Leesburg, Georgia

City Council

The Leesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on new business items, including the consideration of purchasing the AXON police body‑camera system and a 2026 Ford Interceptor‑Utility police vehicle. Additional agenda items include a GMA fire‑session presentation, a downtown celebration event, and routine reports on finance, projects, and departmental activities.

• Consider purchase of AXON police body‑camera system
• Consider purchase of a 2026 Ford Interceptor‑Utility (Explorer) police vehicle
• GMA Fire Session Presentation
• Red, White & 250 Downtown Leesburg Celebration on July 10, 6‑11 pm
• Local Administered Project (LAP) Certification

City Council

La reunión del Concejo Municipal de Leesburg aprobará las actas del 9 de junio y llevará a cabo una audiencia pública. El principal punto de nuevos negocios es la consideración de una resolución para adoptar el presupuesto de Leesburg para el año fiscal 27. La agenda también incluye puntos estándar como asuntos del gerente, informes departamentales y anuncios de próximas reuniones conjuntas.

• Consideración de la Resolución para adoptar el presupuesto de Leesburg para el año fiscal 27
• Audiencia pública (tema no especificado en la agenda)
• Anuncio de reunión conjunta con Lee County y la City of Smithville el 23 de junio de 2026

The council unanimously approved the resolution to adopt the FY 2027 budget after a presentation by the Finance Director. It also unanimously approved the minutes from June 9, 2026 with a correction.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026 with correction (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting FY 2027 City of Leesburg Budget (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Leesburg llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027. Los miembros del Concejo considerarán una propuesta de estudio de viabilidad financiera de Foresite Group para incorporar el Plan Integral recientemente adoptado. También considerarán una resolución para establecer la tasa de millage revisada de 2025 para la ciudad.

• Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2027
• Consideración de la propuesta del Estudio de Viabilidad Financiera de Foresite Group
• Consideración de la Resolución para establecer la tasa de millage revisada de 2025

The City Council approved a $54,000 Financial Feasibility Study Proposal to incorporate the new Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the council approved a resolution setting the 2025 Millage Rate at 3.619 mills, which results in no property tax increase for the year.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 Financial Feasibility Study Proposal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting 2025 Millage Rate at 3.619 mills (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Leesburg recibirá una presentación del presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 y votará sobre un desfile de Juneteenth. También se ha programado una audiencia pública, aunque no se enumera ningún tema específico. En la agenda se encuentran informes rutinarios del administrador de la ciudad, la policía, obras públicas y los departamentos de agua/aguas residuales/planificación. La reunión comenzará con la aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026.

• Presentación del Presupuesto de la Ciudad de Leesburg FY 27
• Consideración del Desfile de Juneteenth
• Audiencia pública (no se enumera ningún tema específico)
• Aprobación de las actas del 12 de mayo de 2026
• Informes financieros y actualización de proyectos del City Manager

The City Council approved the FY 2027 budget and the Juneteenth Parade and Festival. The minutes from the May 12 meeting were also approved. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved FY 2027 City of Leesburg Budget
• Approved Juneteenth Parade and Festival
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Leesburg celebrará una audiencia pública y considerará una solicitud de reclasificación de 21 acres de agrícola (AG) y comercial limitada (C-1) a comercial general (C-2). Otros asuntos de nuevo negocio incluyen la adopción del Plan Integral de Leesburg, los acuerdos de servicios profesionales con Southeastern Engineering y GMC para el control de aguas pluviales, una enmienda al presupuesto de asistencia vial de GDOT, una cotización de seguro de GIRMA, una licencia de concierto y reembolsos fiscales.

• Audiencia pública y consideración de la solicitud de reclasificación Z26-0032 para 21 acres a C-2 (parcelas 037A 011, 037A 010, 037A 014)
• Consideración del Plan Integral de Leesburg preparado por Foresite Group
• Acuerdo de Servicios Profesionales con Southeastern Engineering, Inc.
• Fondos de la Administración de Asistencia Vial Local de GDOT en el presupuesto enmiendado de FY2026
• Consideración del concierto Faith Jackson en el sitio de Burg Bash el 18 de julio

The City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for S&S Property Management, approved funding for resurfacing Starksville Avenue, and authorized refunds for 2025 property taxes. The council also approved agreements for engineering services, storm water management, and insurance renewal.

• Approved rezoning of 21 acres from AG and C-1 to C-2 for S&S Property Management (unanimous)
• Approved GDOT Local Road Assistance funds to resurface Starksville Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Southeastern Engineering, Inc. for $39,000 (unanimous)
• Approved GIRMA Renewal Quote for $156,221 (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Storm Water Services Agreement with GMC for $14,775 (unanimous)
• Approved Roots and Revival Homecoming Festival event on July 18 (unanimous)
• Approved refunds for 2025 Property Tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved GMA District 10 Officer Ballot and designated Judy Powell to attend GMA 2026 Annual Business Meeting (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Leesburg llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una enmienda al texto de zonificación de las Directrices Arquitectónicas y luego considerará su adopción. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen un logotipo de marca, un acuerdo de reubicación de Georgia Power para el proyecto Downtown GDOT TAP, una subvención policial para terminales de datos móviles en vehículos y un mercado de agricultores mensual. El concejo también fijará la fecha de la reunión de mayo y recibirá los informes del administrador de la ciudad y de los departamentos.

