Clerical error at state stalls Villa Rica charter change and city manager plan; council divided
Apr 8, 2026
City attorney told council a clerical error at the state level prevented a previously adopted charter amendment from being finalized, leaving the council divided over whether to reaffirm the change locally and whether to proceed with hiring a permanent city manager. Council agreed to continue discussion next week and resubmit the amendment to the state when the legislature resumes.
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City Attorney Nicole Smith told the Villa Rica City Council that a clerical error at the state level prevented a charter amendment the council had approved from being finalized and sent to the governor for signature.
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