Canton GA City Council September 17 2026

The City of Canton, Georgia City Council held a meeting on September 17, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were discussed and acted upon. The council approved Amendment Six to the professional engineering services agreement with Innovation Operations and Maintenance LLC and renewed a software agreement with I3 Verticals. A significant agenda item included approval of Change Order Five for the Water Pollution Control Plant upgrade to 6.0 MGD with Clark Ree Young, negotiated down to $3,178,978. The council also authorized city staff to negotiate a letter of intent with Artha Investment Partners for the North Street Gateway mixed-use and hotel development project. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement involving the Canton Building Authority and Balantry PMC Laurel LLP concerning property line disputes related to a golf course, including a $300,000 payment from the city. Two vetoed ordinances related to annexation and rezoning along the Ballground Highway corridor were discussed, with motions passed to postpone votes until a full council could be present. The meeting also included recognition of a city planning award and updates on animal control municipal service agreements with Cherokee County.