Newnan City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026

The City of Newnan, GA City Council held a meeting on July 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved a sidewalk improvement work program prioritizing gap construction and maintenance projects, with plans to collaborate with Integrated Science and Engineering for implementation. They also considered establishing a formal event permitting process for downtown events, aiming to improve coordination, transparency, and fee structures, with further development involving city management and the Downtown Development Authority. Additionally, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Newnan Urban Redevelopment Agency for the HUD EDI program to support new construction activities. A significant budget discussion focused on the millage rate in light of legislative changes affecting sales tax and property tax collections, with the recommendation to advertise a zero millage rate to offset property taxes using sales tax revenues. The council also approved hiring a POST-certified public information officer for the police department and granted street closure approval for an upcoming event. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for real estate and legal matters.