Development & economy in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,560 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most development & economy activity
- Stockbridge, GA (126)
- Forest Park, GA (113)
- Kennesaw, GA (112)
- Roswell, GA (109)
- Canton, GA (74)
- Cobb County, GA (68)
- Atlanta, GA (62)
- Pooler, GA (61)
- Lawrenceville, GA (60)
- Athens, GA (59)
- Kingsland, GA (59)
- Chamblee, GA (56)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission reviews COA for 226 B Broad Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for property at 226 B Broad Street in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The agenda also includes approval of the April 2026 minutes and other routine procedural items.
Commission will consider zoning variances and rezoning, including 504 Craigtown Rd.
The Gordon County Planning Commission will discuss several zoning variance requests for properties ranging from 0.59 to 51.57 acres. It will also consider rezoning applications that would change land from agricultural (A-1) to single‑family residential (R-1) for parcels such as 504 Craigtown Rd and 192 Timms Loop. All…
Rezone request for 490 Clover St from single‑family to mixed‑density residential
The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission will consider several land‑use actions, including a rezoning of 490 Clover St, a planned development change for 940 College Avenue, and special‑use requests on multiple US‑29 properties. New business includes comment‑only preliminary planned developments at 660 West Broad…
Agency will consider a TAD application for Match Point Way by RNG Investments
The Rome Redevelopment Agency will open the meeting, approve the minutes from its September 5 2025 meeting, and consider a TAD application submitted by RNG Investments, LLC for the Match Point Way project. Any additional items will be addressed under Other Business.
Planning Commission to review industrial park rezoning and new annexations
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning, conditional use permit, and parking variance for a 157.99-acre industrial site. The body will also review two property annexations and two ordinances amending the Land Use Management Code.
Woodstock Council to consider rezoning and $438,961 playground renovation
City Council will vote on several land-use requests, including the annexation and rezoning of 545 Dobbs Road and amendments to the South on Main project. The body is also deciding on a contract for downtown playground renovations and a new parking citation collections agreement.
Board will review the 842 Main Street redevelopment architecture and engineering proposal
The Development Authority Board will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive finance updates. New business includes an HVAC assessment for 850 Main Street, a signage proposal for the same address, and a redevelopment architecture and engineering proposal for 842 Main Street. Additional updates cover…
Planning Commission to consider ordinance amending Development Code and Technical Manual
The Sandy Springs Planning Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes. Commissioners will hear a work‑session update titled “The Next Chapter Updates.” The commission will consider Case 2026-0002 TA-26-2, an ordinance to amend the Development Code and Technical…
Griffin DDA to consider grants and E. Broad Street property policies
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss property maintenance and usage policies for E. Broad Street. The board is considering a new discretionary flex grant program and a General Business Assistance grant for Reggae Vybz. Members will also review facade grant language and a letter of support for Piedmont…
City Council to consider applying for up to $1M CDBG grant
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1,000,000.00 to benefit low‑ and moderate‑income residents. The council will also discuss the cemetery landscaping bid, the combined August/September Clean Up Days, and the special events permit for the…
DDA to consider expanding downtown district and finalizing facade program
The Downtown Development Authority will meet on July 21, 2026, to decide on final approval of the DDA Facade Building and Enhancement Program, a resolution to expand the downtown district, and a job description for an Executive Director. Other agenda items include budget discussions, a Hispanic Business Expo…
Development Authority to allocate sale proceeds from 120 Riley Road
The Lumpkin County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and a hotel presentation. The body will discuss allocating proceeds from the sale of 120 Riley Road to the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery.
Z-1-2026 rezoning request for 895 Elnora Drive in District 3
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Commissioners will consider a series of zoning and land‑use applications, including rezoning cases such as Z-1-2026 (895 Elnora Drive), Z-13-2026 (Hickory Grove Road), and Z-17-2026 (1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton…
Alcohol Control Commission to consider four new license requests
The commission is meeting to review applications for beer, wine, and liquor licenses. This includes one tabled request from a previous meeting and three new requests.
Committee will review subdivision class and platting jurisdiction rules
The Land Use & Development Regulations Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting. It will then examine Article III subdivision classes and Article IV platting jurisdiction to consider any changes. No other business is listed.
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission to meet July 20
The commission will meet to review a budget report and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes discussions on new and old business and committee reports.
Board to consider zoning change for 108-acre Airport Road parcel to industrial
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a hauling and disposal contract with MWS Logistics and Waste Management and a FY2027 correctional capacity agreement with the Georgia Department of Corrections at $30 per offender per day. New business includes an alcohol license…
DDA will decide on new logo, website and a Night Market event
The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving a new logo and brand guide, a new website, and a Night Market event scheduled for September 18, 2026 at Shamrock Park. The board will also vote on the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda for this special‑called meeting.
