Waycross public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission met on Dec. 2, 2025, but no quorum was present. The meeting included a call to order, an invocation, a pledge of allegiance, a presentation of the employee of the month, and reports from the city manager and mayor. No consent calendar items, ordinances, resolutions, or other official actions were approved or denied.

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session with no official votes or ordinances. The City Manager presented a detailed overview of affordable housing challenges, including limited inventory, high demand, and federal funding slowdowns, and outlined the city's facilitator role. A resident spoke about progress on road quality in Blackwell and Garlington. Other discussion items included FY26 CDBG project selection and server replacement.

• City Manager presented a new affordable housing priority with definitions, barriers, and city tools like land bank and CDBG housing programs
• Resident David White spoke on road quality progress in Blackwell and Garlington, thanking the commission for collaboration
• FY26 CDBG Area Project Selection was listed as a discussion item (no details provided)
• Server Replacement was listed as a discussion item (no details provided)
• New assistant city clerk Margot McKellar was introduced

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of the 2025 ad valorem tax and declaring an emergency to permit a second reading. The motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, and all three commissioners voted in favor. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved 2025 ad valorem tax ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved emergency declaration to allow second reading (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from prior meetings. It also approved a privilege license for The Crest Café, bids for 845 and 847 Folks Street, and several resolutions to sell surplused property, fire hoses, and public works vehicles. The commission authorized a lease with Johnson Ocmulgee Properties for commercial space at 1048 Alice Street for the police department’s Criminal Investigative Unit. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved privilege license for The Crest Café & Shoppe (unanimous)
• Approved bids WAYXL 26-01 and 26-02 for 845 and 847 Folks Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell surplused property at 845 & 847 Folks Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare 10 fire hoses surplused and sell on GOVDEALS.COM (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to declare six public works vehicles surplused and sell on GOVDEALS.COM (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Johnson Ocmulgee Properties for 1048 Alice Street for Police Department Investigative Unit (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission voted to enter executive session for real estate and personnel matters, with all members in favor. Commissioners gave unanimous consent to accept bids and award the 845 and 847 Folk Street surplus properties. They also approved declaring eleven fire hoses and several public works vehicles as surplus for sale.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (all voted in favor)
• Accepted bids and approved sale of 845 Folk Street property (consent of all commissioners)
• Accepted bids and approved sale of 847 Folk Street property (consent of all commissioners)
• Declared eleven fire hoses surplus for sale (consent of all commissioners)
• Declared two zero‑turn mowers, two utility trucks, one pickup truck, one personal utility vehicle, and one John Deere Gator surplus for sale (consent of all commissioners)

City Commission

The commission approved its agenda and appointed Barbara King to the Aging Advisory Council. It granted a privilege license renewal to Tienda Vallarta LLC. It approved zoning amendments for 910 Bertha St (to R‑50MH) and 406 Gilmore St (to C‑2), while rejecting the amendment for 1200 Colley St. It authorized termination of the city’s contract with VC3, Inc. for cybersecurity services.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Appointed Barbara King to Aging Advisory Council (all voted in favor)
• Approved privilege license renewal for Tienda Vallarta LLC (all voted in favor)
• Approved rezoning of 910 Bertha Street to R-50MH Residential Mobile Home (all voted in favor)
• Rejected rezoning of 1200 Colley Street to R-45 Residential (District-1 no, District-2 no, District-3 yes, District-5 no)
• Approved rezoning of 406 Gilmore Street to C-2 Highway Commercial (all voted in favor)
• Authorized termination of contract with VC3, Inc. (all voted in favor)

City Commission

The commission approved an amendment to the agenda that removed two resolutions and added the appointment of Barbara King to the Aging Advisory Council. When the amended agenda was voted on, the roll‑call resulted in two yes votes and one no, so the agenda was not adopted and the meeting could not proceed. No other actions were decided.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove two resolutions and appoint Barbara King (unanimous)
• Failed vote to adopt amended agenda (Dist‑1 yes, Dist‑2 yes, Dist‑3 no)

City Commission

Commissioner Katrena Felder moved to place the meeting into an executive session for finance, and Commissioner Shawn Roberts seconded the motion. All commissioners voted in favor. Mayor James adjourned the meeting to executive session at 6:03 p.m.

• Entered executive session on finance (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission heard a petition to rezone parcel 406 Gilmore Street from R‑50 HD historic residential to C‑2 highway commercial for a men's residential recovery center. A motion to accept the rezoning was made by Commissioner Nelson and seconded by Commissioner Bennett, but the minutes contain no recorded vote or final decision. The matter was left pending for further consideration.

City Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Mayor Pro Temp Sheinita Bennett. A consent calendar covering prior meeting minutes was also approved unanimously following a motion by the same mayor. The body then voted to enter an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session for personnel (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a planning and information session, heard a guest complaint about wage disparities, and received an infrastructure update from the city manager. Commissioners Nelson and Roberts moved, and seconded, a motion to go into executive session for personnel matters, which was approved and the meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (adjourned at 5:41 p.m.)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission approved the minutes from the June 2 planning session, the June 3 budget hearing, and the June 3 regular meeting. No votes or actions were recorded for the listed ordinance amendment or sales‑tax resolution. All other agenda items were noted but not acted upon.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 planning session (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 budget public hearing (consent calendar)
• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 regular meeting (consent calendar)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a Planning & Information Session on June 30, 2025. Discussion items included blighted properties, grease trap policy, ARPA, and infrastructure updates. A resolution proposing a county one‑percent floating local option sales tax was introduced, but no vote or outcome was recorded. Consequently, no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Commission

This is a public hearing on the city's budget. The commission will present the budget, take comments from the public, and then deliberate. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget presentation by city department personnel
• Public remarks period with 3-minute speaking limit per person
• Notice of hearing published in the Waycross Journal Herald

The commission met on June 21, 2022 to hear the FY2023 budget presentation. No formal actions or votes on budget items were recorded; the meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.

City Commission

The commission approved the city’s FY 2025‑2026 budget with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved several vehicle purchase contracts for Public Works, Community Improvement, and the Fire Department, as well as a beer‑and‑wine license for WAWA. Additionally, the commission cancelled the awarded bids for surplus property on Folks Street. All motions passed as recorded.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 city budget (3‑1 vote, motion passed)
• Approved WAWA beer and wine package license (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Vactor truck for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three trucks for Community Improvement and Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved statewide contract for two vehicles for Community Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved statewide contract for one vehicle for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved statewide contract for Vactor 2100i sewer cleaner for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of awarded bids for surplus property at 845 & 847 Folks Street (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission met on June 16, 2025. A motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Felder, was passed with all members voting in favor, moving the meeting into executive session at 6:10 p.m. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Entered executive session (all voted in favor)

City Commission

The commission met on June 3, 2025 to present and discuss the FY2026 budget. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission unanimously approved several items, including the agenda and minutes from recent meetings. It approved a bid for fire department uniforms and three resolutions: imposing a 1% county sales tax, awarding the uniform contract to Galls, LLC, and amending the operations agreement with Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 19, May 20 (budget hearing), and May 20 (regular) meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Bid #FY25-08-Fire Dept. Uniforms (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to impose a 1% county Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to award fire department uniform contract to Galls, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to amend agreement with Inframark, LLC d/b/a ESG Operations (unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission moved the meeting into executive session after a motion by Commissioner Nelson and a second by Mayor Pro Temp Sheinita Bennett; all members voted in favor. The commission also reached consensus to place three resolutions—regarding a county sales tax, a fire‑department uniform contract, and an Inframark services agreement—on the agenda for the next meeting. No other formal votes were taken.

• Adjourned to executive session (unanimous)
• Consensus to place FLOST sales‑tax resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place fire‑department uniform contract resolution on Tuesday agenda
• Consensus to place Inframark services agreement resolution on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission held a public hearing on the FY2026 budget, with presentations by the city manager and finance staff. No motions on budget items were made. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Sheinita Bennett, with all members voting in favor.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Sheinita Bennett, unanimous)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the May 5 and May 6 sessions, and a resolution to amend the agreement with ESG Operations, Inc. for operations, maintenance and management services. All motions passed with all members voting in favor.

• Approved meeting agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 session (all voted in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 session (all voted in favor)
• Approved Second Amendment to Restated Agreement for Operations, Maintenance and Management Services with ESG Operations, Inc. (all voted in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted in favor)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission met on May 19, 2025, discussed several agenda items but took no formal actions on them. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved by all commissioners. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission approved its agenda and granted two privilege licenses for alcohol sales. It also approved a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies to add a Fixed Asset Module to the city’s finance software. The commission authorized purchases of a new mosquito sprayer and an equipment trailer for Public Works, and approved the sale of surplus fire and public‑works vehicles on GOVDEALS.COM. Additional approvals included a fireworks display agreement for July 4, 2025 and a grant‑writing services contract.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved privilege licenses for WAWA and Pour Decision’s Beverage Co. (all voted in favor)
• Approved contract amendment with Tyler Technologies to add Fixed Asset Module to finance software (all voted in favor)
• Approved purchase of new mosquito sprayer for Public Works (all voted in favor)
• Approved purchase of new equipment trailer for Public Works (all voted in favor)
• Approved surplus sale of two fire department vehicles and one fire safety trailer on GOVDEALS.COM (all voted in favor)
• Approved surplus sale of four public works vehicles on GOVDEALS.COM (all voted in favor)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Pyrotecnico, Inc. for Fourth of July 2025 (all voted in favor)

