South Fulton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

South Fulton Council adopts data center zoning, renames arts center

The South Fulton City Council on Aug. 11 adopted a new data center zoning ordinance that restricts such facilities to industrial zones and requires a special use permit. The council also renamed the Southwest Arts Center after the city's first mayor, appointed a member to the Downtown Development Authority, and approved honorary street signs for three former residents. All items passed unanimously.

Data center zoning tightened

Ordinance 2026-024 replaces the previous data center regulations (Ordinance 2024-034) with new zoning, permitting, and performance standards. Data centers are now allowed only in M-1 and M-2 industrial zones and require a special use permit. The ordinance sets a minimum 1,320-foot setback from residential or mixed-use properties, and requires an Infrastructure Upgrade Plan, a water impact study, and an environmental impact assessment. Noise limits are 60 dBA during the day and 50 dBA at night, with fines up to $1,000 per day for violations.

Arts center renamed for first mayor

Resolution 2026-066 permanently renames the Southwest Arts Center to the William "Bill" Edwards Performing Arts Center, honoring the city's first mayor, Bill Edwards. The resolution, sponsored by Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs, was adopted by unanimous consent and allows future sponsor names to be added to the facility.

Downtown Development Authority appointment

Benny Crane was appointed to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors, Position 6, to fill an unexpired term running from Aug. 11, 2026, to Sept. 22, 2026. The appointment, made under Resolution 2026-067 and sponsored by Councilmember Natasha Williams-Brown, was approved unanimously.

Honorary street signs

The council unanimously approved a resolution to erect honorary street signs on New Hope Road and Wallace Road. New Hope Road will receive a sign reading "Roger Bruce Way," and Wallace Road will receive "Rev. Dr. Walter Kimbrough and Congressman John Lewis Way." The resolution references the city's prior honorary street naming policy, RES2021-043.

All four items were taken from the Aug. 11 agenda; minutes have not yet been published.

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South Fulton Council Approves Rezoning for Country Inn, Sets Event Moratorium

The South Fulton City Council unanimously approved a rezoning that will allow a country inn on 14.68 acres at 4965 Butner Road, the most consequential action from the past two weeks. The council also signed a contract for physical exams and adopted a moratorium on city facility events for the city's 10th anniversary.

Rezoning for Country Inn

At its July 28 meeting, the council voted unanimously to rezone 14.68 acres at 4965 Butner Road from single-family residential (R-3) to agricultural (AG-1) zoning. The ordinance passed its second reading with no objections and includes approval of a special use permit for a “Country Inn” on the property. The change allows the property to be used for lodging, subject to the special use permit.

Physical Exams Contract

The city also executed a contract with SiteMed for physical exams under RFP25-17. The agreement was processed via electronic signature on July 27. The agenda notes that minutes have not yet been published, so no further details on the contract's value or scope are available at this time.

Event Moratorium for 10th Anniversary

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-064, which restricts the use of city facilities during the city's tenth anniversary celebrations. The moratorium applies to all public and private events at city facilities from April 17, 2027, through May 8, 2027. Events already scheduled and approved for those dates will be cancelled, rescheduled, or postponed.

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South Fulton Council rezones Butner Road property for country inn, sets event moratorium for anniversary

The South Fulton City Council unanimously approved rezoning 14.68 acres at 4965 Butner Road to allow a country inn, and adopted a resolution restricting city facility use during the city's tenth anniversary celebrations, according to recent meeting records.

Butner Road rezoning approved

On July 28, 2026, the City Council voted unanimously to rezone 14.68 acres at 4965 Butner Road from R-3 (single-family residential) to AG-1 (agricultural) zoning. The council also approved a special use permit for a "Country Inn" on the property. The ordinance passed its second reading with no objections.

The rezoning changes what can be built on the site from single-family residential use to agricultural use with a permitted country inn.

Event moratorium for tenth anniversary

Also on July 28, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-064, which places a moratorium on all public and private events at city facilities from April 17, 2027, through May 8, 2027. The resolution is intended to manage city resources and staff during the city's tenth anniversary celebrations. Events already scheduled and approved for those dates will be cancelled, rescheduled, or postponed.

