Coweta County public meetings in 2024
67 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes from October 2024, execute a task order with Lead Edge Design Group, and sign new land lease agreements for hangars at West Aviation Way.
- Approval of October 18, 2024 minutes
- Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group
- New Land Lease Agreement with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC
- Lease Assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC
- Updates from Airport Manager, Sponsor, and Engineer
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority approved several items at its December 20, 2024 regular session. It executed Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group for $20,500 to update environmental plans, approved a new 30-year land lease with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC at $0.45 per square foot, and approved a lease assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC with a 1% fee. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minutes from October 18, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved supplemental agenda item (unanimous)
- Executed Task Order #21 with Lead Edge Design Group for $20,500 (unanimous)
- Executed new 30-year land lease with Prop Stop Hangar 108, LLC at $0.45/sq ft (unanimous)
- Approved lease assumption from Robert Kasper to Pink Sky Props, LLC with 1% fee (unanimous)
- Executed Landlord Waiver and Consent between United Bank and Pink Sky Props, LLC (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider a bid award for the construction of Fire Station #5 in District 5 and Fire Station #10 in District 1. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and an invocation. An executive session is scheduled in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4.
- Bid award for construction of Fire Station #5 (District 5)
- Bid award for construction of Fire Station #10 (District 1)
The Board awarded the construction contract for Fire Stations #5 and #10 to J&R Construction for $10,850,110 after the original lowest bidder, Place Services, Inc., withdrew its bid due to an error. The Board also voted to file a claim against Place Services' bid bond. The decision was unanimous.
- Awarded Fire Station #5 and #10 construction to J&R Construction for $10,850,110 (unanimous)
- Authorized Chairman to execute contract with J&R Construction, contingent on legal review (unanimous)
- Voted to file a claim against Place Services, Inc.'s bid bond (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
- Executed affidavit and resolution for executive session (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first consider approval of the minutes from the November 21, 2024 public hearing. It will then hold public hearings on two variance petitions: one filed by Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. for a property at 404 East Newnan Road in District 2, and another filed by W & W Realty Co, LLP for a property on Hwy 29 S in District 2. No other business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 public hearing
- Public hearing on Petition VAR 24-16 by Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. for 404 East Newnan Road, District 2
- Public hearing on Petition VAR 24-19 by W & W Realty Co, LLP for Hwy 29 S, District 2
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals recommended approval of two variance requests. The first, for Gosalia Concrete Constructors, allows a buffer reduction from 100 feet to 0 feet along the northeastern property line at 404 East Newnan Road, subject to conditions. The second, for W&W Realty Co, LLP, recommends a buffer reduction to 50 feet (instead of 100 feet) and allows outdoor truck parking screening with landscaping instead of a 6-foot wall, both with conditions. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved minutes from November 21, 2024 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of VAR 24-16: buffer reduction to 0 feet for Gosalia Concrete Constructors (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of VAR 24-19: buffer reduction to 50 feet with fence for W&W Realty (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of VAR 24-19: landscaping instead of wall for truck parking screening (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss tax appeals and exemptions. The session includes a public utility appeal and a request for a veterans homestead exemption.
- Veterans Homestead Exemption request for Parcel # 062B-052
- Public Utility Appeal by Centurylink Communications LLC
- Board of Equalization hearing Certification
- Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO's) and Waiver and Release forms
- Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously denied a Veterans Homestead Exemption for a Newnan property because the applicant did not meet Department of Veterans Affairs qualifications. The board also certified Board of Equalization hearings for Superior Court, approved account change orders, and set a January 8, 2025 meeting.
- Denied Veterans Homestead Exemption for Parcel #062B-052 (45 West Highway 34, Newnan) (unanimous)
- Executed Board of Equalization hearing certification (unanimous)
- Approved Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release forms (unanimous)
- Set Regular Meeting for January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and consider approval for contracts, bid awards, and an employee pay scale amendment.
- Public Hearing: Rezoning 4237 East Highway 34, Sharpsburg (Petition # REZ 24-10)
- Approval of 2024 Full Depth Reclamation Project contract amendment
- Bid award for Fire Station #5 and Fire Station #10 construction
- Request to amend the Coweta County Employee Pay Scale
- Request to waive fees at the Landfill
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,038,511 combined bid to Place Services, Inc. for construction of Fire Station #5 and Fire Station #10, contingent on legal review. The board also rezoned 4.43 acres in Sharpsburg to commercial, granted a conditional use permit for a church deck, and approved several contracts and amendments.
