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The Waycross City Commission will meet to review privilege license renewals and two resolutions. The body is considering support for a visitors center and the purchase of a transportation management platform.

• Privilege license renewal for George’s Liquor Store at 2401 ½ Plant Ave.
• Privilege license renewal for Dollar General Market at 1803 Knight Ave.
• Resolution to support the Crossroads Center-Waycross Visitors & Business Center and authorize roof replacement bids
• Resolution to award a contract to Carahsoft Technology Corp for a Transportation Infrastructure Assessment and Management Platform

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The City Commission will hold a planning and information session to discuss several city ordinances and infrastructure needs. The body will also review privilege license renewals for two local businesses.

• Discussion of a panhandling ordinance
• Proposed permit-fine increase
• Bids for infrastructure software
• Police radios funded by SPLOST 2023
• Privilege license renewals for George's Liquor Store and Dollar General Market

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The Waycross City Commission approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes and second readings for two ordinances regarding closing an alley and amending alcoholic beverage license rules. Commissioners also unanimously passed three resolutions to purchase a large-format printer for $10,298, buy two dump trucks for Public Works totaling $291,123.13, and approve a T-SPLOST project supplemental agreement with GDOT for Oak and Gilmore streets.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and two ordinance second readings (4-0)
• Approved purchase of a Canon imagePROGRAF TM-355 large-format printer for $10,298 using 2023 SPLOST funds (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two dump trucks from Rush Truck Center ($140,658) and Transport Equipment Company ($150,465.13) using 2023 SPLOST funds (4-0)
• Approved T-SPLOST supplemental agreement with GDOT for Oak Street and Gilmore Street regional projects (4-0)

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The Commission provided consent to place a plotter purchase, two dump trucks, and a property de-annexation on the next meeting's agenda. The Mayor also received consent to sign a TIA paving agreement and an insurance renewal expected to save the city nearly $500,000 annually.

• Consented to place $10,298 plotter purchase on next agenda (4-0)
• Consented to place $250,000 purchase of two dump trucks on next agenda (4-0)
• Consented to place de-annexation of 2706 Alley Street on next agenda (4-0)
• Consented to sign Waycross TIA paving agreement for Oak and Glenmore (4-0)
• Consented to sign insurance renewal with projected $500,000 annual savings (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session for real estate matters (4-0)

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The City Commission approved an ordinance to close an unopened alley in the Denver Brannen Hillside subdivision. It also amended the city code to allow certain alcohol license renewals to be processed administratively.

• Approved abandonment and closure of an unopened alley in Block 3A of Denver Brannen Hillside Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to City Code Section 6-76(c) regarding administrative processing of alcohol license renewals (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from August 31 and September 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss a range of policy topics, including panhandling, non-compliant business licenses, a pavement condition assessment platform, and a grease trap policy. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily for discussion and information gathering.

• Discussion of panhandling policy
• Update on non-compliant business licenses
• Pavement Condition Assessment & Management Platform (Cyvl)
• Grease Trap Policy discussion
• Ordinance text change for alcohol renewals

The Commission held a planning and information session to review several proposed policy changes and software purchases. No final votes were taken on the items, but the Commission consented to place the Paycom payroll system, a pavement assessment platform, and an alley closure on the next meeting's agenda.

• Consented to add Paycom payroll and HR system purchase to next agenda
• Consented to add Pavement Condition Assessment & Management Platform purchase to next agenda
• Consented to add alley closure from Florence Street to Vine Street to next agenda
• Consented to add alcohol license renewal text amendment to next agenda

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The City Commission will consider rezoning a parcel on Screven Avenue from residential to office use. The body will also discuss a resolution to apply for FY2026 CDBG-DR funds for street paving and drainage improvements.

• Rezoning of parcel WA2304 004 at Screven Avenue and Forrest Avenue from R-90 Residential to O-Office
• Resolution to apply for FY2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds
• CDBG-DR funds intended for street paving and flood and drainage improvements
• Replacement of Post 8 seat on the Planning Commission

The City Commission voted to establish the Waycross Main Street Advisory Board and formally support the Main Street program. Commissioners also approved a zoning change for a parcel on Screven Avenue and authorized a grant application for disaster recovery funds. Additionally, James Brown was appointed to the Planning Commission.

• Approved agenda (4-1)
• Appointed James Brown to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.30 acres at Screven/Forrest/Raymond/Anne/Cooper (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger beer/wine license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-DR grant application for street and drainage work (unanimous)
• Approved telecommunications management agreement with GMA (unanimous)
• Established Waycross Main Street Advisory Board (4-1)
• Approved support for Main Street program (4-1)

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a Planning & Information Session on August 31, 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the 2026 CDBG-DR submittal resolution, water storage tank maintenance, and equipment purchases using 2023 SPLOST funds. No proposed ordinances or new privilege licenses are listed, though one renewal is noted.

