Newnan City Council Meeting - September 8, 2026

The City of Newnan, GA City Council held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract awards. Notably, the council awarded a contract to Nine Yards Infrastructure for traffic signal installation at the intersection of Newnan Crossing Boulevard East with Diplomat Parkway and Stonebridge Crossing, with a bid price of $586,435, significantly below the engineer's estimate. Additionally, the council approved a banking services contract following a comprehensive RFP process led by financial advisors, selecting Pinnacle Synovus Bank for a three-year term based on competitive rates, customer service, and online platform capabilities. The meeting also covered budget considerations for the City of Newnan Arboretum Master Plan and discussed potential grant applications requiring matching funds. Other agenda items included appointments to various commissions, a proclamation for Constitution Week, a presentation on the police department's ALPR program, and amendments to council meeting procedures. The council unanimously approved the Christmas parade route change and a request to allow alcohol at a local pickleball tournament. Motions related to contract awards and budget allocations were passed unanimously, reflecting active procurement and capital improvement planning.