Winder, GA
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WinderGA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $343,221 -0.9% yr/yr · +33.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$65.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$52.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$9.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$23.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,809 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Fri Jul 31, 2026
City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council to vote on $348K in wastewater upgrades and multiple zoning changes
The Winder City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to decide on several key items, including wastewater treatment facility upgrades, zoning changes for commercial and residential properties, and procedural ordinances. The meeting will also include public hearings on conditional uses, variances, and rezoning requests.
- $98,238.75 purchase order to Veolia Water Technologies for Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment filter rehabilitation
- $250,000 contract with ESG Engineering for Marburg Sewer District rehabilitation
- Conditional Use request for adult day care center at 36 Piedmont Dr.
- Rezone request for 2.95 acres at 0 Millsaps Rd. from PUD to B-1 Neighborhood Commercial
- Condemnation resolution for property at 189 East Wright St.
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • AUGUST 4, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.1 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order (PO) in the amount of
$98,238.75 to Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. for a filter rehabilitation project at our
Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment facility. This is an FY27 budgeted capital expenditure
for Wastewater 520-4450-5414000.
VI.2 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order (PO) in the amount of
$250,000 to ESG Engineering for a sewer line rehabilitation project in the Marburg Sewer
District, primarily Fort Yargo. This service agreement is for design and project
management only. This is an FY27 budgeted capital expenditure for Wastewater 520-
4460.
VI.3 Consideration of a Motion to approve and secure a golf cart fleet lease via Yamaha
Financial Services for The Chimneys Golf Course.
VI.4 Consideration of an ordinance to create Article V of Chapter 2 of the Winder Code
of Ordinances related to procurement, contracting, and administration thereof, and
other purposes.
VI.5 Consideration of a Resolution to authorize the condemnation and acquisition by the
City of Winder of certain property known as 189 East Wright Street, Winder, Georgia
30680, Identified by Tax Parcel Id …
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
July 30, 2026 - City Council - Work Session
Council to consider rezoning, conditional uses, and sewer contracts
The Winder City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including conditional use permits for an adult day care, alcohol sales, a personal care home, and rezoning requests. They will also consider purchase orders for wastewater treatment and sewer line rehabilitation, as well as resolutions for property condemnation and a procurement ordinance.
- Purchase order for $98,238.75 to Veolia Water Technologies for filter rehab at Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment facility
- Purchase order for $250,000 to ESG Engineering for sewer line rehab in Marburg Sewer District (Fort Yargo)
- Conditional use for adult day care center at 36 Piedmont Dr., Suites A and F
- Rezone of 2.95 acres at 0 Millsaps Rd. from PUD to B-1 Neighborhood Commercial
- Condemnation of property at 189 East Wright Street and along East Midland Avenue
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED AGENDA • JULY 30, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VI.1 City Council - Town Hall Meeting - July 7, 2026, 4:00 PM.
VI.2 City Council - Regular Meeting - July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.3 City Council - Executive Session - July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.4 City Council - Called Meeting - July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.5 City Council - Executive Session - July 21, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.1 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order (PO) in the amount
$98,238.75 to Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. for a filter rehabilitation project at our
Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment facility. This is an FY27 budgeted capital expenditure
for Wastewater 520-4450-5414000.
VII.2 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order (PO) in the amount
$250,000 to ESG Engineering for a sewer line rehabilitation project in the Marburg Sewer
District, primarily Fort Yargo. This service agreement is for design and project
management only. This is an FY27 budgeted capital expenditure for Wastewater 520-
4460.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII.1 Public Hearing and consideration for a Conditional Use per the City of Winder’s
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to operate an Adult Day Care Center in a B -2: …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
July 21, 2026 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
DDA to discuss part-time Executive Director job description and event planning
The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and provide direction on the job description for a new part-time Executive Director position. The board will also plan participation in the Barrels & Brews event at Jackson Plaza and the Spooktacular event at Jug Tavern Park. An update on the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre's sponsorship and marketing efforts is also scheduled.
- Discussion of DDA participation in Barrels & Brews event at Jackson Plaza
- Discussion of DDA participation in Spooktacular event at Jug Tavern Park
- Update on Winder-Barrow Community Theatre's DDA sponsorship, marketing, and drama camp activities
- Discussion and direction on job description for approved part-time Executive Director position
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CITY OF WINDER
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA • JULY 21, 2026
WINDER COMMUNITY CENTER
113 E ATHENS ST., WINDER, GA 30680
DDA Regular Meeting 10:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. CITIZEN INPUT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.1 Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting - June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
V. NEW BUSINESS
V.1 Discussion of the Downtown Development Authority's Participation in and Planning for
the Barrels & Brews event at Jackson Plaza.
