Coweta County commissioners set FY2027 budget hearing for July 21; rezoning and license applications on recent agendas
Coweta County's Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for July 21, 2026, following a July 14 work session where the budget, the 2026 millage rate, a Data Center Ordinance, and the Georgia Cottage Food Law were discussed. Minutes from the recent meetings have not yet been published, so only agenda items can be confirmed.
Board of Commissioners — July 7
The July 7 agenda included a continuation of the public hearing on rezoning petition REZ 25-08 for property at 441 Poplar Road, Newnan. The board was also scheduled to consider new consumption and package beer/wine license applications for Osaka Express and Hot Spot.
Other agenda items included a request to set a public hearing on August 11, 2026 for a zoning overlay district code amendment, bid awards for roadside tree pruning and enforcement of rank plant growth and trash ordinances, and a request to set the July 21 public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget.
Board of Commissioners — July 14 work session
Commissioners held a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the 2026 millage rate. The agenda also listed discussion of the Coweta County Data Center Ordinance and the Georgia Cottage Food Law and local ordinances. No votes were listed on the agenda.
Board of Tax Assessors — July 15
The Board of Tax Assessors met in regular session. The agenda was largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda, approval of minutes from July 1, 2026, an update on 2024 and 2026 appeals, approval of Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms, and a status update.
Airport Authority — July 17
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority met for a regular session. The agenda included approval of minutes from the June 19, 2026 regular session, updates from the airport manager, airport sponsor, and airport engineer, and public comment periods on both agenda and non-agenda items. No votes on specific projects or expenditures were listed.
Coming up
Board of Commissioners — July 21, 2026: Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 7 meeting and confirm a natural gas service contract for Fire Station #10. Public hearings are scheduled on the proposed FY2027 budget and on petition REZ 24-20 to rezone property on Walt Sanders Road, Newnan (District 3). The board will also consider variance VAR 26-12 for a front building setback at 980 Grandma Branch Road, Grantville (District 2), conditional use permit CONDUSE 26-02 for 2657 W Hwy 16, Newnan (District 2), and a supplemental agreement for a traffic signal contract at US 29 and April Court (District 2).
Board of Commissioners — August 11, 2026: A public hearing on a zoning overlay district code amendment is scheduled, per the July 7 agenda.