Historic preservation in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
449 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most historic preservation activity
- Kennesaw, GA (48)
- Athens, GA (38)
- Canton, GA (29)
- Roswell, GA (27)
- Thomaston, GA (25)
- Clarkston, GA (24)
- Avondale Estates, GA (21)
- Richmond Hill, GA (21)
- Gordon County, GA (18)
- Winder, GA (18)
- Rome, GA (17)
- Marietta, GA (16)
Latest matching meetings
No agenda available for Hoschton Historic Preservation Committee meeting
The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. The committee may have cancelled the meeting or is only handling routine matters not requiring a published agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission to review demolition, additions, and window replacements
The Athens-Clarke County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on several certificates of appropriateness, including an addition to an accessory structure, a rear and side addition, and window replacements with chimney removals. They will also review a full demolition request for a…
Historic Preservation Commission to review certificate for 405 East 3rd Street
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a property in the Between the Rivers Historic District. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.
Historic Preservation Commission reviews bylaws and considers exterior renovations
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 2026, discuss proposed updates to its bylaws, and review a design request for exterior renovations at 691 East Main Street. Ten minutes are allotted for public input.
Zoning Committee to consider rezoning 23 acres on Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Ave
The Atlanta Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to consider multiple zoning ordinances, including rezonings, special use permits, and zoning ordinance amendments. Key items include rezoning large industrial parcels along Logan Circle and Chattahoochee Avenue to mixed residential-commercial, a special use…
Historic Preservation Commission to review downtown parking lot proposal
The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a proposal for a public parking lot in the Central Business District, along with several administrative certificates of appropriateness. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments. The main substantive item is the…
Historic Preservation Commission to review 8 property modification requests
The commission is reviewing Certificates of Appropriateness for various additions, demolitions, and new structures within historic districts. The body will also receive updates on its strategic plan and reports from the Designation and Education committees.
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 to vote on medallion recipients and discuss meeting time
The Heritage Trail Medallion Commission will discuss and vote on applications for medallion recipients, and also discuss the meeting time for the Heritage Trail. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.
Planning Commission to review rezonings, annexation, and certificate of appropriateness
The Monroe Planning Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, two rezoning requests, and an annexation tied to one of the rezonings. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and a code enforcement report.
Historic Preservation Commission to review four certificates of appropriateness
The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Atha Street, S Broad Street, S Madison Avenue, and N Broad Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items. No decisions are noted in the…
Planning Commission to review rezone, conditional use, and historic certificate
The Monroe Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a certificate of appropriateness for a property on N Broad Street, a conditional use request on E Marable Street, and a rezoning on Cherry Hill Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a report from the code…
Cemetery Preservation Commission to review finances and project updates
The Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, accept financial reports for June and July 2026, and receive updates on ongoing projects including the Section III photo project, a preservation workshop, and signage. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public…
Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting, mostly a test
This is a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only a note indicating this is a test meeting setup to check audio, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.
Board to swear in new members, discuss postcard sales and historical markers
The Historic Preservation Board will administer oaths to new members and discuss updates on postcard sales, the 1898 Home, the Hillcrest-Allen Clinic historical marker, and a brochure on 100-year-old homes.
Joint Services Committee meets to discuss parks, historic courthouse, and other items
The Rome, GA Joint Services Committee will convene to review minutes, receive updates on Parks & Recreation and the Historic Courthouse, and address any additional business before adjourning.
Villa Rica council to vote on downtown property swap and police contract
The Villa Rica City Council will hold a work session to review agenda items including a property exchange for downtown development, an employee benefits renewal, and a police department contract. The meeting includes ceremonial presentations and updates from various city departments.
Historic Preservation Commission discusses Civil War parks and memorial projects
The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing projects including county-operated Civil War parks, the Arch Memorial Restoration Project, and property acquisitions by the American Battlefield Trust. The agenda also includes a training budget for the fiscal year and standard procedural…
Historic Preservation Commission to review deck demolition and design guidelines updates
The Canton Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear public input, and review a demolition and reconstruction request for a deck at 570 East Main Street. They will also discuss proposed updates to Historic District Design Guidelines.
