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Watkinsville council adopts downtown strategic plan and approves rezoning for 10 Court Street

Mayor and Council, City of Watkinsville · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted the Downtown Strategic Development Plan and approved rezoning of 10 Court Street from Public Institutional to Historic Main (parcel W 05 044A, 0.18 acres). The Downtown Development Authority also reported on new businesses and upcoming events.

The Watkinsville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted a Downtown Strategic Development Plan and approved a rezoning request for 10 Court Street at the Jan. 21 meeting.

Manager Dickerson provided an overview of the strategic planning process and Councilmember Campbell moved to adopt the Downtown Strategic Development Plan; Councilmember Garrett seconded and the motion carried 4-0. In a separate public hearing, Engineer Campbell presented the staff report for a rezoning application affecting Tax Parcel W 05 044A (0.18 acres). Applicant Darron Britt had no additional comments; Mayor Brodrick opened the public hearing and there were no public speakers. Councilmember Campbell moved to approve rezoning 10 Court Street from Public Institutional to Historic Main; Councilmember Thomas seconded and the motion carried 4-0.

Downtown Development Authority Director Watson-Greer also updated the council on DDA activities, including ongoing strategic planning work, courthouse renovations, and a slate of businesses opening or soon-to-open in downtown Watkinsville (Magpie Clocks; Great Foundations; Corcoran Classic Living noted as "coming soon"; Classic City Golf Lounge announced a grand opening in February 2026). The DDA listed upcoming events including a Feb. 18 annual retreat and a View Finders fundraiser on March 7, 2026.

Both the plan adoption and the rezoning vote were 4-0. Council recorded no substantive public opposition during the hearing, and staff will proceed with implementing actions identified in the Downtown Strategic Development Plan.

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