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 "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": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission will discuss the Trillium Project on Sycamore Way",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review three facade alterations",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss three specific property alterations. The body will consider requests for residential and commercial facade changes.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve liquor sales at 442 Washington St and 522 Monroe St",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "Clarkesville Council to vote on branding guide and mobile generator purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss generator purchase, property update",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Waffle House, bank signs, facade alteration",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Planning Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Sycamore Way - Trillium",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss hotel study, fitness court grant, and grant policy",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Clarkesville Council to discuss fire consolidation and new technology fee",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Council Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on entering closed session for property, personnel",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on GMEBS Retirement Adoption Agreement Ordinance",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on police technology fee and beer/wine license",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Council Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on entering executive session for property negotiations",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning commission to consider Village Crest subdivision sign and final plat",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "New mayor and council members sworn in, city positions appointed",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Planning Commission Work Session",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss tree conservation and aesthetic zoning",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning commission to elect 2026 officers",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "Mayor and City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on retirement benefit change and board appointments",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-27",
   "body": "City Council Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss personnel in closed session",
   "summary": "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.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider two commercial facade alterations on Washington Street",
   "summary": "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.",
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