- Approved $10,038,511 bid to Place Services for Fire Stations #5 and #10 (unanimous)
- Rezoned 4.43 acres at 4237 East Highway 34 from RC to C-3 with 12 conditions (unanimous)
- Granted conditional use permit for 1,300 sq ft deck with baptismal pool at 2202 Bohannon Road (unanimous)
- Approved $2,127.13 amendment for milling at International Park (unanimous)
- Executed ThermoFisher lab equipment agreement for Accountability Courts (unanimous)
- Approved True Natural Gas agreement at $0.308 per therm for 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $16,300 PSTrax software contract for Fire Rescue (unanimous)
- Approved 5% pay scale increase effective January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will discuss several contracts and funding requests, including a court reporting services agreement and a budget amendment for jail server replacements. They will also consider obligating ARPA funds for ongoing projects and a revised construction agreement with CSX Railroad for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector. A public hearing on adding distilled spirits to an existing liquor license will be held.
- Public hearing on adding distilled spirits to Anthony Adams’ beer & wine license for Danthony’s Grill & Bar, 89 Herring Road, Newnan (District 3)
- Approval of agreement for court reporting services for State Court
- Obligation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for ongoing ARPA projects
- Approval of revised construction agreement with CSX Railroad for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector (RB13.9) in District 3
- Budget amendment to fund server replacements at the Coweta County Jail
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including obligating ARPA funds for the Coweta Cares program and online traffic court fees through 2026, executing contracts with three court reporters for State Court, and approving a revised CSX construction agreement for the Madras Connector Phase 1. The board also granted a distilled spirits license addition for Danthony's Grill & Bar, approved a budget amendment for jail server replacements, and set a public hearing on meeting rules for January 23, 2025. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved ARPA fund obligation for Coweta Cares and online traffic court fees through Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
- Executed court reporting service agreements with Linda Mullinix, Kim Smith, Genean Womble effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Executed revised CSX construction agreement for Madras Connector Phase 1, county obligation $159,252 (unanimous)
- Granted distilled spirits addition to Danthony's Grill & Bar alcohol license at 89 Herring Road (unanimous)
- Approved $69,500 budget amendment for two jail servers from EMC Security (unanimous)
- Executed Siemens service agreement for BAS software upgrade at $19,962 annually (unanimous)
- Set public hearing on meeting rules for Jan 23, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Justin Halford to Board of Elections, reappointed Lee Moody to Airport Authority (unanimous)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the November 20 meeting. They will receive an update on the number of 2023 and 2024 Superior Court appeals. A request from Mr. Clint Roughton to reopen a 2024 appeal will be considered. The board will also vote on account change orders, waivers, and releases.
- Approval of the agenda
- Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting
- Update on 2023 and 2024 Superior Court appeals
- Request from Mr. Clint Roughton to reopen a 2024 appeal
- Approval of account change orders (ACO) and related waivers/releases
The Coweta County Board of Tax Assessors met on December 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior minutes. They denied a request to reopen a 2024 appeal because the 30-day notice period had expired. The board also executed account change orders and a public utilities assessment notice. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Denied reopening Mr. Clint Roughton's 2024 appeal on Parcel #157-1230-001 (unanimous)
- Executed Account Change Orders and Waiver and Release Forms (unanimous)
- Executed Change of Assessment Notice for Public Utilities from Department of Revenue (unanimous)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the minutes from the public hearing held on October 17, 2024. It will then consider Petition # CONDUSE 24-007, filed by Cole Bridges, requesting a conditional use permit for the property at 2202 Bohannon Road in District 2. The meeting will conclude with any additional business and adjournment.
- Approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 public hearing
- Petition CONDUSE 24-007: conditional use permit request for 2202 Bohannon Road, District 2
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to review requests for homestead exemptions and a breach of Conservation Use Valuation Assessment. The board will also discuss updates on 2023 and 2024 appeals.
- Veterans Homestead Exemption request from Alan Shriver
- 2025 Homestead Exemption request from Deok Hyun Han
- Request regarding a Breach of Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA)
- Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO) and Waiver and Releases
- Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning and variance petitions, including requests for a buffer variance at 251 Elzie Johnson Road and a guest‑house variance at 517 Jim Starr Road. The board will also consider contract approvals such as purchasing wetland mitigation credits for the Southwest Connector Project and a fiber lease with WideOpenWest. A key agenda item is the approval and execution of the final reconciliation change order for the county sheriff’s office jail expansion.
