# Town of Talking Rock Council | November 5, 2026


**Body:** KnowPickens
**Date:** November 04, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


At the November 5, 2026 Town of Talking Rock Council meeting, officials reviewed the October financial report and presented the proposed 2027 budget, totaling $196,748.56. The budget is to be published for 30 days, with public comment and a later vote planned; it was not adopted at this meeting. Council discussed transferring $50,000 from the general operating balance to fully fund the Schoolhouse Museum project and proposed establishing a separate $76,000 emergency fund. The town plans to finalize a general-contractor agreement for the museum project, but no contractor award or contract amount was reported. The proposed budget also includes $31,200 annually for the maintenance contract, $4,500 for Waste Pro trash service, and $10,000 for marketing and advertising. Waste Pro was identified as the town’s new trash service provider; Tanner was introduced as the new maintenance contractor, with no company name stated.

The mayor reported that GDOT had approved permits for pedestrian crossings on Main Street; the town still needs to select locations and obtain a contractor, with work targeted before spring, weather permitting. Asphalt and other town repairs, park improvements, and possible Town Hall renovations were also discussed. Palmer Construction Consultants was praised for its work as building inspector. The council approved the September and October meeting minutes unanimously. A motion was made to adopt a 1.786 millage rate as advertised, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote result. No new procurement award was recorded.

**Source:** KnowPickens