Griffin public meetings in 2025

Griffin Environmental Council

The Griffin Environmental Council will meet to review minutes from August 14, 2025. The body will discuss three specific wastewater projects and receive updates from city staff and council members.

• Shoal Creek WPCP Expansion and upgrade to direct discharge
• Potato Creek Sanitary Sewer Rehab
• Industrial pre-treatment program update

The Griffin Environmental Council held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes. Members discussed upcoming board appointments, potential changes to recycling including eliminating blue carts, and three wastewater projects. No votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved call to order (5-0)

Griffin Main Street Program Board

The Griffin Main Street Program Board will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The board will discuss and complete a self-assessment for the annual accreditation process and set meeting dates for 2026.

• Main Street Program Board Self-Assessment for annual accreditation
• Financial report ending November 30, 2025
• 2026 Main Street Board meeting dates
• Project update from Economic Development Director Jeremy Stratton

The Griffin Main Street Program Board met on December 17, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting (6-0) and the financial report ending November 30, 2025 (8-0). The board also discussed project updates, 2026 meeting dates, and completed a self-assessment for annual accreditation, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved financial report ending November 30, 2025 (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 AM (8-0)

Griffin Downtown Development Authority

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority reviewed monthly reports, financial data, and the November meeting minutes. Key items included updates on the downtown hotel project, facade grants, and Broad Street properties. The board also discussed 2026 goals and received updates from the City of Griffin and Main Street program.

• Consideration of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Solomon Lodging LLC for downtown hotel project
• Review of financial data and account balances for November 2025
• Discussion of 2026 DDA goals
• Update on facade grants and General Business Assistance Grants
• Broad Street properties update including Heck's Chapel, County Jail, and other properties

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority ratified the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Solomon Lodging LLC for the hotel project property, following the city's conveyance of land. The board also approved the November meeting minutes and reviewed November financials, including a facade grant account balance of $25,784.03 net available. No executive session was held.

• Ratified Purchase and Sale Agreement with Solomon Lodging LLC for hotel property (6-0)
• Approved November 12th meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Urban Redevelopment Agency

The Urban Redevelopment Agency is meeting to discuss and consider properties in its area, as well as grant writing assistance for an EPA brownfield grant application. The board will also consider entering executive session for property negotiations. The meeting includes review of minutes from June 10, 2025.

• Discussion and consideration of grant writing assistance for an EPA brownfield grant application
• Discussion and consideration of properties in the Urban Redevelopment Agency area
• Consider Executive session for negotiations to purchase, dispose of or lease property
• Review and consideration of minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting

The Urban Redevelopment Agency approved spending $5,000 for United Consulting to write an EPA brownfield grant application, with a 5-1 vote. The board also approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0) and entered executive session to discuss property negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $5,000 contract with United Consulting for brownfield grant writing (5-1)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved into executive session for property negotiations (6-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several professional service contracts and a variance request for 323 North 4th Street. The meeting includes discussions on updating construction codes and prohibiting engine braking within city limits.

• Purchase Order with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for OpenGov Software in the amount of $99,576.76
• Task Order with LJA Engineering, Inc. for a Solid Waste Management plan for $45,400.00
• Professional services agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for CDBG services for $47,400.00
• Agreement with Allen-Smith Consulting for grant writing services for $15,000.00
• Variance request for property located at 323 North 4th Street

The Board of Commissioners approved a variance for 323 North 4th Street to divide into three lots, a $99,576.76 OpenGov software purchase, a $45,400 solid waste plan, a $47,400 CDBG engineering agreement, and a $15,000 grant writing contract. They also denied a property damage claim, approved personnel policy changes (except Section 13.7), and adopted organizational chart revisions. All votes were unanimous except for two minutes approvals with abstentions.

• Approved variance for 323 North 4th Street (7-0)
• Approved OpenGov software purchase $99,576.76 (7-0)
• Approved LJA Engineering solid waste plan $45,400 (7-0)
• Approved LJA Engineering CDBG services $47,400 (5-0)
• Approved Allen-Smith Consulting grant writing $15,000 (7-0)
• Denied Sullins property damage claim (7-0)
• Approved personnel policy changes except Section 13.7 (7-0)
• Approved organizational chart revisions and pay scale (7-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed changes to the Solid Waste Department's operations and services. The meeting also includes a discussion on revisions to Personnel Policy and a potential executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.

• Proposed changes to Solid Waste Department operations and services
• Proposed Personnel Policy revisions
• Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
• Executive session regarding pending or potential litigation

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting to discuss proposed changes to Solid Waste operations and Personnel Policy revisions. After a closed session, they voted unanimously to approve a proposal for the City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract. No other formal decisions were made during the workshop.

• Approved proposal for City Manager and authorized Mayor to execute contract (7-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and legal matters (7-0)
• Re-entered open meeting after closed session (7-0)
• Amended agenda to consider City Manager proposal (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will receive monthly updates on the new Griffin-Spalding Replacement Airport project, runway rehabilitation at 6A2, repairs to the Automated Weather Observation System, and November expenditures. The board will also discuss potential real estate acquisition and honor retiring board member Truman Tinsley.

