Special Called Meeting 6:00 PM 05-18-2026

The City of Stonecrest, Georgia held a special called meeting on May 18, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the proposed advertised millage rate for 2026. The council reviewed several millage rate options, including the rollback rate of 1.227 mills, the current rate of 1.257 mills, and higher proposed rates up to 1.515 mills, with discussions focusing on the justification for these rates and their impact on the city's budget. The council ultimately approved advertising the millage rate at 1.257 mills. Additionally, the council unanimously approved a resolution to create the Stonecrest-Lithonia Industrial Park Community Improvement District (CID), which will be funded by commercial property owners within the district to support infrastructure and economic development projects. The meeting also included procedural motions and an executive session, with all motions passing unanimously.