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Locust GroveGA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $322,577 -1.9% yr/yr · +14.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$29.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$17.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$4.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$10.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,760 (FY2023)
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 08:00
General
Locust Grove council holds planning retreat on FY2027 budget and downtown
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a planning retreat to review and comment on the FY2027 budget, capital items, downtown projects including a town hall and contracting, and council discussion items. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel, litigation, and property acquisition if necessary. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond approval of the agenda itself.
- Review of FY2027 budget and FY2026 capital items/fund
- Discussion of downtown projects, including town hall and contracting
- Executive session for personnel, litigation, and property acquisition
- Meeting held at Marriott Riverfront, Columbus, GA
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
PLANNING RETREAT MEETING AGENDA
September 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Marriott Riverfront
800 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast:
9:00 am to 9:10 am Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation-Chief Derrick Austin:
Pledge of Allegiance-Councilman Willie Taylor:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
9:10 am -10:00 am-Review and Comment of Retreat Items:
1.
Day One (FY 2027Budget-FY2026 Budget-Capital Items/Fund)-Staff
2.
Day Two (Downtown-Town Hall, Contracting)-Staff
3.
Council Discussion Items
10:00 am-10:15 am-Break:
10:15 am-11:30 am Executive Session (Personnel, Litigation, Property Acquisition if necessary):
11:30 am-Noon Mayor, Council Comments, Next Steps:
12:00 pm Adjourn , Mayor Carlos Greer:
ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are
required to contact the City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
POSTED AT CITY HALL– SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 08:00
General
Planning retreat to discuss personnel policies, occupation tax, zoning, and contracts
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a two-day planning retreat to discuss and review a range of administrative and policy items. Topics include updates to personnel policies (travel and purchasing card), occupation tax enforcement and fee calculation, a presentation on the Heart of Locust Grove, restructuring the Main Street program, zoning ordinance revisions, and upcoming town hall and youth council plans. The agenda is largely a working session with discussion items rather than final votes.
- Personnel Policy Update: Travel Policy and Purchasing Card Policy revisions
- Occupation Tax - Regulatory Fees - Enforcement and fee calculation update
- Restructure of Main Street Program (DDA MOU)
- Zoning Ordinance Redux discussion
- Contractors review (IT, Sanitation, Copiers, Wireless, Fuel)
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
PLANNING RETREAT MEETING AGENDA
September 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Marriott Riverfront
800 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast:
Call to Order and Continuance-Mayor Carlos Greer:
Invocation-Tim Young, City Manager:
Pledge of Allegiance-Councilman Lester Clark:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Ordinances and Policies:
1.
Personnel Policy Update/Revision Tim Young, Vickie Short
A.
Travel Policy Update
B.
Purchasing Card Policy
2.
Occupation Tax - Regulatory Fees - Enforcement and Update for calculation of fee Tim
Young, Vickie Short, Daunte' Gibbs, Bert Foster
10:00 am-10:45 am-Heart of Locust Grove Presentation (TSW):
11:00 am-11:30 am-Break:
11:30 am-12:00 pm-Review of Morning for Afternoon/DDA+Main Street, Inc.:
3.
Restructure of Main Street Program (DDA MOU)
12:00 pm-1:00-Lunch on Your Own:
1:00 pm-2:30 pm-Current/Pending Items:
4.
Zoning Ordinance Redux
5.
Town Hall Meeting (Fall Edition)-Mayor and Staff
6.
LG 101/Derrick/Tim/Council
7.
Youth Council 2025-2026-Tim/Council
8.
Strategic Plan-Tim
9.
2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
2:30 pm-3:00 pm Break:
3:00 pm-5:00 pm Miscellaneous Items:
10. Contractors and Contractors (IT, Sanitation, Copiers, Wireless, Fuel)-Tim/Vickie
11. Wrap Up from Day 1 and Day 2 -Staff/Mayor/Council
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5:00 pm-Adjourn for Dinner until Wednesday Morning
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 08:00
General
Planning retreat to review FY2026 budget and set FY2027 funds
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a planning retreat to review the FY2026 budget and prepare the FY2027 budget, covering general fund, enterprise funds, capital funds, and special-purpose sales taxes. The agenda includes presentations from department heads on revenues, expenses, and capital needs, as well as discussions on external factors like federal funding. No formal votes are scheduled beyond agenda approval.
