinances, passing 4‑0. No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Approved Downtown Parking Policy (3-0)
• Approved 60‑day building moratorium (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for April 8, 2025, but it was designated as a No Public Meeting. No agenda items were discussed, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss a millage rate resolution. The agenda also includes the approval of March 3, 2025, meeting minutes and an Arbor Day Proclamation.

• Discussion of Millage Rate Resolution
• Approval of March 3, 2025 Work Session, Executive Session and Council Meeting Minutes
• Arbor Day Proclamation

The council approved the consent agenda with a 4‑0 vote. Council members agreed to schedule and advertise the required public hearings for a resolution to raise the city’s allowable millage rate to 15 percent. The council also approved an agenda amendment and an alcohol license for Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill, each passing 4‑0, with the license contingent on background investigations. Mayor Aycock proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Agreed to schedule and advertise required public hearings for millage rate resolution (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment for Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill (4-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Rustic Cabin Bar and Grill, pending background checks (4-0)
• Proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
• Adjourned the meeting

Public Hearing

The public hearing on February 10, 2025 was cancelled. City Manager Keith Dickerson noted the city plans to opt in to Georgia House Bill 581, a floating homestead exemption, and said he will recommend the council vote to opt out if any Habersham County city opts out. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will discuss and vote on a 2025 millage rate ordinance and approve 2024 budget amendments. The meeting also includes committee reports and a recognition of an Eagle Scout.

• Approve Millage Rate Ordinance 2025-1
• Approve 2024 Budget Amendments Resolution 2025-2
• Recognition of Eagle Scout Callum Osborne
• Committee Reports: Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, Planning and Zoning
• Approval of February 3, 2024 and February 10, 2024 meeting minutes

The council approved the 2024 Budget Amendments Resolution 2025-2 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The Millage Rate Ordinance 2025-1 was not approved; the attorney will revise it for presentation at the April meeting. No executive session was held.

• Approved 2024 Budget Amendments Resolution 2025-2 (5-0)
• Motion to approve consent agenda made (vote outcome not recorded)
• Millage Rate Ordinance 2025-1 pending; attorney to revise for April meeting
• No executive session held

Mayor and City Council

The Clarkesville City Council will consider a city charter change regarding the millage rate, vote on a liquor license for Hush Clarkesville, LLC at 1456 Washington Street, and hold a public hearing on opting out of Georgia House Bill 581. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and committee reports.

• Discuss city charter change regarding millage rate
• Vote on Hush Clarkesville, LLC to sell beer, wine and liquor at 1456 Washington Street
• Public hearing for Georgia House Bill 581 Opt Out
• Update on Hardman Water Tank maintenance

The council voted to approve an alcohol license for Hush Clarkesville, LLC, with a 4‑0 vote. The motion was made by Council Member Brad Coppedge and seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tempore Franklin Brown. Other items discussed included a charter change for the millage rate, water tank maintenance, and a public hearing on Georgia House Bill 581, but no votes were recorded on those topics. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned without entering executive session.

• Approved alcohol license for Hush Clarkesville, LLC (4-0)

Council Called Meeting

The City Council will discuss House Bill 581 regarding property tax reform. The body will consider the adoption of Resolution 2025-1 to show intent to opt in to the reform.

• Resolution 2025-1 regarding House Bill 581 Property Tax Reform

The council discussed Georgia House Bill 581, a property‑tax reform proposal. Council Member Brad Coppedge moved to adopt Resolution 2025‑1, indicating the city’s intent to opt in to the bill. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tempore Franklin Brown and passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-1 to opt in to HB 581 (3-0)

City Council Work Session

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session on March 3, 2025. Items include an update on House Bill 581, discussion of a new millage rate formula and Home Rule options, the Habersham County Safety Awareness Program, and a property on Robertson Loop Road. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Update on House Bill 581
• Discussion of new millage rate formula and Home Rule
• Discussion of Habersham County Safety Awareness Program (SAP)
• Discuss property on Robertson Loop Road

The council approved moving forward with deeding a small corner of 1885 Robertson Loop Road to Mr. Ramirez (vote 4‑0). It also approved a motion to enter executive session (vote 4‑0) and later approved adjournment of the meeting (vote 5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved deeding of corner property at 1885 Robertson Loop Rd to Mr. Ramirez (4‑0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (4‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5‑0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss and vote on converting Landers Street to one-way and making Lockwood Street partially one-way. The body will also discuss downtown parking.

