Tag: session
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Taxes are about to go up in Polk
Property tax millage rates set by County Commission for residents with an increase Over three public hearings, the public let the Polk County Commission know that any increase in taxes was going to come with consequences for local residents – especially seniors who live on fixed incomes and can’t eat the cost. But despite that,…
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County Commission denies zoning change for Cave Spring Road building
A request to the Polk County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening to change a property’s zoning on Cave Spring Road was denied after neighbors around the area cited a variety of safety concerns if the plan for the structure were allowed to move forward. The former Animal Hospital on Cave Spring Road was sought…
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Aragon City Council meeting called off for July
Council members unavailable due to pre-planned trip, illness One council member is out of town this week, and another is ill and won’t be able to participate in this month’s meeting of the Aragon City Council. Per Mayor Judd Fee, a quorum isn’t available this week after one council member happens to be on vacation…
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SUBSCRIBER VIDEO: Polk County Board of Education Work Session – June 3, 2025
The Polk County Board of Education held their June 3, 2025 work session at 4 p.m. at the Central Office. Included in discussions were committee reports, a review of the upcoming June 17 agenda, and tabling two policy requests until next month for approval. Additionally, the 14-day period to announce a Superintendent candidate was also…
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binary comment City Commission approves closures of old alleyways
School Lane, Sixth Street residents will split portions of alleys no longer used Two of three alleyways that were being considered for closure were approved for turning over to the residents whose property borders the old entrances and exits, but one will remain in city hands thanks to existing infrastructure underground. City Commissioners approved the…
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binary comment CDA to meet on April 15 for apartment complex bond request
A developer who is seeking to bring an apartment complex within the city limits is also looking for the city to act as an agent so they can seek better terms on the market for being able to build the multimillion dollar project. Work has been underway to figure out financing for the future Estates…
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Carlton Drive’s updated planned development gets City Council approval
Rockmart City Council members on Tuesday night witnessed a walkout of residents who were upset at the decision they made approving a new planned development for Rockmart – the second in just over a year that’ll bring new homes and new neighbors to the area around a busy intersection in the city limits. It was…
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City Manager Edward Guzman explained a growing trend in Metro Atlanta of Build to Rent housing to city commissioners, who voted to approve a 180 day moratorium on the practice until regulations can be crafted. No ‘Build to Rent’ housing in Cedartown as moratorium approved
Housing stock is needed in Polk County, but one way that the increase isn’t wanted is developers creating a big new neighborhood, then turning around and selling all the new residences to investors who seek rental income instead of single family home ownership out of the deal. The City of Cedartown is taking steps to…
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A new development wants to annex into the City of Cedartown with a plan to build 14 single family homes on the property. City Commission approves Prior Station Road annex request
Developers Tim Perkins and David Autrey will get to build a second subdivision in a new section now moving into the city limits thanks to an annexation request approved by the Cedartown City Commission on Monday night. The new Prior Station Road neighborhood will feature 14 homes between 1,200 and 1,800 square feet, with lot…
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Cedartown Planning and Zoning gives OK for Prior Station Road homes
City Commission to hear request, decide on annexation in March Cedartown City Commissioners will be voting in March on whether they want to allow a piece of property on the edge of the city limits on Prior Station Road to annex into the city with a planned development of 14 homes. The builders requesting the…