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Canton council approves GICH senior program application and appoints new DDA member; theater lighting and highway right‑of‑way updates discussed

Mayor and Council of Canton City · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Council voted to submit an application for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing senior program, appointed Andrana Perez to the Downtown Development Authority, heard a presentation on theater house lighting replacement (estimated $33,000–$60,000) and authorized staff to make first offers on 18 Highway 140 parcels; motions carried unanimously where recorded.

The Canton Mayor and Council at their April 2 meeting voted to submit the city’s application to the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (senior program). Staff (Mr. Patton) described amendments to the application packet — including the addition of a Northside Hospital representative to the housing team roster — and said the deadline for submission was April 10; selection site visits and award notifications are expected in late summer. Council moved to approve the submittal and voted unanimously.

The council also…

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