- Continuation of public hearing on rezoning petition (SUP 24-01) for 444 Gary Summers Road, Senoia
- Decision on buffer variance petition (VAR 23-36) for 251 Elzie Johnson Road
- Recommendation to approve guest‑house variance (VAR 24-18) for 517 Jim Starr Road
- Request approval to purchase wetland mitigation credits for the Southwest Connector Project
- Request approval/execution of Final Reconciliation Change Order #2 for the sheriff’s office jail expansion
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral and Employee Matching Plan will consider approving the minutes from its regular meeting on August 15, 2024. Trustees will hear a quarterly investment report presented by OneDigital. Trustees will also receive a management report presented by Empower. The meeting will end with scheduling the next meeting and adjournment.
- Request approval of minutes from the August 15, 2024 regular meeting
- Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
- Presentation of the Management Report by Empower
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2024. Trustees will receive a presentation of OneDigital’s quarterly investment report. The Board will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on August 15, 2024
- Presentation of OneDigital’s quarterly investment report
- Schedule the next Board meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss property tax appeals and valuation updates. The body will consider requests regarding non-disclosure status and the removal of property from conservation use valuation.
- Request to continue or reinstate appeal for 25 Quig Youngs Road
- Approval of updates to Anderson Bugg Outboard Service (ABOS) and National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) schedules
- Request to remove property from Conservation Use Valuation Assessment (CUVA)
- Approval of Account Change Orders (ACO) and Waiver and Releases
- Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a liquor license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant and proposed zoning amendments for solar energy systems. The body will also consider several contracts for county services and roadway projects.
- Public hearing for a distilled spirits, beer and wine license for Monterrey Mexican Restaurant at 55 Arbor Springs Terrace
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Appendix A regarding Solar Energy Systems and Facilities
- Supplemental Amendment #1 with Piedmont Paving for a roadway project in the City of Senoia
- Request to designate a new roadway as Beverly Mitchell Drive
- Request to temporarily close Clubview Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss several agenda items. Topics include a proposed amendment to Appendix A of the Zoning and Development Code for solar energy systems, a conceptual plan for an Animal Adoption Center, and SPLOST‑funded transportation projects. The board will also review a proposed amendment to Chapter 62 on solid waste and consider updates to the building permit fee schedule.
- Proposed amendment to Appendix A, Article 6D – Solar Energy Systems and Facilities
- Conceptual plan for an Animal Adoption Center
- Discussion of SPLOST‑funded transportation projects
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 62 – Solid Waste of the Coweta County Code of Ordinances
- Review of the Building Permit Fee Schedule
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to review and potentially approve a lease amendment for hangars. The session also includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.
- Approval of Lease Amendment #2 with WarDaddy Aviation, Inc. for hangars at 50 and 60 Nation Drive
- Approval of minutes from the August 16, 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board will consider approval of the minutes from the September 26, 2024 public hearing. It will hold a public hearing on Petition # VAR 24-18 filed by Lichty Building Group, Inc., seeking a guest‑house variance for the property at 517 Jim Starr Road in Newnan (District 3). No other business is listed.
- Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2024 public hearing
- Public hearing on Guest House variance petition (VAR 24‑18) for 517 Jim Starr Road
- Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Tax Assessors
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to discuss property tax records and appeals. The body will consider requests regarding non-disclosure status, CUVA removal, and the removal of property from tax records.
- Update on 2023 Superior Court Appeals and 2024 Appeals
- Request for continuation of expired re-appeal
- Requests to add or remove non-disclosure status
- Request to remove property from tax records
- Request to be removed from CUVA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two alcohol licenses and a special use permit. The session includes decisions on road modifications, transit grants, and development agreements for the Southwest Connector Project.
- Public hearing for beer and wine license at 2055 W Highway 16
- Public hearing for distilled spirits, beer and wine license at 1710 E Highway 34
- Special Use Permit request for 444 Gary Summers Road
- Supplemental Agreement #3 and Development Agreement with CAAP Group for Southwest Connector Project
- Implementation of all-way stops at Witcher Road/Macedonia Road and Gordon Road/Elders Mill Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for drug testing management, software renewal, and a road project, along with a recommendation for retiree health insurance renewal.
