Monroe, GA

Downtown Development Authority

Convention and Visitors Bureau

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, and to review three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Marable Street, Maple Lane, and South Broad Street. These certificates determine whether proposed changes to historic properties are appropriate.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4864 - 227 E Marable Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4865 - 407 E Marable Street, 411 E Marable Street, & 403 Maple Lane
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4868 - 506 S Broad Street

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a property at 1110 N Broad Street and a rezoning request for multiple parcels on Blaine Street and N Hammond Drive. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a report from the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4689 - 120, 130, & 140 Blaine Street and 121 & 131 N Hammond Drive

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Planned Commercial Development (PCD) amendment for Sub Area 3 at 120, 130, and 140 Blaine Street and 121 and 131 N Hammond Drive, allowing 14-28 live-work residences in the existing commercial structure. The motion included changing the Sub-Area 3 unit size range in the pattern book to 500-2,500 square feet, and staff said an amended pattern book must still be submitted. A Certificate of Appropriateness for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street was tabled because its Conditional Use and Variance requests are still pending City Council action. The agenda and the June 16, 2026 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Rezone #4689 PCD amendment for Sub Area 3 at 120, 130, & 140 Blaine Street and 121 & 131 N Hammond Drive, allowing 14-28 live-work residences (unanimous)
• Approved changing Sub-Area 3 pattern book unit sizes to 500-2,500 square feet; amended pattern book still must be submitted to staff (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street pending City Council action on its Conditional Use and Variance (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the June 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the historic district. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine administrative items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4734 - 224 Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4735 - 106 Third Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4737 - 132 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4738 - 227 Atha Street

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission approved three Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for properties at 106 Third Street, 132 N Broad Street, and 227 Atha Street, and tabled a COA for 224 Boulevard until the August 25, 2026 meeting. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved COA #4735 for new siding and windows at 106 Third Street (unanimous)
• Approved COA #4737 for a long metal awning at 132 N Broad Street, denied painting the upper portion (unanimous)
• Approved COA #4738 for new siding and roof at 227 Atha Street (unanimous)
• Tabled COA #4734 for an addition and garage at 224 Boulevard until August 25, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider a single item of new business: approval of the 2026 millage rate. The agenda contains no other substantive items, so the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of 2026 millage rate

The City Council unanimously approved a 2026 millage rate decrease to 6.465 mills, the lowest in 26 years. The rate follows a property reassessment survey that increased the tax digest by 13.56%, and the rollback removes reassessments of existing properties. A $400,000 home assessment would see about a $70 decrease in city taxes.

• Approved 2026 millage rate decrease to 6.465 mills (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a certificate of appropriateness, two rezoning requests, and a related annexation. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4742 - E. Fambrough Street (108, P/O 109, 112, 114, 118, 122, & 124)
• Annexation (with Rezone #4763) - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78
• Rezone #4763 - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau is meeting to approve minutes and financial statements, and to decide on a proposed mural for the Spring Street wall. The agenda also includes director and chairman reports and new business items.

• Approval of mural on Spring Street wall
• Approval of June financial statements
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026

The Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved reimbursement to the City for a $14,000 payment to mural artist Levi Dilley for the Spring Street mural. They also approved the June 2026 financials and the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes. Staff reported rack cards are complete pending state approval, and discussed installing piped music downtown.

• Approved reimbursement to City for $14,000 mural payment to Levi Dilley (unanimous)
• Approved June 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take action on a consent agenda. The main items are public hearings on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, and a rezone of properties on Blaine Street and N Hammond Drive. The council will also consider several contracts, fee changes, and policy updates, including a utility rate increase for 2027.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Public hearing: Rezone #4689 for 120, 130, 140 Blaine Street and 121, 131 N Hammond Drive
• Amendment to Agreement for Probation and Pretrial Diversion Supervision Fees
• CDBG Grant Writing/Administrative Services for Blaine Station Project
• 2027 Utility Rate Increase

The Monroe City Council held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with all members present (one via phone, unable to vote). The council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes from several boards and prior council meetings. During public forum, Charles Preston raised a concern about the water rate increase from $27.50 to $222.50 per month, requesting administrative flexibility for buildings with different water line needs. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from DDA, CVB, Planning Commission, Historic Preservation, City Council, and Retreat (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its 2026 annual planning retreat to review the 2025-2026 workplan and rebuild its strategy for the coming year. Members will discuss mission and vision statements, transformation strategies covering redevelopment projects, downtown design, and entertainment draws, and set top priorities for 2026-2027 including property acquisitions and marketing materials. The agenda also covers board committees, training, the sponsorship program, and 2027 events. No binding decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 2025-2026 workplan and mission/vision statements
• Rebuild of transformation strategies: redevelopment projects, downtown design, entertainment draws
• Top priorities for 2026-2027: acquisition of properties and marketing materials
• Discussion of board committees and training
• Sponsorship program and 2027 events planning

The Downtown Development Authority held its annual planning retreat and approved a workplan for 2026-2027, focusing on parking improvements, property acquisition, and marketing. A new parking committee was formed, and several properties were identified for potential acquisition. The board also discussed updating its strategies and priorities, with no formal votes taken on these items.