• New Griffin-Spalding Replacement Airport project update by Croy Engineering
• Runway 14/32 rehabilitation progress at 6A2
• Automated Weather Observation System repairs at 6A2
• Monthly expenditure request for November 2025 aviation grants and non-budgeted expenses
• Discussion on real estate acquisition under O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(4)

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved the purchase of two parcels for the replacement airport, recommended condemnation of a third, and approved a $7.69 million agreement with Atlanta Gas Light for facility relocation. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also approved routine expenditures and received updates on construction and runway rehabilitation.

• Approved purchase of Parcel P-66 (1675 High Falls Rd) for $114,500 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel SEA-05 (95 Sapelo Rd) for $114,500 (5-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcel P-65 (1619 High Falls Rd) for $143,960 (5-0)
• Approved Atlanta Gas Light Gas Facility Relocation Agreement for $7,688,329 (5-0)
• Approved non-budgeted and grant expenditures for November 2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (4-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the 2025 Annual Report for Stormwater. The board will also consider entering an executive session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and property negotiations.

• Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report for Stormwater by Director Jeremy Kenway
• Executive session regarding pending or potential litigation
• Executive session regarding appointment, employment, or compensation of public officers/employees
• Executive session regarding negotiations to purchase, dispose of, or lease property

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting on November 25, 2025, where the Stormwater Director presented the 2025 Annual Report. The board then voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, and property negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn closed session (6-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Griffin Board of Commissioners will decide on major contracts including a $814,350 road extension on Elle's Way, a $408,266 financial software system, and surplus vehicle declarations. They will also consider budget amendments, land conveyance for a hotel project, and traffic ordinance updates.

• $814,350 contract with Piedmont Paving for Elle's Way road extension to Blanton Avenue and N. 3rd Street
• $408,266 contract with Tyler Technologies for Enterprise Resource Planning Software
• Declaration of surplus vehicles including a 2002 Nissan Altima, 2009 Toyota Avalon, and 2015 Ford Fusion
• 1.973-acre land conveyance to Downtown Development Authority for hotel project near Historic City Hall
• Amendment to Chapter 90, Traffic and Vehicles, to prohibit engine braking within city limits

The Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including a $485,952 airport grant, a $814,350 road construction contract, and a resolution to convey 1.973 acres to the Downtown Development Authority for a hotel. They also denied two claims, approved a first reading of an engine braking ban, and approved the consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases.

• Approved Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant of $485,952 (5-0)
• Approved $814,350 contract with Piedmont Paving for Elle's Way extension (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 1.973 acres to DDA for hotel project (5-0)
• Approved naming 730 Anne St as SGT. Todd Thomas Community Center (5-0)
• Denied claim by Justin Laster for wrongful arrest (5-0)
• Denied claim by Tameika Caslin for personal injuries (5-0)
• Approved first reading of engine braking prohibition (5-0)
• Approved $408,266 contract with Tyler Technologies for ERP software (5-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will decide on extending a moratorium on property purchases, update policies, and consider accepting a donated house. The board will also hear updates on pending contracts, foreclosures, and a request for property maintenance services.

• Extension of moratorium for property purchases/dispositions to expire February 23, 2026
• Procurement of tree removal services up to $10,000.00 for 0-Morris St (PIN: 005 05001)
• Release of vacant green space deed restriction for 110 Pearl St
• Acceptance of donation of 116 Blanton Ave
• Extension of Side Lot Program Agreement for 428 N 13th St

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority approved extending the moratorium on property purchases/dispositions until February 23, 2026, and approved up to $10,000 for tree removal at 0-Morris St. They tabled the release of a deed restriction for 110 Pearl St. and the acceptance of a donation at 116 Blanton Ave. The board also directed demolition of 309 E. Tinsley St. and extended the Side Lot Program Agreement for 428 N. 13th St. for 60 days. Minutes from the September 22 meeting were approved (3-0-1), while workshop minutes were tabled.

• Approved extension of property moratorium to Feb 23, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved tree removal services up to $10,000 for 0-Morris St (4-0)
• Tabled release of deed restriction for 110 Pearl St (4-0)
• Tabled acceptance of donation of 116 Blanton Ave (4-0)
• Approved 60-day extension of Side Lot Program Agreement for 428 N. 13th St (4-0)
• Directed demolition of 309 E. Tinsley St (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Sept 22, 2025 meeting (3-0-1, Flowers abstained)
• Tabled approval of Nov 7, 2025 workshop minutes (4-0)

Griffin Main Street Program Board

The Griffin Main Street Program Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting to approve minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report ending October 31, 2025. Updates will be provided by the Main Street Manager, Economic Development Director, and appointees from partner organizations.

The Griffin Main Street Advisory Board held a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, with a quorum present. The board approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and the financial report ending October 31, 2025, both by 6-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates from staff and partner organizations.