- Request approval of Incentives and Reimbursement Agreement with NYCO America, LLC
- Request approval to temporarily close Woodlake Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction
- Recommendation for Post-65 Retiree Health Insurance Renewal for 2025
- Request approval of Supplemental Amendment # 6 for Phase 1 Madras Connector Project
- Request approval to cancel a public hearing regarding abandonment of Old Road Alignment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will first consider approval of the minutes from the August 22, 2024 public hearing. It will then hold a public hearing on a buffer variance petition (VAR 24-03) filed by Racetrac, Inc. for the property at the intersection of Hwy 29 South and April Court in Newnan (District 2). The board will also consider a conditional use permit petition (CUP 24-06) from St Barnabas Anglican Church for 53 Country Club Road, Newnan (District 3). Any additional business will be addressed before adjournment.
- Approve minutes from August 22, 2024 public hearing
- Buffer variance petition (VAR 24-03) by Racetrac, Inc. at Hwy 29 South & April Court, Newnan – District 2
- Conditional use permit petition (CUP 24-06) by St Barnabas Anglican Church at 53 Country Club Road, Newnan – District 3
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. They will also consider several contracts, including a design services bid for a public safety training center and a lease‑purchase for a loader at the C&D landfill. Public hearings will be held on rezoning requests for properties on Roscoe Road and East Gordon Road. Additional items include amendments to park facilities and tax‑collection agreements.
- Decision on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget (Item 21)
- Bid award for design services for the Coweta County Public Safety Training Center (Item 17)
- Lease‑purchase agreement with Caterpillar for a loader at the C&D Landfill (Item 18)
- Amendment to contract for adding tennis/pickleball courts at Leroy Johnson Park (Item 20)
- Public hearing on potential rezoning of 3218 Roscoe Road, Newnan (Item 10)
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as presented and approved an additional $25,000 appropriation to the Department of Family and Children Services (DFACS), bringing the total to $50,000, with the condition that it be used for incidentals for foster children. The board also approved several rezoning requests, including a 3.91-acre property on East Gordon Road for a self-storage facility and granted an 18-month extension for a Land Disturbance Permit for the Dunaway Gardens property. All votes were unanimous except for the Communications and Branding Policy, which passed 4-1.
- Adopted FY2025 budget and approved $25K additional DFACS appropriation (unanimous)
- Rezoned 3.91 acres on East Gordon Road to Light Industrial for self-storage (unanimous)
- Granted 18-month LDP extension for Dunaway Gardens property, kept LUH zoning (unanimous)
- Approved $1.83M property/casualty insurance renewal with Marsh McLennan (unanimous)
- Granted three variances for East Gordon Road self-storage project (unanimous)
- Granted lot width variance for Del Webb Newnan 55+ community (unanimous)
- Approved $123,897.59 design contract for Public Safety Training Center (unanimous)
- Approved $838,735.84 lease-purchase for C&D Landfill loader (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Elections and Registration
The Coweta County Board of Elections and Registration will meet to approve the August and September meeting minutes, accept voter registration numbers, and discuss testing for the November 5, 2024 election.
- Approval of August 14, 2024 and September 3, 2024 minutes
- Acceptance of voter registration numbers
- L & A Testing for November 5, 2024 Election
- Voter Challenge discussion
- Public Comment period
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The meeting also includes continued hearings on solar energy zoning and a rezoning petition for property off Elzie Johnson Road.
- Public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Proposed amendment to Appendix A Zoning and Development for solar energy systems
- Petition # REZ 24-06 to rezone property off Elzie Johnson Road (Vulcan Lands, LLC)
- Fourth Amendment to agreement with Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank for Madras Connector, Phase 1
- Temporary closure of Woodlake Drive at Sullivan Road for roundabout construction
The Board continued the public hearing on the proposed Solar Energy Systems and Facilities Ordinance to November 5, 2024, and placed it on the October 24 work session agenda for further discussion. The Board also continued the rezoning petition REZ 24-06 and related variance for the Elzie Johnson Road property to November 19, 2024. The public hearing on the FY 2025 budget was closed, with adoption scheduled for September 17, 2024. Several administrative items were approved, including a GTIB agreement amendment for the Madras Connector and two right-of-entry agreements for storm drain maintenance.
