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Locust GroveGA averageUS Census ACS
Population
9,931
Per-capita income
$33,797
Median home value
$261,500
Bachelor's or higher
26%
Typical home value $325,733 -2% yr/yr · +19.2% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$29.4M (FY2023)
Total spending$17.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$4.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$10.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,760 (FY2023)

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Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:00

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Recent meetings

Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 17:00

General

City holds special meeting solely for executive session on personnel

The City of Locust Grove is holding a special called meeting on August 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No public business, votes, or specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
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Page 1 of 1 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA August 24, 2026 | 5:00 PM Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer Executive Session-Personnel: Adjourn: ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations 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 City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Public Comment may be limited to no more than 10 minutes with up to 3 minutes per requesting applicant to speak. Please register your name and address prior to the beginning of the meeting with the City Clerk via e-mail at vshort@locustgrove-ga.gov or in person at the physical meeting. POSTED AT CITY HALL– August 21, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
4 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Executive Session-Personnel [Approve]
8 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to discuss new zoning ordinance, extended stay rules, and 71-lot subdivision

The Locust Grove City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss, not vote on, a new Title 17 Zoning Ordinance, a new Chapter 5.61 regulating extended stay facilities, and a preliminary plat for a 71-lot single-family subdivision on Davis Lake Road. The agenda also includes monthly operational reports from various departments, a discussion on establishing a policy for monthly ACH payments to recurring vendors, and a discussion of the 2027 employee benefits renewal. No formal actions are expected unless items are added to New Business.

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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
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Page 1 of 2 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA August 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Invocation: Pledge of Allegiance: Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer Presentation: Public Hearing Items: Unfinished Business/Action Items: New Business/Action/Discussion Items: 1. ORD-AM-26-07-01--Discussion Only Item--new Title 17 Zoning Ordinance Daunte' Gibbs 2. ORD-AM-26-07-02--Discussion Only Item--new Chapter 5.61 Extended Stay Daunte' Gibbs 3. Preliminary Plat: Davis Lake Road 71 Lot R3 (Single Family Residential) Subdivision Daunte' Gibbs City Operations Reports/Workshop Discussion Items (No Actions Needed unless added to New Business): 4. Main Street Operations (Monthly Update Report) Michele Holmes A. Main Street Program Monthly Report B. DDA Art Park C. Colonial Dames XVII Plaque 5. Public Safety Operations (Monthly Update Report) Derrick Austin A. Police Department July 2026 Stats B. Police Department July 2026 Crime Analysis 6. Public Works Operations (Monthly Update Report) Casey Tapley 7. Administration (Monthly Update Report) Bert Foster A. Administration Monthly Update 8. Community Development Operations (Monthly Update Report) Daunte' Gibbs A. Community Development Department Monthly Report, August 2026 Architectural Review Board (ARB): (Review and Com …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
5 yea
Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
5 yea
Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:00

General

Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00

General

Locust Grove considers 5.00 mills property tax rate, 22.97% increase

The Locust Grove City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting a 2026 property tax millage rate of 5.00 mills, which would increase property taxes by 22.97 percent. The agenda includes a public hearing and an ordinance to adopt the rate, plus a possible executive session on property acquisition, litigation, or personnel.

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Page 1 of 1 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA August 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Public Notice: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO CONSIDER AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE OF 5.000 MILLS, AND FOR ANY NECESSARY ITEM OF CITY BUSINESS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LITIGATION, PROPERTY ACQUISITION, OR FOR PERSONNEL. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LOCUST GROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING – COURTROOM, 3640 HIGHWAY 42, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248. Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Approval of the Agenda: Public Hearing and Ordinance to adopt millage rate: 1. Public Hearing on the 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills which will result in an increase in property taxes by 22.97 percent. 2. Ordinance to adopt a property tax millage for the City of Locust Grove for the 2026 Tax Year Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed): Adjourn: ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations 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 City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Council to hold public hearing on 5.00 mill property tax rate increase of 22.97%

The Locust Grove City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ad valorem property tax rate of 5.000 mills, which would result in a 22.97 percent increase in property taxes. A public hearing on the millage rate is scheduled, and the council may also enter executive session for property acquisition, litigation, or personnel matters.

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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
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Page 1 of 1 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA August 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Public Notice: PURSUANT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO CONSIDER AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE OF 5.000 MILLS, AND FOR ANY NECESSARY ITEM OF CITY BUSINESS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LITIGATION, PROPERTY ACQUISITION, OR FOR PERSONNEL. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE LOCUST GROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING – COURTROOM, 3640 HIGHWAY 42, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248. Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Special Called Meeting Agenda Items: 1. Public Hearing on the 2026 millage rate of 5.00 mills which will result in an increase in property taxes by 22.97 percent. Tim Young Executive Session - Property Acquisition, Litigation, Personnel (if needed): Adjourn: ADA Compliance: Individuals with disabilities who require certain accommodations 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 City Clerk at (770) 957-5043 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Public Comment may be limited to no more than 10 minutes with up to 3 minutes per requesting applicant to speak. Please …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

City Council to vote on Grove Road restoration, sidewalk repairs, and surplus property

The Locust Grove City Council will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, vote on ordinances including the Grove Road Streambank Restoration project and sidewalk repairs, and discuss surplus property disposal. The City Manager will also provide updates on upcoming property tax hearings.

