Canton GA City Council April 2 2026

The City of Canton, Georgia held its City Council meeting on April 2, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement topics included the approval of a road resurfacing intergovernmental agreement with Cherokee County and the 2026 rideaway maintenance contract. The council also discussed and approved a rezoning request for a property at 631 Marietta Road to general commercial with conditions restricting uses to retail and office, excluding vape shops. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed $20,000 public art sculpture project funded by a private developer donation, and discussed the need to replace obsolete house lighting fixtures in the historic Hampton Theater with an estimated cost of $33,000 due to safety concerns. Another significant procurement item involved authorization of first offers for property acquisition related to the Highway 140 improvement projects, with 18 parcels ready for initial offers and additional parcels pending valuation. The council also approved the submission of an application for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Senior program, aiming to secure competitive grant funding for housing initiatives. Several other items, including a master sign plan for Reservoir Drive, were discussed with plans for future approval. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, supporting local business growth through zoning changes, and enhancing community amenities through public art and facility maintenance.