- General Fund 100 revenue and expense changes from 2025 (departments 1110-1510)
- Public Safety (3200) and Courts (2650) budget, including UCOA update
- Water/Wastewater Utilities (Funds 505/506) capital plans
- SPLOST and T-SPLOST current and future capital needs (Municipal Campus, Heart of LG)
- FLOST, L-HOST, and federal funding issues affecting budget
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
PLANNING RETREAT MEETING AGENDA
September 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Marriott Riverfront
800 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast Bar:
9:00 am-9:55 am Introduction and Budget Presentation:
Invocation: Daunte' Gibbs, Comm. Dev. Director:
Pledge of Allegiance: Rudy Breedlove:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
General Fund Budget Presentations: Tim/Vickie/Dept Heads:
1.
General Fund 100-Revenue and Expenses (Changes from 2025) (Departments 1110 thru
1510)
2.
Public Safety (3200 - UCOA update) and Courts (2650) Derrick Austin (also Fund 210)
3.
Public Works (4200) and Fleet (4220)-Casey and Brandon
4.
Community Services (5500) and Parks (6200)-Tim and Vickie
5.
Community Development (7200 New UCOA and 7400 New UCOA)-Daunte Gibbs
10:00 am-11:00 am FY 2026 Budget Update:
6.
General Fund and Enterprise Funds-Staff
7.
Capital Funds-Tim, Bert and Staff
11:00 am-11:30 am Break:
11:45 am-1:00 pm Lunch Break:
1:00 pm-2:30 pm FY 2027 Enterprise / Capital Funds:
8.
Main Street (Fund 275)-Michele Holmes
9.
Water/Wastewater Utilities (Funds 505/506)
A.
Water/Sewer/Capital Plans (Fund 506)-Staff
10. Sanitation Fund (540)
11. Stormwater Fund (560 - UCOA Change)
2:30 pm-3:00 pm Break:
3:00 pm-3:45 pm Current SPLOST and T-SPLOST Items:
12. SPLOST Funds (prior periods and current)-Tim/Bert/Vickie
A.
General Capital …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
5:00 pm Adjourn for Dinner until Tuesday Morning
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Locust Grove council to introduce FY 2027 budget, weigh streetlight district and Grove Road contract
The Locust Grove City Council meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Public Safety Building, 3640 Highway 42 S. The agenda includes a resolution to create a streetlight district in the Astoria residential subdivision and an ordinance authorizing a contract with Sol Construction, LLC for the Grove Road Streambank Restoration Project. The City Manager will introduce the FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget. The council will also accept April and May 2026 financial statements and approve minutes from September meetings.
- Resolution to create a streetlight district in Astoria, a residential subdivision (Bert Foster)
- Ordinance to authorize a contract with Sol Construction, LLC for the Grove Road Streambank Restoration Project (Bert Foster)
- FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget introduction by City Manager Tim Young
- Acceptance of April 2026 and May 2026 financial statements
- Approval of September 8 regular, September 21 workshop, and September 21 executive session minutes
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance-Councilwoman Sherrin Duncan:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Presentation: Police Department New Employee-Joshua Sudler:
Public Hearing Items:
Approval of the Minutes:
1.
September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
2.
September 21, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
3.
September 21, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of the Financial Statement:
4.
April 2026 Financial Statement
5.
May 2026 Financial Statement
Unfinished Business/Action Items:
6.
A resolution to create a streetlight district in Astoria, a residential subdivison. Bert Foster
7.
An ordinance to authorize the execution of the contract with Sol Construction, LLC for
professional construction services associated with the Grove Road Streambank Restoration
Project. Bert Foster
New Business/Action/Discussion Items:
City Manager's Comments:
8.
FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Introduction Tim Young
Public Comments: Register with Clerk Before Meeting
Council Comments:
Mayor's Comments:
Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed):
Adjourn:
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required) [Amend]
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required) [Approve]
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
General
Locust Grove workshop to discuss streetlight district, streambank contract, budget
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and review monthly departmental reports and several action items, including a resolution to create a streetlight district in Astoria subdivision, an ordinance to authorize a contract with Sol Construction for the Grove Road Streambank Restoration Project, the FY 2027 budget overview, and updates on occupation tax regulatory fees. No formal votes are scheduled unless items are added to New Business.
