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date: 2025-11-10
title: Regular Council Meetings Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025 6:00 P.M.
Mayor & City Council
Mayor Anthony S. Ford At-Large
Mayor Pro Tem LaKeisha Gantt – Council District 1
Councilmember Alphonso Thomas – Council District 2
Councilmember Kyle D. Berry, Sr. – Council District 3
Councilmember Yolanda Barber – Council District 4
Councilmember Elton Alexander – Council District 5

Administration
Shawn Edmondson – City Manager
Frank Milazi – City Treasurer
Vanessa Holiday – City Clerk
Quinton Washington – City Attorney
Megan McCullough – Associate Attorney

Mission: To provide visionary leadership and superior municipal services that enhance the
quality of life for citizens while creating a welcoming business atmosphere focused on
sustainability and expansion of tourism and cultural events.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ford at 6:07 p.m.

Invocation by: Ms. Cynthia Jenkins

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.

City Clerk, Vanessa Holiday was asked to proceed with a verbal roll call. All members
were present except Councilmembers Berry and Thomas.

Motion to amend the Agenda to remove Item #2 at the request of Staff was made by
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed
unanimously 3-0.

Motion to adopt the Agenda was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

Mayor Ford reviewed the proclamations for Shop Small Saturday, Family Caregivers
Month, National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, National Diabetes
Awareness Month, and Veterans Day; and referenced the Oath of Office issued to DDA
member Toseika Thomas.

There were no public comments.
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of the September 24, 2025 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Approval of the September 25, 2025 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Approval of the September 26, 2025 Council Budget Retreat Meeting Minutes
Approval of the October 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of the October 28, 2025 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the Minutes was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS
2. Council Consideration to Approve Norfolk Southern Parking Lot Project
Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager
Item was removed from the Agenda.
Councilmember Berry joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING - Mayor Ford Read the Public Hearing Rules
3. FIRST READING - FY2026 Operating Budget/Capital Improvements Plan
Presented by: Shawn Edmondson, City Manager and
Frank Milazi, City Treasurer/CFO
Mr. Edmondson refenced Section 2.21(5) of the Charter and read the required
Budget Memo referencing the Proposed FY2026 Budget.

Mr. Milazi reviewed the 2026 Proposed Budget Summary Budget noting the
Revenues and Expenditures are all estimates, with a proposed General Fund
Operating Budget of $34,768,690, and increase of $5,529,379 or 19% over the
2025 approved budget of $29,239,311; and noted the total Proposed Balanced
Budget (Revenues and Expenditures) for all Funds including General Fund is
$73,302,280 for Fiscal Year 2026; noted the budget is a roadmap or fiscal plan
for the City to continue providing various services across the city for the
upcoming year; and noted some capital projects will take more than one year,
however, the funding is approved annually.

Mr. Milazi noted amendments to the budget cannot be made without revenues;
noted Wayfinding was paid with ARPA funds, and that there were not obligated
expenses in 2026; noted credit card fees are currently being absorbed by the
city, and that an ordinance would be coming forward for Council approval to
remove the waiver for credit card fees; noted the duties of the Governing Body
and that the vision is executed through the City Manager.

Mr. Milazi referenced the 2026 Budget Priorities as approved by the Governing
Body: Community Center, T-SPLOST Projects, Downtown Development,
Wayfinding, and City Municipal Buildings.

Mr. Milazi referenced 2026 Budget Highlights:
• Road and Sidewalk Improvements to continue – LMIG/SPLOST VI
• Public Safety Enhancement
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• No increase in Property Tax Millage Rate 3.77 mills since 2023
• Community Development fee proposal to be submitted.
• 3% COLA for all City Employees.
• Public Works new facility under construction
• Water receivables write off higher due to meters malfunction.
• Cemetery improvements
• Credit Card payment fees to be reimplemented.
• Pay off GEFA Loan
Mr. Milazi reviewed Department Overview, staffing and goals for the Governing
Body, Office of the City Clerk, Office of the City Manager, Office of the City
Treasurer/CFO, Community Development, Personnel and Human Resources,
Municipal Court, Police Department, Public Works, Information Technology, and
Events.

