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Statesboro council approves annexations, contracts and permits; allocates ARPA interest for utility assistance

Mayor and City Council of Statesboro, Georgia · November 19, 2025
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Summary

On Nov. 18 the council approved multiple ordinances and contracts — annexations for landfill expansion, a special‑use permit for a small group home, rezoning for infill housing, road and drainage contracts and a $50,000 ARPA interest allocation for utility and rental assistance — while tabling the large MX rezoning at Cypress Lake for further review.

STATESBORO, Ga. — In addition to tabling a controversial rezoning, the Statesboro mayor and city council on Nov. 18 voted to approve several ordinances, contracts and funding items.

Landfill annexations: Council approved multiple annexation ordinances to support a joint city–county landfill expansion, allowing the city to manage permitting. Justin Williams (city staff) said the annexations were part of a coordinated effort and no members of the public spoke against those ordinances.

Special‑use permit for group home: Council approved SU2510‑06, a special‑use permit for a group home at 9041 Whispering Pine for…

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