Newnan City Council Meeting - April 28th , 2026

The City of Newnan, GA City Council held a meeting on April 28, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a contract award for the full depth reclamation and paving project LRA 2025, awarding MHB Paving a contract valued at approximately $1.27 million, with funding support from GDOT. Additionally, the council considered and unanimously approved amendments to the city's purchasing ordinance, increasing thresholds for routine purchases and bid requirements to streamline procurement processes and reduce administrative burdens. The meeting also addressed a request from the Newnan Urban Redevelopment Authority (NURA) to expand project boundaries and eligible activities for the Murray Street Workforce Housing Project, including contingency use of ARPA funds, which was approved unanimously. Other agenda items included a public hearing on a proposed annexation and rezoning for a large residential development, which was ultimately denied by the council. The meeting concluded with approvals for local event-related street and parking space closures. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, housing development funding, and updates to procurement policies to enhance operational efficiency.