Environment & climate in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
598 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most environment & climate activity
- Rome, GA (41)
- Athens, GA (40)
- Atlanta, GA (34)
- Griffin, GA (25)
- Avondale Estates, GA (25)
- Brookhaven, GA (24)
- Canton, GA (23)
- Smyrna, GA (18)
- Stockbridge, GA (16)
- Forest Park, GA (15)
- Commerce, GA (15)
- Marietta, GA (14)
Latest matching meetings
Board to hear six variance requests, including setback and lot width reductions
The Rome Board of Adjustments will consider six variance applications at its September 17, 2026 meeting. These requests involve reductions in setbacks, lot widths, and driveway widths, as well as waivers for accessory structure placement, solar panels, and fence construction. The board will also approve minutes from…
Brookhaven Arts Commission to discuss public art projects and 2027 work program
The Brookhaven Arts and Culture Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business, including the 'Cows are Coming to Brookhaven' public art project and the North Druid Hills mural installation, as well as new business such as de-installing the 2023 Dashboard Art Exhibit at Peachtree Creek Greenway…
Board to vote on solar farm, battery storage, and data center ordinances
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed changes to the county code, including updates to technical codes, repeal of public nuisance dwelling rules, and expansion of Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts. The board will also discuss and potentially act on solar farm…
Canton Main Street Board to review facade grant for 121 E Marietta Street
The Canton Main Street Board is meeting to approve the August 2026 minutes and a reimbursement to the City of Canton, and to discuss old and new business. New business includes a facade grant application for 121 E Marietta Street and planning for the Downtown Breakfast Club. The agenda is mostly routine administrative…
Board to vote on $1.5M jail project, solar farm changes, and computer upgrades
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, to decide on several contracts and upgrades, including a $1,545,718 jail construction project, solar farm ordinance changes, and computer system upgrades. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan and…
County seeks public input on data center, battery, solar regulations
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is holding a public information gathering session to collect citizen input on developing a regulatory framework for data centers, battery storage facilities, and solar farms. The session is a modified town hall format with a short presentation and ample opportunity for…
Transportation Committee to vote on street abandonments, grants, contracts
The Atlanta Transportation Committee is meeting to consider ordinances and resolutions on street abandonments, grant acceptances for the Atlanta Beltline, contract amendments, and various transportation safety measures. Items include public hearings on abandoning portions of Birmingham and Bennett Streets, first…
Council hears four rezoning requests, including Old Alabama Rd subdivision
The Mableton City Council will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a 23-acre subdivision on Old Alabama Rd, a heavy industrial use at 630 Riverside Pkwy, and a residential conversion on Glore Dr. The council will also consider a second-read budget amendment, several consent agenda items, and new…
Morgan County Board of Assessors to review property assessments, appeals, and tax bills
The Morgan County Board of Assessors will hold its monthly meeting to review the July 2026 activity report, approve minutes, and discuss new business including a new field truck, a state audit ratio, public utility assessments, and the 2026 mileage rate. They will also hear appeals, discuss solar panel values, and…
Committee to approve contracts, funding, and condemnations for infrastructure projects
The Engineering Services Committee is meeting to consider several infrastructure-related items, including approving contracts, supplemental funding, and condemnations for property acquisition. The agenda includes routine approvals and specific project actions, such as the Broad Street Improvements Project and…
Committee to vote on renaming Thirteenth Street portion 'Luvenia Pearson Way'
The Public Safety Committee will consider a motion to assign the honorary name 'Luvenia Pearson Way' to a portion of Thirteenth Street. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from its August 11, 2026 meeting.
Council to review Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III options and utility costs
The Brookhaven City Council is holding a work session to receive department reports and review upcoming agenda items. Two presentations are scheduled: a project update on Peachtree Creek Greenway Phase III concept options and a facility utilities cost program presentation. No votes or final decisions are expected at…
Council to vote on $2.47M Old Alabama Bridge replacement contract
The Johns Creek City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a $2.47 million contract for the Old Alabama Bridge replacement project, a $616,000 amendment for Chattahoochee Greenway engineering, and new policies on multi-modal transportation and landscaping. The agenda also includes routine…
Board reviews July financials and introduces new Main Street Program Manager
The Griffin Main Street Program Board will approve minutes from July 22, 2026, and review the Main Street Program Fund financial report ending July 31, 2026. The meeting includes a recap of the 2026 Georgia Downtown Conference and updates on workplan projects. Carley Pope will be introduced as the new Main Street…
DDA to discuss GDOT bypass, streetscape, parking, and new businesses
The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss updates on the GDOT bypass, streetscape maintenance at 13 N. Main Street, the Christian Church parking agreement, and the Simonton Bridge Road pedestrian improvements. They will also hear about new downtown businesses and consider board terms expiring in October…
Smyrna Tree Board to discuss Crafts and Drafts event, community updates
The Smyrna Tree Board is meeting to discuss upcoming business, including the Crafts and Drafts event scheduled for October 24-25, 2026, and community development updates. The board will also consider approving minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial…
Board of Appeals to hear 8 variance requests on stream buffers, setbacks, trees
The Brookhaven Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review eight variance requests from property owners seeking relief from city codes, including stream buffer reductions, setback reductions, and a specimen tree removal. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and organizational…
Greenway commission to review $16,170 budget and hear committee reports
The Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the 2026-27 budget of $16,170, and receive reports from the chair, treasurer, outreach committee, and staff. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
County to consider tree ordinance, event facility changes, and radio system contract
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider several planning and zoning text amendments recommended by the Planning Commission, including a new tree ordinance for major subdivisions, changes to event facility regulations, and updates to the permitted uses table. They will also vote on establishing a…
Commission to vote on tree ordinance, event facility rules, and radio system contract