V.2 Discussion of the Downtown Development Authority's Participation in and Planning
for the Spooktacular event at Jug Tavern Park.
V.3 Update on the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre's DDA Sponsorship, Including
Promotional and Marketing Efforts, the "Friends of WBCT" Downtown Business
Partnership, and Drama Camp Activities.
V.4 Discussion and direction regarding the Job Description and position expectations
for the approved part-time Executive Director position.
VI. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
July 21, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting
City Council to consider appointing an Acting City Administrator
The City Council is holding a called meeting to consider a resolution regarding the appointment of an Acting City Administrator. The agenda also allows for a potential executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, or litigation.
- Resolution to appoint an Acting City Administrator
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED AGENDA • JULY 21, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Called Meeting 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. VOTING ITEM
V.1 Consideration of a Resolution to Appoint an Acting City Administrator and for Other
Purposes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (if necessary)
Executive Session allows discussion of matters properly excluded from the Georgia Open and Public
Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1, et seq.), specifically:
Pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings or other judicial actions;
Discussion of future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate;
Discussing or deliberating upon the appointment, employment, hiring, disciplinary action, dismissal, or
performance of a public officer or employee;
Discussion of a record exempt from disclosure where consideration of the record cannot be had without
disclosure of the record.
No action will be taken during this session.
VI. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission considers removing property from Historic District
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a request to remove a property from the City of Winder Historic District. The body will also consider a request for new signage at a different property.
- Public hearing on removing 0 W Athens St. (Map/Parcel# WN12 522) from the Historic District
- Certificate of Appropriateness for signage installation at 75 N Broad St. (Map/Parcel# WN12 229)
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CITY OF WINDER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA • JULY 15, 2026
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Historic Preservation - Regular Meeting
113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680
6:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
MINUTES APPROVAL
II.1
June 17, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
III.
NEW BUSINESS
III.1
Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve installation of signage for a property located at 75 N Broad St., Winder, Georgia 30680, also known as Map/Parcel# WN12 229.
III.2
Public Hearing and Consideration of applicant Matt Sullins on behalf of GRGS, LLC to approve the removal of a property from the City of Winder Historic District located at 0 W Athens St., Winder, GA 30680, also known as Map/Parcel# WN12 522.
IV.
ADJOURNMENT
City of Winder
Tue Jul 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 - City Council - Regular Meeting
City Council to vote on multiple zoning changes and stormwater projects
The Winder City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning-related items, including conditional uses for commercial properties, variances, and rezoning requests. The council will also consider updates to the land use calendar, stormwater rehabilitation contracts, and amendments to the zoning ordinance. A recognition item honors the Water Treatment Plant team for state awards.
- $40,000 stormwater rehabilitation purchase order for 3rd Avenue (Professional Pipeline)
- $293,560.63 change order for Center Street Stormwater Outfall (total project budget now $6,095,981.94)
- Conditional use requests for auction house, liquor sales, and warehouse at multiple Broad St., Loganville Hwy., and Grayson Dr. locations
- Variance requests for menu boards and residential garage exemptions at 455 Gainesville Hwy. and 0 Woodlawn Ave.
- Rezone request for 74 Williamson St. (DT: Downtown Zone) and zoning ordinance amendments
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JULY 7, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. RECOGNITION ITEMS
VI.1 Recognition of the City of Winder Water Treatment Plant Operations team being
awarded the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Best Tasting Drinking
Water in Georgia for a surface water facility category.
Recognition for receiving the Platinum Award from the Georgia Association of
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Water Professionals (GAWP) for complete permit compliance (15 consecutive
years).
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.1 Consideration to revise the previously adopted March 8, 2022, land use calendar as
shown in Exhibit A.
VII.2 Consideration of a Motion to approve an Option for Right of Way with the Georgia
Department of Transportation for an easement on property located at Harry
McCarty Road and Exchange Boulevard (Parcel 5, Project Identification Number
0015323, Map/Parcel #WN16 020B) and to authorize the Mayor and such other
City agents as may be necessary or convenient to sign the Closing Documents.
