Waycross, GA

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several items, including a bid for night vision monoculars, a planning commission appointment, a code policy change, and a proposed rezoning. They will also consider privilege license renewals for two businesses and a resolution to approve the night vision equipment purchase.

• Bid #FY26-14: Night Vision Monocular
• Appointment to fill Post 8 seat on Planning Commission
• Proposed ordinance to rezone 1.30 acres on Screven Avenue at Forrest Avenue and Raymond & Anne Cooper Drive from R-90 Residential to O-Office
• Privilege license for Ferg's Outlet, 703 Oak Street, beer/wine/liquor package sales
• Privilege license for Tienda Vallarta LLC, 914 Memorial Drive, beer package sales

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance and map. The meeting includes public comment periods for support, opposition, and other inquiries before the commission considers any action.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance and map amendment
• Community Improvement Department statement
• Public comment periods: 10 minutes for support/opposition, 3 minutes for other comments

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The City Commission will meet to conduct official business including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager and Mayor.

• Approval of July 20, 2026 Planning & Information Session minutes
• Approval of July 21, 2026 City Commission meeting minutes

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several policy recommendations, including an animal management policy, a code enforcement policy, and a proposed hotel/motel tax increase. The session also includes bids for surplus property and engineering services, as well as reports from the city attorney and city manager on infrastructure, budget, and community matters.

• Bid WAY-27-01 for surplus property
• Bid FY26-14 for engineering services
• Discussion of animal management policy recommendation
• Discussion of code enforcement policy recommendation
• Discussion of hotel/motel tax increase

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The Waycross City Commission will approve minutes from the July 6 and July 7 meetings. It will conduct second‑reading votes on three zoning ordinance amendments, including changes to side‑yard setbacks, removal of a church and nursery exemption, and rezoning of seven acres on Marion Street from R‑75 to RM‑75. The commission will also consider a privilege‑license renewal for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc. to allow beer and wine consumption on the premises.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend side‑yard setback sections of the zoning ordinance.
• Second reading of ordinance to remove the exemption for churches and nurseries in the RS‑Single Family zoning district.
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone seven acres on Marion Street (parcels WA1902‑001 through WA1903‑002B) from R‑75 Residential to RM‑75 Residential Mobile Home.
• Renewal of privilege license for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc., 514 Mary St., to permit beer and wine consumption.
• Approval of minutes for the July 6 and July 7 City Commission meetings.

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss administrative schedules and city management. The body will review hurricane preparedness and the status of vacant and dilapidated commercial buildings in the downtown area.

• Discussion of vacant and dilapidated commercial buildings in the downtown area
• Setting of quarterly budget hearing dates
• Privilege license application for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc. at 514 Mary Street
• Paycom presentation
• Hurricane preparedness discussion

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The City Commission will consider second readings of several ordinances, including amendments to delete obsolete charter sections, close a portion of an unopened street and alley in Block 82 from Columbus Street to Garlington Avenue, and rename Newtown Community Park to J.B. Merritt Newtown Community Park. They will also set a public hearing for a map amendment and vote on bids for surplus property and emergency purchases. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the city manager and mayor.

• Ordinance to amend charter by deleting numerous obsolete sections (Animal Control Board, firefighter selection, health department reference, etc.)
• Ordinance to amend charter section 18(B) on when persons can address the City Commission
• Ordinance to abandon and close a portion of an unopened street and alley in Block 82 from Columbus Street to Garlington Avenue
• Ordinance to rename Newtown Community Park to J.B. Merritt Newtown Community Park
• Setting of a public hearing for a map amendment (zoning change)

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The Waycross City Commission is meeting to receive and discuss the Fourth Quarter Budget Report presented by the City Manager. The agenda includes opening ceremonies and a presentation followed by commissioner comments, then adjournment. No other business items are listed.

• Presentation of Fourth Quarter Budget Report by City Manager

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The Waycross City Commission meeting will review several infrastructure-related items, including emergency purchase bids for a WWTP tubular roll and the Kettle Creek lift station. They will also discuss a proposed purchase of a police detective building, a road ranking system, and the comprehensive plan. No formal decisions are indicated; the session is for discussion and information.

• WAYX 26-14 Surplus Property bid
• WWTP Tubular Roll (Emergency Purchasing)
• Kettle Creek Lift Station (Emergency Purchasing)
• Police Detective Building Purchase
• Road Ranking System

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The Waycross City Commission is conducting a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 701.2 of the Waycross Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes opportunities for public support, opposition, and other comments, followed by commission consideration of actions.

• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance text, Section 701.2

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to the text language regarding churches and nurseries. The hearing includes support and opposition comments, followed by commission consideration of actions.

• Public hearing on amending text language for churches and nurseries

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The Waycross City Commission will consider appointing members to the Planning Commission, review bids for oil/lubricants and pest control services, and approve prior meeting minutes. No major ordinances or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Appointment of Waycross-Ware County Planning Commission members
• Bid #FY-11 for Oil & Lubricants for Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
• Bid #FY-12 for Pest Control services
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings including a budget hearing
• Kennedy L. Sander Awards presentation

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to amend the Waycross Zoning Ordinance text concerning side-yard setbacks. The agenda includes a reading of the public notice by the City Clerk, a statement from the Community Improvement Department, and limited public comments. After the comments, the commission will deliberate on actions regarding the proposed amendment.

