City Council Meeting 5/12/2026

The City Council of South Fulton held a work session and regular meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing on various city governance issues including budget updates, zoning and development cases, and community engagement initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included presentations and public hearings on rezoning and development proposals, such as a request by We Partner Group to develop 35 single-family homes on 15 acres with conditional approval recommended by the Planning Commission, and a walk-on item for rezoning to develop 286 single-family homes on 130 acres with staff recommending approval. The council also discussed the new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) law (SB 33) and its implications for city revenue and property tax structure. Additionally, the council reviewed departmental budget expenditures and encumbrances, with attention to public works and parks and recreation. The meeting included updates on city programs like the South Fulton Connects emergency notification system and community engagement efforts. Motions related to zoning cases were adopted by unanimous consent, and the council addressed concerns from residents about development impacts. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussions on zoning and development projects indicate ongoing capital improvement and procurement activities.