• Created parking committee (Anderson, Gray, Malcom, Collin) to meet with lot owners
• Set up matching grant up to $1,000 for business signage
• Added 125 S. Wayne St. and 212 W. Spring St. to redevelopment sites list
• Changed task to 'Promote Customer on-street parking' from 'Enforce two hour parking'
• Removed completed task #8 from Strategy #3
• Added new task: 'Implement downtown wireless audio for Main Street'
• Identified Hewell Plumbing, 212 W. Spring St., and former Hardees for acquisition
• Approved 2026-27 workplan unanimously (motion by Mathias, seconded by Collin)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve minutes and financials, hear public comments, and discuss downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, the farmer's market, and sponsorships. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 minutes
• Approval of June financials
• Discussion of downtown design
• Discussion of redevelopment projects
• Discussion of sponsorships

The Downtown Development Authority approved the July 9, 2026 meeting minutes and June 2026 financials unanimously. During public forum, Joe Grizzle raised concerns about paid parking revenue and transparency; the DDA agreed to draft a letter to parking lot owners and have the chair contact the parking company. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Agreed to draft letter to parking lot owners regarding paid parking companies
• Chairwoman to contact paid parking company to express they are not welcome in Monroe

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, to consider several land-use applications. These include two certificates of appropriateness, two conditional use permits, a special exception variance, and a preliminary plat for a large-scale site. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and a report from the Code Enforcement Officer.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4834 - 1100 N Broad Street
• Conditional Use #4835 - 1554 S Broad Street
• Special Exception Variance #4836 - 1450 Piedmont Parkway
• Preliminary Plat #4844 - Piedmont Industrial Park, Delta X & Jim Daws Road

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on multiple rezoning requests along E. Fambrough Street and Jim Daws Road, two annexation proposals, and several contracts including a John Deere loader purchase and a Kenworth T880 truck. The meeting also includes updates on grants, a river park project, and a liquor license application.

• Rezone #4742 for 108, 109, 112, 114, 118, 122, & 124 E. Fambrough Street
• Annexation of 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78 (with Rezone #4763)
• Rezone #4763 for 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78
• 2026 John Deere Loader Purchase
• Approval to Purchase Kenworth T880

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review July financials and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions on downtown design, redevelopment projects, and various community programs.

• Free Parking Improvement Grant
• 131 E Church Street Public Art Mural Application
• Demolition of 140 S Broad Street

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review May financial statements and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding downtown design, redevelopment projects, and the Farmer's Market.

• Review of May Financials
• Downtown Design discussion
• Redevelopment Projects discussion
• Farmer's Market discussion
• Stakeholder Event scheduled for July 28, 2026

The Downtown Development Authority voted to approve its June 11, 2026 minutes and the May 2026 financial statements, both unanimously. In new business, the board decided a letter will be sent to the Monroe Police Department requesting an officer with a downtown satellite office, citing solicitation in neighborhoods, people sleeping at downtown buildings, and mental health concerns; member Lee Malcom said she would take the request to the City Council Retreat on July 12. The board also decided the August meeting will be held in conjunction with the DDA Retreat on August 3, 2026, so there will be no meeting on August 13. Other items, such as the National Guard land swap, a possible Georgia Grown store, the downtown mural, and a Madison Trolley Company proposal, were discussed or reported but not decided.

• Approved June 11, 2026 DDA meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
• Decided a letter will be sent from the DDA to Monroe Police Department asking for an officer with a downtown satellite office
• Decided the August meeting will be held with the DDA Retreat on August 3, 2026; no meeting on August 13
• Adjourned at 9:16 a.m. (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will review financial statements from May and approve a mural design for the Spring Street wall. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of the Mural Design - Spring Street wall
• Review of CVB May Financials
• Approval of June 11, 2026, minutes

The Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority approved a mural design for the Spring Street wall, with a dark blue background featuring poppies and indigenous flowers, but deferred discussion of pricing and funding to the August 3 retreat. The board also approved the June 11 meeting minutes and May financials unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the director noted rack cards await state approval and piped music costs were discussed but not decided.

