# Newnan City Council Meeting - September 22, 2026

The City of Newnan, GA City Council held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where key procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The council approved a new construction contract award under the HUD EDI grant to build three homes, with plans to construct up to 16 homes targeting households at or below 80% of Area Median Income. Additionally, the council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of a $26 million Downtown Development Authority revenue bond to finance a hotel development project, with detailed discussions on bond terms, risk mitigation, and developer commitments. The meeting also included a public hearing and denial of a rezoning request for a used vehicle sales facility, and approval of a resolution supporting a $2.5 million match for an outdoor stewardship grant totaling $5.4 million. The council directed staff to coordinate meetings with the Downtown Development Authority and to discuss potential zoning revisions before the expiration of a current moratorium. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing housing development, economic development financing, and community grant support while addressing zoning and infrastructure concerns.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Newnan City Council Meeting - September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpoBb_QCgbw) - City of Newnan, GA