• Proposed amendment to Waycross Zoning Ordinance side-yard setback language

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning and information session to discuss several topics, including state bills GA SB33 and GA SB447, a local homestead option sales tax, and a comprehensive plan resolution. Other discussions include animal management, appointments to the planning commission, a culvert replacement project, and a petition to close a right-of-way. Bids for oil and lubricants and pest control will also be considered.

• Bid #FY26-11: Oil & Lubricants for Fleet Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
• Bid #FY26-12: Pest Control
• Discussion of Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST)
• Ware County and City of Waycross Comprehensive Plan Resolution
• GEFA Project: St. Mary's Culvert Replacement

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This is a planning and information session. The commission will review bids for surplus firearms (WAYX 26-12) and surplus cellphones (WAYX 26-13). No ordinances or resolutions are proposed. The session may also include city attorney and manager reports, and will adjourn to executive session.

• Bid WAYX 26-12 for surplus firearms
• Bid WAYX 26-13 for surplus cellphones
• City Attorney and City Manager reports (no details listed)
• Adjournment to executive session

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The agenda for the May 19, 2026, Waycross City Commission meeting is almost entirely procedural—call to order, public remarks, employee of the month, city manager’s report, and a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes from prior sessions. No specific ordinances, resolutions, bids, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed for discussion or decision.

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a Planning & Information Session. Commissioners will discuss a GMA legislative update, a grant contract renewal, and contracts with ESG and Ryland. They will also review privilege license renewals, proposed ordinances and resolutions, and receive reports from the City Attorney and City Manager.

• GMA Legislative Update
• Grant Contract Renewal
• ESG Contract
• Ryland Contract
• Privilege Licenses Renewals

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This meeting agenda contains standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, ordinance second readings, privilege license renewals, and reports from the city manager and mayor. No specific actions, contracts, or ordinances with dollar amounts or street names are listed.

• Employee of the Month recognition
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes, ordinance second readings, privilege license renewals
• City Manager's Report and Mayor's Report (including public service announcements)

City Commission

This is a planning and information session where the Waycross City Commission will discuss proposed changes to the city charter and employee handbook. A privilege license renewal for beer and wine package sales at Wallys (1565 Ossie Davis Parkway) is also on the agenda. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• Discussion of Charter Amendments
• Discussion of Handbook Change
• Privilege license renewal for Wallys (N. Patel) at 1565 Ossie Davis Parkway for beer and wine package sales

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the zoning ordinance. The agenda provides only the procedural format for the hearing, with no details on the specific amendment. The hearing allows for public comment and commission deliberation.

• Public hearing for a zoning ordinance amendment (specifics not listed in agenda)
• 10-minute presentations allowed for support and opposition
• 3-minute comments for additional speakers
• Commission will deliberate and decide or defer the matter

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The Waycross City Commission will set a public hearing for the budget and consider closing a right of way. They will also vote on resolutions to purchase firefighter turnout gear and a digital fire extinguisher training system, declare surplus property, and approve a contract amendment with Coastal Engineering Consultants for paving designated roads. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Set public hearing for budget
• Set public hearing to close a right of way
• Resolution to approve amendment #6 to contract with Coastal Engineering Consultants for paving designated roads
• Resolution to purchase firefighter turnout gear from Municipal Equipment Company (MECO) of Orlando, FL
• Resolution to purchase digital fire extinguisher training system from MECO

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss multiple agenda items, including two rezoning requests (Bailey Street and Colley Street), bids for surplus property and fire department equipment, and setting budget hearing dates. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Bailey Street Rezone
• Colley Street Rezone
• WAYX 26-11 Surplus Property bid
• Request to Purchase Turnout Gear for Fire Dept.
• Request to Purchase Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider several items including consent calendar approval of two alcohol license renewals, a new privilege license for Enoteca, and multiple bids and resolutions. Key actions include resolutions to purchase an inmate transport van for the Waycross Police Department and to declare various city equipment and a police vehicle as surplus for sale. The meeting also includes a proclamation and employee of the month recognition.

• Resolution to approve purchase of an inmate transport van for the Waycross Police Department
• Resolution to declare two board signs, one water pump, one batwing mower, one equipment trailer, and one zero-turn mower as surplus for sale on GovDeals
• Resolution to declare one city-owned police department vehicle as surplus for sale on GovDeals
• Privilege license renewal for Popbellies Seafood Steak & Grill at 1161 Ossie Davis Pkwy (beer and wine, on-premises)
• New privilege license for Enoteca at 418 Alice Street (beer and wine, on-premises)

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The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session on February 2, 2026. Public comments focused on the recent tripling of alcohol license fees, with a business owner proposing a percentage-based fee structure. The meeting also included discussion items on surplus property sales, animal management fee increases, and an ordinance amendment for police oath of office, but no votes were taken. The session adjourned to executive session for personnel matters.

• Public comment: James Wood (Woody's Top Putt) proposed percentage-based alcohol license fee to replace tripled flat fee
• Public comment: Melissa Ingle (Downtown Merchants Association) requested revisiting fee increase and better meeting notifications
• Bid discussion: WAYX 26-08 surplus fire rescue equipment and surplus land sale on City Blvd Lot 3
• Discussion of animal management fee increases
• Discussion of ordinance amendment for police officers' oath of office and golf cart proposal