VII.3 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order in the amount of
$40,000.00 to Professional Pipeline (Annual Contractor) for a Stormwater
Rehabilitation Project, Task Order #9 - 3rd Avenue Stormwater Rehabilitation. This
is a FY27 budgeted expenditure fo …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
July 7, 2026 - City Council - Town Hall
Winder City Council to hold Town Hall on Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board
The City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting to receive public input. The discussion will focus on the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
- Public input and discussion concerning the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JULY 7, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Town Hall Meeting 4:00 PM
The purpose of this Town Hall Meeting is to provide an open discussion and receive Public Input concerning
the following: Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. TOWN HALL BUSINESS
II.1 Public Input and Discussion concerning the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
July 2, 2026 - City Council - Work Session
Council to consider $443k stormwater amendment and 19 zoning items
The Winder City Council will hold a work session to vote on consent agenda items including a $40,000 stormwater rehabilitation purchase order and a $293,560 change order for the Center Street Stormwater Outfall project, with an additional $150,000 contingency. The council will also hold public hearings and consider 19 discussion items covering conditional uses, variances, rezones, and ordinance amendments related to zoning and business regulations.
- Approval of Change Order No.2 for Center Street Stormwater Outfall: $293,560 plus $150,000 contingency, funded by ARPA.
- Conditional use for auction house at 346 E. Broad St. in B-1 zone.
- Conditional use for retail package liquor store at 427 Loganville Hwy. in B-2 zone.
- Variance requests for menu board regulations at 455 Gainesville Hwy. (B-1 zone).
- Rezone from B-1 to PUD at 311 N. Broad St.
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JULY 2, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VI.1 City Council - Regular Meeting - June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.2 City Council - Executive Session - June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.3 Public Hearing: Millage Rate and FY27 Budget - June 10, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.4 City Council - Called Meeting - June 10, 2026, 6:30 PM.
VI.5 City Council - Executive Session - June 10, 2026, 6:30 PM.
VI.6 City Council - Work Session - June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.7 Public Hearing: Millage Rate and FY27 Budget - June 22, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.8 City Council - Called Meeting (FY27 Budget) - June 22, 2026, 6:30 PM.
VI.9 City Council - Executive Session - June 22, 2026, 6:30 PM.
VI.10 City Council - Called Meeting - June 22, 2026, 6:45 PM.
VI.11 Public Hearing: Millage Rate - June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.12 City Council - Called Meeting (Millage Rate) - June 24, 2026, 6:30 PM.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.1 Consideration of a Motion to authorize issuing a Purchase Order in the amount of
$40,000.00 to Professional Pipeline (Annual Contractor) for a Stormwater
Rehabilitation Project, Task Order #9 - 3rd Avenue Stormwater Rehabilitation. This is
a FY27 budgeted expenditure for Stormwater 525-4320-5414000.
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
June 24, 2026 - Public Hearing: Millage Rate
Winder City Council to hold public hearing on tentative millage rate
The City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the adoption of a tentative millage rate. This rate would be 4.963 mills, which is 0.283 mills higher than the rollback rate of 4.680 mills.
- Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 24, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Public Hearing 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.1 Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills, an
increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate of 4.680 mills.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
June 24, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting (Millage Rate)
Council to set millage rate for 2027 fiscal year at 4.963 mills
The Winder City Council is holding a called meeting to vote on a resolution setting the millage rate for the 2027 fiscal year at 4.963 mills. If approved, the mayor will be authorized to execute the PT 38 City Millage Rate Certification and related documents. This meeting focuses solely on this tax rate decision.
- Consideration of resolution to set millage rate at 4.963 mills for FY2027
- Authorization for mayor to execute millage rate certification
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 24, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Called Meeting 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. VOTING ITEM
IV.1 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution establishing the millage rate for the
2027 Fiscal Year at 4.963 mills and to authorize the Mayor to execute the PT 38 City
Millage Rate Certification and all other necessary documents authorizing same.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting
City Council to consider non-renewal of Jonathan Lynn's employment agreement
The City Council will meet to consider a resolution to non-renew the employment agreement of Jonathan Lynn and provide a termination notice. The meeting also includes an executive session for discussions excluded from the Georgia Open and Public Meetings Law.
- Resolution to non-renew employment agreement with Jonathan Lynn
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 22, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Called Meeting 6:45 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session allows discussion of matters properly excluded from the Georgia Open and Public
Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. §50-14-1, et seq.), specifically:
Pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings or other judicial actions;
Discussion of future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate;
Discussing or deliberating upon the appointment, employment, hiring, disciplinary action, dismissal, or
performance of a public officer or employee;
Discussion of a record exempt from disclosure where consideration of the record cannot be had without
disclosure of the record.