- Resolution to create a streetlight district in Astoria subdivision
- Ordinance to authorize contract with Sol Construction, LLC for Grove Road Streambank Restoration Project
- FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget overview and schedule
- Occupation tax regulatory fees enforcement and fee calculation update
- August 2026 police statistics and crime analysis report
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
September 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation:
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Willie Taylor
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Presentation:
Public Hearing Items:
Unfinished Business/Action Items:
New Business/Action/Discussion Items:
City Operations Reports/Workshop Discussion Items (No Actions Needed unless added to New
Business):
1.
Main Street Operations (Monthly Update Report)
A.
Monthly Report
2.
Public Safety Operations (Monthly Update Report)
A.
August 2026 PD Stats
B.
August 2026 Crime Analysis
3.
Public Works Operations (Monthly Update Report)
A.
Monthly Report
4.
Administration (Monthly Update Report)
A.
A resolution to create a streetlight district in Astoria, a residential subdivison
B.
An ordinance to authorize the execution of the contract with Sol Construction, LLC for
professional construction services associated with the Grove Road Streambank
Restoration Project.
C.
Monthly Report
5.
Community Development Operations (Monthly Update Report)
A.
Community Development Department Monthly Report — August 2026
Architectural Review Board (ARB): (Review and Comment Portion Only)
City Manager's Comments:
6.
2027 Calendar Year Meeting Schedule
7.
FY 2027 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget Overview and Sc …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed) [Approve]
24 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed) [Amend]
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to review 71-lot subdivision plat on Davis Lake Road
The Locust Grove City Council is meeting to approve minutes, accept financial statements, and act on several items including a preliminary plat for a 71-lot subdivision on Davis Lake Road, a resolution for a mural project, and multiple special event permits. The agenda also includes an ordinance to appoint a Public Works Director for 2026.
- Preliminary plat for 71 lots on Davis Lake Road
- Resolution for DDA Mural Project at 3831 Highway 42
- Special events: Chili Cookoff-Beer Fest-Cornhole Tournament, Rumble In The Grove, Trunk or Treat
- Ordinance to appoint Public Works Director for Calendar Year 2026
- Approval of multiple meeting minutes from July and August 2026
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Presentation:
Public Hearing Items:
Approval of the Minutes:
1.
July 6, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
2.
July 20, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes
3.
August 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
4.
August 5, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
5.
August 12, 2026 (9 am) Special Called Meeting Minutes
6.
August 12, 2026 (6 pm) Special Called Meeting Minutes
7.
August 17, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
8.
August 24, 2026 Special Called Executive Session Meeting Minutes
Acceptance of the Financial Statement:
Unfinished Business/Action Items:
9.
Preliminary Plat--Action Item--Davis Lake Road-71 Lots Daunte' Gibbs
10. ARB--Resolution--Action Item--DDA Mural Project 3831 Highway 42 Daunte' Gibbs
New Business/Action/Discussion Items:
11. Special Event--Action Item--Main Street Program-DDA-Main Street Inc--Chili Cookoff-Beer
Fest-Cornhole Tournament Daunte' Gibbs
12. Special Event--Action Item--Main Street Program and 1FW--Rumble In The Grove Daunte'
Gibbs
13. Special Event--Action Item--Main Street Program-Trunk or Treat Daunte' Gibbs
14. Ordinance to appoint a Public Works Director for Calendar Year 2026 Tim Young
City Manager's …
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required) [Amend]
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required) [Approve]
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:00
General
City holds special meeting solely for executive session on personnel
The City of Locust Grove is holding a special called meeting on August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No public business, votes, or specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive Session on Personnel
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA
August 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Executive Session-Personnel:
Adjourn:
ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are
required to contact the City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
Public Comment may be limited to no more than 10 minutes with up to 3 minutes per requesting applicant to speak.
Please register your name and address prior to the beginning of the meeting with the City Clerk via e-mail at
[email protected] or in person at the physical meeting.
POSTED AT CITY HALL– August 21, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
4 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Executive Session-Personnel [Approve]
8 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to discuss new zoning ordinance, extended stay rules, and 71-lot subdivision
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss, not vote on, a new Title 17 Zoning Ordinance, a new Chapter 5.61 regulating extended stay facilities, and a preliminary plat for a 71-lot single-family subdivision on Davis Lake Road. The agenda also includes monthly operational reports from various departments, a discussion on establishing a policy for monthly ACH payments to recurring vendors, and a discussion of the 2027 employee benefits renewal. No formal actions are expected unless items are added to New Business.
