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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council holds public hearing on FY2027 millage rate",
   "summary": "The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed millage rates for fiscal year 2027. Finance Director Ryan Luckett is scheduled to present the proposal. Residents may provide comments during the hearing.",
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Canton City Council discusses FY 2027 budget and millage rate",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate and proposed budget. The meeting also includes discussions on several agreements involving Georgia Power and South Canton Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://canton.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=AADA&ID=1425373&GUID=3FBD1FAA-936C-4544-92D2-AB75C26ED9E5",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals considers accessory structure setbacks at 310 Prominence Point Parkway",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeals will review a request from PHP Canton, LLC regarding accessory structures. The proposal seeks to allow these structures within the front yard and reduce required rear yard setbacks from 10 feet to 5 feet.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "Downtown Development Authority discusses gateway projects and hotel RFP",
   "summary": "The authority will receive updates on the North Street Gateway and Hickory Flat Highway Gateway projects. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Downtown Hotel RFP and quotes for hazardous material remediation at Cherokee North Property.",
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   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Cultural Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Cultural Arts Commission discusses sculpture and utility box projects",
   "summary": "The Commission will review updates on the Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project, a Utility Box Project, and future sculpture projects. The meeting also includes preparations for a July 16 Board Presentation to Council.",
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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission reviews design requests and guideline updates",
   "summary": "The Commission will consider several Certificate of Appropriateness design requests for local properties. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding proposed updates to the Historic District Design Guidelines.",
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   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Canton council reviews FY2027 budget, millage rate, and West Main Street contracts",
   "summary": "The Canton City Council will hold public hearings to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 millage rate and a rezoning request for approximately 177 acres near Sam Nelson Road. Members will also review the proposed FY2027 budget and fee schedule, discuss several annexation and zoning cases, and consider contracts for the West Main Street pedestrian corridor and public safety building roof replacement.",
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   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Canton Tourism Board",
   "headline": "Canton Tourism Board to review FY 27 budget and Explore Canton initiatives",
   "summary": "The Canton Tourism Board will meet to review year-to-date financials and discuss the FY 27 budget. The board is scheduled to discuss the Explore Canton brand kit, signature event (Denim Day), and travel guide. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel.",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to consider accessory structure setback changes at 310 Prominence Point Parkway",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeals will review and approve the meeting agenda and discuss draft minutes from the May 26 work session and the June 8 public hearing. The primary decision item is a request from PHP Canton, LLC to allow accessory structures in the front yard and reduce the rear‑yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for the property at 310 Prominence Point Parkway. The board will also hear any introductory topics from staff before adjourning.",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Canton Tourism Board",
   "headline": "Canton Tourism Board will discuss its budget and staffing updates",
   "summary": "The board will approve the draft minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting. A presentation will be given by ChandlerThinks. New business includes a discussion of the board's budget and a staffing update.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $1.3 million West Main Street pedestrian corridor project",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on development code amendments for small-scale manufacturing and review several infrastructure contracts. The body is also discussing the abandonment of Lee Street in downtown Canton to Cherokee County.",
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   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers",
   "headline": "Board to review 2027 budget and approve April minutes",
   "summary": "The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir Board of Managers will convene to approve draft minutes from April 17, 2026, and review the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting will also include an operations report and other business.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Cultural Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will discuss heritage park bridge sculpture and utility box projects",
   "summary": "The Cultural Arts Commission will review several art initiatives. Items include the Heritage Park sculpture planned for the Waleska Street bridge, a Utility Box Project, and proposals for future sculpture projects. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and public input.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "Possible approval of city reimbursement for DDA expenses",
   "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and may approve a reimbursement to the City for its expenses. The board will receive updates on the Downtown Fire Station, the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project, the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project, and the Downtown Hotel RFP. Public input will be taken and routine agenda items such as call to order and approval of minutes will be addressed.",
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Request to reduce setbacks and lot dimensions for 3632 Fate Conn Road",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeals will approve its agenda and the minutes from its December 2025 work session and January 2026 public hearing. It will hear public input. The board will consider a request by Edward Vargas to reduce the minimum front setback, lot frontage, and lot width for the property at 3632 Fate Conn Road.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment",
   "summary": "The Canton City Council will discuss several public hearings, including a conditional use request for a multi‑family residential component at 261 East Main Street and an annex/rezone request for land at 1763 Ball Ground Highway. The council will also review information on rezoning parcels on Sam Nelson Road and Talcmine Drive, consider a resolution to abandon a 10‑foot alley between East Main and Teasley Streets, and vote on the FY 2026 Mid‑Year Budget Amendment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Canton Main Street Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider 2026/2027 budget request and related downtown initiatives",
   "summary": "The Canton Main Street Board will review and approve the May 2026 reimbursement to the City of Canton, discuss the 2026/2027 budget request, and consider upcoming downtown events such as the Taste of Canton and the Downtown Canton Breakfast Club. The meeting also includes a presentation on GEMS to the City Council on June 4.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews exterior renovation design request for 211 Jarvis St",
   "summary": "The Historic Preservation Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting. It will consider a design request (COA2605-091) for proposed exterior renovations to an existing building at 211 Jarvis Street. The commission will also hold a discussion‑only review (COA2605-060) of a mixed‑use development proposal at 261 East Main Street. A ten‑minute public input period is scheduled.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board of Appeals to consider setback and lot width variance for 3632 Fate Conn Road",
   "summary": "The Board of Appeals will review a request to reduce minimum setbacks and lot dimensions for a specific property. The board will also discuss the Unified Development Code Review and Assessment.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Canton City Council considers $1.66 million Hickory Flat Highway project",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment and a request for a Master Signage Plan at Canton Overlook. The body may also vote on a major design contract for the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project and an emergency communication agreement with Cherokee County.",
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Cultural Arts Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews sculpture projects and utility box plan",
   "summary": "The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2026 minutes, and will take public input. It will discuss old business items including the Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge sculpture project, a utility box project, and future sculpture projects.",
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   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Downtown Development Authority",
   "headline": "Board will discuss possible reimbursement to the City for expenses",
   "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority board will review minutes from March 11, 2026, and consider a reimbursement to the City for incurred expenses. The meeting also includes updates on the Downtown Fire Station, the North Street Gateway Redevelopment Project, the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Project, and the Downtown Hotel RFP.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Canton Tourism Board",
   "headline": "Board will explore a City Lifestyle Partnership opportunity",
   "summary": "The Canton Tourism Board will consider a partnership and editorial feature with City Lifestyle staff. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes from April 28, 2026, a financial update, and a strategic plan update.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1.66 million Hickory Flat Highway Gateway design contract",
   "summary": "The Canton City Council will discuss and possibly act on several projects, including design contracts for transportation improvements on Marietta Highway and Hwy 140, a $1,659,900 preliminary design for the Hickory Flat Highway Gateway, and a fuel surcharge for sanitation services. The meeting also includes reviews of annexation requests, a roof replacement for the Public Safety Building, and a memorandum of understanding with Cherokee County for an emergency warning system.",
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   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Canton Main Street Board",
   "headline": "Canton Main Street Board to discuss budget and facade grants",
   "summary": "The Canton Main Street Board will meet to review the 2026/2027 budget request and the 2026 work plan. The board is also considering facade grant requests for the Jones Building and Southernite Interiors.",
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