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Residents urge 'planning and sustainability' rename and school composting pilot; council hears public comment

Conyers City Mayor and Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Two public commenters urged the council to elevate sustainability: Gail Owens asked for more direct mayoral communication and attention to expertise in committee appointments; George Kellecheck proposed renaming Planning and Inspection Services to Planning and Sustainability and described a school composting pilot and a one-acre pollinator planting.

During the public comment period, residents raised sustainability and process concerns that the council did not act on at this meeting.

Gail Owens opened public comment by welcoming returning council members and said several citizens were disappointed the mayor did not address them directly at the retreat. "Mayor also wrote that…

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