No action will be taken during this session.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1 Consideration of a Resolution to Non-Renew the Employment Agreement Between
the City of Winder and Jonathan Lynn, to Provide a Termination Notice Pursuant to
the Aforesaid Employment Agreement, and for Other Purposes.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Wind …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting (FY27 Budget)
Council to vote on adopting FY27 budget resolution
The City Council is holding a called meeting to consider and vote on a resolution adopting the budget for all city funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. No other items are on the agenda.
- Consideration of a motion to approve a Resolution adopting the FY27 budget for all city funds
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 22, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Called Meeting 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. VOTING ITEM
IV.1 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution to provide for the adoption of a
budget for all funds for the City of Winder, Georgia, for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 - Public Hearing: Millage Rate and FY27 Budget
Public hearing on tentative millage rate increase to 4.963 mills
The Winder City Council holds a public hearing to receive input on a proposed millage rate of 4.963 mills (a 0.283 mill increase over the rollback rate) and the FY2027 budget. No votes are taken; this is a discussion and public comment session.
- Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills (increase of 0.283 mills)
- Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 22, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Public Hearing 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.1 Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills, an
increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate of 4.680 mills.
II.2 Public Hearing of the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
June 18, 2026 - City Council - Work Session
Winder City Council to review proposed FY 2027 budget
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. This is the only substantive item listed for discussion.
- Discussion and review of the Proposed FY 2027 Budget
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 18, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VI.1 Discussion and Review of the Proposed FY 2027 Budget.
VII. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic board to vote on signage and new commercial building at 62 W Candler St.
The Winder Historic Preservation Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness: two for signage at 15 and 62 W Candler St. and one for a new commercial building at 62 W Candler St. The board will also receive an update on the City of Winder Resource Survey, discuss a historic-district renovation, and weigh its social media presence.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 15 W Candler St. (Map/Parcel WN12 270)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 62 W Candler St. (Map/Parcel WN12 288)
- Certificate of Appropriateness for commercial building construction at 62 W Candler St.
- Update on City of Winder Resource Survey by Northeast Georgia Regional Commission
- Discussion and preliminary feedback on a commercial building renovation within the Historic District
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CITY OF WINDER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGENDA • JUNE 17, 2026
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Historic Preservation - Regular Meeting
113 E Athens St, Winder, GA 30680
6:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
MINUTES APPROVAL
II.1
April 15, 2026 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
III.
NEW BUSINESS
III.1
Discussion to provide an update to the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the City of Winder Resource Survey, which will be conducted by the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission.
III.2
Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve installation of signage for a property located at 15 W Candler St., Winder, Georgia 30680, also known as Map/Parcel# WN12 270.
III.3
Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve installation of signage for a property located at 62 W Candler St., Winder, Georgia 30680, also known as Map/Parcel# WN12 288.
III.4
Consideration of a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve construction of a commercial building for a property located at 62 W Candler St., Winder, Georgia 30680, also known as Map/Parcel# WN12 288.
III.5
Discussion and Consideration to provide preliminary feedback on renovation of a commercial building within the City of Winder's Historic District.
III.6
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Wed Jun 17, 2026
June 16, 2026 - Downtown Development Authority - Called Meeting
Winder DDA to consider funding for community theatre event
The Winder Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. The board will consider providing funding for the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre's July summer Cinderella event and children's playhouse play.
- Approval of May 19, 2026, DDA minutes
- Consideration of funding for Winder-Barrow Community Theatre event
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CITY OF WINDER
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA • JUNE 16, 2026
WINDER CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR
25 E. MIDLAND AVE., WINDER, GA 30680
DDA Called Meeting 10:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. CITIZEN INPUT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.1 Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting - May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
V. NEW BUSINESS
V.1 Consideration for funding for the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre's July summer
Cinderella event and children's playhouse play.
VI. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting
Winder City Council to hold called meeting on June 10
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and an executive session. No public actions or decisions are listed for this meeting.
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 10, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST., WINDER, GA 30680
Called Meeting 6:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive Session allows discussion of matters properly excluded from the Georgia Open and Public
Meetings Law (O.C.G.A. §50-14-1, et seq.), specifically:
Pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings or other judicial actions;
Discussion of future acquisition, disposition, or lease of real estate;
Discussing or deliberating upon the appointment, employment, hiring, disciplinary action, d ismissal, or
performance of a public officer or employee;
Discussion of a record exempt from disclosure where consideration of the record cannot be had without
disclosure of the record.
