Villa Rica, GA

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The Villa Rica Downtown Development Authority meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:15 pm to review its July financial report, approve July 27 minutes, and consider a joint resolution with the Main Street Advisory Board asking the Mayor and City Council to dissolve the Main Street Advisory Board and merge its duties into the DDA. The DDA will also vote on hosting a Main Street 101 State Training Workshop on December 9, 2026. The July 27 minutes show the board approved a land swap and discussed the Market at the Mill, Mill Amphitheater sound and screen, and downtown businesses.

• Joint resolution requesting the Mayor and City Council dissolve the Main Street Advisory Board and transfer Main Street oversight to the DDA
• Vote on hosting Main Street 101 State Training Workshop, December 9, 2026, 9 AM-3 PM
• July financial report: total assets $40,894.78, liabilities $49,000.00 due to Villa Rica, fund balance -$8,105.22
• July 27, 2026 minutes show unanimous approval of a land swap, with an updated survey to follow
• Discussion items: Market at the Mill committee, Mill Amphitheater sound system and daylight screen, Creative Cowboy / RAD moving to the Two Fold Marketing building

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider action on a mayoral veto, a resolution for the 2026 GDOT Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant, and a downtown church preservation project at 206 North Ave. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal consultation on pending or potential litigation.

• Consideration of action regarding mayoral veto
• Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program Grant 2026 GDOT Resolution
• Downtown Church Preservation and Asset Improvement Project at 206 North Ave.
• Executive session under Georgia Code 50-14-2(1) for legal consultation

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The Villa Rica Planning and Zoning Commission will consider adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting. New business includes a demonstration of an interactive zoning map and updates from the Community & Economic Development Department, covering a department merge, a strategic economic development plan kickoff, and downtown business outreach.

• Approval of minutes from 3/17/2026
• Interactive Zoning Map demonstration by Shaun Myers
• Department merge (CommDev to Community & Economic Development Department)
• Strategic Economic Development Plan kickoff in October 2026
• Downtown door-to-door business interactions

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The Villa Rica Joint Commission is meeting to approve minutes from earlier meetings and receive updates from the City of Villa Rica and the school system. The agenda includes a development update from the Deputy Director of Building Development. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fees are listed.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Development update by Nic Griffin, Deputy Director Building Development
• School system update

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The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY27 budget and receive a financial update for July 2026. The meeting also includes a demonstration of a new interactive zoning map and a proposal for strategic communications.

• FY27 Budget Adoption
• Interactive Zoning Map demonstration
• Blue Line Group Agreement (Police)
• Strategic Communications Proposal
• Final Plat for Founders Grove

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to review agenda items, including a final plat for Founders Grove, a demonstration of an interactive zoning map, and a discussion of the Main Street Advisory Board. They will also discuss a police agreement, traffic improvements, and the FY27 budget adoption.

• Final Plat — Founders Grove (formerly Old Stone Rd SF and TH)
• Interactive Zoning Map Demonstration
• Blue Line Group Agreement (Police)
• All Way Stop at Permian and Devonion
• FY27 Budget Adoption

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The Villa Rica City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda includes a presentation and workshop session on the budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• FY27 Budget Presentation & Workshop

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting to present, hold a public hearing on, and workshop the FY27 budget. This is a budget-focused session where the council will discuss the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan.

• FY27 Budget Presentation
• Public Hearing FY27 Budget
• FY27 Budget Workshop

The Villa Rica City Council held a budget workshop for FY27, featuring presentations by the interim city manager and interim finance director. A public hearing was held with two residents speaking in favor, raising concerns about a park, water issues, and transparency. No substantive decisions were made; the council only adopted the agenda and adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting that includes a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate, followed by a vote to adopt it. The council will also consider authorizing the city attorney to negotiate a contract with The Arbour's.

• Public hearing on the 2026 millage rate
• Adoption of the 2026 millage rate
• Authorize City Attorney to negotiate contract with The Arbour's

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously adopted a resolution setting the 2026 millage rate at 5.588 after a public hearing where no one spoke. The council also authorized the City Attorney to negotiate a contract with The Arbour's Apartment Complex for use of its basketball court, with final terms to be reviewed and approved by the council before execution.

• Adopted 2026 millage rate at 5.588 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to negotiate basketball court contract with The Arbour's Apartment Complex (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review the Main Street/DDA boundary map, discuss merging the Main Street Advisory Board with the DDA, and set goals for 2027. The agenda also includes the July financial report, approval of minutes, and updates on community and economic development.

