Folkston public meetings in 2025

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote regarding the 2025 millage rate. The body will also consider approval of the 2026 budget. Other business includes reports from the City Manager and Police Department.

• Public hearing on 2025 Millage Rate
• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Approval of 2025 Millage Rate

The Folkston City Council unanimously approved the 2025 millage rate of 6.178. It also unanimously adopted the 2026 budget, appointed Patrick Brooks as Municipal Court Judge, and approved the October and November 2025 income and expense statements. All agenda items were approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda amendment to include Municipal Court Judge appointment (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October and November 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 millage rate of 6.178 (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Brooks as Municipal Court Judge starting Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The council examined the proposed 2026 city budget and the 2025 millage rate during the work session. No vote was taken; the council scheduled a vote on both items for the regular meeting on December 8, 2025.

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston City Mayor and Council regular monthly meeting on October 20, 2025 includes routine agenda items. Council will consider approval of the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the city's income and expense statements. Reports from the Police Department, City Manager, and Mayor will be presented for discussion.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Approve income and expense statements
• Police Department report
• City Manager report

The council approved the meeting agenda, the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and the September 2025 income and expense statements, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:50 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston Mayor and Council will review the Coastal Incentive Grant request from Shy Duncan. Council members will vote on a City of Ethics resolution. They will also consider amendments to the city budget.

• Coastal Incentive Grant – Shy Duncan
• City of Ethics Resolution – approval
• Budget Amendments – approval

The Folkston City Council unanimously approved the agenda, the August meeting minutes, and the August income and expense statements. They also unanimously adopted the City Ethics Resolution and the 2025 budget amendments. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Approved City Ethics Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on August 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and financial statements, along with reports from the Police Department and City Manager. The sole business item is the approval of a LMIG project bid.

• Approve LMIG project bid

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the June 2025 income and expense statements, and the minutes from the June 16 and July 28 meetings. It also unanimously approved the East Coast Asphalt LLC bid of $109,347 to resurface Sixth Street and adjacent streets. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved June 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes for June 16, 2025 and July 28, 2025 meetings (unanimous vote)
• Approved East Coast Asphalt LLC bid $109,347 for LMIG road resurfacing project (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city financial statements and department reports. The body will consider resolutions regarding the 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and the adoption of a Rural Zone.

• Resolution to Adopt 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution to become a Rural Zone
• Approval of Income and Expense Statements

The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 16 minutes, and the June income and expense statements, each by unanimous vote. It then adopted the 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update and approved a resolution to become a Rural Zone, also unanimously. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Joint Comprehensive Plan Update (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to become a Rural Zone (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Mayor and Council are holding a joint special called meeting to address business items. The primary action item is the approval of an intergovernmental agreement regarding the 2026 SPLOST.

• Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026 SPLOST

The Charlton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to impose a one‑percent sales and use tax and to place a referendum on the November 2025 ballot. The board also unanimously approved the 2026 SPLOST project list with suggested revisions. Intergovernmental agreements between the county, the City of Folkston and the City of Homeland were approved unanimously. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Adopted 1% sales and use tax resolution with November 2025 referendum (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 SPLOST project list with revisions (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement among Charlton County, City of Folkston and City of Homeland (unanimous)
• Approved City of Folkston’s intergovernmental agreement with City of Homeland and the County (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter intergovernmental agreement for FLOST ballot placement (unanimous)
• Adjoined recommendation to place SPLOST on first 2026 referendum and FLOST on next (agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city financial statements and department reports. The body is scheduled to decide on federal award procedures and a traffic change at Gowen Drive and Martin Street.