Mr. Milazi noted the City Manager’s Office will roll out initiatives and programs;
noted the Finance Department moved funds to an interest bearing account to
generate additional revenues, and will fully put to use the city’s financial software
for better reporting; noted the city’s UDC will be updated to ensure smart growth,
and update the Fee Schedule to be more in line with area cities and trends;
noted new positions and reclassifications of positions were presented to amend
the Organizational Chart, and those positions need to be approved by the
Council; noted the city’s General Liability Policy has increased from $300,000
three years ago, to over $900,000, noting this to be an excessive increase;
referenced the courtroom renovations and improvements, and the
implementation of Failure to Appear and Warrant fees; noted the Police
Department $11.1 million dollar proposed budget includes RedSpeed funds,
estimated to be $937,000, and noted the PD budget has a 28% increase over
FY2025 of $8.6 million, and noted the increase in personnel funding due to
officers choosing neighboring departments, and noted the minimum salary will be
$60,0000 and all officers to will brought up to that pay amount; noted the COPS
grant has expired, and those ten positions are being funding by the General
Fund; noted the Public Works budget has increased to maintain traffic signals,
additional paving of former county roads and additional streetlights and general
maintenance; noted several technology items that were previously located in
department budgets have been placed in the IT budget, noting there is a
significant increase.
Mayor Ford asked for clarification of the GEFA Loan.
Mr. Milazi noted the GEFA Loan is for a City Water Project and is an Enterprise
Fund which should be self-sufficient and is looking to pay off in 2026.
Mayor Ford asked what the remaining balance is on city hall, and when to expect
that it will be paid off.
Mr. Milazi noted he would revisit the information for that and report back.

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Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted she would meet with the City Manager and City
Treasurer to discuss items that were presented in the budget.
Councilmember Alexander noted that he has a history of asking staff what the
department needs, although there is no guarantee everything would be funded,
and will consider the growth of the city that has propelled the city in its current
direction with Public Safety and Public Works and infrastructure and road
improvements being top priorities; noted sales tax is driving revenue up; and that
the Amphitheater was an aggressive decision, and to pay off what could have
been a 30-year mortgage in four years was a major accomplishment.
Councilmember Berry applauded the city for the accomplishments made in 2025
and looks forward to shoring up the opportunities in 2026.
Councilmember Barber noted her comments would all be for the record as
follows:
During the Budget Retreat in September 2025, she reiterated her support and
commitment to adhere to the 2 to 3 Year Financial Plan that was approved by the
Governing Body (during our March 2025 Budget Retreat) to reduce spending and
to build back our Fund Balance.
Councilmember Barber noted that she reviewed the Proposed FY2026 Budget in
its entirety. And read her comments and questions into the record and noted that
she would also email them to Mr. Edmondson and Mr. Milazi for feedback. Her
questions were as follows:
• What is the ‘anticipated Millage Collection’ for FY2026?
• Is funding included for land acquisitions? (where can the allocation be found
within the FY26 proposed budget)
• Is funding included for modifications to windows and doors?
• Is funding included to allow homeowners who qualify for ALL three exemptions
to benefit? Thereby increasing the cap from $25,000 up to $40,000 (as was
previously suggested).
• Was this line item/funding allotment increased as has been discussed?
• Is funding to support moving forward with the Rock Quarry Road Extension
project included in the FY26 budget?
Councilmember Barber noted the City Council recently approved adding new
positions to the Org Chart; however, there were no job descriptions, Pay &
Classifications or salaries attached to the request as required by the Charter.
Councilmember Barber noted her opposition to the vote was not against the new
positions and stated that her opposition to the vote was due to the fact that none
of the required documents were included, and none of the documents have been
included with this proposed FY2026 budget.

