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Leesburg public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority will discuss plan review and next steps

The Leesburg Downtown Development Authority will approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting and discuss the review of downtown development plans and next steps. The agenda also includes an executive session, a public forum, and announcements about the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Downtown Development Authority approves minutes and recommends plan update

The Authority unanimously approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted a recommendation that the Leesburg City Council approve the updated Leesburg Comprehensive Plan focused on implementation. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council

Council will consider bids for the Workforce Housing Project and a coin‑operated machine ordinance

At its December 2 meeting, the Leesburg City Council will discuss several new business items. Council members will hear a public hearing on a proposed Coin Operated Machine Ordinance, review bids for the Workforce Housing Project, and consider reappointing Renea Miller to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission. The meeting also includes routine reports, a city manager’s update, and announcements about upcoming holiday events.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.78M award for Workforce Housing Project

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Coin Operated Machine Ordinance amendment to take effect immediately, waived the second reading, and approved a notice of award to Zane Grace Construction for the Workforce Housing Project in the amount of $1,778,210.99. Finally, the council unanimously reappointed Renea Miller to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission.

Wed Nov 19, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

Leesburg DDA to discuss Community Work Program priorities

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss implementation strategies and rank priorities for a draft Community Work Program. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from October 22, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Minutes approved and meeting adjourned unanimously

The Authority unanimously approved the October 22, 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to hear public comments on $1M water & sewer grant project

The Leesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Block Grant awarded for water and sewer system improvements, which includes a $1,000,000 grant and a matching cash contribution of $1,000,000 for a total estimated cost of $1,117,975. The hearing allows citizens to ask questions or provide comments. The council will also consider several resolutions, including adoption of a Language Access Plan, a Vape Shop Ordinance, an Alcohol Permit Ordinance Amendment, and an Architectural Review Board and Certificate of Approval ordinance.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved acceptance of $1M CDBG award for water and sewer improvements

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It accepted the $1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant and related conditions for a water and sewer system improvement project. The council also adopted a language access plan and approved several ordinances, including a vape shop ordinance, an alcohol permit amendment, and an architectural review board ordinance, as well as the FY 2026 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Oct 22, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates to the Leesburg Comprehensive Plan

The Downtown Development Authority meeting will begin with standard procedural items, including a call to order and approval of the September 17, 2025 minutes. The primary business is a discussion of updating the Leesburg Comprehensive Plan, including the final development and transportation plans. The agenda also includes an executive session, a public forum, and announcements about the next meeting on November 19, 2025.

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✓ Decided: September 17 minutes approved unanimously

The Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council

Leesburg City Council to consider 2025 tax millage rate and special election

The City Council will discuss the 2025 tax millage rate and a special election to fill Post 4. Members will also consider ordinances regarding animal control and vape shops. The meeting includes a discussion on smoke shop lounges and a health wellness grant from the Georgia Municipal Association.

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✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved the 2025 tax millage rate and several key measures

The council set the 2025 tax millage rate at 4.652 mills and adopted an animal control ordinance. It also approved a workplace wellness policy, a special election for Post 4, and a 5 % raise for the City Manager's contract. Additional actions included purchasing a police Ford Interceptor for $46,600, closing 4th Street for a Trunk‑Treat event, and tabling the proposed vape‑shop ordinance.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

Leesburg Downtown Development Authority to discuss comprehensive plan updates

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review a presentation on downtown Leesburg and discuss updates to the Leesburg Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review new training requirements for development authorities that took effect July 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Authority approved August minutes and adjourned meeting unanimously

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to adjourn the September 17, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council

Leesburg City Council to consider police license tag software and waste text updates

The City Council will review a proposed license tag monitoring system for the Police Department and an amendment to the Chapter-26 Solid Waste text. The meeting includes a broadband presentation regarding the Leesburg Comprehensive Plan and nominations for the Architectural Review Board.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $36,310 police license‑tag monitoring software purchase

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $36,310 purchase of a police department vehicle license‑tag monitoring software system. The council adopted a text amendment to Chapter 26 – Solid Waste, changing references to the County Administrator and unincorporated areas. Finally, the council unanimously appointed Chad Griffin and Sammy Smith to the Architectural Review Board.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

Leesburg DDA to discuss updating the city’s comprehensive plan

The Downtown Development Authority of Leesburg will meet to review and discuss updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and a public forum.