- Discussion of new Title 17 Zoning Ordinance (ORD-AM-26-07-01)
- Discussion of new Chapter 5.61 Extended Stay ordinance (ORD-AM-26-07-02)
- Preliminary plat for 71-lot single-family subdivision on Davis Lake Road
- Discussion of policy for monthly ACH payments to recurring vendors
- Discussion of 2027 Employee Benefits Renewal
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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
August 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Presentation:
Public Hearing Items:
Unfinished Business/Action Items:
New Business/Action/Discussion Items:
1.
ORD-AM-26-07-01--Discussion Only Item--new Title 17 Zoning Ordinance Daunte' Gibbs
2.
ORD-AM-26-07-02--Discussion Only Item--new Chapter 5.61 Extended Stay Daunte' Gibbs
3.
Preliminary Plat: Davis Lake Road 71 Lot R3 (Single Family Residential) Subdivision Daunte'
Gibbs
City Operations Reports/Workshop Discussion Items (No Actions Needed unless added to New
Business):
4.
Main Street Operations (Monthly Update Report) Michele Holmes
A. Main Street Program Monthly Report
B. DDA Art Park
C. Colonial Dames XVII Plaque
5.
Public Safety Operations (Monthly Update Report) Derrick Austin
A. Police Department July 2026 Stats
B. Police Department July 2026 Crime Analysis
6.
Public Works Operations (Monthly Update Report) Casey Tapley
7.
Administration (Monthly Update Report) Bert Foster
A. Administration Monthly Update
8.
Community Development Operations (Monthly Update Report) Daunte' Gibbs
A. Community Development Department Monthly Report, August 2026
Architectural Review Board (ARB): (Review and Com …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
5 yea
Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
General
Locust Grove considers 5.00 mills property tax rate, 22.97% increase
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting a 2026 property tax millage rate of 5.00 mills, which would increase property taxes by 22.97 percent. The agenda includes a public hearing and an ordinance to adopt the rate, plus a possible executive session on property acquisition, litigation, or personnel.
- Public hearing on 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills (22.97% tax increase)
- Ordinance to adopt 2026 property tax millage
- Possible executive session on property acquisition, litigation, or personnel
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Public Notice: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
AT 6:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO CONSIDER AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY
TAX RATE OF 5.000 MILLS, AND FOR ANY NECESSARY ITEM OF CITY BUSINESS, INCLUDING
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LITIGATION, PROPERTY ACQUISITION, OR FOR PERSONNEL. THE
MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LOCUST GROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING – COURTROOM,
3640 HIGHWAY 42, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248.
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Approval of the Agenda:
Public Hearing and Ordinance to adopt millage rate:
1.
Public Hearing on the 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills which will result in an increase in
property taxes by 22.97 percent.
2.
Ordinance to adopt a property tax millage for the City of Locust Grove for the 2026 Tax Year
Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed):
Adjourn:
ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are
required to contact the City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons. …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:00
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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on 5.00 mill property tax rate increase of 22.97%
The Locust Grove City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ad valorem property tax rate of 5.000 mills, which would result in a 22.97 percent increase in property taxes. A public hearing on the millage rate is scheduled, and the council may also enter executive session for property acquisition, litigation, or personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills, increasing property taxes by 22.97 percent
- Possible executive session on property acquisition, litigation, or personnel
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA
August 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Public Notice: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 AT
6:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO CONSIDER AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX
RATE OF 5.000 MILLS, AND FOR ANY NECESSARY ITEM OF CITY BUSINESS, INCLUDING
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LITIGATION, PROPERTY ACQUISITION, OR FOR PERSONNEL. THE
MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LOCUST GROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING – COURTROOM,
3640 HIGHWAY 42, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248.
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Special Called Meeting Agenda Items:
1. Public Hearing on the 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills which will result in an increase in
property taxes by 22.97 percent. Tim Young
Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed):
Adjourn:
ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting, or the facilities are
required to contact the City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
Public Comment may be limited to no more than 10 minutes with up to 3 minutes per requesting applicant to speak.
Please …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to vote on Grove Road restoration, sidewalk repairs, and surplus property
The Locust Grove City Council will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, vote on ordinances including the Grove Road Streambank Restoration project and sidewalk repairs, and discuss surplus property disposal. The City Manager will also provide updates on upcoming property tax hearings.