• Approved minutes from October 29, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved financial report ending October 31, 2025 (6-0)

Griffin Environmental Council

The Griffin Environmental Council will meet to review minutes from August 14, 2025. The body will discuss three wastewater projects, including the Shoal Creek WPCP Expansion.

• Shoal Creek WPCP Expansion and upgrade to direct discharge
• Potato Creek Sanitary Sewer Rehab
• Industrial pre-treatment program update

The Griffin Environmental Council regular meeting on November 13, 2025, was not conducted because only two members (Claire Haulk and Eva Morales) were present, lacking a quorum. No decisions were made or business transacted.

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will hear updates on multiple construction and administrative projects, including task orders for FY26, demolition phases, and runway rehabilitation. The meeting will also cover capital improvement plans and monthly expenditures, with reports from Croy Engineering and the Airport Director.

• Task Order #32: Project Administration for FY26 (Croy Engineering)
• Task Order #33: Utility Coordination for FY26 (Croy Engineering)
• Demolition of Existing Structures - Phase I (Croy Engineering)
• Runway 14/32 Rehabilitation Project Update (Airport Director)
• 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031 (Airport Director)

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved the purchase of one parcel and recommended condemnation of six others for the Replacement Griffin-Spalding County Regional Airport. The board also approved demolition bids, engineering task orders, a lease assignment for an air ambulance operation, and annual capital improvement plans. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved purchase of Parcel SEA-06, 77 Musgrove Rd for $975,000 (8-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcel AF-02, Jackson Rd for $330,500 (8-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcel AF-03, Jackson Rd for $463,000 (8-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcel AF-04, Jackson Rd for $362,000 (8-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcels AF-22 & 46, 1674 Jackson Rd for $199,400 (8-0)
• Recommended condemnation of Parcel AF-12, 1524 Jackson Rd for $291,600 (8-0)
• Approved demolition bid award to McLeRoy (8-0)
• Approved WellStar lease assignment for Hangar 202 for air ambulance service (8-0)

Griffin Downtown Development Authority

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority will review financial data, property updates including 232 E. Broad Street, and grant agreements for facade improvements. The board will also discuss environmental services for brownfield grants and a ribbon-cutting event for Thomaston Mills.

• Review financial data and account balances for October 2025
• Consider grant request from Reset Aesthetics at 137 N. Hill Street
• Review grant agreements for 137 N. Hill Street and 206-214 W. Broad Street
• Discussion of environmental services for EPA brownfield grants
• Ribbon Cutting for Thomaston Mills on December 2nd

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority approved a Purchase and Sales Agreement with SOLOMON LODGING LLC for a downtown hotel project, contingent on acquiring the old Spalding County Courthouse and Jail and City property. The board also approved a $1,000 grant to Reset Aesthetics and the October minutes, and reviewed financials and project updates.

• Approved Purchase and Sales Agreement with SOLOMON LODGING LLC (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Reset Aesthetics at 137 N. Hill Street (6-0)
• Approved October 14th DDA meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered executive session for property negotiations (6-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will meet to review and discuss its board policies. Members may provide comments, and the agenda includes a call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority met and approved its agenda, but took no substantive decisions. Members reviewed draft board policies covering mission, goals, acquisitions, and pricing, and discussed properties sold from 2016 to 2021. A section of the policy draft was noted for inclusion in the November meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Action Committee is developing a transition plan for the disposition and remediation of current 6A2 tenants. The meeting focuses on the relocation of these tenants to a replacement regional airport.

• Review of planned area layout of NGSRA
• Development of a survey to determine which tenants intend to relocate
• Discussion of survey questions to determine 6A2 tenant needs
• Review of current 6A2 tenant roster and primary points of contact

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority's Action Committee met to begin developing a Transition Plan for tenants affected by the move from airport 6A2 to the replacement regional airport. They reviewed the planned hangar layout and the current tenant roster, and discussed creating a survey to determine which tenants intend to relocate. A recommendation was made to hold an initial tenants meeting, but no formal decisions were made; survey questions were deferred to the next meeting.

• Reviewed planned hangar layout for new airport (no vote)
• Reviewed current 6A2 tenant roster (no vote)
• Deferred survey question development to next meeting

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the status of the Environmental Council and the Connected Resilient Communities program. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation and personnel matters.

• Discussion of Environmental Council status
• Update on Connected Resilient Communities program
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Executive session for property negotiations

The Board of Commissioners discussed the Environmental Council's future and reached consensus to follow staff's recommendation to update the ordinance so the City Manager or her designee serves as the council's secretary, replacing the Director of Stormwater. They also received updates on the Connected Resilient Communities program and entered a closed session for legal, personnel, and property matters. No formal votes were taken on the Environmental Council changes, which remain a proposal.

• Consensus to follow staff recommendation on Environmental Council ordinance change (no formal vote)
• Entered closed session for legal, personnel, and property negotiations (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Griffin Main Street Program Board

The Griffin Main Street Program Board will convene to approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting, receive a financial report ending September 30, 2025, and hear updates from the Economic Development Director and Main Street Manager. Partner updates from local boards and commissions will also be presented.