- Continued solar ordinance public hearing to Nov. 5, 2024 (unanimous)
- Placed solar ordinance on Oct. 24 work session agenda (unanimous)
- Continued rezoning REZ 24-06 and buffer variance VAR 23-36 to Nov. 19, 2024 (unanimous)
- Closed FY 2025 budget public hearing; adoption set for Sept. 17 (unanimous)
- Approved 4th amendment to GTIB agreement for Madras Connector Phase 1 (unanimous)
- Approved right-of-entry for storm drain maintenance at 40 Springfield Drive (unanimous)
- Approved right-of-entry for storm drain maintenance at 150 Doe Run Court (unanimous)
- Approved Delta Air Lines bike ride on county roads Sept. 28 with signage condition (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss balancing the FY 2025 budget after adopting a millage rate that supports $112 million, not the originally proposed $122.3 million. Staff presented a list of proposed cuts totaling over $10 million, but a $75,000 gap remained. After discussion, the Board reached a consensus to direct staff to provide a 5% market adjustment for all employees beginning in January 2025, including a pay scale update, funded from the General Fund fund balance. No formal vote was taken; the direction was given as consensus.
- Consensus to provide 5% market adjustment for all employees starting January 2025, funded from General Fund fund balance
- Consensus to update pay scale for all employees, funded from General Fund fund balance
- Directed staff to present a balanced FY 2025 budget using General Fund fund balance to cover shortfall
- No objections to staff's proposed budget reductions other than salary adjustments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will first approve the minutes from the July 18, 2024 public hearing. It will then consider Petition VAR 24-14 filed by George Rosenzweig for Pulte Group, Inc. (dba Del Webb Newnan) requesting a minimum lot width variance for property at Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway in District 2. The board will also review Petitions VAR 24-11, VAR 24-12, and VAR 24-13 from Tucker Holdings, LLC seeking front yard setback and buffer variances for a property on East Gordon Road in District 2. The meeting will conclude with any additional business before adjournment.
- Approve minutes from the July 18, 2024 public hearing.
- Consider VAR 24-14: minimum lot width variance for property at Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway (District 2).
- Consider VAR 24-11, VAR 24-12, VAR 24-13: front yard setback and buffer variances for property at East Gordon Road (District 2).
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an update from Circuit Public Defender Maryellen Simmons regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A second public hearing will be conducted on the proposed 2024 millage rates. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the items are for public comment.
- Update from Circuit Public Defender Maryellen Simmons on FY 2025 budget (public hearing)
- Second public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will conduct a third public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates and consider setting those rates. The meeting also includes a rezoning petition by Pulte Home Company, a variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, and several bid awards for road and park improvements. Additional items are the approval of proclamations for September awareness months and a request to purchase a transit bus using reserve funds.
- Third public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates (Item 4)
- Request to set the 2024 millage rates (Item 5)
- Petition by Pulte Home Company, LLC (dba Del Webb Newnan) to rezone property off Posey Road, Baker Road, and Hollz Parkway (Item 6)
- Variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia (Item 7)
- Bid award for addition of turn lanes on Belk Road (Item 10)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will convene to approve minutes from the July 19, 2024 meeting and receive updates from the Airport Manager, Sponsor, and Engineer. The session will include a public comment period and an executive session.
- Approval of July 19, 2024 minutes
- Update from Airport Manager
- Update from Airport Sponsor
- Update from Airport Engineer
- Executive Session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan
The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will consider approval of the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting. Trustees will hear a quarterly investment report presented by OneDigital. They will also receive a management report presentation from Empower.
- Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on May 16, 2024
- Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
- Presentation of the Management Report by Empower
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an investment update. OneDigital will present the Quarterly Investment Report to the trustees.
- Approval of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes
- Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold its first public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates. It will also consider a series of requests, including a beer and wine license extension at 1253 Lora Smith Road, a fiber‑optic cable relocation with MCI/Verizon for the Madras Connector Project, and temporary road closures for filming and a drain pipe replacement. Additional items include setting a September 5 public hearing on the FY 2025 budget and discussing unpaved county‑maintained roads.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2024 millage rates (Item 5)
- Extension request for a new package beer and wine license at 1253 Lora Smith Road (Item 6)
- Approval of agreement with MCI/Verizon to relocate fiber‑optic cable along the CSX railroad right‑of‑way for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector Project (Item 10)
- Approval to temporarily close a portion of Cedar Creek Road for filming (Item 13)
- Request to set a public hearing on September 5, 2024 regarding the proposed FY 2025 budget (Item 16)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and confirm the execution of two agreements. The session includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.
- Memorandum of Understanding regarding certification procedures for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
- Amendment to a lease agreement with The Prop Stop Hangar, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review a single petition. The board is considering a variance request for a property in Senoia.
- Petition # VAR 24-010: Variance request for 1204 Rockaway Road, Senoia
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting and work session to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The body will also review proposed changes to the county code of ordinances and solid waste operations.
