Canton GA City Council June 4 2026

The City of Canton, Georgia, held its City Council meeting on June 4, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key agenda items involved public hearings on zoning cases, including a conditional use permit for a mixed-use development at 261 East Main Street featuring multifamily residential units and retail space, and an annexation and rezoning request for a property at 1763 Ballground Highway to allow construction of a retail building and expansion of an approved gas station. The council heard community concerns about traffic, access, and compatibility with the historic district. Additionally, the council discussed a capital improvement project involving roof replacement with bids under consideration, with a motion to table contract award until further warranty details are clarified. Updates were provided on ongoing city infrastructure projects such as a new park, pedestrian bridge, fire station construction, and paving projects. Budget process updates highlighted challenges with tax digest data and potential millage rate adjustments. The council also reviewed a proposal to abandon a portion of Lee Street to accommodate a county surface parking project. No final votes on zoning or annexation were recorded in this meeting, but motions related to contract award tabling and street abandonment discussions were noted.