• Approval of Federal Award Procedures
• Approval of Gowen Drive – Martin St/ 4 Way Stop
• Website Update
• Executive Session to discuss personnel

The Folkston City Council unanimously approved a 4‑way stop at the intersection of Gowen Drive and Martin St. The council also approved updates to federal award procedures, a special 2% employee bonus, and the city’s income and expense statements for May 2025. No other actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)
• Approved May 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous vote)
• Approved federal award procedures resolution (unanimous vote)
• Approved 4‑way stop at Gowen Drive & Martin St (unanimous vote)
• Approved special 2% employee bonus for one year (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous vote, no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Mayor and Council will meet to review city financial statements and department reports. The body is scheduled to decide on several board appointments and an intergovernmental agreement regarding schools.

• Intergovernmental Agreement regarding schools
• Appointment of Library Board Member
• Appointment of Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council Representative
• Appointment of Downtown Development Authority Board Members

The council approved the agenda, minutes, and April 2025 financial statements, all by unanimous vote. They also approved the Intergovernmental Agreement to place two police officers at Bethune Middle School and Folkston Elementary School. Additionally, the council appointed new members to the Library Board, Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council, and Downtown Development Authority.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous vote)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for placement of officers at schools (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Gracie Geiger to the Library Board (unanimous vote)
• Reappointed Ruby Baker to the Southern Georgia Aging Advisory Council (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Phillip Lott and Drew Taylor to the Downtown Development Authority Board (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold a regular monthly meeting with action items including a vote on a GIS mapping proposal, approval of a Mayor's Reading Club proclamation, and designation of April as Clean Up Month. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial statements, plus reports from the police department, city manager, and mayor.

• Approve GIS Mapping Proposal
• Approve Mayor's Reading Club Proclamation
• Approve April Clean Up Month
• Police Department Report
• City Manager Report

The Folkston Mayor and Council approved a $54,750 GIS mapping proposal from RightSpot GIS Services for water and wastewater lines, choosing it over a $79,000 bid from Cypress River Design LLC. The council also approved a Mayor's Reading Club proclamation, designated April as Clean Up Month (excluding tires), and approved the agenda, February minutes, and income/expense statements. Police and city manager reports were presented, including new officer hiring and street striping completion.

• Approved RightSpot GIS Services proposal for $54,750 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's Reading Club Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved April as Clean Up Month, excluding tires (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold their regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial statements. They will also vote on approving the GMA-GIRMA First Responder PTSD Program and patrol car equipment bids. The Police Department and City Manager will provide reports.

• Approve GMA-GIRMA First Responder PTSD Program
• Approve patrol car equipment bids
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes
• Approve income and expense statements

The Folkston City Council unanimously approved a $20,284 bid from McLaggan Communications for patrol car equipment, after rejecting a lower bid from Mobile Communications America because it did not meet specifications. The council also approved a resolution to join GIRMA for first responder PTSD benefits, as required by a new state law. Other routine items, including the agenda, January minutes, and income/expense statements, were approved unanimously.

• Approved McLaggan Communications patrol car equipment bid for $20,284 (unanimous)
• Rejected Mobile Communications America bid for $11,531 for not meeting specs
• Approved resolution to join GIRMA First Responder PTSD Benefits Program (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 income and expense statements (unanimous)

Reuglar Monthly Meetings

The Folkston Mayor and Council will hold their regular monthly meeting to approve routine financial documents and act on several appointments and agreements. The body will also discuss the mayor’s report and consider action items.

• Appoint John Adams as Municipal Court Judge
• Approve contract with Tax Commissioner
• Approve Board of Elections Agreement
• Approve 2025 Election Qualifying Fees

The Folkston City Council unanimously approved several routine items, including the appointment of Judge John Adams as Municipal Court Judge, renewal of the delinquent tax collection contract with Charlton County Tax Commissioner Debra Mizell, and an agreement with the Charlton County Board of Elections to conduct the 2025 city election. The council also set qualifying fees for the 2025 election at $302 for Mayor and $72 for Council members. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved income and expense statements for December 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Judge John Adams as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of delinquent tax collection contract with Debra Mizell (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Board of Elections to hold 2025 city election (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 qualifying fees: Mayor $302, Council $72 (unanimous)