HPC reviews window and exterior modifications for two properties
The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing two proposed exterior projects. The commission will consider requests for window replacements at a residential property and multiple rear elevation updates to a commercial building.
Historic Preservation Commission to review 115 E. Main Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 115 E. Main Street. The body will also discuss updates to HPC ordinances and a memorial wall.
Planning Commission to vote on three plats and one rezoning request
The Commerce Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 11 meeting, receive updates from City Council, and take action on unfinished business including three preliminary plats and one rezoning request. The meeting will also discuss proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code and updates on…
Griffin Main Street Board to review fund and workplan updates
The Griffin Main Street Program Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and review the Main Street Program Fund as of June 30, 2026. They will also receive updates on workplan projects, working committees, and partner reports from various appointed boards and organizations.
Historic Preservation Commission to review four Certificates of Appropriateness
The commission will review four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in Monroe. The body will also consider the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled
This meeting of the Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.
Historic Preservation Commission meeting cancelled due to no agenda items
The Richmond Hill Historic Preservation Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
Commission to receive Clemsil Historic Resource Survey presentation
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review previous minutes and hear a presentation on the Clemsil Historic Resource Survey. No other specific decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Commission considers removing property from Historic District
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a request to remove a property from the City of Winder Historic District. The body will also consider a request for new signage at a different property.
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.
Commission to review six-story new construction at 290 W. Clayton St.
The Historic Preservation Commission will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for renovations and new builds in historic districts. The body will also consider a full demolition request for a property on N. Billups St. and provide updates on the commission's strategic plan.
Atlanta Zoning Committee reviews multiple rezonings and a historic district overlay.
The Atlanta Zoning Committee is reviewing first and second readings on several land-use changes, including property rezonings, special use permits, and a new historic district designation. These items determine allowable building types, density limits, and development conditions for specific parcels across multiple…
Historic rehabilitation grant proposal for 2881 N. Main Street
The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will consider a historic rehabilitation grant for the property at 2881 N. Main Street and an inducement resolution for the same address. The board will also receive a financial report, approve open invoices, and hear a presentation on the Downtown Ambassador Program. Public…
Cemetery Preservation Commission meeting canceled
The meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, was canceled. No decisions were made and no items were discussed.
Historic Preservation Commission to fill vacant seat and elect officers
The commission will consider filling a vacant seat (previously held by Len Sturkie) and elect officers for the coming year. They will also approve minutes from April and June meetings and receive announcements about the Statewide Historic Preservation Conference and PorchTales 2026.
Cultural Arts Commission discusses sculpture and utility box projects
The Commission will review updates on the Heritage Park at Waleska Street Bridge Sculpture Project, a Utility Box Project, and future sculpture projects. The meeting also includes preparations for a July 16 Board Presentation to Council.
Commission reviews two Certificates of Appropriateness for local properties
The Monroe Historic Preservation Commission will consider Certificate of Appropriateness #4631 for 321 N Broad Street and Certificate of Appropriateness #4639 for 239 Alcovy Street. The body will also approve the minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed.
HPC to consider deferring partial demolition plan for 1076 Canton Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for 1076 Canton Street (Ball House/Founder's Hall) to allow temporary relocation of the structure for foundation reconstruction. Staff recommends deferring the application to the June HPC meeting. The commission will…
HPC to review three Certificates of Appropriateness applications
The Tifton Historic Preservation Commission will consider three requests for property modifications. The body will review applications for railing updates, a new sign, and a new office building.
Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee meets July 7
The Rock House Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes updates on road projects and grant submittals.
American Battlefield Trust's Springbank & Fain property acquisition discussed
The Gordon County Historic Preservation Commission will review ongoing projects including Civil War Parks, the Arch Memorial Restoration, and the training budget for the new fiscal year. New business includes elections for Chair and Co-Chair and a discussion on the American Battlefield Trust's acquisition of…