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget discussion
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the Coweta County Code of Ordinances
- Solid waste operations discussion
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session to decide on zoning petitions, including a solar energy amendment and rezoning requests. They will also vote on ordinance updates, contracts, and budget amendments, alongside recognizing Rural Transit Day.
- Amendment to Appendix A for Solar Energy Systems and Facilities zoning rules
- Rezoning petition REZ 24-06 for Vulcan Lands property off Elzie Johnson Road
- Buffer variance petition VAR 23-36 for 251 Elzie Johnson Road
- Software agreement with CogAbility for State Court Clerk
- Final reconciliation change order with Headley Construction for Canongate Community Center
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed abandonment of Lullwater Place. Commissioners will also consider property conditions for Del Webb Newnan and review several county contracts and grants.
- Public hearing on the proposed abandonment of Lullwater Place in Lullwater Subdivision
- Request for direction regarding Pulte Home Company, LLC property between Hollz Parkway and Posey Road
- Deed of Open Space Restriction and Easement for Cresswind at Spring Haven Subdivision, Phase 1C
- Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
- Traffic Signal Permit Application for SR 154 and Elzie Johnson Road
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is reviewing requests to increase monthly T-Hangar rental rates. The board will also consider implementing a credit card convenience fee and a reversion deferral fee. Additionally, the agenda includes a name change for land leases at 12 Dale Pepper Drive and 55 Nation Drive.
- Request to increase monthly T-Hangar rental rates
- Implementation of a credit card convenience fee on airport rental transactions
- Implementation of a reversion deferral fee
- Name change from Avion GA, LLC to Newnan Airport Hangar Association, LLC for land leases
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two property petitions. These include a conditional use permit request for Couch Road in Senoia and variance requests for Highway 29 N in Newnan.
- Conditional Use Permit # CUP 24-03 at Couch Road, Senoia
- Variance request # VAR 24-04 for setback reduction and buffer elimination at Hwy 29 N, Newnan
- Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to solar energy system zoning and development. The agenda also includes reviews of FY2025 budgets for the District Attorney and Public Defender. Additionally, the Board will consider several contract amendments and grant acceptances.
- Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments for solar energy systems
- FY2025 budgets for the District Attorney and Public Defender
- Contract amendment for the 2024 Mill and Inlay Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Revised capacity agreement for housing state inmates at the Correctional Institute
- Amendments to occupation taxes and regulatory fees
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure and utility requests. Proposed actions include a railroad crossing closure agreement for the Madras Connector Project and an excavation variance for the Water and Sewerage Authority. The agenda also includes discussions on streetlights, right-of-way donations, and county contracts.
- Railroad Crossing Closure Agreement for the Madras Connector Project, Phase 1
- Compensatory Excavation Variance at Hwy. 16 and the Chattahoochee River
- Contract renewal with Peachtree Recovery Services, Inc. for property damage recovery
- Acceptance of Green Park Estates Subdivision as a Streetlight District
- Amendment to Chapter 54 (Roads and Bridges) of the County Code
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for senior living and a wholesale beer and wine license. The session also includes votes on lease renewals and temporary road closures for pipe replacement and filming.
- Public hearing for wholesale beer and wine license for Buffalo Rock Company at 50 N Christopher Court
- Public hearing for rezoning off SR 34 East for Grace Premier Senior Living of Georgia, LLC
- Front yard setback variance request for property at Rising Star Road and Aaron Todd Road
- Temporary road closures for Payton Road and Tope Road for pipe replacement
- FY 2025 Transit 5311 Grant Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan met to approve minutes from February 28, 2024. The agenda included informational presentations from OneDigital regarding the Quarterly Investment Report and from Empower regarding the Management Report. No specific financial decisions, fee changes, or contract awards are listed in the agenda text.
- Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting
- Presentation from OneDigital of the Quarterly Investment Report
- Presentation from Empower of the Management Report
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Coweta County Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan met on May 16, 2024, to review the quarterly investment report from OneDigital. The primary action item was the confirmation of the adoption of the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from February 28, 2024, and standard procedural items.
- Confirmation of adoption of the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital
- Presentation of the Quarterly Investment Report by OneDigital
- Approval of minutes from the February 28, 2024 meeting
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider one zoning variance petition. The item involves the Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority requesting a variance for property located at Hwy 16 W at the Chattahoocheee River in Newnan. The agenda contains no other substantive business items.
