MORE INFORMATION

Working Session at 5:30 pm.
Regular Meeting at 7 pm.

AGENDA WORK SESSION 5:30 PM
I. Call Meeting to Order

New Business:
A. Volunteer Recruitment Presentation-Fire Chief Larry Keener to Speak. Handouts and sign-up sheets will be available following the presentation.

B. Open Discussion: Local Business Concerns and Updates. Description: An Open Dialogue with Local Business Owners Regarding Current Operational Challenges, Town Support, and Items of Community Interest.

C. Heritage Day Event-Special Event Alcohol Sales and Regulatory Updates. Description: Review and Discussion Concerning Temporary Special Event Alcohol Permits, Compliance requirements, and Recent Updates Received Regarding Town Event Policies

D. Schoolhouse Project Bids/Contractor Quotes. Description: Council Review and Evaluation of Submitted Quotes and Proposals Received for the Schoolhouse Restoration/Renovation Project.

II. Adjourn: Next Council Working session, Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 5:30 PM, followed by the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM.

-----------

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 7 PM

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Mayor Announcements

IV. Approval of July 2026 Meeting Minutes

V. Approval of July 2026 Financial Reports

VI. Summary of Maintenance

Old Business:
A. Special Event Regulations. Description: Review of Final Draft and Administrative Details for Incorporating New Special Event Rules into the Town Ordinance.
B. Schoolhouse Project: Contractor Quote Review and Discussion. Description: Presentation and Public Discussion of Contractor Quotes and Proposals Received for the Schoolhouse Renovation Project, Followed by Potential Next Steps or Direction.

New Business:
A. GDOT Safety Study Request & Traffic Review: State Route 136. Description: Discussion and Consideration of Requesting a Formal Traffic and Safety Study from GDOT for State Route 136 and the Local Crossing Area. Item Includes a Review of 5-Year Accident and Incident Reports Provided by the Pickens County Sheriffs Department to Evaluate Pedestrian Safety, Signage, and Potential Crosswalk Needs.

VII. Adjourn: Next Town Council meeting September 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. With the working group starting at 5:30pm.

(Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA Coordinator at 706-253-5515 promptly to allow the Town to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.)