• Approved mural design for Spring Street wall (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 financials (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to review the August 3 minutes and July financial statements. The agenda includes reports from the Chairman and Director, as well as old and new business.

• Approval of August 3, 2026 minutes
• Review of July financial statements

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, then will consider five Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Boulevard, Midland Avenue, and Broad Street. These certificates determine whether proposed changes to historic properties are acceptable.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4734 - 224 Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4795 - 218 N Midland Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4796 - 321 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4797 - 305 Milledge Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4798 - 304 N Broad Street

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, two rezoning requests, and an annexation tied to one of the rezonings. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and a code enforcement report.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4742 - E. Fambrough Street (108, P/O 109, 112, 114, 118, 122, & 124)
• Annexation (with Rezone #4763) - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1098 U.S. Hwy 78
• Rezone #4763 - 329 Jim Daws Road & 1089 U.S. Hwy 78

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, a conditional use request on E Marable Street, and a rezoning on Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a report from the code enforcement officer.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 - 1110 N Broad Street
• Conditional Use #4640 - 409 E Marable Street
• Rezone #4641 - 275 Cherry Hill Road
• Report from Code Enforcement Officer

The Monroe Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable Street, with the condition that operating hours be changed from 24 hours to 5 a.m.–12 a.m. The commission also approved a rezone of 275 Cherry Hill Road from M-1 to R-1 for a single-family home, with a condition to remove a dumpster upon certificate of occupancy. A certificate of appropriateness for 1110 N Broad Street (QuikTrip) was tabled pending council action on related items.

• Approved Conditional Use #4640 for convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable Street, with hours changed to 5 a.m.–12 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4641 of 275 Cherry Hill Road from M-1 to R-1 for one single-family home, with dumpster removal condition (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness #4452 for 1110 N Broad Street (QuikTrip) pending council action (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Monroe Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding a routine meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and current financial statements, and to hear reports from the chairman and director. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• Review of April financials
• Chairman's report
• Director's report

The Convention & Visitors Bureau Authority unanimously approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and the April 2026 financial statements. The board discussed moving forward with the Spring Street wall mural, assigning tasks and pricing inquiries, and considered a DDA tour of Thomasville, Georgia. The director reported on promotional videos, rack cards, and plans for a downtown safety event for shop owners.

• Approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved the April 2026 financial statements unanimously.
• Discussed moving forward with the Spring Street wall mural, assigning tasks and pricing inquiries.
• Discussed a potential DDA tour of Thomasville, Georgia, with a goal of two tours per year.
• Discussed the need for more police presence downtown and planning a safety event for shop owners.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Atha Street, S Broad Street, S Madison Avenue, and N Broad Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items. No decisions are noted in the agenda itself.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4673 - 223 Atha Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4676 - 600 S Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4675 - 511 S Madison Avenue
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4674 - 338 N Broad Street

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved all four Certificate of Appropriateness applications on the agenda. The first, for 223 Atha Street, was approved with a condition allowing the applicant to choose window styles as long as they are uniform throughout the home. The remaining three, for 600 S Broad Street, 511 S Madison Avenue, and 338 N Broad Street, were approved as submitted. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4673 for 223 Atha Street, allowing the applicant to choose window styles (6/6 or 1/1 double hung, and 16-pane, 8-pane, or 1-pane) provided they are uniform throughout the home.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4676 for 600 S Broad Street as submitted, permitting added windows and doors, storefront and awning replacement, and an ADA ramp.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4675 for 511 S Madison Avenue as submitted, permitting a five-foot French door and brick landing for backyard access.
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness #4674 for 338 N Broad Street as submitted, permitting a porch column, ADA ramp, exterior lighting, brick pavers, and potential roofing work.
• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted.
• Approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes as submitted.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss routine matters including approval of minutes and financial statements, as well as updates on downtown design, redevelopment projects, entertainment draws, and the farmer's market. A CDP capstone presentation by Sandy Daniels is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
• Review of April financials
• Discussion of downtown design and redevelopment projects
• Update on entertainment draws and farmer's market
• CDP capstone presentation by Sandy Daniels

The Downtown Development Authority approved the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and April 2026 financials unanimously. The DDA closed on the Whitley Building and discussed next steps, including securing easements and drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for development. The board also discussed the TAP Grant project on Broad Street, a mural timeline, and a parking lot issue behind Synovus Bank. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2026 financials (unanimous)
• Closed on Whitley Building; discussed next steps including RFP
• Discussed Spring Street wall mural timeline and budget
• Discussed parking lot behind Synovus Bank cleanup options

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding a meeting with several discussion items, including a property assessment and tax digest update, project updates, a wastewater treatment plant update, and organizational chart updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for discussion only.