July 23 agenda items pending outcomes

A July 23, 2026, regular City Council meeting agenda listed several items for consideration, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available. The agenda included:

• A vote on rezoning 15 acres at 4700 Welcome All Road from AG-1 to CUP for 35 single-family homes (Case Z26-002)
• A memorandum of understanding with World Changers to use The Rise Building at 5767 Old National Highway for workforce academy classes
• Tire service contracts awarded to Southern Tire Mart and Snider Tire for up to $500,000 annually
• Ordinance amendments to prohibit unauthorized public camping and expand loitering regulations
• A TSPLOST III transportation program funding framework for 2028–2033

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which of these items were approved, modified, or deferred.

SiteMed contract executed

On July 27, 2026, records show the execution of a contract with SiteMed for physical exams under RFP25-17. The document records the electronic signature process for the agreement. Minutes for this item have not been published.

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South Fulton Council Approves $563,496 Housing Grant, Accepts $90,000 Park Donation

The South Fulton City Council approved a $563,496 federal grant allocation for senior home repairs and accepted a $90,000 donation for park basketball courts during its July 14 meeting.

Housing and Parks

The Council adopted the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2026-2030 and the 2026 Annual Action Plan by unanimous consent. The action plan allocates $563,496 to the Senior Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. The Council authorized submission of the plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the execution of the grant agreement pending HUD approval.

In a separate vote, the Council accepted an in-kind donation valued at approximately $90,000 from the Atlanta Hawks Foundation to renovate two outdoor basketball courts at Cliftondale Park. The authorization permits the Hawks Foundation to install its team name and logo at the park, and the City will assume ongoing maintenance of the facility.

Land Acquisition for Road Projects

The Council authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire land for two road projects. For the Demooney Road bridge project, the city will acquire the property at 4375 Demooney Road (Parcel ID 09F-4200-0166-302-5) with an estimated just compensation of $23,600. The City Manager is authorized to execute condemnation documents and the Mayor to sign the declaration of taking.

For the Oglesby Road over Morning Creek Tributary project (Project B599), the Council authorized acquiring property interests at 3970 Oglesby Road (Parcel ID O9F-2502-0106-042-9). The estimated just compensation is set at $2,300, with acquisition allowed up to 20% above that amount ($2,760) with Chief Procurement Officer approval. The City Attorney is authorized to file condemnation documents.

Public Behavior and Campaign Rules

The Council unanimously adopted four ordinances regulating public behavior and city events. Ordinance No. 2026-022 prohibits candidates from conducting campaign activity at any city-sponsored event, imposing a civil penalty of $1,000.00 per violation and authorizing the removal of violators.

Ordinance 2026-020 standardizes protocols for city-sponsored special events, limiting official event roles and media representation to current City Staff, City Councilmembers, and the Mayor. It prohibits distributing campaign literature or using city logos in campaign materials at city events and bans special events in city facilities where election activities are taking place.

Ordinance No. 2026-021 expands loitering regulations to all commercial and public properties, adding mandatory "No Loitering" signage and new enforcement protocols. It also prohibits sitting, standing, or placing objects that obstruct sidewalks or medians.

Ordinance 2026-019 prohibits unauthorized camping on sidewalks, medians, rights-of-way, and publicly accessible private property. It requires law enforcement or code enforcement to provide verbal notice before enforcement and establishes storage of non-hazardous personal property for 30 to 60 days.

Appointments and Traffic

The Council appointed Darris Rollins to a four-year term on the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2026, by unanimous consent.

The Council also unanimously approved Resolution 2026-061, petitioning the Georgia Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit on West Stubbs Road from 45 mph to 40 mph between Butner Road and Demooney Road.

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South Fulton committee discusses new public safety training complex

A South Fulton committee on July 1 reviewed plans for a new Fire Administration Headquarters and Public Safety Training Complex, a project that would bring multiple training facilities and a driving course to the city.

Public Safety Complex Details

The item was on the agenda of the IGA's & Other Agreements committee, meeting July 1. According to the agenda, the city is considering a design-build agreement with Catamount Constructors, Inc. to develop the complex at 3000 Cascade Palmetto Highway.

The proposed facility includes:

• A ~71,365-square-foot Fire Administration Headquarters
• Public safety training facilities
• A public safety driving course
• A logistics building
• Vehicle fire training pads

Projected substantial completion is 560 business days after the notice-to-proceed is issued. No vote or final decision was recorded in the agenda; minutes have not yet been published.

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