Waycross City Commission to discuss downtown vacant buildings and budget dates
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.
Council to approve $352,500 in blanket purchase orders for Fire/EMS vendors
The Forest Park City Council will consider a consent agenda item to authorize blanket purchase orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027 budget, covering contracts with Bennett Fire Products, MES Services, Bound Tree Medical, and Reads Uniforms totaling $352,500. The meeting also includes discussion of a…
City Council to approve technology payments and police fleet lease
The McDonough City Council will consider approving payments for technology services and a five-year police fleet leasing program. The meeting also includes public hearings on several zoning and annexation requests.
Commission will consider rezoning of properties on Blaine Street and N Hammond Drive.
The Monroe Planning Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1110 N Broad Street. It will consider rezoning application #4689 affecting 120, 130, and 140 Blaine Street and 121 and 131 N Hammond Drive. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.
Arena District Steering Committee reviews project design and finance updates
The committee will receive a progress update on the Arena District development, including design status and finance information. It will review summaries of stakeholder meetings held from May 28 to June 24, 2026. The schedule and near‑term priorities for the project will be discussed. No formal approvals are listed on…
City Council discusses economic development and UDO at retreat
The Chamblee City Council is holding a workshop retreat to discuss strategic assessments for economic development, review city priorities, receive a departmental update on planning and development including the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and discuss community programs and special events policies. No votes or…
Approval of two one‑story residential construction requests
The Urban Design Review Board will consider approving the May 22, 2026 meeting minutes. It will also review two applications for one‑story residences: one at 562 Kay Street (Parcel #13078D A010, Ward 4) and another at 849 Bridge Avenue (Parcel #13050D G010, Ward 2). The board will decide whether to grant the requested…
Urban Redevelopment Agency reviews action plan and downtown data
The Urban Redevelopment Agency is meeting to review its action plan and goals. The body will discuss updates from Short & Paulk regarding surveys and a master developer example, as well as a vacant building inventory guide for downtown properties.
Loganville DDA to discuss Autumnfest and project ideas
The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review a project list and provide updates on training and appraisal requests. The body will also discuss Autumnfest.
Planning Commission to consider 200-unit development at 111 Old Conyers Road
The Stockbridge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider six items, including a major zoning modification for a 200-unit mixed-use development, a rezoning for a bed-and-breakfast, and a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for a quarry expansion. The commission will make recommendations to the…
Commission considers three rezones for a commercial flex-space park
The Planning Commission will review three rezoning applications from Stanton Porter and Paradigm Communities Inc for a commercial flex-space park. The body will also receive updates on two items previously approved by the Board of Commissioners.
Planning Commission to review rezoning and land use requests
The Columbia County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request, a variance, and a temporary use authorization. The body will also review a massage operator's license application.
City Commission discusses airport maintenance and hangar renovations
The Mayor and Commission will hold a work session to discuss several municipal projects. Topics include airport runway maintenance, hangar renovation contract amendments, and an alcoholic beverage license application.
Board to review building elevations for Coastal Empire Periodontics addition
The Architectural Review Board will meet to consider the approval or disapproval of exterior building elevations. The primary item of business concerns a project at 1075 Gandy Dancer.
DDA discusses zoning reviews and downtown branding updates
The Downtown Development Authority will review several zoning requests and variances for properties on W. Gordon Street, S. Center Street, and N. Church Street. The meeting also includes updates on facade grants, the Main Street Advisory Board, and downtown branding.
Review of two proposals for an Economic Development Ecosystem Assessment
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…
Board will consider a variance to subdivide 2.23‑acre parcel at 0 South Gordon Rd
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance applications. The first request (VAR2026-005) seeks to reduce lot frontage to 64 ft and lot width to 61 ft to subdivide a 2.23‑acre parcel at 0 South Gordon Road into four single‑family homes. The second request (VAR2026-006) asks for a stream‑buffer variance for…
Planning Commission to consider rezone for multi-use building on Conrad Avenue
The Planning Commission will review requests for a rezoning, a variance, and a conditional use permit. The body will also consider a text amendment to the city's fee schedule for subdivisions.
Grovetown Planning Commission considers 0 Dorn Street plat and Chamblin Road annexation.
The Grovetown Planning Commission will vote on a preliminary plat to divide a 0 Dorn Street property into four lots. The body will also consider annexing and rezoning 770 Chamblin Road from Columbia County’s agricultural district to the city’s R-1 residential zone. Both items require public hearings and commission…
Rincon council to discuss annexation and hold executive session
The Rincon City Council will hold a workshop to discuss annexation and convene an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.
Kennesaw Development Authority meeting canceled
The meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.
Commission to consider Certificate of Appropriateness for 507 Cleveland Ave
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 507 Cleveland Avenue in the College Heights Historic District. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from April 2026.