The Griffin Main Street Program Board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial statements ending September 30, 2025, both by 10-0 votes. The board received updates on economic development, including a new Vietnamese restaurant, a hotel project, and facade grants. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 meeting (10-0)
• Approved financial statements as of September 30, 2025 (10-0)
• Moved November and December meetings to November 19 and December 17

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Griffin Board of Commissioners will decide on several contracts and budget amendments, including a $1.66 million sidewalk and road project on Hamilton Boulevard and E. College Street, and a $1.0 million grant application for water and sewer infrastructure improvements in the Pleasant Avenue area. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning code updates, equipment purchases, and a resolution to maintain an abandoned cemetery.

• Ratify $36,095.67 amendment to Axon Enterprise body camera contract for Code Enforcement
• Approve $353,490.00 purchase of 2026 Altec AA60E Bucket Truck for Electric Department
• Authorize $1,000,000.00 CDBG grant application for water/sewer improvements on Pleasant Ave, Labron Ave, Melrose Ave, and N. 19th Street
• Consider $1,661,067.00 contract with Peach State Construction for Hamilton Blvd and E. College Street sidewalk project
• Declare Windy Hill Rd cemetery (Parcel 041 02005) abandoned and authorize maintenance

The Board of Commissioners approved a $1,661,067 contract with Peach State Construction Co, LLC for realigning, paving, and adding sidewalks to Hamilton Boulevard and constructing sidewalks on E. College Street. They also approved two Unified Development Code amendments, including one to comply with state zoning law HB 155, and a resolution to amend the FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 budgets by $49,031,818.41 and $50,298,990.52 respectively. A claim for a minor injured on a school bus was denied.

• Approved $1,661,067 contract with Peach State Construction for Hamilton Blvd and E. College St sidewalks (7-0)
• Approved UDC amendments for personal care homes and zoning procedures per HB 155 (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $49,031,818.41 (FY24-25) and $50,298,990.52 (FY25-26) (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 CDBG application for water/sewer improvements on Pleasant, Labron, Melrose, N. 19th St (7-0)
• Approved $129,500 flooring replacement contract for Police Department (7-0)
• Denied claim for minor injured on school bus (7-0)
• Approved $36,095.67 Axon body camera contract for Code Enforcement (7-0)
• Approved $353,490 bucket truck and $374,331 digger derrick truck purchases (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority will discuss establishing a regular meeting schedule and hear an update on the new replacement airport construction project. The meeting will also determine the date and time for the next authority meeting.

• Update on new replacement regional airport construction project (Croy Engineering to address)
• Discussion on establishing a published regular meeting schedule for the New Area Regional Airport Authority
• Determination of date and time for the next regional airport authority meeting

The Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority met on October 22, 2025, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda (8-0). The board received a project update from Croy Engineering on the replacement airport construction, including progress on environmental review, survey, demolition bidding, schematic design, land acquisition, and utility coordination. The board also discussed and proposed a 2026 meeting schedule (Jan 28, Apr 29, Jul 22, Oct 28) and set the next meeting for January 28, 2026. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda approval and scheduling.

• Adopted meeting agenda (8-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 28, 2026
• Proposed 2026 meeting schedule (Jan 28, Apr 29, Jul 22, Oct 28)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day facilitated workshop with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, focusing on the roles of the Board and City Manager, succession planning, and a SOAR analysis. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop; it was a discussion and training session only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the two-day workshop

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day facilitated workshop with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. No formal decisions were made; the sessions focused on discussing the roles of the Board and City Manager, succession planning, and a SOAR analysis. The workshop included group activities, open dialogue, and an accountability exercise.

• No formal decisions made during the workshop

City of Griffin Planning and Zoning Board

The Griffin Planning and Zoning Board will review proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code to align with HB 155 (2025), which sets minimum zoning procedures. The board will also consider updates to definitions, personal care home regulations, and the permitted use table.

• Amend Unified Development Code Article 2 Section 202 (Definitions) and Article 4 (Procedures) to comply with HB 155 (2025)
• Amend Unified Development Code Article 2 Section 202 (Definitions), Article 5 Section 503E (Personal Care, Boarding and Group Home), and Article 7 Section 704 Table 7.3 (Permitted Use Table)

The Griffin Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0 to recommend approval of two amendments to the Unified Development Code. One amendment updates zoning procedures to comply with HB 155 (2025 General Session), and the other amends definitions and the permitted use table for personal care, boarding, and group homes. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from July 21, 2025, each by 5-0 votes.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 4 Zoning Procedure Law Amendment (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Section 503E amendment (5-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will review status updates on the new regional airport construction project and a runway rehabilitation project. It will also discuss maintenance issues with the automated weather observation system and approve monthly expenditures. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate acquisition.