• Discussion of 2026 CDBG-DR Potential Conflict of Interest and Submittal Resolution
• Discussion of Water Storage Tank Maintenance and Painting
• Discussion of Equipment purchases using 2023 SPLOST funds
• Discussion of Telecommunications and Right of Way Management (TRA) Agreement
• Renewal of Beer and Wine package sales license for The Kroger Co. at 1606 Memorial Drive

The Planning and Information Session focused on items for future votes. The commission reached consensus to place a telecommunications right-of-way agreement and the revival of the Waycross Main Street program on the next voting agenda.

• Consented to add Telecommunications Right of Way Management agreement to voting agenda (5-0)
• Consented to add Waycross Main Street program resolution to voting agenda (4-1)
• Consented to add James Brown's nomination for Planning Commission Post 8 to voting agenda
• Directed staff to prioritize public safety and major corridors for streetlight upgrades
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

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The Waycross City Commission approved the 2026 ad valorem tax rate of 8.3970 mills and authorized an application for FY2026 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for infrastructure improvements. Commissioners also approved the purchase of night vision monoculars for the police department and rezoned a 1.3-acre parcel on Screven Avenue from residential to office use. Additionally, the commission approved two new privilege licenses for local businesses.

• Approved 2026 ad valorem tax rate of 8.3970 mills (5-0)
• Approved $42,678.96 bid for police night vision monoculars (5-0)
• Rezoned 1.3 acres on Screven Avenue from R-90 to O-Office (5-0)
• Approved CDBG-DR grant application for street and drainage work (5-0)
• Approved privilege licenses for Ferg’s Outlet and Tienda Vallarta LLC (5-0)

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several items, including a bid for night vision monoculars, a planning commission appointment, a code policy change, and a proposed rezoning. They will also consider privilege license renewals for two businesses and a resolution to approve the night vision equipment purchase.

• Bid #FY26-14: Night Vision Monocular
• Appointment to fill Post 8 seat on Planning Commission
• Proposed ordinance to rezone 1.30 acres on Screven Avenue at Forrest Avenue and Raymond & Anne Cooper Drive from R-90 Residential to O-Office
• Privilege license for Ferg's Outlet, 703 Oak Street, beer/wine/liquor package sales
• Privilege license for Tienda Vallarta LLC, 914 Memorial Drive, beer package sales

The Commission approved a bid from Steele Industries Inc. for police equipment funded by a GMA grant. The City Manager presented a proposed overhaul of code enforcement policies to move toward a citation-based system, though no formal vote on the policy change occurred.

• Approved $42,678.96 bid from Steele Industries Inc. for 12 night vision monoculars (5-0)

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The City Commission voted to adopt a new millage rate of 8.397 for 2026, a reduction from the 2025 rate of 8.555. The measure was approved by a hand vote of the commissioners present. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved 2026 millage rate of 8.397 (4-0)

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The City Commission held a called meeting to discuss the proposed 2026 property tax millage rate of 8.397, representing a decrease from the previous year's rate of 8.555. Officials reviewed the tax digest history, property assessment processes, and how the city's rate interacts with county and school board levies. No final vote on the millage rate is recorded in the provided minutes; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned the called meeting at 5:13 p.m. (Motion by Commissioner Thompkins, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, all voted in favor)

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance and map. The meeting includes public comment periods for support, opposition, and other inquiries before the commission considers any action.

• Public hearing on zoning ordinance and map amendment
• Community Improvement Department statement
• Public comment periods: 10 minutes for support/opposition, 3 minutes for other comments

The City Commission approved a zoning map amendment for the property located at 201 Ava Street (Parcel No. WA2304 004), changing the classification from R-90 Residential to O-Office. The request was submitted by Central Baptist Church to facilitate the future sale of the subdivided property.

• Approved rezoning of 201 Ava Street from R-90 to O-Office (5-0)

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The City Commission will meet to conduct official business including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports from the City Manager and Mayor.

• Approval of July 20, 2026 Planning & Information Session minutes
• Approval of July 21, 2026 City Commission meeting minutes

The Commission approved a contract for engineering services for infrastructure projects and authorized a request to the state legislature to increase the local hotel-motel tax from 5% to 6%. Additionally, the Commission declared various city-owned equipment as surplus property for sale or disposal. The meeting also included the recognition of Erick Gordon as the Employee of the Month.

• Approved engineering services contract with TR Long Engineering (4-1)
• Approved resolution for CDBG-DR infrastructure project engineering (4-1)
• Declared surplus property including mower, bus, and street sweeper (5-0)
• Approved request to increase hotel-motel tax to 6% (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 20 and 21 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss several policy recommendations, including an animal management policy, a code enforcement policy, and a proposed hotel/motel tax increase. The session also includes bids for surplus property and engineering services, as well as reports from the city attorney and city manager on infrastructure, budget, and community matters.

• Bid WAY-27-01 for surplus property
• Bid FY26-14 for engineering services
• Discussion of animal management policy recommendation
• Discussion of code enforcement policy recommendation
• Discussion of hotel/motel tax increase

The Waycross City Commission approved a contract for engineering services for fiscal year 2026-13 and authorized the disposal of surplus city property. Commissioners also discussed future policy recommendations regarding code enforcement, animal management, and economic development collaboration. The meeting concluded with a vote to enter an executive session regarding personnel.