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✓ Decided: Authority unanimously approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members discussed updates to the Leesburg Comprehensive Plan, reviewing potential locations for industrial parks, mixed‑use redevelopment, emerging suburbs, infill residential areas, and public facilities. The next Authority meeting was scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

Leesburg council to vote on workforce housing grant agreement and new design board

The Leesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the updated Comprehensive Plan and vote on a city-developer agreement tied to a Rural Workforce Housing Initiative Grant. They will also consider creating an Architectural Review Board and purchasing a John Deere utility tractor for Public Works.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a $72,563.44 purchase of a John Deere utility tractor

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a 2024 John Deere 507M Utility Tractor for $72,563.44. It also unanimously approved the City‑Developer Agreement for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative Grant. The council established the City of Leesburg Architectural Review Board with three members and approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider purchase of two police vehicles

The Leesburg City Council will meet to discuss new business and receive departmental reports. The primary action item is the potential purchase of two Ford Interceptor Explorers for the police department.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved purchase of two police vehicles

The council approved the June 17, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved the purchase of two Police‑Package Ford Interceptor Explorers at $46,990.00 each, also unanimously. The City Manager announced a $2.5 million Rural Workforce Housing Grant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider FY 2026 budget and 130-acre rezoning

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning application for a mixed-use development. Members will also consider the FY 2026 budget and several transportation and environmental proposals.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a $7.3M road project on Robert B. Lee

The council unanimously approved a $7,287,353 road project on Robert B. Lee, along with rezoning about 130 acres to a Planned Unit Development. They also adopted the FY 26 budget, a $19,460 TTL biological‑assessment proposal, and an amendment to the Safe Streets & Road For All safety plan. The June 10 meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council

Leesburg City Council to hold public hearing on fiscal year 2026 budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. Members will also consider a safety action plan and a construction proposal for local roads.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved the Safe Streets & Roads safety plan and meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved the Safe Streets & Roads For All Safety Action Plan presented by Van Mason. A motion to approve the Oxford Construction Proposal for $172,043.75 was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to review FY 2026 budget presentation

The City Council will receive a presentation on the FY 2026 City of Leesburg Budget. Members will also consider a minor amendment to the Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) and hear an end-of-year report from Lee County Family Connection, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved May 13 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. A motion to approve amendments to the Service Delivery Strategy was made, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Tue May 13, 2025

City Council

Council to consider zoning text amendment creating Planned Unit Development district

The Leesburg City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning text amendment to create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district for mixed-use projects. They will also vote on a master service agreement with FORESITE Group and consider appointing Renea Miller to the Regional Commission Council. Other business includes electing GMA District 10 officers and approving a comprehensive plan development agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a new Planned Unit Development zoning district

The council unanimously approved a zoning text amendment (T25-001) to create a Planned Unit Development district for site‑specific mixed‑use projects. It also approved several contracts and agreements—including a Master Service Agreement with Foresite Group, LLC, a $180,000 Comprehensive Plan Development project agreement with the same firm, and the use of the Burg Bash venue by the Miracle in the Woods Foundation. Additional unanimous actions authorized the nomination of a District 10 officer, the appointment of Ms. Renea Miller to the Regional Commission Council of Southwest Georgia, the temporary closure of Leslie Highway on June 6, 2025, and a one‑day alcohol license for Ramero Alveroz at the bicentennial celebration.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

Council to consider Wooten Station mixed-use development with 125 apartments

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider multiple applications by Milan Patel for The Wooten Station development at 259 and 261 Walnut Ave S. The proposals include a general development plan for a mixed-use complex with 125 residential units and 6,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, rezoning to R-2 Conditional, conditional use permits, and variances for unit sizes and parking. Also on the agenda are a GDOT right-of-way acquisition contract for a TAP project and renewal of the GIRMA property and liability insurance program.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved rezoning, conditional use and variance applications for Walnut Ave development

The Leesburg City Council approved the Lavier Engineering General Development Plan for the Wooten Station apartment complex. It also unanimously approved multiple rezoning, conditional use and variance applications submitted by Milan Patel for properties on Walnut Avenue. The council approved a $180,000 GDOT right‑of‑way contract with a 20% local match, and a $147,285 renewal of the GIRMA self‑insurance program.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Council

Leesburg City Council to consider GDOT road funding project and honor church anniversary

The City Council will hold a public hearing (item 3) and consider two new business items: a proclamation for Leesburg Church of Christ's 50th anniversary and a Georgia Department of Transportation Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) project. The council will also receive a financial report, project updates, and departmental reports from police, public works, and water/wastewater.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $150,000 Smithville Rd resurfacing with grant funding

The council unanimously approved the resurfacing of Smithville Rd from Leslie Highway to Twelve Oaks Court, a $150,000 project receiving a $50,857.44 state grant. It also approved the City Safety Action Plan resolution and a resolution recognizing Georgia Cities Week. Additional actions included a proclamation for the Leesford Church of Christ’s 50‑year anniversary and rescheduling the May 6 council meeting to May 13.

