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Cedartown commissioners approve license, moratorium extension, surplus equipment sale and set bids for performing arts center renovation
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Cedartown City Commission unanimously approved a beer-and-wine package license for 811 East Avenue, adopted a build-to-rent moratorium extension (Resolution 2, 2026), authorized disposal and sale of police surplus equipment (Resolution 3, 2026), approved Peek Park use and heard staff updates on upcoming bids and events.
The Cedartown City Commission on March 9 approved a series of routine and policy actions, voted unanimously on land-use and licensing items, and heard staff reports about upcoming city events and capital projects.
In unanimous votes the commission approved a beer-and-wine package license for Eagle Mart at 811 East Avenue (applicant: Pari Patel) and adopted Resolution 2, 2026, extending the build-to-rent moratorium. The commission also adopted Resolution 3, 2026, authorizing the disposal and sale of police surplus equipment.
Other actions included approval for the use of Peek Park on Oct. 15, 2026 for a "Moms United" event, contingent on an insurance certificate and indemnification form, and routine approval of the current agenda and prior meeting minutes.
Staff updates: the manager’s report noted the Polk County Chamber of Commerce gala will be held in Cedartown on March 26; the Cedartown Performing Arts Center renovation package has been put out to bid with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 25 and a bid opening on April 20; staff will attend an Appalachian Regional Commission workshop on March 24; and Recreation staff previewed Baseball Opening Day with a College Street parade and ceremonies at Bert Wood Park.
Commissioner remarks: several commissioners congratulated the Cedartown High School International Debate Team on a recent first-place win; Commissioner Jessica Payton described engagements during Legislative Crossover Day and attendance at a Recovery gathering. Chair Sam Branch thanked candidates in the audience and public-safety staff.
Procedure and next steps: all motions passed unanimously; executive session to discuss legal and real estate matters was held from 6:25 p.m. to 7:24 p.m., and the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