• Approved TR Long Engineering for CDBG-DR infrastructure projects
• Declared various city equipment and furniture as surplus for sale or disposal
• Authorized resolution for fire station MOU with school system
• Approved resolution to increase hotel-motel tax to 6%
• Voted to enter executive session for personnel (5-0)

City Commission

The Waycross City Commission will approve minutes from the July 6 and July 7 meetings. It will conduct second‑reading votes on three zoning ordinance amendments, including changes to side‑yard setbacks, removal of a church and nursery exemption, and rezoning of seven acres on Marion Street from R‑75 to RM‑75. The commission will also consider a privilege‑license renewal for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc. to allow beer and wine consumption on the premises.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend side‑yard setback sections of the zoning ordinance.
• Second reading of ordinance to remove the exemption for churches and nurseries in the RS‑Single Family zoning district.
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone seven acres on Marion Street (parcels WA1902‑001 through WA1903‑002B) from R‑75 Residential to RM‑75 Residential Mobile Home.
• Renewal of privilege license for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc., 514 Mary St., to permit beer and wine consumption.
• Approval of minutes for the July 6 and July 7 City Commission meetings.

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The City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss administrative schedules and city management. The body will review hurricane preparedness and the status of vacant and dilapidated commercial buildings in the downtown area.

• Discussion of vacant and dilapidated commercial buildings in the downtown area
• Setting of quarterly budget hearing dates
• Privilege license application for Fancy Q Sushi Bar Linxinp Inc. at 514 Mary Street
• Paycom presentation
• Hurricane preparedness discussion

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The City Commission will consider second readings of several ordinances, including amendments to delete obsolete charter sections, close a portion of an unopened street and alley in Block 82 from Columbus Street to Garlington Avenue, and rename Newtown Community Park to J.B. Merritt Newtown Community Park. They will also set a public hearing for a map amendment and vote on bids for surplus property and emergency purchases. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the city manager and mayor.

• Ordinance to amend charter by deleting numerous obsolete sections (Animal Control Board, firefighter selection, health department reference, etc.)
• Ordinance to amend charter section 18(B) on when persons can address the City Commission
• Ordinance to abandon and close a portion of an unopened street and alley in Block 82 from Columbus Street to Garlington Avenue
• Ordinance to rename Newtown Community Park to J.B. Merritt Newtown Community Park
• Setting of a public hearing for a map amendment (zoning change)

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The Waycross City Commission is meeting to receive and discuss the Fourth Quarter Budget Report presented by the City Manager. The agenda includes opening ceremonies and a presentation followed by commissioner comments, then adjournment. No other business items are listed.

• Presentation of Fourth Quarter Budget Report by City Manager

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The Waycross City Commission meeting will review several infrastructure-related items, including emergency purchase bids for a WWTP tubular roll and the Kettle Creek lift station. They will also discuss a proposed purchase of a police detective building, a road ranking system, and the comprehensive plan. No formal decisions are indicated; the session is for discussion and information.

• WAYX 26-14 Surplus Property bid
• WWTP Tubular Roll (Emergency Purchasing)
• Kettle Creek Lift Station (Emergency Purchasing)
• Police Detective Building Purchase
• Road Ranking System

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The Waycross City Commission is conducting a public hearing to consider an amendment to Section 701.2 of the Waycross Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes opportunities for public support, opposition, and other comments, followed by commission consideration of actions.

• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance text, Section 701.2

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to amend the Waycross Zoning Ordinance text concerning side-yard setbacks. The agenda includes a reading of the public notice by the City Clerk, a statement from the Community Improvement Department, and limited public comments. After the comments, the commission will deliberate on actions regarding the proposed amendment.

• Proposed amendment to Waycross Zoning Ordinance side-yard setback language

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The Waycross City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to the text language regarding churches and nurseries. The hearing includes support and opposition comments, followed by commission consideration of actions.

• Public hearing on amending text language for churches and nurseries

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The Waycross City Commission will consider appointing members to the Planning Commission, review bids for oil/lubricants and pest control services, and approve prior meeting minutes. No major ordinances or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Appointment of Waycross-Ware County Planning Commission members
• Bid #FY-11 for Oil & Lubricants for Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
• Bid #FY-12 for Pest Control services
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings including a budget hearing
• Kennedy L. Sander Awards presentation

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The Waycross City Commission will hold a planning and information session to discuss several topics, including state bills GA SB33 and GA SB447, a local homestead option sales tax, and a comprehensive plan resolution. Other discussions include animal management, appointments to the planning commission, a culvert replacement project, and a petition to close a right-of-way. Bids for oil and lubricants and pest control will also be considered.

• Bid #FY26-11: Oil & Lubricants for Fleet Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
• Bid #FY26-12: Pest Control
• Discussion of Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST)
• Ware County and City of Waycross Comprehensive Plan Resolution
• GEFA Project: St. Mary's Culvert Replacement