The council considered a rezoning request (RZ2025‑03) from the Turnstone Group for about 63.09 acres on Newnan Crossing Boulevard East and Diplomat Parkway that would change several parcels to MXD (mixed‑use). Staff noted the site sits in the city's Quality Development Corridor and an 85‑foot height overlay, though the applicant proposes a maximum 36‑foot height.

Staff described the proposed program as three 'pods' containing townhomes, single‑family front‑ and rear‑loaded lots, and condos for a total of about 378 residential units, plus commercial square footage and 28–32 residential condos above retail. Planning commission members recommended approval by a 6–1 vote; recommended conditions are included in the council packet.

Jacqueline Runcrel, an owner representative for Turnstone, said the developer intends to construct a pedestrian and bicycle 'link' connection concurrent with early construction (starting with Pod A) but must coordinate the cross‑road connection with the city. To assure delivery, Turnstone proposed swapping a city parcel and using surety bonds or reversion clauses if construction is not completed.

Runcrel told council the estimated cost to construct the link is about $1,500,000 while the parcel proposed for the swap has an estimated value around $700,000: "So it's currently estimated at $1,500,000. The parcel that we would be swapping it for is estimated, I believe it was about 700,000," she said.

Council members pressed the applicant on timing and how the land swap and any city acceptance would be structured so the city does not convey land before the link is complete. Runcrel proposed contractual assurances, including surety bonds or reversion clauses, and said Turnstone plans to be the developer and to partner with homebuilders including Pulte; Tomco Construction was identified for commercial work.

Other topics raised included plans for parking (apartments above commercial would have separate resident parking), HOA and long‑term maintenance funding, potential park retention on a swap parcel, and the relationship of the proposed link to the city's existing trail plans. Runstone representatives reiterated flexibility on amenities and willingness to work with the city on phasing and construction guarantees.

The work session ended without a council vote on the rezoning; the planning commission's 6–1 recommendation and the applicant's proposed land‑swap arrangements were noted for follow up.