Civic education

How City Hall works

Plain-language guides to agendas, public hearings, zoning, budgets, and state laws affecting residents.

What belongs here

  • How to read a Council agenda packet
  • How to speak at a public hearing
  • Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act (SB 406)

This page describes the subject area. For current agendas, actions, and dates, use the City’s official records.

Information page

Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act

A detailed informational guide to SB 406 and the Secretary of State’s implementation resources.

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Blog articles in this topic

Civic education · October 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Zoning is a rulebook for everyone

What I look for when a land-use request comes before Council, and why a fair process matters.

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Civic education · October 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Three questions I ask about the City budget

A short way to read a long budget without getting lost in the numbers.

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Civic education · October 5, 2026 · 4 min read

How to make a public comment that gets to the point

Find the meeting, check the speaking process, and bring one clear ask.

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October 5, 2026

How to follow a Council meeting

A dated guide to the official calendar, packet, public participation, and final record.

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Related reading

State law

Georgia HOA law: SB 406

Learn what is effective now and what begins in 2027.

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