City Commission

The commission voted unanimously to enter executive session at 6:53 p.m. A consensus was reached to place three resolutions on the Tuesday agenda: surplus of two fire department vehicles and one fire safety trailer, surplus of four public works vehicles, and an amendment to the Tyler Technologies contract. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (all voted in favor)
• Resolution to surplus two fire department vehicles and one fire safety trailer placed on Tuesday agenda
• Resolution to surplus four public works vehicles placed on Tuesday agenda
• Resolution to amend Tyler Technologies contract placed on Tuesday agenda

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will meet to discuss several resolutions, including updates to utility rates and property transfers. The body will also review a privilege license for a local business and surplus property bids.

• Resolution to set rates and charges for water and wastewater services
• Resolution to transfer 4.39 acres of real property in Industrial Park to the Waycross Ware County Development Authority
• Privilege license for Zels Café and Catering at 320 Pendleton Street for beer, wine, and liquor
• Resolution to surplus 85 toner cartridges for sale on GOVDEALS.COM
• Resolution to approve bi-annual retreats for City Commission, Mayor, and staff

The Waycross City Commission approved several items, including a consent calendar, a privilege license for Zels Café, a surplus property bid, and multiple resolutions. Notably, the commission approved the transfer of 4.39 acres in the Industrial Park to the Waycross Ware County Development Authority. The commission also set new water and wastewater rates with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes of prior meetings) – all in favor
• Approved privilege license for Zels Café, 320 Pendleton St (beer, wine, liquor) – all in favor
• Approved surplus property bid WAYXL25-06 – all in favor
• Approved resolution to sell 85 toner cartridges on GovDeals.com – all in favor
• Approved transfer of 4.39 acres in Industrial Park to Waycross Ware County Development Authority – all in favor
• Approved bi‑annual retreats for City Commission, Mayor, staff and stakeholders – all in favor
• Approved water and wastewater rates in Chapter 40 – passed 3‑1 (Roberts, Bennett, Nelson yes; Felder no)
• Adjourned meeting – all in favor

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a planning and information session to discuss various infrastructure and administrative items. The body will review a proposal to transfer 4.39 acres of real property in the Industrial Park to the Waycross Ware County Development Authority.

• Discussion of utilities rate increase
• Proposed transfer of 4.39 acres in Industrial Park to Waycross Ware County Development Authority
• Proposed resolution to surplus 85 toner cartridges for sale on GOVDEALS.COM
• Discussion of Bailey Street police security
• Privilege license for Zeis Cafe and Catering at 320 Pendleton Street

The commission approved a motion to adjourn to executive session, with all members voting in favor. A consensus was reached to place the Zels Café and Catering license renewal, a resolution to surplus 85 toner cartridges, and a resolution to transfer 4.39 acres of real property to the Waycross‑Ware County Development Authority on the Tuesday agenda.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session approved (all voted in favor)
• Zels Café and Catering license renewal scheduled for Tuesday agenda (consensus)
• Resolution to surplus 85 toner cartridges scheduled for Tuesday agenda (consensus)
• Resolution to transfer 4.39 acres to Waycross Ware County Development Authority scheduled for Tuesday agenda (consensus)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review official reports and approve minutes from February and March sessions. The body is considering the sale of surplus property and specific office supplies.

• Bid WAYXL25-06 regarding Surplus Property
• Resolution to declare 85 toner cartridges as surplus property for sale on GOVDEALS.COM

The Waycross City Commission met on April 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. No quorum was present, as noted in the minutes. Because of the lack of quorum, the agenda was not approved and no official actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

• Agenda approval not achieved (no quorum)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a planning and information session with discussion items including a proposed utilities rate increase, infrastructure setbacks, property code violation mitigation, a meter pilot update, city services zone concept, Phoenix Park statue, and GDOT projects. Commissioners will also consider a resolution to declare 85 toner cartridges as surplus property for sale.

