The city council convened on Tuesday morning, presided over by Sherry Barnes in the absence of Dr. McCollough. The meeting commenced with an invocation led by Council Member John Deese, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

During the session, the council addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of the fiscal year 2025 fees and charges schedule. An amendment was proposed to remove sewer tap fees installed by developers, which was unanimously approved by the council.

The council also discussed the execution of a grant application for the Georgia Department of Transportation's Local Maintenance Improvement Grant. This application includes a single street, Fair Road to Parrish Street, with plans to expand the list once funding is secured.

A significant resolution was considered regarding the acceptance of road right-of-way for White Pine Avenue and Virginia Pine Avenue as public streets. The council approved this resolution, allowing the city to maintain these newly developed streets.

Another notable item was the development agreement with GPB Development LLC, which involves a $197,000 investment for private infrastructure at the 1803 East project located at 19 Gordon Street. This project, part of the South Main Tax Allocation District, aims to enhance the area with new residential units, including 35 units within the TAD, contributing to the downtown housing inventory. The development is expected to provide modern living spaces at competitive rental rates, potentially boosting property values in the surrounding area.

The meeting concluded with a consensus on the importance of these developments for the city's growth and infrastructure, highlighting the council's commitment to enhancing community standards and residential options.