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners will consider several planning and zoning text amendments recommended by the Planning Commission, including a new tree ordinance for major subdivisions, changes to event facility regulations, and updates to the permitted uses table. They will also vote on a resolution to…
Complete Streets Committee to review bi-annual report and old business
The Macon-Bibb Complete Streets Compliance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May 19, 2026, and discuss old business, primarily the bi-annual Complete Streets Report. The report was due June 30, 2026, and the committee will receive updates on its status. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new major…
Board to vote on GTIB funding resolution and multiple contracts including animal shelter design
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions and contracts at this work session. Key items include a resolution for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) funding, a recycling and transfer station lease agreement, and a contract for interior design of the new animal shelter…
Commissioners to consider solar panel ordinance for Tall Timbers
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with presentations, consent items, and formal actions. They will hear a presentation on a proposed solar panel ordinance for Tall Timbers and consider approving controller upgrades for the Detention Center and a Tree Act Resolution. The agenda also…
Commission to consider $384,500 street sweeper purchase and other contracts
The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners will review financial reports, approve minutes, and consider several purchases and agreements, including a $150,500 blanket purchase order for electrical materials, a $74,600 water testing contract, and a $384,500 street sweeper. They will also discuss an easement agreement…
Council to discuss Maple Drive tree removal and reforestation
The Griffin Environmental Council will discuss the condition of trees on Maple Drive, including plans for removing diseased trees and reforestation. The council will also brainstorm community outreach ideas, such as recycling and quarterly cleanup events, and discuss an upcoming Electric Department presentation.
DDA to consider updated RFQ for Broad Street properties, hotel update
The Griffin Downtown Development Authority holds its monthly meeting to review finances, discuss grant programs, and consider an updated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Broad Street properties. The board will also receive updates on the downtown hotel project and facade and business assistance grants. The agenda…
Board of Health meets; hears environmental health report
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Oconee County Board of Health. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, old and new business, a district update, and a report from Keli Hinson on environmental health activities, followed by public input. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
Grady County commissioners to hear presentations on sheriff's fence, road resurfacing, repairs
The Grady County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations on several public works items, including a sheriff's office fence and vehicle, the 2026 resurfacing and patching project, a motorgrader repair, and a proposed Trees Act. No formal votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of…
Council to finalize $1.3B airport bond sale terms
The Atlanta City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two ordinances related to the issuance of up to $1.3 billion in Airport General Revenue Bonds (Series 2026A and 2026B). The first ordinance sets the final terms of the bonds, including principal amounts, interest rates, and maturity dates, and…
South Fulton to add honorary street signs for Roger Bruce, Kimbrough, Lewis
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to erect honorary street signs on New Hope Road and Wallace Road, recognizing former residents for their contributions. The resolution was adopted on August 11, 2026, with no objections.
South Fulton Council passes new data center zoning ordinance
The South Fulton City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-024, which replaces the previous data center regulations (Ordinance 2024-034) with a new set of zoning, permitting, and performance standards. The ordinance restricts data centers to industrial zones, requires a special use permit, and imposes…
Keep Smyrna Beautiful board to review finances, recycling conference costs
The Keep Smyrna Beautiful board is meeting to discuss routine business including the chair's report, June financials, and old business items such as the 2026 strategic planning with UGA and professional development for staff. They will also hear updates on new business like the 2026 Pollinator Consensus and committee…
Committee to vote on land-use changes, workforce grants, and park contracts
The Community Development/Human Services Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including land-use redesignations for properties across Atlanta, acceptance of workforce development grants, and contracts for parks and recreation services. The agenda also includes updates on the tree canopy…
Board to consider moratorium on data centers, solar farms, and BESS
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget and consider adopting changes to several county ordinances, including technical codes, solar energy regulations, and zoning. They will also discuss and possibly enact a moratorium of up to 12 months on data centers, BESS, and solar…
Planning Commission to consider tree ordinance and zoning text amendments
The Morgan County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 6, 2026, to consider four text amendments to the county's development regulations and zoning ordinance. These include adding a tree ordinance, reorganizing development regulations, modifying event facility rules, and updating the permitted and…
Board to decide on solar farm permit moratorium
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting to consider whether to continue or end the moratorium on solar farm permits. The agenda includes a formal action item on this decision, along with routine procedural items.
Planning Commission to consider four text amendments to development and zoning rules
The Morgan County Planning Commission will review requests from Planning and Development to amend the county's development regulations and zoning ordinance. These proposals include the addition of a tree ordinance and changes to event facility rules.
Board to consider TREES Act participation and Okefenokee coordination
The Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions regarding the TREES Act and federal coordination for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The meeting includes petitions for tax relief and a variance, as well as an updated roadway abandonment policy.
Canton Main Street Board to consider facade grant for 361 E Main Street
The Canton Main Street Board will meet to approve June minutes and a June/July reimbursement to the City of Canton. They will also discuss a facade grant application for 361 E Main Street and plans for the Downtown Business Contact Postcard and Taste of Canton events.
Water & Sewerage Authority to review Cane Branch and Yahoola Creek projects
The Authority will review financial reports for June 2026. The meeting includes progress updates on the Cane Branch WWTP Construction Project and the Yahoola Creek Park Stream Restoration Project.