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Votes recorded in the meeting transcript:

- Use of council chambers for former Mayor Joe Macon’s memorial service — Motion by Council member Shropshire; second by Council member Mitchell; approved by voice vote. (See memorial article.)

- Adopt agenda as printed — Moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

- Approve city council regular meeting minutes from Dec. 16, 2024 — Moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

- Adopt resolution for General Circular (legal public-notice mechanism) for the City of East Point — Moved and seconded; approved by voice vote. Staff said the South Fulton neighborhood news is used for distribution and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution or daily report may be used for emergency notice.

- Façade grant distribution (Option 2) — Motion to adopt Option 2 (180k downtown; 105k per ward) moved by Council member Straubshire, seconded by Council member Mitchell. Roll-call votes recorded: Shropshire — Yes; Ack/Ekets — No; Ziegler — No; Cummings — Yes; Mitchell — Yes; Butler — Yes; Martin Rogers — Yes. Motion passed.

- Executive session (real estate, litigation and personnel) — Council recessed into executive session after a motion and second. The council reconvened and recorded several post-executive-session motions:
• Natia Morris and Dana Star Morris v. City of East Point — motion to proceed as discussed in executive session; moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
• Authorize city attorney to proceed as discussed in executive session (city manager matter) — moved and seconded; recorded roll call with several dissenting votes; motion carried.
• Approve executive-session minutes — moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

- Motion to adjourn — moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

Notes on vote records and procedure: Where the transcript records a roll-call vote, individual member votes are listed above; where the transcript records a voice vote, the minutes record whether the motion \"carries\" or not. If the transcript did not state an individual’s recorded vote, the item is reported as approved by council voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 6, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A concise list of motions and formal outcomes recorded during the Jan. 6 council meeting, including memorial facility use, procedural approvals, façade grant allocation and executive-session authorizations.","taxTitle","East Point, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",50891,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6399472,"East Point youth flag-football girls win GRPA state title; council recognizes team",459,789000,1248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1&start=789&end=1248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6399472/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/East-Point-youth-flag-football-girls-win-GRPA-state-title-council-recognizes-team","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6399472-2209890294337dd6285133ab4a267fbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226534&Signature=NOwGOHTrOoYFPTu-d5BNL6dVXKWtNUa~ypG0rd6yvsHJDdEDtFl6i4nXAqbmnbDrtKBsgZJ0LF-Qg0EgTBeTP7IlDhk70N1WpXTfcmvBiTAsivcZ96x6DpJr~SZMFD4m5uiS-8Vp7A2YO8A28GCwYxWd9CZ6dhgGRp88Rm8eYkHFe7YV9YmWjl0bFgq2Ua-30phimrRH0yCjv8JzsXoHujrpq-wD4EwYNTTW~BHwNc2zrxprNKz2onAKkr6-xLzygRomqI1a3yLJgWJ80-t9utDedPJJcGgwUPzJPAmfAPw20XNjAXZXqZhK5~Vip9M47aRYdpO9dAWryora-KtDKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council recognized the East Point girls flag‑football team after the City’s recreation program captured the inaugural Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) girls state championship.

Parks and recreation staff briefed the council on the program’s history; presenters said the league began after a 2016 Atlanta Falcons grant, has grown from eight teams to roughly 60 and now fields competitive girls teams. Assistant director DuJuan (DuJuan Anderson) and volunteer coach Joseph \"JC\" Smith described a cold championship series in Jackson, Ga., that ended with East Point winning the state title.

Mayor Holliday and council members praised players, parents and coaches for commitment on and off the field. The mayor highlighted parks and recreation staff and encouraged the girls to continue academic and athletic excellence. Coaches called out individual players and the council took formal photos with the team.

Why it matters: The recognition highlights the city’s youth-sports programs and validates Parks and Recreation’s outreach and volunteer coaching structure.

Provenance: Presentation began during the announcements/presentations section and concluded with a group photo and council remarks.","The city's recreation department and coaching staff brought the GRPA girls flag-football state champions to the Jan. 6 council meeting; council praised parents, coaches and program staff and took group photos with the team.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6399477,"Council approves memorial service at City Hall for former Mayor Joe Macon; issues condolences for public servants",388,299000,687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1&start=299&end=687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1/thumbnail_299000.jpg","/articles/6399477/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-approves-memorial-service-at-City-Hall-for-former-Mayor-Joe-Macon-issues-condolences-for-public-servants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6399477-0e792f6268abe2e4be5f14aa852a7439/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226534&Signature=Hz3P36GCLvnwahPZ9peXScOD6fnizpUbj2LGk5AfKBDmHJG7o~jce1zlihMUnBVk5qbqa3Fx2evORgegXQ6Qo0strLVWIo1NfQIus0JtPVQ50oVLcGAalvLhmCBHODfKYntlFAHF7WHXeL0-ODygqsQmXFnkh5WF5wC5lgIh~yWXwG7xpy6a099AJ-zeQpaXInZmYf4H7iEUu5iTZOeEsDvnyU-YV-M0bzpyabUArvAjH-joKPCxaJoPn5Qhdmt7zRkmWTwkvZXA1ii2GspGmeAZQVibHVlWWIIx-C65CLHE5enatWquqerxI4lv2WcbcbEdQxWy-RwmYMJ8Luhceg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Point City Council approved a request from the family of former Mayor Joseph \"Joe\" Macon to hold a memorial service in the council chambers later this month.