- Vote on $X bid for Grove Road Streambank Restoration project construction services
- Authorize Georgia Safe Sidewalks to repair damaged sidewalks citywide
- Declare city property surplus and authorize disposal per O.C.G.A. § 36-37-6(2)(D)
- Accept T-SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Henry County for transportation sales tax
- Amend Personnel Policy Pay Plan for COLA and market-based classification changes
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM
RS Price Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation: Invocation TBA
Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Rudy Breedlove
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Presentation: None
Public Hearing Items: None
Approval of the Minutes: 4 Items
1. July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (Motion Required)
2. July 6, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (Motion Required)
3. July 20, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes (Motion Required)
4. July 20, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (Motion Required)
Acceptance of the Financial Statement:
5. March 2026 Financial Statement (Restated)
Unfinished Business/Action Items:
6. An Ordinance to award the bid for professional construction services associated with the
Grove Road Streambank Restoration project. (Motion Required) Bert Foster
7. An Ordinance to authorize Georgia Safe Sidewalks to make repairs to damaged sidewalks located
throughout the City. (Motion required) Bert Foster
8. CIE Annual Update 2026 (Motion Required) Daunte' Gibbs
9. ORD-AM-26-04-03--Parking Loading Mobility--Chapter 15.46 (Motion Required) Daunte'
Gibbs
10. Ordinance to Amend Section 701 of the Personnel Policy – Pay Plan to provide for COLA due
to inflation in the prior period and for changes per the amendment prepared by the city
manager f …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
City Manager's Comments [Amend]
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
City Manager's Comments [Approve]
12 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Locust Grove Council to consider pay plan amendments and parking standards
The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 Capital Improvement Element update and amendments to parking, loading, and mobility standards. The body will also discuss personnel pay plan changes for inflation and market conditions, as well as a peddler license application.
- Public hearing for the 2026 Capital Improvement Element update for the Comprehensive Plan
- Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 15.46 regarding Parking, Loading, and Mobility Standards
- Proposed amendment to Section 701 of the Personnel Policy Pay Plan for COLA and market changes
- Peddler License Application for Sean Boffel of Smart Home Pros Inc.
- Proposed ordinances for Georgia Safe Sidewalks repairs and the Grove Rd/Wolf Creek Streambank Restoration Project
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CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA
July 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer
Invocation:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer
Proclamation-49th Zachery and Wagner Family Reunion:
Public Hearing Items:
1. CIE Annual Update 2026--Public Hearing Item--Resolution to Transmit:
A resolution to transmit the annual update of the Capital Improvement Element for the City of
Locust Grove Comprehensive Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and state
review; to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver any documents
necessary to carry out this resolution; to repeal inconsistent provisions; to provide an effective
date; and for other purposes.
Daunte' Gibbs
2. ORD-AM-26-04-03--Public Hearing Item--Parking Loading Mobility--Chapter 15.46: An
ordinance to amend the City of Locust Grove Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.46, Parking,
Loading, and Mobility Standards. Daunte' Gibbs
Old Business/Action Items:
New Business/Action/Discussion Items:
3. Ordinance to Amend Section 701 of the Personnel Policy – Pay Plan to provide for COLA due
to inflation in the prior period and for changes per the amendment prepared by the city
manager for certain classification changes due to market conditions since the last
comprehensive Classification and Pay Study. (Motion Required) Tim Young
4. …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $742,300 | VETERAN BUILDERS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR OR AND SICU |
| $329,080 | JP8 RESOURCES LLC General Services Administration · AFB BLM CARPET AND COVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION. |
| $265,592 | ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC Department of Defense · REPLACE FLOORING B258, B526, B818 |
| $180,259 | ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC Department of Defense · REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING FOR AFIA BUILDING |
| $149,046 | ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC Department of the Treasury · FLOORING REPLACEMENT SERVICES |
| $118,000 | VETERAN BUILDERS LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY COIL REPAIR SERVICES |
| $102,514 | JP8 RESOURCES LLC Department of Defense · 45 CONS CARPET INSTALLATION |
| $95,173 | JP8 RESOURCES LLC Department of Defense · CARPET REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT IN TWO BUILDINGS AT POPE AAF NC. |
| $92,424 | JP8 RESOURCES LLC Department of Defense · CARPET REPLACEMENT |
| $89,564 | ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC Department of the Interior · G:NOGRN, REPLACE AND INSTALL CARPET AT WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARKR |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Henry County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments4,528 (65,403 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (65 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.9% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
152
Recorded votes
$29.4M
Annual budget
$10.4M
Debt outstanding
222
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$29.4M
Spending$17.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$10.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.35×
Debt-load index38 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
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