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Councilmember Barber cited Section 3.04.060 of the City Charter:
3.04.060 – Required documentation for certain budget amendments.
Whenever the city council shall amend the budget to provide for a new employee
position, the following documents shall be included as exhibits to an ordinance
providing for the new employee position:
1. A numbered budget amendment which indicates the budget line item where
funding for the new employee position(s) is to be located within the budget and
establishing the amount of funds within that line item allocated for the new
employee position(s).
2. A restated organizational chart indicating the new employee position(s); and
3. A job description and salary range for the new employee position(s).
Councilmember Barber asked Mr. Edmondson to please provide the following
items and submit them to the full Governing Body:
Human Resources
1. Job Descriptions for each proposed FY2026 new position that is included in
the FY2026 Budget.
2. Job Descriptions for each proposed FY2026 reclassified and re-titled position
with the reason for the change. Include in the FY2026 Budget.
3. FY2026 Pay and Classification Report. Include in the FY2026 Budget.
4. Provide a listing of all employees, their position title with their current 2025
salaries and the same for the proposed 2026.
5. The list of revenue from all items surplused in FY2025.
6. The Marketing Plan as was discussed during the Sep 2025 Budget Retreat to
increase revenue for the Merle Manders Conference Center.
7. The Building Maintenance Plan as discussed during the Sep 2025 Budget
Retreat.
8. The Sponsorship Plan as was discussed during the Sep 2025 Budget Retreat
9. Pre-employment screenings are now under the HR Dept
•Which department had been handling this function? I think that the Police Dept
would also be able to provide full background checks (not just partial background
as had been done).
•General Liability line-item No. 100-15400-523110 has increased from $227,711
in FY2024 to $900,000 budgeted for FY2026. This item should be bid out. GMA
should be able to issue the city a quote with a larger pool of municipalities.
Events
During the September 2025 Budget Retreat, the Governing Body was told that
the Merle Manders Conference Center would operate as an Enterprise, and that
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the salaries and benefits would move to the Events Budget. In FY2025 the
salaries were $293,207 and the amount budgeted for FY2026 is $667,758.
That is a difference of $384,551 and has more than doubled. Please explain.
As discussed during the Budget Retreat, sponsorship was going to be a focus of
the ‘paid concerts’ and ‘free city events’ to offset the costs. The proposed
sponsorship revenue does project what was discussed. Please explain.
Councilmember Barber stated that she had hoped that our City would move
forward with advertising/soliciting for a Third-Party Venue Management company
to fund and maintain the operations of the Amphitheater, so that taxpayer funds
would not be used to fund the operations of the Amphitheater at 100% internally.
It looks like the City is moving forward with managing the Amphitheater
operations at 100% and increasing manpower. And she stated that she has
asked, when will the RFPs/solicitations be posted for:
• Security
• Janitorial
• Ticketing
• Concessions
• Production (to include sound & lighting)
• And others

Planning & Zoning
Councilmember Barber stated that she has made a request in 2024 and 2025 for
a Study of City Council District 4 for a Master Plan, specifically along the areas of
SR42, Davis Road and Valley Hill Road. I was told by staff that no funds were
available. However, when she looked at the proposed budget for FY2026,
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-74100-521200 Professional Services for
FY2025 allocated $100,000 and $0.00 has been used and could have been used
for the request for the City Council District 4 Study/Master Plan. Please explain.

Permitting
There were several positions requested for Community Development and the
Governing Body was told that the department would be fully staffed. However,
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-72000-523850 has $36,000 in FY2025 for
Personnel Services and used less than $5,000.
• Why has $112,000 been budgeted for FY2026? Please explain.
GIS
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-75700-531750 has budgeted $8,000 for
uniforms. Please explain.

Business Services
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-15160-521201 Professional Fees for FY2024
and FY2025 has spent $0.00.

Why has $5,000.00 been budgeted for FY2026? Please explain.

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Police Services
What is Georgia Technology Authority-General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-32100-
523220? For FY2024 and FY2025 expenses were less than $400.
• Why is $6,650 budgeted? Please explain.
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-32100-531290 Cable-FY2024, FY2025 were
budgeted for $1,920 each year and $0.00 was spent.
• $1,920.00 has been budgeted again for FY2026. Please explain.
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-32100-523940 Postage-FY2024, FY2025
spent less than $1,000.00.
• Why has $17,500.00 been budgeted for FY2026? Please explain.
General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-32100-523855 Contract Services. FY2025
spent less than $200,000.00.
• FY2026 has $350,000.00 proposed for the FY2026 Budget. Please explain.
Public Works
Councilmember Barber noted she would need to go back and review the
September 2025 Budget Retreat presentation and will provide feedback at a later
date.

Parks
What is AT&T Club and why did the General Ledger Line-Item No. 100-622100-
523240 go from $600.00 spent in FY2025 to $15,000.00 budgeted in FY2026?
Please explain.

Government Buildings
Line-Item No. has budgeted $4,000.00 for uniforms. Please explain.