No action will be taken during this session.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 - Public Hearing: Millage Rate (City Council lacked a quorum)
Winder holds public hearing on proposed millage rate
The City of Winder is holding a public hearing to discuss the adoption of a tentative millage rate. The proposed rate is 4.963 mills, which is 0.283 mills above the rollback rate.
- Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills
- Proposed increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate of 4.680 mills
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CITY OF WINDER
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA • JUNE 10, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST., WINDER, GA 30680
Public Hearing 9:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.1 Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills, an
increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate of 4.680 mills.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 - Public Hearing: Millage Rate and FY27 Budget
Public hearing on proposed millage rate increase to 4.963 mills
The Winder City Council is holding a public hearing to consider adopting a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills, an increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate. They will also hear public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
- Public hearing on tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills (increase of 0.283 mills over rollback rate of 4.680 mills)
- Public hearing on proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 10, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Public Hearing 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.1 Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a tentative millage rate of 4.963 mills, an
increase of 0.283 mills over the rollback rate of 4.680 mills.
II.2 Public Hearing of the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
June 3, 2026 - City Council - Called Meeting (City Council lacked a quorum)
Council to review Jug Tavern Festival after-action report
The Winder City Council will hold a called meeting on June 3, 2026, to discuss the after-action review of the May 30, 2026, Jug Tavern Festival. The agenda lists only this discussion item. Note that the council lacked a quorum, so no formal votes are expected.
- After-action review and discussion of the May 30, 2026, Jug Tavern Festival
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 3, 2026
WINDER CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR
25 E. MIDLAND AVE., WINDER, GA 30680
Called Meeting 9:30 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. DISCUSSION
II.1 After-action review and discussion following the May 30, 2026, Jug Tavern Festival.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 - Public Hearing: Development Impact Fee Study (City Council lacked a quorum)
Winder City Council scheduled public hearing for Development Impact Fee Study
The City Council scheduled a public hearing to discuss the initiation of a Development Impact Fee Study and the preparation of a Capital Improvements Element. The provided record indicates the City Council lacked a quorum.
- Public hearing on Development Impact Fee Study and Capital Improvements Element pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-71-1 et seq.
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 2, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
Public Hearing 4:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.1 Public hearing regarding the initiation of a Development Impact Fee Study and
preparation of a Capital Improvements Element pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-71-1 et seq.
III. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 - City Council - Regular Meeting
Council to vote on water infrastructure, alcohol rules, and rezonings
The council will vote on consent items including a new benefits broker, a construction contract for the golf course maintenance building, and a contract for the Quarry Water Supply Project raw water lines. Two ordinance amendments address alcohol license conditions in the downtown district and subdivision model homes. Public hearings are scheduled for an assisted living facility at 138 Gateway Lane, a short-term rental on W. Stephens St., and several rezone and conditional use requests on N. and S. Broad Street, including a fueling station, tire shop, and a planned unit development.
- Award construction contract for Raw Water Influent Lines (Contract E) for the Quarry Water Supply Project to Professional Pipeline
- Ordinance to remove conditional use permit requirement for alcohol licenses in the DT: Downtown zoning district
- Award construction contract for Phase 1 of the Maintenance Building at The Chimneys Golf Course to Fowler Site Work, Inc.
- Rezone request to B-2 and conditional use for a fueling station and packaged beer/wine sales at 104 S. Broad St.
- Rezone request from B-1 to PUD for property at 311 N. Broad St.
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • JUNE 2, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.1 Consideration of a Motion to authorize the Mayor and Council to move forward
with a transition from the current benefits brokerage firm to a new benefits
brokerage firm.
VI.2 Consideration of a Motion to award a construction contract to Fowler Site Work,
Inc. for Phase 1 of the City of Winder Maintenance Building Project at The Chimneys
Golf Course, to be funded through the existing golf course capital budget for
“Buildings.”
Consideration of a Motion to award a construction contract to Professional Pipeline
VI.3
and to authorize the Mayor to execute the associated agreement between owner
and contractor for City project # 408, Auburn Water Reservoir Project. This is for the
Quarry Water Supply Project, Raw Water Influent Lines (Contract E).
