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Franklin Springs approves business licenses and sign permits; police chief announces new sergeant
Summary
The council approved multiple routine items including business licenses for Cozy Cat Cottage and Saxons's Produce, sign permits for Chandler Dental Partners and Sax and Poto, and adjourned; during the police report Chief Thompson announced the hire of Sergeant Matthew Dutton, who will begin street duty next Tuesday after training.
Franklin Springs officials approved a slate of routine items and heard a police-department staffing announcement at the meeting.
Police report: Chief Thompson announced the department hired Sergeant Matthew Dutton; the chief said Dutton’s first day is today, he will attend training Monday and begin street duty next Tuesday. The chief also said the department remains one officer short but reported a modest uptick in call volume.
Licenses and permits: The council approved a business license for Cozy Cat Cottage (a cat‑boarding service) and for Saxons's Produce (a produce stand) after confirming property-owner permission for a temporary structure. The board also approved a sign permit for Chandler Dental Partners (motion by Pritchette, second by Bale) and later approved a 3x5 sign for Sax and Poto; all motions carried by voice/vote signal.
Other business: The chair announced a listening session next Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the city office organized by the Carl Institute for the University of Georgia. No members of the public signed up to speak, there was no executive session, and the council adjourned.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda: approved (voice vote). - Renter deposit increase (see separate article): approved. - 30‑day shutoff cutoff: approved. - Cozy Cat Cottage business license: approved. - Saxons's Produce business license: approved. - Chandler Dental Partners sign permit: approved (motion by Pritchette, second by Bale). - Sax and Poto sign permit: approved. - Adjournment: approved.
What’s next: Staff will return with follow-up policy language and fee schedules related to utility and inspection items discussed during the meeting.