• Croy Engineering status update on New Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport construction project
• Status update on 6A2's Runway 14/32 rehabilitation project
• Monthly expenditure request for non-budgeted and grant-specific expenditures for September 2025
• Closed session to discuss real estate acquisition under O.C.G.A. Section 50-14-3(4)

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved a $6 million Airport Improvement Grant (AIP-46) for Land Acquisition Phase II of the new replacement regional airport, and approved the purchase of a parcel at 230 Sapelo Rd for $189,000. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and monthly expenditures, and received updates on the new airport construction and runway rehabilitation.

• Approved $6M Airport Improvement Grant (AIP-46) for Land Acquisition Phase II (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel SEA-03, 230 Sapelo Rd, for $189,000 (5-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add AIP-46 item (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved non-budgeted and grant expenditures for month ending Sep 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Entered closed session for real estate acquisition discussion (5-0)
• Re-entered open meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned at 5:45 PM (5-0)

Griffin Downtown Development Authority

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority will review property acquisitions and structural studies for 232 E Broad Street. The board will also evaluate facade grant applications and receive a presentation on available brownfield grants.

• Consider agreement for sale and purchase of 232 E Broad Street
• Consider structural study for 232 E Broad Street
• Facade grant applications for 137 N. Hill Street and 206, 208, 210, 212, and 214 W. Broad Street
• Presentation on brownfield grants by Melissa Schick of SCS Engineers
• Updates on FireMaker Brewery at 122 W. Bank Street and the downtown hotel project

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority ratified a $500,000 purchase agreement with Spalding County for 232 E. Broad Street, along with a structural study and survey. They also approved facade grants totaling $15,384 and received updates on economic development projects. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Ratified $500,000 purchase agreement for 232 E. Broad Street (6-0)
• Approved structural study of 232 E. Broad Street by Willett Engineering (6-0)
• Approved survey and legal description for lots 4 and 4A (6-0)
• Approved $3,250 facade grant for 137 N. Hill Street (6-0)
• Approved $12,134 facade grant for 206-214 W. Broad Street (6-0)
• Approved September 9th meeting minutes (6-0)

Griffin Main Street Program Board

The Griffin Main Street Program Board will meet to approve minutes from the prior month, hear a financial report, and receive updates from staff and partner boards. No votes or consequential decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Griffin Main Street Program Board approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report ending August 31, 2025, both by 7-0 votes. The board also received updates on downtown events, economic development (including a Korean manufacturer potentially creating 70 jobs), and partner reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved financial report ending August 31, 2025 (7-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will seek direction on serving high density power loads for data centers and discuss the proposed 2025 millage rate. The body will also discuss the regulation of personal care homes within the city.

• Direction on high density power loads for data centers
• Proposed 2025 millage rate
• Regulation of personal care homes
• Executive session regarding potential litigation and property negotiations

The Board of Commissioners reached consensus to sell power to Crisp County for its data center, rather than acquiring power for a local data center. They also agreed to amend the personal care home ordinance to allow such homes in zoning districts listed in Table 7.3. Staff recommended adopting the rollback millage rate of 5.699 mills for 2025, but no formal vote was taken. The meeting included a closed session for legal and property negotiations.

• Consensus to sell power to Crisp County for data center
• Consensus to amend personal care home ordinance to allow homes in Table 7.3 zoning districts
• Entered closed session for legal and property negotiations (6-0)
• Adjourned after closed session (6-0)

City of Griffin Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the 2025 property tax millage rate and a large bond for public utility improvements. The body will also review several equipment contracts and the declaration of various city vehicles as surplus.

• Issuance of $71,890,000 in bonds for Potato Creek and Shoal Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Adoption of 2025 Property Tax Millage Rate of 5.699
• Purchase of downtown audio system from Auburn AV for $121,900.00
• Water and sewer laboratory supplies from USA BlueBook not to exceed $70,000.00
• Proposed changes to the City of Griffin Consolidated Fee Schedule

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2025 property tax millage rate of 5.699 mills (the rollback rate) and approved a $68.6 million bond for wastewater treatment plant improvements. They also approved the consolidated fee schedule changes, a $121,900 downtown audio system purchase, and denied a defamation claim from the Towaliga News. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for one abstention on the August 26 meeting minutes.

• Adopted 2025 millage rate of 5.699 mills (7-0)
• Approved $68,605,000 bond for utility system improvements (7-0)
• Approved consolidated fee schedule changes (7-0)
• Approved $121,900 downtown audio system purchase (7-0)
• Denied defamation claim from Towaliga News (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 water/sewer lab supplies contract (7-0)
• Approved $51,000 satellite leak detection agreement (7-0)
• Approved $49,259.66 Samsara vehicle tracking amendment (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will discuss amending an interlocal agreement and reviewing board policies. The body is deciding on a request for proposal for ground maintenance and the release of a deed restriction for a specific property.