VI.4 Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3 (Alcoholic Beverages), related to
the requirement of conditional use permits for alcohol licenses in the DT:
Downtown zoning district; provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
VI.5 Consideration of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 (Subdivisions), Article I - In
General, related to model homes, to provide for an effective date, and for other
purposes. …
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Thu May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026 - City Council - Work Session
Council to consider rezones, conditional uses, variances for multiple properties
The Winder City Council will hold a work session with public hearings on several zoning applications, including rezones, conditional uses, and variances for properties at 291 N. Broad St., 104 S. Broad St., 311 N. Broad St., 138 Gateway Lane, and 69 W. Stephens St. The council will also discuss ordinances on alcohol licensing in the DT district and model home regulations, and consider the FY 2027 budget. Consent agenda items include switching benefits brokerage firms and awarding construction contracts for the Maintenance Building at The Chimneys Golf Course and the Quarry Water Supply Project.
- Rezone and conditional use for fueling station and beer/wine sales at 104 S. Broad St.
- Conditional use for assisted living facility at 138 Gateway Lane
- Rezone to Planned Unit Development at 311 N. Broad St.
- Award construction contract for Maintenance Building Phase 1 at Chimneys Golf Course and Quarry Water Supply Project Contract E
- Ordinance to amend alcoholic beverage chapter regarding conditional use permits in DT district
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • MAY 28, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VI.1 City Council - Regular Meeting - May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.2 City Council - Executive Session - May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VI.3 City Council - FY27 Budget Workshop Minutes - May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.1 Consideration of a Motion to authorize the Mayor and Council to move forward
with a transition from the current benefits brokerage firm to a new benefits
brokerage firm.
VII.2 Consideration of a Motion to award a construction contract to Fowler Site Work,
Inc. for Phase 1 of the City of Winder Maintenance Building Project at The Chimneys
Golf Course, to be funded through the existing golf course capital budget for
“Buildings.”
Consideration of a Motion to award a construction contract to Professional Pipeline
VII.3
and to authorize the Mayor to execute the associated agreement between owner
and contractor for City project # 408, Auburn Water Reservoir Project. This is for the
Quarry Water Supply Project, Raw Water Influent Lines (Contract E).
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
VIII.1 Public Hearing and consideration for a Conditional Use per the City of Winder’s
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to operate an Assisted Living Facility R-3:
Multifami …
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Tue May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 - Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting
DDA to discuss FY 2027 budget requests and Lays Drive Project budget
The Downtown Development Authority will consider the Fiscal Year 2027 annual budget for the Winder Lays Drive Project Corporation. The body will also discuss several FY 2027 budget allocation requests for staffing, marketing, and signage.
- FY 2027 annual budget for the Winder Lays Drive Project Corporation
- Budget allocation request for a DDA Executive Director position
- Budget allocation request for social media and marketing services via Capp Creative Inc.
- Budget allocation request for Placer.ai subscription services
- Budget allocation request for additional signage or a downtown digital directory
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CITY OF WINDER
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AGENDA • MAY 19, 2026
WINDER CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR
25 E. MIDLAND AVE., WINDER, GA 30680
DDA Regular Meeting 10:00 AM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. CITIZEN INPUT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV.1 Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting - April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
V. CALLED MEETING OF THE WINDER LAYS DRIVE PROJECT CORPORATION
V.1 Approval of Minutes - Winder Lays Drive Project Corporation – Called Meeting
Minutes – January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
V.2 Approval of the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2027 for the Winder Lays Drive Project
Corporation.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VI.1 Discussion of an FY 2027 budget allocation request for a Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Executive Director position.
Discussion of an FY 2027 budget allocation request for social media content and
VI.2
marketing services through Capp Creative Inc.
VI.3 Discussion of an FY 2027 budget allocation request for a continuation of Placer.ai
subscription services.
VI.4 Discussion for an FY 2027 budget allocation request for additional signage and/or a
downtown digital directory.
VII. ADJOURN
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meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
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Tue May 12, 2026
May 11, 2026 - City Council - FY27 Budget Workshop
Council discusses draft FY2027 budget
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss and review the draft FY2027 budget. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion and review of the draft FY2027 budget
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • MAY 11, 2026
Utilities Complex Training Room
138 SWEETWATER TRAIL, WINDER, GA 30680
FY 27 Budget Workshop 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. DISCUSSION
IV.1 Discussion and Review of the Draft FY2027 Budget.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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Thu May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026 - City Council - Regular Meeting
Winder City Council to hold multiple public hearings on zoning and land use
The City Council will consider several zoning changes, including rezoning requests and conditional use permits for businesses. The body will also vote on a cybersecurity contract and a pedestrian bridge agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
- Purchase order of $113,113.44 to Southern Computer Warehouse for cybersecurity upgrades
- Project Framework Agreement with GDOT for a pedestrian bridge at Jackson St. @ SR 8
- Public hearings for conditional use permits at 0 Gainesville Hwy, 168 W. May St., and 72 McNeal Rd.