- Variance petition VAR 24-08 filed by Coweta County Water & Sewerage Authority
- Property located at Hwy 16 W at the Chattahoochee River, Newnan (Tax I.D. 022-4048-004)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Facilities Authority
The Public Facilities Authority of Coweta County is meeting to elect officers and appoint a secretary. The body will also receive an update on the Jail Expansion Project and discuss new projects and the meeting schedule.
- Election of officers for the Public Facilities Authority
- Appointment of Secretary for the Public Facilities Authority
- Jail Expansion Project update
- Discussion of new projects
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will review bid awards for roadway resurfacing and emergency pipe replacements. The board is also considering ordinance amendments regarding alcoholic beverages and building regulations.
- Bid award for resurfacing various county roadways (RB24.4)
- Bid award for emergency pipe replacements at Tanglewood Road and Pinelea Drive
- Project Framework Agreement for intersection improvements at Poplar Road and SR 16
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) and Chapter 14 (Building Regulations) of the County Code of Ordinances
- Engineering services proposal for new ball fields at Leroy Johnson Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a variance petition filed by Charles Pruitt. The request involves front yard setbacks for property located at the corner of Rising Star Road and Aaron Star Road.
- Petition # VAR 24-05: Front yard setback variances at corner of Rising Star Road and Aaron Star Road, Senoia
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for a business at Arbor Springs Plaza and review several land-use petitions. The meeting also includes the presentation of 2023 audited financial statements and requests for federal transportation funding.
- Public hearing for Petition # REZ 24-01 (Tidal Wave Auto Spa) at Hwy 29 and Arbor Springs Parkway
- Acreage variance request for a guest house at 25 Fox Hollow Drive, Senoia
- Conditional Use Permit request for property on Emory Phillips Road, Sharpsburg
- Acceptance of roadways in Arbor Springs Subdivision (Phase K and Phase M2-A) into the public road system
- Approval of FY2024 Large Capital FTA 5311 Transit Agreement with Georgia DOT
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss upcoming local projects. Discussion topics include the 2025 SPLOST projects, a future administration building, and proposed amendments to the County Code of Ordinances.
- Discussion of 2025 SPLOST Projects
- Discussion of Future Administration Building
- Proposed Amendments to the Coweta County Code of Ordinances
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a beer and wine license and a property rezoning. The body is also reviewing road resurfacing bids and infrastructure agreements for the Newnan-Coweta County Airport and Madras Connector.
- Public hearing for a new package beer and wine license for Mac's Market at 870 East Highway 16
- Public hearing for Petition # REZ 23-10 to rezone property off Walt Sanders Road
- Bid award for 2024 Full Depth Reclamation and Plant Mix Resurfacing on subdivision streets and county roads
- Contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron Expansion at Newnan-Coweta County Airport
- Easement agreement with Georgia Power for Phase 1 of the Madras Connector
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is a request to approve a contract with GDOT Aviation for Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion.
- Contract approval for GDOT Aviation regarding Phase II of the Aircraft Terminal Apron expansion
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board will consider a Conditional Use Permit request for property on Emory Phillips Road in Sharpsburg. Additionally, the board will review a petition to reduce acreage for a guest house at 25 Fox Hollow Drive in Senoia.
- Conditional Use Permit #CUP 24-02 for Emory Phillips Road, Sharpsburg
- Acreage reduction petition VAR 24-02 for 25 Fox Hollow Drive, Senoia
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a new package wine license and a property rezoning. The body will also review variance requests and several construction and land agreements.
- Public hearing for package wine license for Coweta Greenhouses, Inc at 81 Oaklawn Circle
- Public hearing for rezoning of property on Highway 29 South (Petition # REZ 23-18)
- Construction agreement with CSX Railroad for the Madras Connector (RB13.9)
- Agreement with Newnan Kiwanis Club, Inc. for 13-acres and Fairgrounds use
- Buffer and setback variance requests for Highway 29 South and 251 Elzie Johnson Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to discuss amendments to its standard construction lease agreement. The body will also consider executing new construction leases for properties located off West Aviation Way.
- Amendment to the Standard New Construction Lease Agreement
- New Construction Lease Agreement with LH Construction Group, Inc (West Aviation Way)
- New Construction Lease Agreement with Newnan Airport Hangar Association Southwest, LLC (West Aviation Way)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and regular session, including a rezoning request for property at 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road. They will also consider accepting roadways for a subdivision, a services agreement, a bid award, and other action items.
