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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The approved transfer redirects $14 million already tied to one bond project toward the planned Multigenerational Recreation Center. Council also asked Congressman David Scott’s office and the Henry County Federal Delegation to seek federal support. Council members said the project still needs a long-term plan for maintenance, financing, liabilities, and programming.
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Approved unanimously a resolution requesting federal funding and assistance for the City of Stockbridge Multigenerational Recreation Center Project.
Approved unanimously the transfer of $14 million in bond proceeds from the Cultural Arts Center Bond Project to the Multigenerational Recreation Center Project.
Appointed Julia Kirk as Municipal Court Solicitor, Frank Milazi as City Treasurer, Rosalyn Rawls as Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Council, and the Washington Law Firm, with Quinton Washington as lead attorney, as City Attorney.
Appointed Cassandra Lester as interim City Clerk for 2026 by a 4-1 vote.
Appointed Councilmember Elton Alexander as Mayor Pro Tem by a 4-1 vote.
Appointed Councilmember Antwan Cloud as Council Liaison to the Main Street Advisory Board by a 4-1 vote.
Appointed Sharonda Gardner to the Planning Commission for District 2; appointments for Districts 1, 3, and 4 were deferred to the January 22, 2026, work session.
Tabled appointments to the Citywide Development Authority, Ethics Board, Public Facilities Authority, Youth Council Advisory Committee, and Council on Aging until the January 27, 2026, work session.
Approved a settlement agreement with Girishkumar Patel and GRP LLC by a 4-1 vote.
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