Tue Mar 18, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider rezoning 55.7 acres on Robert B Lee Drive for mixed-use development

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 55.7 acres from C-s, AG-1, and R-1 to C-1, R-1, and R-2 for a mixed-use development. The council will also consider a text amendment to allow PUD zoning and an intergovernmental agreement with Lee County for zoning and planning review services. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, reports, and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 55.7-acre rezoning with conditions

The Leesburg City Council held a public hearing and then unanimously approved a rezoning application (Z25-010) for 55.7 acres on Robert B Lee Drive, changing the zoning from C-3, AG-1, and R-1 to C-1, R-1, and R-2, with conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. The council also unanimously approved sending a Planned Unit Development text amendment to the Planning Commission and approved an intergovernmental agreement with Lee County for zoning, building inspection, and planning services.

Tue Mar 4, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $1M CDBG grant for water/sewer improvements

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on applying for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant for water and sewer improvements. Other business includes an annexation request for 35.40 acres on GA Highway 32 and a lighting agreement with Georgia Power for the Walnut Parking Lot.

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✓ Decided: Leesburg Council approves CDBG water/sewer resolution

The Leesburg City Council approved a resolution to apply for FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds for water and sewer improvements, along with a related engineering services contract. They also approved a lighting services agreement with Georgia Power, tabled an annexation request, and made several other approvals.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

City Council

✓ Decided: Leesburg Council votes to opt out of Homestead Exemption HB 581

The City Council held a public hearing and then unanimously approved a resolution to opt out of the Homestead Exemption under House Bill 581, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 48-5-44.2. One citizen spoke in favor of opting out. The council also approved the minutes from the earlier February 20, 2025 meeting and adjourned.

Wed Feb 19, 2025

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on opting out of statewide homestead exemption HB 581

The City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to opt out of House Bill 581, a statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, city manager matters, department reports, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Leesburg holds public hearings on opting out of HB 581 homestead exemption

The City Council held two public hearings on February 19 and 20, 2025, regarding the intent to opt out of Homestead Exemption House Bill 581. Citizens spoke in favor of opting out at both hearings, but no formal vote or decision was recorded. The meetings were otherwise procedural, with unanimous approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

Tue Feb 4, 2025

City Council

Leesburg City Council to consider zoning and sign ordinance amendments

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider amendments to commercial design standards, sign regulations regarding billboards, and the establishment of an overlay zoning district. The body will also review a grant application for rural workforce housing and an annexation request for property on GA Highway 32.

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✓ Decided: Council approves design, sign, and overlay zoning ordinance amendments

The Leesburg City Council unanimously approved three ordinance amendments: updated Commercial Design Standards, new Sign Regulations including billboard standards, and a new Overlay Zoning District section. The council also approved a $2.6M Rural Workforce Housing grant application with a $150,000 city match, and tabled a 35.40-acre annexation request on GA Highway 32.

Tue Jan 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider annexing 51 acres on Robert B. Lee Drive

The Leesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on completed CDBG sewer improvements and consider several new business items, including a bid for GDOT FY2025 LMIG resurfacing of four city streets, a preliminary engineering agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway, a right-of-way acquisition contract for a GDOT TAP project, a proposed update to the compensation and classification study, annexation of 51 acres for Mossy Dell, Inc., and appointments to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive session for legal issues.

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✓ Decided: Leesburg Council approves annexation, road bids, special election

The Leesburg City Council approved several items, including a $108,078.75 road resurfacing bid, a $23,957 engineering agreement with Norfolk Southern, a $84,000 right-of-way contract, a compensation study update, the annexation of 51 acres for Mossy Dell, a special election for vacant Post 3, reappointments to the regional commission, and workers' compensation insurance. All votes were unanimous. The council also held a public hearing on a CDBG project and went into executive session.