• Discussion of consulting firm for city's first strategic economic development plan
• Review of Main Street/DDA boundary map and areas of influence
• Proposed merger of Main Street Advisory Board and Downtown Development Authority
• July financial report shows $40,894.78 in assets and $49,000 due to Villa Rica
• Small Business Accelerator listening session on September 17th at Villa Rica library

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting and public hearing to present and discuss the proposed millage rate. The agenda contains only this single item, a millage rate presentation and public hearing, with no other business listed.

• Public hearing on the proposed millage rate

The City Council met to receive a presentation on the city's millage rate. No members of the public provided comment during the public hearing portion of the meeting.

• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting as a budget workshop to present and discuss the FY27 budget. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and workshop, with no other substantive items.

• FY27 Budget Presentation & Workshop

The Villa Rica City Council met for a budget workshop regarding the FY27 budget, receiving presentations from Interim City Manager Jennifer Hallman and Interim Finance Director Amanda Long. The council adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned after the workshop session; no final budget votes or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is holding a special called meeting to present and hold a public hearing on the millage rate. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Millage rate presentation and public hearing

The Villa Rica City Council met on August 18, 2026, to receive a millage rate update and hold a public hearing. One public speaker spoke in favor of maintaining the millage rate, and no one spoke in opposition. No final vote or decision on the millage rate is recorded in these minutes.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes renewing employee benefits, an agreement with Blue Line Group, and a property exchange with the Downtown Development Authority. They will also make appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and approve a contract with the Three Rivers Commission for senior services. The meeting includes public comment and council updates.

• Employee Benefits Renewal & Premiums for 26-27
• Blue Line Group Agreement
• Resolution for property exchange: City property V02 0010010 for DDA property V05 0130015
• Historic Preservation Commission Appointments
• Three Rivers Commission – Area Agency on Aging Contract for FY2027

The Villa Rica City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including employee benefits renewal and a property exchange with the Downtown Development Authority. The Blue Line Group agreement was tabled to the September work session. Several appointments and contracts were approved, including Historic Preservation Commission members and a senior services grant contract. Public comment focused on data centers, flock cameras, and concerns about the Mayor's communications.

• Approved consent agenda including employee benefits renewal and property exchange (unanimous)
• Tabled Blue Line Group agreement to September work session (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Preservation Commission appointments: Marilyn Glass, Angelia O'Neil, Jackie Childress, Joe Collins (unanimous)
• Approved Three Rivers Commission senior services grant contract for FY2027 (unanimous)
• Approved July 7 work session and July 14 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to review agenda items including a property exchange for downtown development, an employee benefits renewal, and a police department contract. The meeting includes ceremonial presentations and updates from various city departments.

• Approve property exchange between City of Villa Rica and Downtown Development Authority
• Renew employee benefits and premiums for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Review Blue Line Group Agreement with the Police Department
• Hear development update from Building Development Department
• Consider Three Rivers Commission contract for senior center services

The Villa Rica City Council held a work session on July 7, 2026, discussing a Cultural Arts Center resolution, two alcohol license applications, and sidewalk projects. The council unanimously agreed to place four items on the consent agenda: a Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution, an intergovernmental lighting agreement with Carroll County, payment of $356,289.72 in excess interest on 2021 SPLOST Bonds, and FY26 Budget Amendments #139-146. The council also entered executive session for legal and property discussions, with no action taken.

• Placed Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Intergovernmental Lighting Agreement with Carroll County on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed payment of $356,289.72 excess interest on 2021 SPLOST Bonds on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Placed FY26 Budget Amendments #139-146 on consent agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal and property discussions (unanimous)
• Returned to work session after executive session (unanimous)

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The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review the June financial report, approve prior meeting minutes, and hold a vote on a land swap for the former Butterballs property. The meeting also includes a discussion on the land swap and an open discussion period.

• Vote on land swap of former "Butterballs" property
• June financial report presentation
• Land swap discussion led by DDA Attorney Nicole Smith

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The Villa Rica Development Authority will discuss and decide on two proposals for an Economic Development Ecosystem Assessment strategic framework. The meeting will also cover a training workshop for upcoming joint authorities scheduled for September 10, 2026, and a discussion on creating new by‑laws. Additional items include a financial update and routine approvals of prior meeting minutes.

• Financial update presented by Interim Finance Director Amanda Long
• Training workshop for upcoming Joint Authorities on September 10, 2026
• Review of two proposals for an Economic Development Ecosystem Assessment strategic framework
• Discussion on the creation of new by‑laws
• Selection date for panel interviews and special meeting to finalize consultant team

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The City Council will vote on a feasibility study for a community arts center and several consent agenda items. The meeting includes public hearings for two retail alcohol licenses and a discussion on 2026 sidewalk projects.

