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Aug 21, 2026

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Council Advances Community Arts Center Plan

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Hazard Plan Items

The City Council unanimously agreed to place four items on the consent agenda, including payment of $356,289.72 in excess interest on 2021 SPLOST bonds, FY26 budget amendments, a hazard mitigation plan resolution, and a lighting agreement with Carroll County.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Advances Community Arts Center Plan

The council unanimously authorized a feasibility study and conceptual plan for a proposed Community Arts Center at the city-owned 206 North Avenue property, covering approximately 2.5 acres. It also unanimously awarded the downtown sidewalk project to DAF Concrete for $252,200.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Advances Utility and Service Changes

The council unanimously agreed to place several consequential items on the consent agenda, including a sanitation rate increase, preliminary design work for water plant construction, and new responsibility for maintaining weather sirens.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council Approves Sanitation Rate Increase

The City Council unanimously approved a sanitation rate increase, water plant preliminary design work, and other consent-agenda items. The minutes do not state the amount or effective date of the rate increase.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Villa Rica Approves Eminent Domain for Nine Parcels

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to exercise Villa Rica’s eminent-domain power on nine listed parcels after returning from executive session.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Advances Drought Rules and Paid Holiday

Council members unanimously agreed to place five items on the consent agenda, including a local drought response ordinance and adding Juneteenth as a city-paid holiday. The minutes do not record final approval of those consent-agenda items.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves Property Purchase and Development

The council unanimously approved the purchase of Parcel # V0501500030 after an executive session. It also approved development-related actions, including a stream buffer variance for 8 Village Walk Townhome lots, sidewalk design ordinance changes, and other land-use conditions.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Infrastructure Items

The council unanimously agreed to place 17 items on the consent agenda, including FY26 budget amendments numbered 101–138, a 2026 rollback millage rate of 5.588, infrastructure work, insurance renewals, and grant applications. The council also entered and later exited executive session unanimously; the minutes record no action afterward.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Changes City Manager Appointment Rules

The council unanimously approved a charter amendment changing provisions for appointing and removing the city manager, while postponing a related Sumter Consulting contract until April 14, 2026. It also unanimously amended development-review rules to include water and sewer capacity.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Reviews Development and City Services

The council unanimously agreed to place six items on the consent agenda, including school-zone flashing beacons and a July 3 fireworks contractor recommendation. The minutes do not record final action on the listed zoning, alcohol-license, or utility-capacity public hearings.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council Awards Parkway Improvement Contract

The City Council unanimously awarded the Villa Rica Parkway road improvements bid to Southeastern Site Development, LLC, for $4,692,469.81 and approved a $1,790 bid alternate.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council Approves Edge Road Landscaping Variance

The council approved a variance reducing the required front parking-area landscaping buffer at 182 and 190 Edge Road from 20 feet to 16 feet, subject to three conditions. A proposed rezoning of approximately 29.79 acres at 700 Edge Road from commercial to low-density industrial use was tabled until the March meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Safe Streets Plan Advances for Approval

The council unanimously agreed to place adoption of the Safe Streets 4 All safety plan on the consent agenda. Members also discussed school speed cameras, a city manager search, development updates, and two public hearing requests involving property near Edge Road.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Ordinance Changes Approved Unanimously

The Joint Commission unanimously approved ordinance changes as presented. Members also received updates on tax allocation district finances, residential and commercial development, and the Glanton Hinesman Addition Project.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Advances City Manager Charter Change

The council unanimously approved a resolution asking the Georgia Legislature to amend Villa Rica’s charter on the appointment and removal of the city manager. The council also unanimously approved purchases of two tax parcels, though the minutes provide no purchase prices or intended uses.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Council Reviews Traffic and Development Matters

The council discussed proposed traffic signal upgrades along Hwy 78 and reviewed development, utility-capacity, charter, and budget items. Eight items were placed on the consent agenda by unanimous consensus, while the minutes record no final action taken.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Council Approves $464,041 Waterline Project

The City Council unanimously authorized the Highway 61/Old Stone Road waterline relocation project at a total cost of $464,041, including $414,041 for construction by Smith Pipeline, Inc. Council also approved rules for recycle grease bins and vats, renewed a Norfolk Southern land lease, authorized a property purchase, and approved a mediation settlement.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council advances traffic safety and budget items

The council unanimously agreed to place several items on the consent agenda, including a proposed speed-limit reduction near Mirror Lake Elementary School and FY25 budget amendments numbered 181 through 196. Members also reviewed Safe Streets for All goals of zero traffic deaths by 2035 and zero serious injuries by 2050, but the minutes do not state whether the related resolution was adopted.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Commission Approves 2026 Quarterly Meeting Calendar

The commission unanimously approved a quarterly meeting schedule for 2026. Members also received updates on residential and commercial development and the first half of the school year.

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Briefing

Nov 11, 2025

Villa Rica Ratifies Parkway Construction Agreement

The council unanimously ratified an agreement supporting construction of the Villa Rica Parkway.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Council Reviews Development and 2026 Plans

The council discussed a utility-capacity appeal for a proposed multifamily development and a variance request for a commercial property; no final outcomes for either matter were stated in the minutes.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Council approves purchase of two property parcels

The City Council unanimously approved purchasing parcel V050150056 and a driveway and easement on parcel V050150057 after returning from executive session.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Council Advances Utility and Lighting Agreements

The council unanimously agreed to place seven items on the consent agenda, including revisions to utility development regulations, two Georgia Power lighting agreements, a citywide cleanup announcement, and an employee holiday.

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Briefing

Sep 9, 2025

Council Adopts FY2026 Budget

The council unanimously adopted Villa Rica's FY2026 budget and approved the purchase of parcels V050150023 and V050150095. It also awarded the West Industrial Court culvert project and approved a limited industrial rezoning for a truck freight terminal.

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