- Public hearing on rezoning petition REZ 23-17 for 3967 Lower Fayetteville Road
- Request to accept roadways and deed of open space restriction for Poplar Preserve Subdivision Phase 2A-1
- Services agreement with Byrne Software Technologies, Inc.
- Bid award for document destruction services
- Request to demolish unsafe structure at 7 Camphor Drive, Newnan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The board will decide on proposed reductions for setbacks and buffers for specific properties.
- VAR 23-35 Tucker Holdings, LLC: Front yard setback and buffer variances (Tax I.D. 075A-016)
- VAR 23-36 LDO Coweta, LLC: Buffer variance (Tax I.D. 119-6043-001)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Salary Deferral Plan and Employee Matching Plan will meet to approve previous minutes. The session includes investment and management reports from OneDigital and Empower.
- Approval of November 08, 2023 minutes
- Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
- Management Report presentation from Empower
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to review investment reports and consider a new policy statement. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Request to adopt the Investment Policy Statement with OneDigital
- Quarterly Investment Report presentation from OneDigital
- Approval of November 08, 2023 minutes
- Approval of January 25, 2024 minutes
Board of Commissioners
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will discuss infrastructure projects, including intersection improvements and culvert clearing. The body is also reviewing contracts for radio tower space and open records software.
- Intersection improvements at SR 154 and Emory Phillips Road
- Budget amendment for an open records software solution
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Coweta County School System for radio tower space
- Request from Town of Sharpsburg to clear a culvert on Stovall Street
- Temporary closure of a portion of Crook Road for Blumhouse Television filming
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority will meet to discuss a request to increase standard land lease rates. The session also includes updates from the airport manager, sponsor, and engineer.
- Request to increase the standard land lease rate
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning petition and a new alcohol license. The body is also reviewing setback variances and a bid for roof replacement at the county prison.
- Public hearing for a distilled spirits, beer and wine license for Skinny's Bar & Grill at 1065 Sullivan Road
- Public hearing for Petition # REZ 23-10 to rezone property off Walt Sanders Road
- Bid award for Phase 2 roof replacement at the Coweta County Prison
- Setback variance requests for 295 Cabin Road and 352 Welcome to Arnco Road
- Resolution to reimburse the County for certain 2025 SPLOST project expenses
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Coweta County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct public hearings on two variance petitions. The board will also handle beginning of the year appointments and approve previous meeting minutes.
- VAR 23-32: Keirston Stepp request for front yard setback reduction (Tax I.D. 047 5065 002A)
- VAR 23-34: Becky Moore request for rear yard setback reduction (Tax I.D. 111 6032 025)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan
The Board of Trustees for the Group Pension Plan will meet to discuss the Investment Policy Statement. The board will also review fund managers.
- Discussion of Investment Policy Statement
- Review of Fund Managers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning petitions and review three buffer and setback variance requests. The body is also deciding on several construction bids and the execution of various intergovernmental and consultant agreements.
- Public hearing for rezoning 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road (Heirloom Homestead) and property off Hwy 16 East (BRC Storage)
- Buffer variance requests for 5439 Lower Fayetteville Road and property off Hwy 16 East
- Request to reject all bids and re-bid construction of the Senoia Fire Station and 911 Center renovation
- Resolution declaring election results of 2025 SPLOST Referendum
- Resolution regarding elected officials salaries and local supplements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority
The Newnan-Coweta County Airport Authority is meeting to handle beginning-of-year business and administrative updates. The body will discuss airport rates and fees and appoint its leadership for the year.
- Appointments for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Counsel, and Clerk
- Execution of an underground easement with Georgia Power Company
- Discussion of Airport Rates and Fees
- Adoption of rules governing Airport Authority meetings
- Setting of meeting dates and times for 2024 and early 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will conduct several public hearings regarding liquor licenses and meeting rules. Additional business includes annual appointments, contract amendments, and budget requests.
- Public hearing for a consumption beer and wine license at Karvelas Pizza Company, 6855 Highway 16, Suite 200, Senoia
- Public hearing for a package beer and wine license at Family Dollar Stores of Georgia, LLC, 2005 West Highway 16, Newnan
- Public hearing for a package beer and wine license at Newnan BP Food Mart (ARN 2 Enterprises, LLC), 1670 E Highway 34, Newnan
- Public hearing for a consumption distilled spirits, beer and wine license at Lalo's Tacos, LLC, 3500 E Highway 34, Suite 1, Sharpsburg
- Amendment #3 to the contract with VHB for the Shaw Road Connector (RB22.7)