• Resolution for a Feasibility Study & Conceptual Plan for a Community Arts Center at 206 North Ave.
• Payment of $356,289.72 in excess interest on 2021 SPLOST Bonds
• Intergovernmental Lighting Agreement between Georgia Department of Transportation and City of Villa Rica
• Retail Package Malt Beverages & Wine public hearings for Chevron Commerce Dr. LLC and KAZ786 LLC
• Adoption of Carroll County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Escape for the police department. It also adopted the Public Comment Policy and approved the full Consent Agenda, which includes items such as water plant design, a sanitation rate increase, and a TSPLOST distribution agreement. A resolution for the Villa Rica Cultural Arts Center was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Escape for police (unanimous)
• Approved Public Comment Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Agenda items including water plant preliminary design, sanitation rate increase, and TSPLOST distribution (unanimous)
• Tabled Villa Rica Cultural Arts Center resolution until July 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved May 5 and May 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add item I2 (unanimous)
• Added Executive Session for personnel matters to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda overall (unanimous)

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The Villa Rica City Council will discuss a resolution for the Cultural Arts Center, two alcohol license applications with public hearings, and a payment of $356,289.72 in excess interest on 2021 SPLOST bonds. Also on the agenda are a hazard mitigation plan resolution, an intergovernmental lighting agreement with Carroll County, sidewalk projects, and multiple budget amendments.

• Resolution for Villa Rica Cultural Arts Center
• ABL-05-26 Chevron Commerce Dr. LLC - Retail Package Malt Beverages & Wine and Public Hearing
• ABL-06-26 KAZ786 LLC - Retail Package Malt Beverages & Wine and Public Hearing
• Payment of $356,289.72 excess interest on 2021 SPLOST Bonds
• FY26 Budget Amendments #139-146

The Villa Rica City Council entered an executive session by unanimous vote, then returned to the work session and adjourned the meeting, also unanimously. Through the consent agenda, the council approved the 2026‑2027 workers compensation renewal and appointed Katelyn Small and Claudia Best to library advisory boards. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Enter executive session (unanimous)
• Return to work session (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
• Approve Workers Compensation Renewal 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Approve appointment of Katelyn Small to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approve reappointment of Claudia Best to Carroll County Library Advisory Board (unanimous)

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The Downtown Development Authority will vote on a land swap involving the Butterballs Property. They will also review a financial report for May, approve April 2026 minutes, and hear updates on the sound system and Market at the Mill. Public comment and open discussion are included.

• Vote on land swap of Butterballs Property
• May Financial Report by Treasurer Michael Rickman
• Approval of April 2026 Minutes
• Sound System Updates
• Market at the Mill Updates

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The Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and hear a director's update on 'Ga the Whole Day Through,' a FIFA activation event at the World Congress Center. The board will also discuss old and new business, including setting the meeting schedule. The agenda is largely routine with one notable update.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report for the bureau
• Director's update on FIFA activation at World Congress Center
• Discussion of board meeting schedule

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The Villa Rica Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2026. The agenda includes a financial update from the Interim Finance Director and a Community and Economic Development discussion with the CED Director. No specific votes or actions are listed beyond routine approvals of minutes and agenda.

• Financial update from Amanda Long, Interim Finance Director
• Community and Economic Development discussion with Brecca R. Carter, CED Director
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 regular meeting

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The Villa Rica City Council will discuss several consent items, including a workers compensation renewal, a water plant design, and a sanitation rate increase. It will vote on a resolution and intergovernmental agreement for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) distribution with Douglas County. The police department will consider purchasing a 2026 Ford Escape.

• Workers Compensation Renewal for 2026‑2027 with BITCO
• Water Plant Construction – Preliminary Design
• Sanitation Rate Increase
• Resolution & Intergovernmental Agreement for the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Distribution – Douglas County
• Purchase of 2026 Ford Escape

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a sanitation rate increase, water plant construction preliminary design, and a property exchange with the Downtown Development Authority. The Cultural Arts Center resolution was tabled until July 14, 2026. The council also entered executive session for personnel matters, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including sanitation rate increase and water plant design (unanimous)
• Tabled Cultural Arts Center resolution until July 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Comment Policy (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Escape from Don Rich Ford (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5 and May 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion, no action taken (unanimous)

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The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various city operations including water plant design and police vehicle purchases. The agenda includes discussions on sanitation rate increases and the transfer of weather siren maintenance responsibility from Carroll County.

• Sanitation Rate Increase
• TSPLOST Distribution Resolution & Intergovernmental Agreement with Douglas County
• Purchase of 2026 Ford Escape
• Water Plant Construction - Preliminary Design
• Exchange of City property for Downtown Development Authority property