Mayor Holliday opened the meeting by asking the council to join in remembrance for three public servants who recently died — former state senator Vincent Ford, former President Jimmy Carter and former East Point Mayor Joe Macon — and said the city had issued a proclamation honoring Vincent Ford. The mayor said she had spoken with Joe Macon’s wife and the family asked to hold a memorial service at City Hall; no date had been set.

Council member Shropshire moved to allow the family to use the council chambers for the memorial; Council member Mitchell seconded. After brief remarks from several council members offering condolences, the council voted by voice to approve the request. The mayor said staff would notify the family and that additional city services requested by the family (for example, police support) would be addressed separately if needed.

Why it matters: The vote grants the family’s request for use of a civic facility to hold a memorial and records the council’s official condolences.

Provenance: The topic was introduced during the mayor’s opening remarks about recent deaths and the family’s request; council action on the motion is recorded in the meeting minutes.","Council unanimously approved a request from the family of former Mayor Joe Macon to use council chambers for a memorial service. The mayor and council also recognized the recent deaths of former state senator Vincent Ford and former President Jimmy Carter.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":46,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6399484,"Council approves $600,000 façade grant plan, votes to allocate larger share to downtown",3324,5160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1&start=5160&end=8484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1/thumbnail_5160000.jpg","/articles/6399484/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-approves-600000-façade-grant-plan-votes-to-allocate-larger-share-to-downtown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6399484-6557d29885c118f187821e5cb68c856e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226534&Signature=VnDZhB-~5F2SxYzYFta2vK9ay8hKSHSxhuab4bX9THeUi2HfUeFRoB5aSCH5igQNG1JnGdG1nSa29cKYaGVme~svWx7KERw0Zwp8Ur-S5zDdrE8LQYvWqEkhfENKxAYe2FZbg1O9phhACUkLoJcghh7ZG9qrKa9tPFWren~XOS4yxDtx6HvdUmJ6TxYrHMijkCjInwDsxLzvR0x7u2ZRdj6KhyFZnamY9q22XmUsEP3beKWFQXMnWBJB9fUXjmwDwZWbJ81OgaU5bJ5TzeZIBq~UtLMYhptNwv~KJ0ld8n57q8k~QgNU7fIa4T2OOlHAP0fSqGrwPA-md-IrbVufQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Point City Council voted to adopt Option 2 for distributing $600,000 in façade-improvement grants, directing $180,000 to the downtown central business district and $105,000 to each of the city's four wards.

Macio (Macio Rogers) and staff presented a recommended distribution framework that prioritized economic impact, equity among wards, visual community appeal and urgency. Staff outlined two distribution models: a downtown-heavy option (Option 2) giving downtown $180,000 and $105,000 per ward, and an alternative with $200,000 for downtown and $100,000 per ward. Council voted for the $180k/$105k split.

Council discussion focused on outreach to business owners and plaza managers in all wards, a 25% matching requirement for applicants, minimum project thresholds and a desire to ensure the city could document broad notice citywide. Staff said the application launch and outreach would include social media, a city newsletter, a posted map of downtown boundaries, distribution of flyers, targeted emails to businesses on file and in‑person distribution downtown and at plazas; staff committed to produce a formal communications plan and to report back.

Tally and motion: Council member Straubshire moved to adopt Option 2; Council member Mitchell seconded. Roll-call votes recorded in the meeting transcript were: Shropshire — Yes; Ack/Ekets — No; Ziegler — No; Cummings — Yes; Mitchell — Yes; Butler — Yes; Martin Rogers — Yes. The motion carried.