- Rezone request from R-1 to R-1A for 51 & 59 Alexander St.
- Proposed ordinance to create a planning, zoning, and appeals board
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • MAY 7, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. RECOGNITION ITEM
VI.1 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award for the FY 2026 Budget.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.1 Consideration of a Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Project
Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the
Pedestrian Bridge (Jackson St. @ SR 8), referred to as PI #0021599.
VII.2 Consideration of a Motion to approve a settlement agreement and release between
David and Meredith Cameron and the City of Winder.
VII.3 Consideration of a Motion to approve an Ordinance to Amend Section 18-12 of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Winder, Georgia, and for other purposes.
VII.4 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution to amend Section 13.12 of the
City of Winder Personnel Policy to clarify procedures and expectations regarding
internal open records requests by City officials and employees.
VII.5 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing participation in an
Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton on remand before the Georgia Court of
Appeals or, if warranted, the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Mon May 4, 2026
April 30, 2026 - City Council - Work Session (Video)
City Council to vote on major zoning changes, pedestrian bridge, and cybersecurity upgrades
The Winder City Council will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several key items, including zoning changes for commercial and residential properties, a pedestrian bridge project, cybersecurity upgrades, and settlement agreements. The meeting also includes public hearings on conditional use permits, rezonings, and variances for multiple properties.
- Approve $113,113.44 purchase order for cybersecurity upgrades to Southern Computer Warehouse
- Consider Project Framework Agreement for Pedestrian Bridge at Jackson St. @ SR 8 (PI #0021599)
- Vote on settlement agreement between David and Meredith Cameron and the City of Winder
- Hear public hearings on rezoning requests for 51 & 59 Alexander St. and 311 N. Broad St.
- Discuss conditional use permits for drive-through facilities and beer/wine sales at three B-1 zoned properties
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • APRIL 30, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. PRESENTATION
VI.1 Presentation of the FY 2025 Audit.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VII.1 City Council - Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.1 Consideration of a Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Project
Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the
Pedestrian Bridge (Jackson St. @ SR 8), referred to as PI #0021599.
VIII.2 Consideration of a Motion to approve a settlement agreement and release
between David and Meredith Cameron and the City of Winder.
VIII.3 Consideration of a Motion to approve an Ordinance to Amend Section 18 -12 of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Winder, Georgia, and for other purposes.
VIII.4 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution to amend Section 13.12 of the
City of Winder Personnel Policy to clarify procedures and expectations regarding
internal open records requests by City officials and employees.
Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing participation in an
VIII.5
Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton on remand before the Georgia Court of
Appeals or, if warranted, the Georgia Supreme Court.
Consideration of a Motion to authorize the issuance …
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
April 30, 2026 - Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - Called Meeting (*Partial Video available due to technical issue*)
Ethics committee to vote on dissolving itself
The Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee is meeting to consider a motion to dissolve the committee upon adjournment. They will also approve minutes from their April 14 meetings and from this meeting itself.
- Consideration of a motion to dissolve the Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee
- Approval of minutes from the April 14 called meeting and executive session
- Approval of minutes from the April 30 called meeting subject to clerical changes
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CITY OF WINDER
ETHICS COMPLAINT INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
AGENDA • APRIL 30, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST., WINDER, GA 30680
Called Meeting 5:45 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III.1 Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - Called Meeting - April 14, 2026, 6:00 PM.
III.2 Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee - Executive Session - April 14, 2026, 6:00 PM.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1 Consideration of a Motion to Dissolve this Ethics Complaint Investigating Committee upon
adjournment of this meeting.
IV.2 Consideration of a Motion to Approve minutes from the Ethics Complaint Investigating
Committee, Called Meeting, April 30, 2026, at 5:45 PM, upon adjournment of this meeting
and subject to clerical changes to be made by the Presiding Officer.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
April 30, 2026 - City Council - Work Session
City Council to vote on zoning, cybersecurity, and pedestrian bridge agreements
The Winder City Council will review the FY 2025 audit, approve consent agenda items including a pedestrian bridge agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a $113,113.44 cybersecurity purchase order, and hold public hearings on numerous zoning changes and ordinances.