Councilmember Barber noted the City Council recently approved job positions
and that her opposition to the vote was not for the positions but was due to the
fact that there were no job descriptions or pay and classifications were provided,
as required by the Charter and note the documents have not been included as
attachments in the proposed FY2026 budget either.
Councilmember Barber cited Section 3.04.060 – Required documentation for
certain budget amendments - Whenever the city council amend the budget to
provide for a new employee position, the following documents shall be included
as exhibits to an ordinance providing for the new employee position:
A. A numbered budget amendment which indicates the budget Line-Item where
funding for the new employee position(s) is to be located within the budget
and establishing the amount of funds within that line item allocated for the
new employee position(s).
Councilmember Alexander called for a point of order, asking that the questions
be addressed offline to the City Manager.
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Mayor Ford asked Barber how much more time to complete her comments.
Councilmember Barber noted the remainder of the comments would be around
three minutes; and Mayor Ford asked her to continue.
Councilmember Barber continued reading Charter Section 3.04.060.
B. A restated Organizational Chart indicating the new employee position(s); and
C. A job description and salary range for the new employee position(s).
Councilmember Barber read cited Charter Section 3.04.070:
3.04.070 – Limited authorization of certain fund transfers.
The treasurer, after consultation with the city manager shall be authorized to
reallocate departmental appropriations among various line-item expenditures
within that department as the treasurer believes necessary. The treasurer shall
also be authorized to effect interdepartmental transfers, in the same fund, not to
exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00). Any such transfers shall identify
particular functions that will use the transferred funds and shall be reported to the
city council at its next regular meeting and shall be entered into the minutes, as
well as, reported in the monthly financial statements.
Councilmember Barber noted during her GMA training classes, there was a
discussion regarding a Contingency Fund in the budget, noting a municipality’s
contingency fund is a financial reserve for unexpected expenses that were not
included in the budget, such as natural disasters, public health crises, or
unforeseen infrastructure repairs; and that its purpose is to provide a financial
cushion to ensure the municipality can maintain essential services, manage
emergencies, and avoid taking on costly debt during times of financial instability;
and cited the key purposes for the contingency fund as: Emergency Response –
to cover costs associated with natural disasters, economic downturns, or public
health emergencies; Unexpected Expenditures – to pay for municipal expenses
that could not have been foreseen at the time the budget was adopted; Financial
Stability – to provide a financial buffer that allows the municipality to maintain
services and meet obligations without plunging into debt; Budgetary Flexibility –
to help address revenue shortfalls or unexpected budget shortfalls, preventing
the need to cut essential services or take on expensive short-term debt; and
Major Project Costs – to cover potential cost escalations or shortfalls in large
projects that were not included in the initial budget estimates.
Councilmember Barber made a motion for the City to adopt an Ordinance for a
Contingency Fund Policy.
Mayor Ford stated the Legal would need to develop the ordinance and present to
the Mayor & Council.
Councilmember Barber stated she would forward all of her comments, questions
and requests made to the Governing Body, Legal, City Manager, City Treasurer
and City Clerk for the next meeting.

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PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Comments in Favor – No Comments
Comments Opposed - Ms. Mary Scott noted she had reviewed each line of the
Proposed FY2026 Budget thanked Councilmember Barber for pointing out
several items; noted she had received an invitation from the City Clerk to attend
this year’s Volunteer Gala, and referenced the associated cost per the budget,
whereas the FY2024 Volunteer Gala was budgeted at $12,000 and $1400 was
spent; and questioned why $15,000 has been budgeted for FY2025 and FY2026;
and also noted that there is 0.00 budgeted for the Amphitheater.
Mr. Milazi noted the proposed FY2026 Budget has been presented by the City
Manager as a wish list that now lies in the hands of the Council to adjust with
increases or decreases as needed; and noted an Amphitheater budget has not
been prepared.
Mr. Milazi noted there may be increases in some areas of the budget where
projects may not have been completed in the prior year, and staff anticipates
completing during the next budget year; and also noted that there are some
departments where expenses come at the later part of the year and may not be
showing up in the current year to date.
Mr. Milazi noted that all comments would be addressed and incorporated during
the next presentation on November 18th.
Councilmember Alexander asked staff to review the information referenced by
Ms. Scott regarding the Volunteer Gala noting the catering alone was more than
$1400, and that perhaps there was a typo; and noted the City intends to honor
Councilmember Thomas during the upcoming gala for his service.
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt stated that her intention is to be transparent, and that she
has taken notes and looked at the increases and decreases and will bring
forward requests for amendments; and noted that she also has questions about
the Amphitheater not having a budget and showing 0.00.
Mr. Edmondson thanked staff for their hard work in preparing their department
budgets and is open to suggestions and answering all questions.
Public Hearing Closed
Second Reading of the Proposed FY2026 Budget and Public Hearing will take
place on Tuesday, November 18th.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Council consideration to approve Site Engineering to install sewer service for the
Habitat for Humanity project located at 112 and 114 Davis Road in the amount of
$159,000.00. Funding source from SPLOST.
Presented by: Decius Aaron, Public Works Director
Mr. Aaron noted the previous City Manager advised Habitat for Humanity that
water/sewer was available for the project to build the homes, and the request is