• Release of vacant green space deed restriction for 110 Pearl St.
• Procurement of tree removal services up to $10,000.00 for Morris St.
• Request for Proposal for ground maintenance for Land Bank Authority owned property
• Presentation of the City of Griffin FY Budget 2026
• Update on FY 2023 & FY 2024 audit with Mauldin & Jenkins

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority approved a motion to adopt the second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and request that the City of Griffin and Spalding County waive the owner-occupancy requirement for 522 Meriwether St. The board also scheduled a workshop to review updated policies, accepted a Request for Proposal for property maintenance, and tabled several items including the release of a deed restriction for 110 Pearl St. and items 5, 6, and 7a & b. All motions passed 3-0.

• Adopted second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement and requested waiver of owner-occupancy for 522 Meriwether St. (3-0)
• Scheduled workshop to review updated GSCLBA Board Policies (3-0)
• Accepted Request for Proposal for property maintenance for Land Bank Authority owned property (3-0)
• Tabled consideration of release of vacant green space deed restriction for 110 Pearl St. (3-0)
• Tabled items 5, 6, and 7a & b on the Regular Agenda (3-0)

Griffin Downtown Development Authority

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority will review monthly reports, financial data, and updates on several downtown projects including facade grants, the FireMaker Brewery project, and property assessments. The board will also consider minutes from a previous meeting and discuss potential property negotiations in executive session.

• Review financial data and account balances for August 2025
• Facade grant updates: 6 new applications submitted (137 N. Hill St, 206-214 W. Broad St)
• FireMaker Brewery project (122 W. Bank St) and parking lot update
• 202 E. Broad St property progress on asbestos, lead paint, and structural testing
• Executive session for potential property purchase, disposal, or lease negotiations

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority approved transferring $10,000 from the General Business Assistance Grant account to the facade grant program, bringing available funds to about $15,384 for fall 2025 and spring 2026 rounds. The board also approved a $1,000 GBAG grant to Becki Brown for Caldwell Cottage at 119 S. Hill Street for basement waterproofing. Minutes from the August 28 special meeting were approved 4-0. The board entered executive session for property negotiations and adjourned without other formal votes.

• Approved $10,000 transfer from GBAG to facade grant program (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 GBAG grant to Becki Brown for Caldwell Cottage (4-0)
• Approved August 28 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session for property negotiations (4-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will meet to approve minutes, review non-budgeted expenditures, and receive updates on the new replacement airport construction project and runway rehabilitation. The Authority will also consider lease encumbrance requests from DieselGrid and a new agreement for Todd Thacker, followed by a closed session on land acquisition.

• Approval of August 2025 non-budgeted & grant expenditures
• Progress update on Griffin-Spalding County Replacement Airport Construction Project
• Consider DieselGrid (202 BWW) lease encumbrance authorization request
• Consider new agreement for Todd Thacker (210 BWW) under Interim Lease Agreement
• Closed session for land acquisition discussion

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved the purchase of three parcels totaling $1.53 million for the replacement airport construction project, and authorized the board attorney to proceed with closing. The board also approved a 30-year interim lease for tenant Todd Thacker, authorized DieselGrid to encumber its leasehold for a bank loan, and approved non-budgeted expenditures for August 2025. All votes were unanimous except for the DieselGrid and one land purchase, which passed 6-0.

• Approved purchase of Parcel SEA-04, 230 Sapelo Rd, for $390,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel P-68, 325 Sapelo Rd, for $840,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel NWA-09, 1518 Jackson Rd, for $300,000 (6-0)
• Approved 30-year Interim Lease Agreement for tenant Todd Thacker at 210 BWW (7-0)
• Approved DieselGrid (202 BWW) request for Consent of Lessor to Encumber Leasehold (6-0)
• Approved non-budgeted and grant expenditures for August 2025 (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of the 11 August 2025 meeting (7-0)

Griffin Main Street Program Board

The Griffin Main Street Program Board will meet to approve the minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report ending July 31, 2025. The board will also hear a project update from the Economic Development Director and discuss upcoming regional meet-up dates for the Georgia Downtown Association.

• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• Financial report ending July 31, 2025
• Project update from Economic Development Director Jeremy Stratton or designee
• GDA Fall Regional Meet-Up dates: 9/9/2025 (Statesboro), 9/16/2025 (Madison), 10/7/2025 (Acworth)
• 2-hour annual requirement for all board members

The Griffin Main Street Program Board met on August 27, 2025, and approved the minutes from the July 23 meeting (7-0). No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports on downtown projects, including Apex apartment construction, hotel property negotiations, and FireMaker Brewery's opening. The board also received training updates and noted the city's rollback of taxes by 0.2 mills.

• Approved minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Griffin Downtown Development Authority

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority will meet to review previous meeting minutes. The body will enter an executive session to discuss the purchase, disposal, or lease of property.

• Executive session regarding property negotiations (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(1)(B))
• Review of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Griffin Downtown Development Authority held a special called meeting on August 28, 2025, and approved the minutes from its August 12, 2025 regular meeting. The board then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss property negotiations, and adjourned shortly after. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for property negotiations (6-0)
• Approved adjournment after executive session (6-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority will discuss updating interlocal agreements and adopting state land bank legislation. The board will also consider property acquisitions, deed executions, and the disbursement of earnest money for a cancelled sale.