- Approval of pedestrian bridge agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation
- Approval of $113,113.44 cybersecurity purchase order to Southern Computer Warehouse
- Public hearings for drive-through and alcohol sales in B-1 zones
- Public hearings for multiple zoning rezone requests and variances
- Discussion of ordinance to amend city charter meeting procedures
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • APRIL 30, 2026
Winder Community Center
113 E ATHENS ST, WINDER, GA 30680
City Council Work Session 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. CITIZEN INPUT
VI. PRESENTATION
VI.1 Presentation of the FY 2025 Audit.
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VII.1 City Council - Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
VIII.1 Consideration of a Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Project
Framework Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the
Pedestrian Bridge (Jackson St. @ SR 8), referred to as PI #0021599.
VIII.2 Consideration of a Motion to approve a settlement agreement and release
between David and Meredith Cameron and the City of Winder.
VIII.3 Consideration of a Motion to approve an Ordinance to Amend Section 18 -12 of the
Code of Ordinances, City of Winder, Georgia, and for other purposes.
VIII.4 Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution to amend Section 13.12 of the
City of Winder Personnel Policy to clarify procedures and expectations regarding
internal open records requests by City officials and employees.
Consideration of a Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing participation in an
VIII.5
Amicus Brief in Chang v. City of Milton on remand before the Georgia Court of
Appeals or, if warranted, the Georgia Supreme Court.
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Wed Apr 29, 2026
April 28, 2026 - City Council - FY27 Budget Workshop
Winder City Council reviews draft FY2027 budget
The City Council is conducting a workshop to review the draft FY2027 budget, including revenue projections and expenditure requests. The session covers the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Capital Project Funds, and Enterprise Funds.
- General Fund revenue projection of $23,675,024 with expenditure requests of $23,418,388
- Enterprise Funds revenue projection of $52,405,455 with expenditure requests of $74,456,439
- Proposed $5 million placeholder in Capital Projects for GA DOT projects
- Proposed $2 million for East Stephens Street Playground/Park design and construction
- Proposed $550,000 for Sims Road Re-Alignment and Culvert Replacement evaluation
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CITY OF WINDER
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA • APRIL 28, 2026
Utilities Complex Training Room
138 SWEETWATER TRAIL, WINDER, GA 30680
FY 27 Budget Workshop 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OPENING PRAYER
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. DISCUSSION
IV.1 Discussion and Review of the Draft FY2027 Budget.
V. ADJOURN
Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this
meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are required to contact the ADA
Coordinator at 678-425-6805 promptly to allow the City of Winder to make reasonabl e accommodations for those persons.
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Agenda
Budget Process
Budget Assumptions
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Fund
Agenda
Enterprise Funds
Department Highlights
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FY2027 Budget Process
Budget Kick Off: February 6, 2026
Budget Request Submitted by Departments
Budget Request Reviewed with Finance
Budget Request Reviewed with City Administrator and Mayor
Budget Reconciliation
FY2027 Budget Assumptions: Revenue
General Fund Revenue Projections are realistic based on historical data and forecasted trends with input from departments when relevant
Special Revenue Fund Projections are based on historical data and forecasted economic trends
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $2.6M | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · CONSTRUCT THE LIGHT LANE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DUA |
| $1.3M | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · ESTABLISH THE INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS) FOR THE ORLANDO INTERNAT |
| $1.1M | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · BIL FUNDING CLIN 00001 - CONSTRUCTION TO REPLACE RUNWAY 28 MALSR (DLV) |
| $1.0M | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · REPLACE 3 EXISTING COMM TOWERS, SHELTER, AND FENCING AT THE QJM FACILI |
| $567,860 | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · REPLACEMENT OF A VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR (VASI) WITH A PRECISI |
| $449,897 | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TOWERS AND INSTALLATION OF ONE NEW 40' SELF-SUP |
| $238,517 | VEIT, INC Department of Defense · GARMENT PRESSING EQUIPMENT UNISON BUY # 1181927 |
| $232,311 | NAVCON, LLC Department of Transportation · REPAIR MALSR FLASHER STATIONS ON RNWY 28L AT THE PITTSBURGH, PA INT'L |
| $137,714 | AR K-DOES, LLC Department of Agriculture · JANITORIAL SERVICES AT ATHENS AND WHITEHALL LOCATIONS PER THE SOW AND |
| $74,950 | VEIT, INC Department of Defense · S2P2 STEAM PRESS W911S225U2119 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Barrow County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments1,543 (19,843 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (328 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy22.7% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$65.2M
Annual budget
$23.1M
Debt outstanding
305
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$65.2M
Spending$52.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$23.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.35×
Debt-load index34 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.