Newnan City Work Session Meeting - March 10, 2026

The City of Newnan, GA held a work session on March 10, 2026, primarily focused on discussing a rezoning request (RZ 2022-09) for a mixed-use development project by Imperium Development LLC. The project involves rezoning approximately 6.44 acres to allow for 252 apartment units, 8 townhomes, and about 11,350 square feet of commercial space. The developer presented updated plans that reduced residential units and increased commercial space, aiming to create a pedestrian-friendly downtown extension with retail and residential amenities. City staff and council members discussed traffic studies, parking adequacy, stormwater management, environmental permitting, and community impact. The developer also addressed concerns about project viability, occupancy rates of other developments, and potential neighborhood opposition. No formal votes or contract awards were made during this session, but the discussion set the stage for a public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026, with further review of traffic, environmental, and city service impacts expected before then.