• Audiencia pública y consideración de la Enmienda al Texto de Zonificación (T26-001) para las Directrices Arquitectónicas en toda la ciudad y en el Depot District
• Consideración de un Logotipo de Marca para la Ciudad de Leesburg
• Consideración de un Acuerdo de Reubicación de Georgia Power para el proyecto Downtown GDOT TAP
• Consideración de la aceptación de una subvención de la Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police para Terminales de Datos Móviles en vehículos
• Consideración de un Mercado de Agricultores mensual el primer sábado de cada mes

The Leesburg City Council unanimously approved a text amendment (T26-001) to the Architectural Guidelines after a public hearing. They also approved a $95,007 Georgia Power relocation agreement for the Downtown GDOT TAPP Project, a $14,321 police mobile data terminal grant, a new city branding logotype, a monthly Farmer's Market for May and June, and rescheduling the May 5 meeting to May 12.

• Approved text amendment T26-001 to Architectural Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved $95,007 Georgia Power Relocation Agreement for Downtown GDOT TAPP Project (unanimous)
• Approved $14,321 cost for police in-car Mobile Data Terminal Grant (unanimous)
• Approved new city branding logotype (unanimous)
• Approved monthly Farmer's Market on first Saturday for May and June (unanimous)
• Approved moving May 5 council meeting to May 12 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2026 (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Leesburg Downtown Development Authority will hold a meeting to discuss three items: the Downtown Farmers Market and city branding, the Authority’s role in future downtown events, and the possibility of obtaining an alcohol license for those events. No decisions are indicated; the agenda lists these topics for discussion only.

• Discussion of Downtown Farmers Market and branding for the City of Leesburg
• Discussion of the Authority’s role in future downtown events
• Consideration of an alcohol license for downtown events

City Council

The Leesburg City Council meeting on March 3, 2026 will address several items of new business. Council members will consider the Downtown Development Authority’s recommendation to expand its boundaries to align with the city limits and future annexations. Other items include a proposed amendment to the Architectural Guidelines, a request for council tablets, a plan to start a farmers market in April for Georgia Cities Week, and the FY 27 budget calendar. The meeting also includes routine reports, a public hearing on February minutes, and an executive session.

• Expand DDA boundaries to align with current city limits and future annexations
• Proposed text amendment to Architectural Guidelines for the city and Depot District
• Consideration of tablets for council members
• Initiate a Farmers Market in April as part of Georgia Cities Week
• Consider FY 27 Budget Calendar

The council approved the February 3 minutes and expanded the Downtown Development Authority boundaries to match city limits and future annexations. It also approved purchase of tablets for council meetings, an April farmers’ market, the FY 27 budget calendar, and a $17,000 limit for the 250th‑anniversary celebration. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expanding DDA boundaries to current city limits and future annexations (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tablets for council meetings, $2,800 (unanimous)
• Approved April farmers’ market as part of Georgia Cities Week (unanimous)
• Approved FY 27 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved America’s 250th Anniversary celebration, not to exceed $17,000 (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Leesburg Downtown Development Authority will discuss its future role. It will also consider a resolution to expand the Authority’s boundaries. The meeting includes approval of minutes, a public forum, and other standard agenda items.

• Discussion of future role of the Downtown Development Authority
• Consideration of a resolution to expand the Downtown Development Authority boundaries
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public forum for community input
• Executive session

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council that the Authority’s boundaries be expanded to the city limits and any future annexation areas. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved December 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended expanding Authority boundaries to city limits and future annexation areas (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Leesburg City Council will review a zoning application submitted by Leesburg Travel Center, LLC (application 125-027). The council will also discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan and a resolution to transmit it to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Additional items include a proposed increase in water and sewer services and a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application.

• Consideration of Zoning Application Leesburg Travel Center, LLC (125-027)
• Proposed update to the Comprehensive Plan and resolution to transmit it to regional and state agencies
• Consideration of an increase in Water and Sewer Services
• Consideration of a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application
• Consideration of a 5 K Run hosted by the Vine

The council approved the rezoning of the Leesburg Travel Center (5‑yes, 1‑no). It also unanimously adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan, approved a 5K run hosted by The Vine, approved a 2.7% increase in water and sewer rates, and approved a Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application.

• Approved rezoning of Leesburg Travel Center (5-1)
• Approved updated Comprehensive Plan and transmittal resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 5K Run hosted by The Vine (unanimous)
• Approved 2.7% water and sewer rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank application (unanimous)
• Approved January 6 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning application and the city's 20-year Comprehensive Plan. Members will also consider updates to the Compensation and Classification Study Impact.

• Zoning application L25-027 to rezone 6.8 acres from AG to C-2 for a fuel station and retail store
• Public hearing on the City of Leesburg Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of the Compensation and Classification Study Impact update
• Discussion of the Georgia Rural Water Association Conference (May 5-7, 2026)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously voted to table the rezoning application for Leesburg Travel Center, LLC until February 3, 2026. The council also unanimously approved an update to the Compensation and Classification Study Impact Pay Scale and the renewal of the city's Worker's Compensation Insurance.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Leesburg Travel Center rezoning request until Feb 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved update to Compensation and Classification Study Impact Pay Scale (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Worker's Compensation Insurance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)