• Request to City and County Commissioners to adopt the Georgia Land Bank Act of 2012
• Disbursement of earnest money for cancelled sale of 522 Meriwether St
• Payment of costs for Quitclaim Deeds for 808 Meriwether, 911 Meriwether St, 1005 Meriwether St, 304 N. 13th St, and 1114 W. Solomon St
• Rescinding improper tax sales at 815 N. 9th St and Rehoboth Rd
• RFP for the purchase and sale of 809, 810, and 811 Pamela

The Griffin-Spalding County Land Bank Authority approved a request to the City of Griffin and Spalding County to adopt the 2012 Georgia Land Bank Act and amend the current Interlocal Agreement. The board also approved disbursing earnest money to Builder's Inc. for a cancelled property sale, issuing an RFP for property maintenance, paying quitclaim deed costs, and executing deeds to rescind improper tax sales. A motion to develop an RFP for the sale of three Pamela Drive properties was denied.

• Approved request to adopt 2012 Georgia Land Bank Act and amend Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved disbursement of earnest money to Builder's Inc. for cancelled sale at 522 Meriwether St (5-0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for property maintenance for Land Bank-owned properties (5-0)
• Approved payment of $100 and related fees for quitclaim deeds on six properties (5-0)
• Approved execution of quitclaim deeds to rescind improper tax sales at 815 N. 9th St and Rehoboth Rd (5-0)
• Denied development of RFP for purchase/sale of 809, 810, 811 Pamela Dr (2-3)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will review construction updates and operational data. The body is deciding on the approval of an infrastructure grant for runway rehabilitation and may act on real estate acquisition in a closed session.

• Approval of Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG-45) for Runway rehabilitation at 6A2
• Authorization of non-budgeted and grant expenditures for the month ending July 31, 2025
• Update on the NGSRA Construction Project
• Update on the Rehabilitation Project of Runway 14 / 32 at 6A2
• Closed session to discuss and act upon the acquisition of real estate

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved a $772,349.69 FAA grant for runway 14/32 rehabilitation and a $199,000 contract for land parcel SEA 02, both for the new airport construction project. The grant acceptance is pending approval by the City of Griffin. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FAA Airport Improvement Grant AP026-9095-45(255) for $772,349.69 for runway 14/32 rehab (7-0)
• Approved $199,000 contract for purchase of Parcel SEA 02 for new airport construction (6-0)
• Approved non-budgeted and grant expenditures for July 2025 (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes for July 14 and August 8 meetings (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will receive a construction update on the replacement airport from Croy Engineering. The body will also discuss U.S. DOT policy changes and a potential bid extension for E.R. Snell Company.

• Progress update on New Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport construction
• Review of U.S. DOT letter dated 02 July 2025 regarding transportation funding policy
• GDOT request for E.R. Snell Company to extend bid offer time to August 2025
• Review of grants and expenditures for the month ending 30 June 2025
• Closed session for land acquisition discussion

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved the June 2025 expenditures and the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, all by 7-0 votes. They set an August 8, 2025 workshop to discuss leasing policy and hangar funding options. The board also received updates on the new airport construction and a U.S. DOT policy letter, and entered closed session for land acquisition discussions.

• Approved June 2025 expenditures (7-0)
• Approved July 14, 2025 agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Set Aug. 8, 2025 workshop on leasing policy and hangar funding
• Entered closed session for land acquisition discussion (7-0)
• Re-entered open meeting after closed session (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will review expenditures for May 2025 and discuss the status of the 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project Grant. Members will also determine a date for a workshop regarding the 6A2 Airport Tenant Transition Plan.

• Review of grants and expenditures for the month ending May 31, 2025
• Scheduling of a workshop for the 6A2 Airport Tenant Transition Plan
• Status update on the 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project Grant
• Presentation of monthly statistical operations data for 6A2 airport

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved $129,683 in non-standard, non-budgeted, and grant expenditures for May 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The board also received updates on the 6A2 runway rehabilitation grant and discussed planning a workshop for tenant transition.

• Approved $129,683 in May 2025 expenditures (6-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Discussed scheduling a workshop for tenant transition plan

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authorit

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will discuss the progress of the New Griffin Spalding Regional Airport (NGSRA) construction project. The body will consider a GDOT grant contract for the project and a task order for the FY 2025 DBE Plan Revision.

• GDOT Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant Contract for New Griffin Spalding Regional Airport Construction Project (GAAF-44)
• Croy Engineering Task Order (TO-31) for FY 2025 DBE Plan Revision
• Request to assign hangar 115 SHW lease from Brett Lavender to Kent Gorton
• Update on Runway 14/32 Planned Rehabilitation Project
• Review of grant and expenditures for the month ending April 30, 2025

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved acceptance of a $32,027,530 GDOT grant (GAAF-44) with no local match for the New Griffin Spalding Regional Airport construction project. The board also approved a task order for DBE plan revision, monthly expenditures, a hangar lease transfer, and heard updates on the NGSRA construction project and runway rehabilitation.

