2026 State of the City Address, Presented by Mayor Bill Grant | Canton, GA

The 2026 State of the City Address for Canton, Georgia, presented by Mayor Bill Grant, highlighted the city's strong financial management, infrastructure investments, and community development initiatives. Key procurement-related updates included a $60 million expansion of the city's water pollution control plant, funded by water and sewer fees, and a $2.2 million state grant supporting the development of a new park in South Canton. The city also secured over $20.7 million in grants and sponsorships for road construction, paving, and pedestrian projects. Upcoming projects for 2026 include the $25 million Becker Robotics Global Headquarters, new medical office development at Northside Hospital Cherokee, and transportation improvements funded by a recently approved sales tax expected to generate over $50 million for Canton over six years. The city emphasized disciplined financial stewardship, low debt levels, and strong partnerships with county and state entities to support these capital improvement projects and economic development efforts.