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Shane told the council he believed Kidd was “in violation of a good behavior bond” and accused him of charging $600 for credit-card statements; he also said he was preparing submissions and a public-records request for “everybody in this city that get a paycheck.” Shane named other people during his remarks and said he believed legal action could follow. He also said, “Billy Mack is innocent,” referring to another individual raised in the comments.

The mayor responded, “Thank you for your comments,” and the meeting moved on; the transcript does not record council discussion, staff response, or council action in response to the allegations during the Sept. 30 session.

The statements reported here are allegations made by a public speaker and have not been verified by the city council during the meeting. The council did not record any formal investigation or action on the record at that time.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Pendergrass Council Meeting 09/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment at the Sept. 30 Pendergrass City Council meeting, a resident identified as Shane alleged misconduct related to the recent hiring of an individual named Doug Kidd, referred to possible bond-violation issues, and said he would file public-records requests for city employees’ records.","taxTitle","Pendergrass City, Jackson County, Georgia","taxId",59092,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454717,"Pendergrass schedules fall festival Oct. 11 at amphitheater; park improvements and tractor arriving",61,187000,248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860519-e8cd418f3f859b1d4b122d49d2472695&start=187&end=248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860519-e8cd418f3f859b1d4b122d49d2472695/thumbnail_187000.jpg","/articles/6454717/Pendergrass-City/Jackson-County/Georgia/Pendergrass-schedules-fall-festival-Oct-11-at-amphitheater-park-improvements-and-tractor-arriving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454717-360e924f864c7539e66588afddac30c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142026&Signature=BOJ15pKJbXdzxePxPF0JHXgC9dX1--D7rVXQuk0mnolzQsJFeNQuztGvvIrJI5J80gqw6usQM~KftUhgEBq6nIa2QVLr3SPNKUxZBcoam8Oynz3WK1AOMoJRp7m8aFCvZn91bzfce-aVw0u0NvDCwk4metz-anitfd85GfHY21gKPsfoq14eFvNXzJZFqaBa2hjzMSiu81Ye0ryYSSD6gJz9qEUz9jhoKvvwZJkV9inYmHG51XsR8U1m7GWAeezgO88G9NH3Md9NHKorpOfCZ~wUAuWPOHjsjPatjOip4ODW4ZHjIxftACQM0k5VsdzhZt1ZZcpf0EFFZselQm0LWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Pendergrass City Council on Sept. 30 that the city’s fall festival is scheduled for Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the amphitheater at 435 Fremont Road. Staff described more than 50 vendors expected to participate, a DJ, food vendors (including a beer vendor), a car show on Oct. 18 and activities for children including jump houses, an inflatable obstacle course and face painting.

Staff said a pet-adoption booth will be run by Puppet Cat Company of Barrow County. Council members discussed parking logistics and noted possible use of nearby grass areas and shuttle options if additional parking is needed.

On other community items, staff said park equipment that the city purchased should be installed in about two to three weeks and that a tractor the council previously approved is expected to arrive next week.

Council members characterized these items as routine event planning and park maintenance; no formal council action was recorded on the festival logistics or the equipment timeline during the meeting.","Council members discussed upcoming fall festival set for Oct. 11 at 435 Fremont Road with more than 50 vendors, entertainment and pet adoptions; staff said new park equipment will be installed in two to three weeks and a newly approved tractor is arriving next week.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454722,"Pendergrass council certifies millage to raise $4.5 million; approves minutes and charter report",228,322000,550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5860519-e8cd418f3f859b1d4b122d49d2472695&start=322&end=550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5860519-e8cd418f3f859b1d4b122d49d2472695/thumbnail_322000.jpg","/articles/6454722/Pendergrass-City/Jackson-County/Georgia/Pendergrass-council-certifies-millage-to-raise-45-million-approves-minutes-and-charter-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454722-85d156b282358d6b8e494f81dd50b0bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142027&Signature=fzGclxz8dmIt2iYfKWWVQPaM-kfhJhHzQJw9gzD4KPl6mp-P6bA9pE56uziHgCO599Am9j31e8tXg97wvkP6fmGUehv2OkM5ModXgP5EXCAVqQYkS6-CMOpysKBRBpv4DR1~rHpx7EAJh4sDKKFYbUtlRMhn8ac2EE5Dfou2YTVTHcxkFVpnNWBIyqGYMeajx15gtgYzuTbYbQRptmpKFiQbip8ZqFPStDxbTKyLMS0qOGSiY5nwu-q1JY10vs7OmaULnk8b5-zLKkdcLmGhPJzk2k9trpnmteRAGxu49IO-dF660bbDpum6KRqoLPlk~2Dpg5F83n5hKo7xMeojag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pendergrass City Council on Sept. 30 approved routine meeting minutes, accepted a city charter report and passed a resolution certifying a millage that the council said is intended to raise $4.5 million for the 2025 tax year.

The actions, taken during the regular council session at Pendergrass City Council Chambers, also set a schedule for the public budget process: council members said the first public hearing on the budget will likely be Oct. 8 and that the proposed budget would be introduced next month and is projected in the meeting to be about $3,000,000.

The millage resolution text cited the Georgia statute OCGA 48-5-32 and the city charter as authorizing the mayor and council to levy property taxes and execute documents related to the levy. Council members moved and seconded the resolution and, after a brief exchange confirming that the required public notice had been published in the newspaper, the council recorded its approval.

Council members also voted to approve minutes from the Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 meetings and to accept the charter report for filing. The minutes and charter-report votes were taken by voice and recorded as “Aye” calls in the meeting transcript.

City staff said the millage and budget figures would be spelled out in greater detail when the proposed budget is formally introduced next month. The council discussed keeping the certified millage consistent with the prior year; staff noted the city’s intent to review the rate in future budget cycles.

The council did not take a recorded roll-call tally in the transcript beyond voice votes recorded on the floor; the transcript indicates unanimous “Aye” responses but does not specify individual vote counts. The council directed staff to publish required notices and to post the calendar for upcoming budget hearings.","At its Sept. 30 meeting, the Pendergrass City Council approved routine minutes and accepted a charter report and passed a resolution certifying a millage intended to raise $4.5 million for tax year 2025; council members set a schedule for upcoming budget hearings.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident alleges hiring misconduct and announces public‑records requests at Pendergrass council meeting

Pendergrass schedules fall festival Oct. 11 at amphitheater; park improvements and tractor arriving

Pendergrass council certifies millage to raise $4.5 million; approves minutes and charter report