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to authorize the city’s on-call water/sewer contractor to make the repairs in the
amount of $159,000.

Councilmember Alexander noted Ms. Jenkins is present from Habitat for
Humanity, and noted the project is to complete 2 of 3 homes, and that there
should be no burden placed on their agency who has been given funding in the
amount of $600,000 from Henry County to complete the project.

Ms. Jenkins noted the Southern Crescent project is to build two 1424 sq. ft.
homes with two car garages and brick front as the city has requested, and that
because of the delay, Henry County is requiring a Letter of Support from the City
of Stockbridge; and noted the projection completion is scheduled by June 2026
during Home Ownership Awareness Month.

Mayor Ford asked that the proper information be provided, and he will issue the
Letter of Support that has been requested.

Councilmember Barber noted she is the District 4 City Council Representative
where the homes will be located and that she is excited about the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt asked if this kind of problem is typically the responsibility of
the buyer.

Ms. Jenkins agreed that is typically the case, however, the former City Manager,
Mr. Gardiner, told her that the utilities were there, and provided a map that
showed the parcels, when in fact, it had been abandoned; and that had they
known there was no water/sewer connection, they would not have accepted the
property.

Motion to approve and to submit a Letter of Support from the City of Stockbridge
to Henry County from Mayor Ford supporting the project was made by
Councilmember Barber; seconded by Councilmember Alexander. The motion
passed unanimously 4-0.

5. FIRST READING - Council Consideration to approve an amendment to the
Purchasing and Procurement Ordinance Section 3.30.160 - Exceptions.
Presented by: Quinton Washington, City Attorney, Frank Chief Frank Trammer
and Assistant Chief Richard Godfrey
Attorney Washington noted there has been a series of amendments, noting the
maintenance of police vehicles where an RFP was issued with no responses;
and per the Procurement Code, there are Exemptions that are optional, but not
mandatory, and the request is to amend the Ordinance to change #16, noting
other amendments are coming forward in regard to the city’s Procurement Code.

Councilmember Berry asked if the request would apply to all city vehicles and not
just PD vehicles.
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Asst. Chief Godfrey confirmed.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt asked if three quotes will be required as with all other
department requests.

Mayor Pro Tem requested the Second Reading include a general listing of fees
for services.

Asst. Chief Godfrey noted the PD was utilizing a dealership outside of the city
and prefers to have those services provided by repair centers in the city keeping
that revenue within the city limits for general maintenance and repairs, however,
there are no major repair locations within the city limits of Stockbridge.

Councilmember Barber asked if this change to the ordinance would apply to the
city’s specialized vehicles such as the streetsweeper.

Mr. Aaron’s response was no, stating this will apply to the city’s fleet of standard
trucks and vehicles only.

Chief Trammer stated that obtaining three quotes is not practical, however, they
can obtain a general fee schedule for general and routine maintenance services.

Councilmember Alexander agreed with having a list of fees for standard and
routine maintenance services.

Councilmember Barber noted that if the City is utilizing a repair business for its
general maintenance and repairs, then a hefty discount should be in order with
that type of commitment from the city.