• Property Assessment and Tax Digest Update and Discussion
• Project Updates and Discussion
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Update and Discussion
• Organizational Chart Updates and Discussion

The City Council held a retreat with no formal votes, but discussed a property tax study showing significant assessment increases and proposed a record-low millage rate of 6.465 mills for adoption on August 4, 2026. Staff provided updates on numerous projects, including grants, infrastructure, and downtown development. No binding decisions were made during the retreat.

• Proposed 6.465 millage rate (record low) for adoption at August 4 meeting
• Requested second appraisal for 118 West Spring Street property
• Agreed to add RF system shutdown request to August Council agenda
• Discussed potential land swap with National Guard for Coker Park expansion
• Reviewed procurement policy changes (state bid limit raised to $250k) for August agenda

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several land-use applications, including a conditional use and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, a conditional use at 409 E Marable Street, and a rezone at 275 Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes contracts for CDBG grant services, a financing agreement with GMA, purchase of a fire engine, a National Guard exchange agreement, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School. The meeting will also approve minutes from previous boards and committees.

• Conditional Use #4451 - 1110 N Broad Street - QuikTrip
• Hardship Variance #4502 - 1110 N Broad Street - QuikTrip
• Conditional Use #4640 - 409 E Marable Street
• Rezone #4641 - 275 Cherry Hill Road
• Purchase of a Fire Engine

The Monroe City Council approved several major items, including a $1.15 million fire engine purchase with GMA financing, a land exchange with the National Guard, and a lease agreement with Monroe Country Day School. Two QuikTrip requests were tabled to the August meeting, and a CDBG grant services decision was also tabled. All votes were unanimous except the lease, which passed 4-3 with recusals.

• Approved financing agreement with GMA for fire engine ($1,152,285.68, 7-year term, 4.36% interest) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire engine from Fireline (unanimous)
• Approved National Guard Exchange Agreement for Coker Park (unanimous)
• Approved Monroe Country Day School lease agreement (4-3, with recusals)
• Tabled Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip (unanimous)
• Tabled CDBG Grant Writing/Administrative services decision (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use #4640 for convenience store with fuel pumps at 409 E Marable St (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone #4641 at 275 Cherry Hill Road to R-1 with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and hardship variance for a QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street, and a rezone of properties on Blaine Street and N Hammond Drive. The council will also consider several other items, including a probation fee agreement amendment, airport obstruction removal services, alcohol licenses, grant services, transportation agreements, a procurement policy update, a utility rate increase, and a building code amendment.

• Conditional Use #4451 and Hardship Variance #4502 for QuikTrip at 1110 N Broad Street
• Rezone #4689 for 120, 130, 140 Blaine Street and 121, 131 N Hammond Drive
• Amendment to Agreement for Probation and Pretrial Diversion Supervision Fees
• 2027 Utility Rate Increase
• Ordinance to Amend Chapter 18 - Building Regulations

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in Monroe. The body will also consider the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness #4734 - 224 Boulevard
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4735 - 106 Third Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4737 - 132 N Broad Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness #4738 - 227 Atha Street

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet for its annual planning retreat to review the 2025-2026 workplan and rebuild a new workplan for the coming year. Topics include mission and vision statements, transformation strategies, redevelopment projects, downtown design, and entertainment draws. The board will also discuss top priorities such as property acquisitions and marketing materials, along with a sponsorship program and 2027 events.

• Review of 2025-2026 workplan and mission/vision statements
• Development of transformation strategies: redevelopment projects, downtown design, entertainment draws
• Top priorities for 2026-2027: acquisition of properties and marketing materials
• Discussion of board committees and training
• Sponsorship program review and planning for 2027 events

Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet to review financial statements and previous minutes. The body is scheduled to discuss the approval of a mural for a wall on Spring Street.

• Approval of the Mural - Spring Street wall

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review June financial statements and July minutes. The body will discuss downtown design, redevelopment projects, and the Farmer's Market.

• Review of June financial statements
• Discussion of Downtown Design
• Discussion of Redevelopment Projects
• Discussion of Entertainment Draws
• Farmer's Market program update