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Public Safety Building, Locust Grove
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Page 1 of 2 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA August 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM RS Price Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Invocation: Invocation TBA Pledge of Allegiance: Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Rudy Breedlove Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer Presentation: None Public Hearing Items: None Approval of the Minutes: 4 Items 1. July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes (Motion Required) 2. July 6, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (Motion Required) 3. July 20, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes (Motion Required) 4. July 20, 2026 Executive Session Meeting Minutes (Motion Required) Acceptance of the Financial Statement: 5. March 2026 Financial Statement (Restated) Unfinished Business/Action Items: 6. An Ordinance to award the bid for professional construction services associated with the Grove Road Streambank Restoration project. (Motion Required) Bert Foster 7. An Ordinance to authorize Georgia Safe Sidewalks to make repairs to damaged sidewalks located throughout the City. (Motion required) Bert Foster 8. CIE Annual Update 2026 (Motion Required) Daunte' Gibbs 9. ORD-AM-26-04-03--Parking Loading Mobility--Chapter 15.46 (Motion Required) Daunte' Gibbs 10. Ordinance to Amend Section 701 of the Personnel Policy – Pay Plan to provide for COLA due to inflation in the prior period and for changes per the amendment prepared by the city manager f …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Agenda (Motion required)
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
City Manager's Comments [Amend]
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
City Manager's Comments [Approve]
12 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea · Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Adjourn
6 yea
Rudy Breedlove yea · Rod Shearouse yea · Olivia McCornell yea · Sherrin Duncan yea · Willie Taylor yea · Lester Clark yea
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Locust Grove Council to consider pay plan amendments and parking standards

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 Capital Improvement Element update and amendments to parking, loading, and mobility standards. The body will also discuss personnel pay plan changes for inflation and market conditions, as well as a peddler license application.

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Page 1 of 2 CITY OF LOCUST GROVE REGULAR WORKSHOP MEETING AGENDA July 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM Public Safety Building – 3640 Highway 42 S. Locust Grove, GA 30248 Call to Order: Mayor Carlos Greer Invocation: Pledge of Allegiance: Approval of the Agenda (Motion required): Mayor Carlos Greer Proclamation-49th Zachery and Wagner Family Reunion: Public Hearing Items: 1. CIE Annual Update 2026--Public Hearing Item--Resolution to Transmit: A resolution to transmit the annual update of the Capital Improvement Element for the City of Locust Grove Comprehensive Plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission for regional and state review; to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and deliver any documents necessary to carry out this resolution; to repeal inconsistent provisions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. Daunte' Gibbs 2. ORD-AM-26-04-03--Public Hearing Item--Parking Loading Mobility--Chapter 15.46: An ordinance to amend the City of Locust Grove Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.46, Parking, Loading, and Mobility Standards. Daunte' Gibbs Old Business/Action Items: New Business/Action/Discussion Items: 3. Ordinance to Amend Section 701 of the Personnel Policy – Pay Plan to provide for COLA due to inflation in the prior period and for changes per the amendment prepared by the city manager for certain classification changes due to market conditions since the last comprehensive Classification and Pay Study. (Motion Required) Tim Young 4. …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 18:00

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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 18:00

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Mon May 4, 2026 · 18:00

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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.
$742,300VETERAN BUILDERS LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR OR AND SICU
$329,080JP8 RESOURCES LLC
General Services Administration · AFB BLM CARPET AND COVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION.
$265,592ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC
Department of Defense · REPLACE FLOORING B258, B526, B818
$180,259ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC
Department of Defense · REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CARPET AND VINYL FLOORING FOR AFIA BUILDING
$149,046ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC
Department of the Treasury · FLOORING REPLACEMENT SERVICES
$118,000VETERAN BUILDERS LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY COIL REPAIR SERVICES
$102,514JP8 RESOURCES LLC
Department of Defense · 45 CONS CARPET INSTALLATION
$95,173JP8 RESOURCES LLC
Department of Defense · CARPET REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT IN TWO BUILDINGS AT POPE AAF NC.
$92,424JP8 RESOURCES LLC
Department of Defense · CARPET REPLACEMENT
$89,564ALL FEDERAL FINISHES, LLC
Department of the Interior · G:NOGRN, REPLACE AND INSTALL CARPET AT WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARKR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Henry 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 fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments4,528 (65,403 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (65 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy20.9% (low numeracy 34% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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62
Recorded votes
$29.4M
Annual budget
$10.4M
Debt outstanding
222
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$29.4M
Spending$17.2M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$10.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.35×
Debt-load index38 / 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 use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.419
All kids
0.378
Black kids
0.320

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