• Approved acceptance of GDOT grant GAAF-44 for $32,027,530 with $0 local match (7-0)
• Approved Croy Engineering Task Order TO-31 for FY 2025 DBE Plan Revision (7-0)
• Approved April 2025 monthly expenditures (non-standard, non-budgeted) (7-0)
• Approved transfer of Hangar 115 lease from Brett Lavender to Kent Gorton (7-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of April 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will receive updates on the new Griffin Spalding Regional Airport construction project and hear from Croy Engineering. The board will also consider the FY26 annual operating budget for the current airport (6A2), review grant expenditures for March 2025, and discuss the 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project Grant. Additionally, they will consider draft hangar use exception letters for non-aviation activity at 6A2 as requested by GDOT.

• Discussion of progress and issues on the new Griffin Spalding Regional Airport construction project
• Consideration of the FY26 Annual Operating Budget for 6A2
• Consideration of grant and other reviewable expenditures for March 2025
• Status update on the 6A2 Runway Rehabilitation Project Grant
• Consideration of draft Hangar Use Exception letters per GDOT request for non-aviation activity

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved a $9,246,139 GDOT Limited Participation Grant (GAAF-42) for the Phase II Utility Relocation Project, and approved $250,926.63 in monthly expenditures including Croy Engineering services. The board also approved the FY2026 operating budget request for the current airport (6A2) and draft hangar use exception letters for three hangar owners. The new airport construction project is ongoing, with Croy Engineering evaluating mitigation credits and coordinating utility relocations.

• Approved GDOT GAAF-42 grant of $9,246,139 for Phase II Utility Relocation (6-0)
• Approved $250,926.63 in monthly expenditures including $249,526.63 for Croy Engineering (6-0)
• Approved FY2026 operating budget request for 6A2 to City of Griffin and Spalding County (6-0)
• Approved draft hangar use exception letters for 3 hangar owners for non-standard aviation use (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended adding GAAF-42 discussion item (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will hear a presentation from Croy Engineering on progress and issues regarding the new Griffin+Spalding Regional Airport construction project. They will consider a Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant (GAAF-43, PID T009152) to fund engineering design and planning for pre-construction services under Croy Engineering Task Order 29. The board will also discuss the 6A2 runway rehabilitation project tentatively scheduled for spring/summer 2025 and review monthly expenditures and statistical reports for February 2025.

• Discussion of progress on the new Griffin+Spalding Regional Airport construction project (Croy Engineering presentation)
• Consideration of Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant GAAF-43 (AP025-9000-43(255), PID T009152) for airport engineering design/planning in support of Croy Engineering Task Order 29 for pre-construction services
• Consideration of grant and other reviewable expenditures for February 2025
• Discussion of the 6A2 runway rehabilitation project tentatively scheduled for spring or summer 2025
• Review of monthly statistical report for 6A2 for February 2025

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved a Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant (GAAF-43) for engineering design and planning assistance, and approved $363,993.64 in grant and other reviewable expenditures for February 2025. The authority also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No citizen comments were made, and no legal comments were offered.

• Approved agenda for March 10, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Georgia Airport Aid Funding Grant GAAF-43 for engineering design/planning assistance (6-0)
• Approved $363,993.64 in grant and other reviewable expenditures (6-0)

Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority will consider selecting E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. as prime contractor for the Runway 14/32 rehabilitation project at GS-Airport (6A2). The board will also consider two task orders with Croy Engineering: Task Order 29 for pre-construction services for the Replacement Griffin-Spalding Airport (RGSA) and Task Order 30 for construction-phase services for the runway rehab. Additional items include an update on NGSRA construction progress, grant expenditure approvals for January 2025, and a review of monthly operations.

• Consider recommending selection of E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. as prime contractor for Runway 14/32 rehabilitation project at GS-Airport (6A2)
• Consider Croy Engineering Task Order 29 for pre-construction services for RGSA in FY25
• Consider Croy Engineering Task Order 30 for Runway 14/32 Rehab Construction-Phase Services
• Consider grant and other expenditures of approved Task Orders and non-standard budgeted items for month ending January 31, 2025
• Update on progress of NGSRA construction by Croy Engineering

The Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority approved the low bid of $641,320 from E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. for the Runway 14/32 rehabilitation project, along with two Croy Engineering task orders for project administration and construction-phase services. The board also approved January monthly expenditures and a travel request for the AGGAA conference. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved minutes of 13 January 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Croy Engineering Task Order 29 for pre-construction services (6-0)
• Approved January monthly expenditures (6-0)
• Approved E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. as low bidder for Runway 14/32 rehab at $641,320 (6-0)
• Approved Croy Engineering Task Order 30 for construction-phase services (6-0)
• Approved travel request for AGGAA conference in Athens, GA, April 9-11, 2025 (6-0)