• Utilities rate increase discussion
• Bid WAYXL25-06 for surplus property
• Resolution to surplus 85 toner cartridges
• Infrastructure and property set-back requirements discussion
• Phoenix Park statue discussion

The Waycross City Commission meeting on March 31, 2025 was declared a no‑quorum meeting. No votes or formal actions were recorded. A proposal to surplus 85 toner cartridges for sale on GovDeals.com was presented but not acted upon. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider awarding a contract for the Alice Street Warehouse renovation to B. James Construction, LLC, and approve the sale of surplus property at 1200 Colley Street. The meeting agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public hearing.

• Award contract for Alice Street Warehouse renovation to B. James Construction, LLC
• Approve sale of surplus property at 1200 Colley Street (9.09 acres)
• Approve minutes from January and February 2025 meetings
• Public hearings scheduled for February 5 and 12, 2025
• Consider ordinance amending occupation tax enforcement provisions

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a Planning & Information Session to discuss and consider several items, including a proposed ordinance to amend occupation tax enforcement, a resolution to award a contract for Alice Street Warehouse renovations, and a resolution to approve the sale of city-owned property at 1200 Colley Street. The session also includes updates on ARPA purchases, SPLOST requests, a utilities fee increase, and other departmental reports. No votes are expected at this session.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 34 (Occupation Tax) with stricter enforcement provisions
• Resolution to award Alice Street Warehouse renovation contract to B. James Construction, LLC of Blackshear, GA
• Resolution to approve sale of surplus property at 1200 Colley Street (9.09 acres, parcel WS0710 076A)
• Discussion of a utilities fee increase
• Discussion of Residential Inspection Checklist Approval

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several personnel appointments and the establishment of fees for alcoholic beverage licenses and business and occupation tax accounts. The body will also discuss the sale of surplus firefighter turnout gear.

• Appointment of Joseph R. Johnson, Jr. as Municipal Court Prosecutor
• Appointment of Matt Elwell as Public Works Director
• Appointment of Jim Blackburn as Chief of the Fire Department
• Establishment of fees for Alcohol Beverage Licenses
• Establishment of fees for Business and Occupation Tax Accounts

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a planning and information session to review bids and proposed resolutions. The body will discuss equipment purchases, fee increases, and the appointment of a municipal court prosecutor.

• Proposed contract for Alice Street Warehouse renovations awarded to B. James Construction, LLC
• Proposed resolution to sell surplus firefighter turnout gear on GOVDEALS.COM
• Proposed appointment of Joseph R. Johnson, Jr. as Municipal Court Prosecutor
• Discussion of charter fee increases
• Discussion of a grant writer contract

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption under HB 581, as per O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2. The public hearing allows for support and opposition comments before the commission deliberates and votes.

• Public hearing on HB 581 intent to opt out of the homestead exemption
• Resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider a consent calendar approving minutes from December 2024, grant two privilege licenses, declare five vehicles surplus, and vote on resolutions including a special election to fill the vacant District 4 commission seat, a voting precinct change for District 1, and re-adoption of the 2011 redistricting map.

• Privilege license for Grab and Go Liquor (901 Albany Ave.) for beer, wine, and liquor package sales
• Privilege license for K’D’ Café (504 Elizabeth St.) for beer and wine on-premises consumption
• Declaration of five city-owned vehicles as surplus for sale on GOVEDEALS.COM
• Resolution to change voting precinct for District 1 residents to C.C. McCray City Auditorium (865 Pendleton St.)
• Resolution to order a special election to fill the District 4 commission vacancy caused by the death of Diane Hopkins

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a planning and information session to review bids and resolutions. The body will discuss voting map updates, budget timelines, and the sale of city-owned assets.

• Sale and transfer of 9.09 acres of surplused real property at 1200 Colley Street
• Surplus and sale of five city-owned vehicles via GOVEDEALS.COM
• Liquor license for Grab and Go Liquor at 901 Albany Ave.
• Membership addition in a Fund of Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA)
• Discussion of District 1 voting alternate location and District 4 election dates

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a public hearing to decide whether to opt out of the HB 581 homestead exemption. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes for supporters and opponents, followed by 3-minute remarks. The commission will deliberate and vote or defer the decision.

• Public hearing on HB 581 intent to opt out of homestead exemption
• Finance Department presentation on the petition
• 10-minute public comment periods for support and opposition
• 3-minute public comment for additional speakers

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a public hearing to discuss HB 581 and whether to opt out of the homestead exemption. The meeting includes presentations from the finance department, public comments, and commission deliberation.

• Public hearing on HB 581 intent to opt out of homestead exemption

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a zoning change for property at Brunel Street, Howe Street, and Haines Avenue. The body will also review privilege licenses and resolutions regarding a voting precinct change and a police staffing agreement.