• Vote on making Landers Street one-way
• Vote on making Lockwood Street partially one-way
• Discussion regarding downtown parking

The council voted 4‑0 to make Landers Street one‑way and to make Lockwood Street partially one‑way. It also approved the purchase of 555 Monroe Street for $1,190,000, conditional on bank financing. The council discussed a downtown parking ordinance and considered an executive‑session request, but no vote was recorded on those items.

• Approved making Landers Street one-way (4-0)
• Approved making Lockwood Street partially one-way (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 555 Monroe Street for $1,190,000, conditional on financing (4-0)

Mayor and City Council

The council will discuss and vote on appointing four key city positions for 2025: City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney (firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.), and City Judge. They will also elect a Mayor Pro Tempore and set the qualifying fee of $18.00 for the November 4, 2025 regular election for mayor and council seats. These items are listed under New Business.

• Approve appointment of City Manager Keith Dickerson
• Approve appointment of City Clerk Julie Poole
• Approve appointment of City Attorney firm Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
• Approve appointment of City Judge Robert A. Sneed
• Set qualifying fee of $18.00 for the November 4, 2025 regular election

City Council Work Session

This is a work session of the Clarkesville City Council. The council will receive updates on ARPA-funded projects including Mary Street bathrooms and a waterline extension, and will discuss the Old Courthouse property and House Bill 581. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Update on ARPA funds, Mary Street bathrooms, and waterline extension project
• Discussion of the Old Courthouse property
• Discussion of House Bill 581
• Open discussion and public comment period
• Consideration of going into executive session

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will consider a demolition request for the old courthouse at 555 Monroe St, along with sign applications for Hush at 1456 Washington St and Traditions Bank at 389 Washington St, including a sign variance for the bank. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• 555 Monroe St - Old Courthouse Demolition
• 389 Washington St - Traditions Bank Sign Variance
• 1456 Washington St - Hush sign application
• 389 Washington St - Traditions Bank sign application

Mayor and City Council

The council will vote on several items including consent agenda approval of alcohol license renewals and new licenses, adoption of Resolution 2024-7 for Town Green restoration, discussion on Flock cameras, a contract with Falcon Design for engineering services, and a proposed rezoning of 217 Landers St. from R-2 to Institutional. Committee reports from Finance, Main Street, Fire, ESG, Police, and Planning will be presented. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a possible executive session for legal consultation.

• Consider approval of alcohol license renewals and new licenses for Square 332 Chevron and 1442 Cocktails & Cafe
• Adopt Resolution 2024-7 for Town Green Restoration
• Discuss Flock cameras
• Contract with Falcon Design for engineering services for GDOT projects and GEFA funding
• Proposed rezoning of Map 104-046A, 217 Landers St., from R-2 to INS

Council Called Meeting

This is a called meeting with minimal agenda items. The only substantive item is a discussion of the Old Courthouse under unfinished business. The council will also consider entering executive session. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discuss the Old Courthouse (unfinished business)
• Consider entering executive session

City Council Work Session

The Clarkesville City Council will hold a work session to discuss unfinished business including a proposal related to Fort Moore and Camp Merrill and a lease of city property, as well as new business regarding the Habersham County Fire Department Study. The agenda also includes open discussion, public comment, and consideration of an executive session. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discuss Fort Moore and Camp Merrill Proposal
• Discuss Lease of City Property
• Discuss the Habersham County Fire Department Study
• Public Comment
• Consider Going Into Executive Session

Planning Commission

The Clarkesville Planning Commission will review a demolition and facade request for the Waffle House at 661 W Louise St, and elect officers for 2025.

• 661 W Louise St - Waffle House Demo/Facade request
• Election of 2025 Planning Commission officers