Next steps: Staff will launch outreach (recorded meetings and in-person sessions were scheduled), post application materials and collect submissions through a Feb. 14 deadline; an evaluation team will assemble Feb. 17 to review applications and report counts and recommended awards to council. Council also directed staff to return with a contingency plan should specific plazas not participate.","Council adopted Option 2 for distributing a newly increased $600,000 façade-improvement grant program: $180,000 for the downtown central business district and $105,000 for each of the city's four wards. Council also directed staff to intensify outreach and to return with application tallies at the Feb. 17 meeting.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6399488,"East Point council hears detailed briefing on House Bill 581; staff to return with revenue examples",982,1682000,2664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1&start=1682&end=2664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2084942-d81fb64e40c06d2f7e7f10ad7a8605f1/thumbnail_1682000.jpg","/articles/6399488/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/East-Point-council-hears-detailed-briefing-on-House-Bill-581-staff-to-return-with-revenue-examples","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6399488-9cabe4bde9e9291f616018d3e185c55e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771226534&Signature=ik1oEI2KuLhmFgm65Ndjxi6ji7k-~G6ICNMHOkWUDqM1OTpUfumJAVQ-PV9uG5DHIrJ7cns~v9mJ3rLVIWF4t6D-zCCdX--Db5~5hwPK3LISYGQLfVXHFQYPlmxg-FzabyxJZjp~GrrOAP3dSmIckiS6WEIZ2Kv4OdWB241GA~FBiVrdxSdfa5OWigpnfh0KK35msfeNIEdDnsXcNweG2lZLnzVEDeZbaTQtagPP3uFUTrgzBtVsrghLeoKaHukM2D3-uw0POaw9TwEkviA4023Qv5xp5gxK6~GGkYvtzbVbbxF0UsKA1uSYW4GS9lswtg2sOh3pLn1ghAGGq3M3IQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and consultants gave East Point council a detailed overview of House Bill 581 — the statewide law enacted in April 2024 that creates a statewide \"floating\" homestead exemption, changes property-tax appeal procedures and authorizes a new, limited-purpose local sales tax for property-tax relief.

The presentation, led by Shannon Golden and Jeff Jackson, explained how the floating homestead exempts a portion of a home's taxable value by indexing a base-year value to inflation. Jeff Jackson said the law \"implements a statewide floating homestead exemption for all local governments,\" and described mechanics by example: a $100,000 taxable base that rises to $110,000 could be limited to a CPI-adjusted base of $102,000 so a taxpayer would pay taxes on $102,000 rather than $110,000.

Council members pressed staff for local revenue estimates, timing and implementation details. Staff said the floating homestead is automatic for homeowners already receiving a homestead exemption and that local governments may opt out only after a public-notice process and three hearings; a resolution must be filed with the Secretary of State by March 1, 2025 (staff said they were using February 28 as the practical last day to meet the deadline). Staff also said the city must certify an estimated rollback rate to Fulton County by late January–February so the county can include it on assessment notices.

Why it matters: House Bill 581 changes how residential taxable value can grow, ties that growth to the Consumer Price Index as set by the state revenue commissioner, and creates an optional sales-tax tool (FLOS) intended to offset property-tax reductions. For East Point, the law could reduce residential revenue growth while leaving commercial property and non‑homesteaded property to continue being taxed at market value, shifting the mix of who pays for municipal services.

Details from the briefing and council questions:
- Components: floating homestead exemption (indexed to inflation), procedural changes to appeal and assessment schedules, and a floating local option sales tax (FLOS) for property-tax relief.
- Opt-out: Local governments must advertise intent, hold three public hearings and file a resolution by March 1, 2025; the decision is permanent for that government unless changed by local act. Staff said counties, cities and school boards decide independently.
- Timing: The law took effect Jan. 1, 2025. Staff said the city's actions to certify an estimated rollback rate to Fulton County could be submitted as early as Jan. 27, 2025 but could move up to Feb. 28 to meet procedural deadlines.
- FLOS eligibility: To levy the new local sales tax, both the county and all cities in the county that levy property tax must have floating homestead exemptions in effect. Staff said East Point is not eligible to receive FLOS proceeds because the law excludes cities that levy the MOST (municipal-option sales tax) used for water/sewer projects; East Point appears on the list of excluded cities in the staff presentation.
- Appeal/assessment changes: The law modifies when taxpayers receive a three-year lock after a successful appeal and requires more frequent partial reappraisals at the county level. Staff emphasized these provisions operate through Fulton County processes.

Next steps: Council asked staff to provide numerical examples of revenue impact (on single properties and on city tax collections), to present those at the January 13 work session if possible and to return with a recommended timeline for the required public notices and hearings. Staff also recommended coordinating with regional municipal associations and the city’s state legislative delegation. No formal vote or opt-out decision was taken at the Jan. 6 meeting.","City staff and consultants briefed council on House Bill 581, a statewide property-tax reform enacted in 2024 that creates a floating homestead exemption, new procedural rules, and a floating local option sales tax (FLOS). Council asked staff for numerical examples, budget impacts and outreach plans and did not take a formal vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance — East Point City Council, Jan. 6, 2025

East Point youth flag-football girls win GRPA state title; council recognizes team

Council approves memorial service at City Hall for former Mayor Joe Macon; issues condolences for public servants

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East Point council hears detailed briefing on House Bill 581; staff to return with revenue examples