LaGrange, Georgia City Council Meeting - August 25, 2026

The City of LaGrange, Georgia City Council held a meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several public hearings and procurement-related discussions. Key procurement activity involved the approval of a $44,560 reimbursement from the Georgia Department of Transportation to the city, which will then reimburse McElroy Construction for unforeseen project expenses. The council also discussed and approved amendments to zoning ordinances to allow self-storage and RV/boat storage within the ACMX district, as well as modifications to parking orientation requirements and fire lane ordinances. Additionally, the council voted 4-1 to accept an amendment to the Dawson Street School Redevelopment Plan, which involves historic tax credit-funded renovations to convert the old school building into approximately 20 affordable market-rate residential units. The developer provided updates on project progress, including asbestos removal and structural work, and addressed concerns about project timelines and community benefits. The meeting also featured ceremonial recognitions and youth council inductions but focused primarily on redevelopment and zoning-related procurement matters.