• Rezone Parcel WA1203 035 at Brunel Street, Howe Street, and Haines Avenue from C-2 Highway Commercial to R-50 Residential
• Change District 1 voting precinct to C.C. McCray City Auditorium at 865 Pendleton Street
• Agreement to assign a full-time Police Sergeant-Investigator to the Waycross Family Justice Center via Magnolia House
• Privilege license for Los Compadres Mexican Taqueria LLC at 602 Pendleton St. (Beer and Wine)
• Privilege license for Tipsys Inc. at 1269 #B Ossie Davis Pkwy (Beer, Wine, and Liquor)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning session to discuss infrastructure, service agreements, and proposed ordinances. The body is also set to approve the 2024 financial audit and consider a change to a voting precinct.

• Proposed ordinance to rezone property at Brunel Street and Haines Avenue from C-2 to R-50
• Approval of the 2024 financial and audit report
• Change to voting precinct for District 1 residents to C.C. McCray City Auditorium
• Discussion of new apartment housing development
• FJC Service Agreement with Chief Cox

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will consider resolutions to finance six Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for the police department and purchase equipment for them, adopt amendments to the 2019 employee handbook, declare 12 fire hoses surplus, and enter an employment agreement for the city manager. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes and renewal of alcohol licenses for five local businesses. The meeting also features a public remarks period and reports from the city manager and mayor.

• Renewal of alcohol licenses for Two Guys Beverage and Tobacco (2100 Memorial Dr), Johnny's Food Store (819 Glenmore Ave), La Jalisiense LLC (508 Alice St), 1st Stop Foods (709 Nichols St), and OM Food Mart (935 Tebeau St)
• Resolution to approve loan financing of six Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for police through Leasing Specialist LLC of Peyton, Colorado
• Resolution to approve purchase of police equipment for those vehicles from Mobile Communications America of Waycross
• Resolution to approve amendments to the 2019 Waycross Employee Handbook for compliance with city charter and state law
• Resolution to enter an employment agreement for the city manager setting salary and terms

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a planning and information session to discuss and consider several items, including proposed resolutions to approve loan financing for six Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles and purchase police equipment, along with a resolution to declare 12 fire hoses surplus. Other discussion items include a voting precinct change request, HB 501 update, hotel/motel tax, Phoenix Park statue removal and replacement, and infrastructure updates. Privilege license renewals for six local businesses are also on the agenda.

• Proposed resolution to approve loan financing for six Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for Police Department
• Proposed resolution to purchase police equipment for six new pursuit vehicles from Mobile Communications America
• Proposed resolution to surplus 12 fire hoses for sale on GOVDEALS.COM
• Discussion on Phoenix Park statue removal and replacement
• Privilege license renewals for Two Guys Beverage and Tobacco, Johnny's Food Store, La Jalisiense LLC, 1* Stop Foods, and OM Food Mart

City Commission

The City Commission holds a public hearing to consider closing and abandoning a 10-foot-wide alley in Block 50 of Gilchrist Park Subdivision, running from Holmes Street to Washington Avenue. The hearing allows public comment before the commission decides or defers action.

• Closing and abandoning a 10-foot alley in Block 50, Gilchrist Park Subdivision (Holmes Street to Washington Avenue)

City Commission

The City Commission will confirm city officers and board appointments for January. The body is also considering resolutions regarding election fees, a GDOT utility agreement, and a request to the Georgia General Assembly to amend the city charter.

• Resolution to change the method and manner of filling vacancies in the Office of Mayor and Commissioners
• Resolution to approve a standard utility agreement with GDOT for the Ossie Davis Parkway Overpass Project
• Resolution to establish qualifying fees for 2025 city elections
• Privilege license renewals for Pop Bellies Seafood Steak & Grill, Hampton Inn, Bunky’s, Wally’s, and My Place Lounge
• Ethics Board recommendations regarding Case No. 2024-001 (Clayton Nelson v. Comm. Katrena Felder)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission holds a planning and information session to discuss several administrative and policy items, including proposed charter changes, a resolution promoting civility, and renewal of privilege licenses for alcohol sales at five local businesses. The commission will also consider appointments to various boards and committees, such as the Downtown Waycross Development Authority and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. No votes are expected at this session.

• Discussion of charter changes for the city
• Resolution pledging to promote civility in Waycross
• Renewal of alcohol licenses for Pop Bellies Seafood, Hampton Inn, Bunky's, Wally's, and My Place Lounge
• Appointments to boards including Downtown Waycross Development Authority, Library Board, Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Finance update on replacement of monitor and nozzle on fire department ladder truck