Mayor Pro Tem Gantt noted this is the First Reading of the Ordinance and asked
that the request include a General Fee Schedule List in the Second Reading on
November 18th.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council meetings will be held in the
City Council Chamber. Meeting dates, locations and times are subject to change or
contact City Hall offices at 770-389-7900 or visit the website www.stockbridgega.org for
updates.
• Citywide Development Authority Meeting, SPECIAL MEETING DATE,
Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Nov
12)
• Community Zoning and Information Meeting (CZIM) Wednesday, November 12th
at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall Council Chamber (Nov 12)
• Main Street Advisory Board Meeting, Second Friday of each Month, November
14th at 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Connection Center 130 M L King Sr. Heritage
Trail (Nov 14)

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• City Council Work Session Meeting, SPECIAL MEETING DATE - FY2026
BUDGET HEARING 2ND READING — November 18th at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall
Council Chamber (Nov 18)
• Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting, Third Tuesday of each month,
at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail
(Nov 18)
• Youth Council Advisory Committee Meeting, Third Thursday of each month, at
6:30 p.m. — City Hall Levi Meeting Room (Nov 20)
• Planning Commission Meeting, Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 p.m. — City
Hall Council Chamber (Nov 20)
• Youth Council Meeting, First Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. — City Hall
Levi Meeting Room (Dec 1.)
• Citizens Police Advisory, First Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Stockbridge Police Department Community Meeting Room. 4545 N. Henry Blvd.
(Dec 4)
• City Council Meeting, Second Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. FY2026
BUDGET ADOPTION — City Hall Council Chamber (Dec 8)
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS/INITIATIVES
• Join the City of Stockbridge on Tuesday, November 11th as we honor America's
Veterans during a luncheon from 11am - 1pm at the Merle Manders Conference
Center.
• The City of Stockbridge will host a Drive-Thru Food Giveaway on Saturday,
November 15th, starting at 10am, while supplies last, in the Amphitheater parking
lot. We are supporting community members and offering love and support during
this critical time.
• Join Mayor Anthony Ford for the monthly Meet the Mayor — Monday, November
17th from 10am – noon at City Hall. Meetings are by appt.
• Join Councilman Thomas & Councilman Berry in partnership for the monthly
Bingo Bash on Wednesday, November 19th, from 10am – noon at the Merle
Manders Conference Center. Lots of fun to be had by all. December event is
cancelled.
• Join Councilwoman Barber for the District 4 Community Town Hall on Thursday,
November 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the Merle Manders Conference Center.
• The City of Stockbridge will host its annual Drive-Thru Free Turkey Giveaway,
Saturday, November 22nd, starting at 10am, while supplies last, in the
Amphitheater parking lot.
• Join the City of Stockbridge for the annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival,
Friday, December 5th from 5:30 pm to 9pm in the Amphitheater parking lot.
• The Economic Development Department hosts a FREE Business Health Clinic
on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 9am – 12pm at the Stockbridge
Connection Center, 130 M L King Sr. Heritage Trail. Check the Health of Your
Business with the FREE Clinic.

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• Sign Up for real-time alerts about severe weather, road closures and
emergencies on the Regroup App. Visit the city’s website or social media pages
for more information on how and where to sign up. Stay Safe!
Please contact Rosalynd Rawls to schedule an appointment for Meet the Mayor and for
more information on Council Initiatives at 678-833-3348 or via email:
rrawls@stockbridgega.org
Mayor Ford extended greeting to all of the Veterans; noted everyone should get their
COVID shots and boosters, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; acknowledged the
Marine Corps. Birthday; congratulated newly elected Councilmember Antwan Cloud
who will represent City Council District 2; congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Gantt on her re-
election for City Council District 1; and congratulated Mayor-elect Jayden Williams as
they each continue to move the city forward.
Councilmember Alexander echoed the sentiments from Mayor Ford, and stated the
campaigns have ended, the votes have been cast and the people have spoken and
wants to move forward and work with everyone.
Councilmember Berry announced that he is hosting a Turkey Drive in City Council
District 3 at Mickie D. Cochran Park on Banks Rd. Saturday, November 15th at 1pm
while supplies last. City ID will be required as the event is limited to city residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Gantt announced a District 1 Holiday Decorating Contest and
encouraged other Districts to participate.
Motion to convene Executive Session for Personnel, Real Estate, Litigation and
CyberSecurity was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by Councilmember
Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Motion to adjourn Executive Session with No Action and sign an Affidavit was made by
Councilmember Berry; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt. The motion passed
unanimously 4-0.
Motion to reconvene the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt; seconded by
Councilmember Alexander. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gantt;
seconded by Councilmember Barber. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

Respectfully submitted by:

Vanessa Holiday, City Clerk Anthony S. Ford, Mayor

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