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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Approves Water and Police Upgrades

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Stockbridge Approves $3.1 Million Budget Increase

The City Council approved a $3,112,000 increase to the fiscal year 2026 budget, raising the total adopted budget from $34,768,690 to $37,880,690. The largest addition was $3 million for land acquisition.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves Municipal Governance Resolution

The council approved a municipal resolution by a 4–1 vote, with Councilmember Barber opposed. The provided minutes excerpt does not identify the resolution’s full title or specific effect.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Approves Water and Police Upgrades

Council approved a $151,500 Flock surveillance technology package, including a $129,000 annual fee over three years, and authorized a police outbuilding for training, evidence storage and equipment. It also increased the local match for a planning study from $30,000 to $40,000, expanding the potential grant from $150,000 to $200,000.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Renames South Berry Street

The council unanimously approved renaming South Berry Street to Alphonso Thomas Street. It also tabled a residential variance request until the next meeting so the applicant could meet with nearby residents.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Lee Streets Renamed Dr. King Way

The City Council approved renaming North Lee Street and South Lee Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way by a 3-1-1 vote. The council also confirmed Scott Hamilton as police chief, effective April 13, 2026, and approved traffic-signal maintenance, right-of-way acquisition services, two departmental vehicles costing up to $94,910, and a lease to convert property into a parking lot.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Approves Road Improvement Plan

The council unanimously approved the 2026 Capital Improvement Element, allowing the city to use developer impact fees to help fund planned improvements on Walt Stevens Road, Jodeco Road, Flippen Road, Highway 138, East Atlanta Road, and North Henry Boulevard.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Stockbridge Advances Rock Quarry Road Projects

Council approved a $167,900 preliminary design task for the Rock Quarry Road Extension, with the preferred route running from North Henry Boulevard to Old Conyers Road—not through Duval Drive. It also approved a $4 million T-SPLOST reimbursement schedule for the separate Rock Quarry Road widening project: $2 million in 2026, $1 million in 2027, and $1 million at completion in 2028.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Approves Martin Luther King Jr. Way Renaming

The council approved renaming a street to Martin Luther King Jr. Way on a 4-1 vote. It also unanimously approved architectural services for the multipurpose center and a text amendment creating business compliance officer provisions.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Amphitheater general contractor awarded

The council approved Saundra Poag as the Amphitheater General Contractor Awardee by a 4-0-1 vote, with one abstention. It also approved a $107,500 design task order for repairs to two Pate's Creek bridges.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Moves $14 Million to Recreation Center

The City Council unanimously approved transferring $14 million in bond proceeds from the Cultural Arts Center project to the Multigenerational Recreation Center project. It also unanimously approved a resolution requesting federal funding and assistance for the recreation center.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

Council Reinstates Credit Card Fees

The Council unanimously approved reinstating convenience fees for city credit card transactions effective January 1, 2026; other payment methods are not affected.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Council reviews $73.3 million FY2026 budget

The City Council reviewed a proposed FY2026 budget totaling $73,302,280, including a $34,768,690 General Fund operating budget—19% higher than the prior year. Adoption was scheduled for December 8, 2025. The Council also approved procurement ordinance changes unanimously and approved amendments to the Citizens Police Advisory Council policy by a 3-1 vote.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Council advances $34.8 million FY2026 budget

The City Council held the first reading and public hearing for a proposed FY2026 General Fund operating budget of $34,768,690, which is 19% higher than the approved 2025 budget.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

$300,000 sidewalk repair contract approved

Council approved a $300,000 annual contract with CGS, LLC for on-call sidewalk repairs and replacement, funded through SPLOST VI, by a 3-1 vote.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Police fleet purchases approved; sidewalk repairs delayed

The council approved $605,219.90 in police radios and vehicles, while postponing a $300,000 sidewalk repair contract until the October 28 work session. It also approved a $14,000 ceremonial Amphitheater Mortgage Burning Event.

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Briefing

Sep 30, 2025

Drone Delivery Rules Approved

Stockbridge approved a citywide code amendment allowing drone delivery facilities and services with an administrative special permit. Council also adopted a joint Transportation Safety Action Plan and approved $60,000 for phosphorous-removal chemicals for the sewer system.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Truck Parking Phase-Out Set for 2026

The City Council upheld the denial of a business license for truck parking on Rock Quarry Road and approved a phase-out through December 31, 2026, by a 4-0 vote.

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Briefing

Aug 26, 2025

New Satellite Police Precinct Approved

The City Council unanimously approved donated commercial space for a police satellite precinct at no cost for 10 years. It also approved the FY2026 road-paving list, with the city reporting that it resurfaces about five miles of roads annually, and renewed several service contracts.

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