Kristi Reed | Cave Spring City Council Post 3

Council unanimously approved a motion by Councilman Charles Jackson to rename Stewart Circle to Heritage Circle and rename Fire Station Lane to Sam Stewart Drive. As part of the motion, council also approved getting a new sign made to mark the fact the fire station is named for Sam Stewart. A sign installation ceremony will be held as well. I recently spoke with one of Sam Stewart’s family members to get feedback on the proposed renaming. The family member expressed her support and said Sam Stewart was dedicated to the fire department. She said it means a lot to have his name attached to the department he loved. In other business at the May 12, 2026, regular meeting, council unanimously approved: A 14-day extension of the truck stop moratorium. The first reading of the truck stop ordinance proposed by Chairman Dennis Shoaf. The second reading will be held within 14 days at a called meeting, date and time as yet to be determined. A request to spend up to $1,977.69 to help cover th...

The Cave Spring City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. to consider several items including a proposal to rename Stewart Circle to Heritage Circle and the driveway next to the fire station as Sam Stewart Drive. Stewart family members have expressed their support for the renaming. Other items on the agenda include an extension of the truck stop moratorium and fencing around the old water tank above the cave. The full agenda is listed below. CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2026 6:00 P.M. Call to order Invocation Pledge to the American Flag Citizens comment Approval of minutes from April 14th & 30th. OLD BUSINESS - N/A NEW BUSINESS Renaming of Stewart Circle & Fire House Lane Fencing of the old water tank above the Cave Truck Stop / C-Stores Moratorium 14 day extension 1st Reading - Truck Stop / C-Stores Ordinance Adjourn

The Cave Spring City Council is expected to vote on May 12, 2026, regarding whether to rename Stewart Circle to Heritage Circle and the driveway next to the fire station as Sam Stewart Drive. Council members were informed that Stewart family members support the proposal. Council is also expected to consider extending a truck stop moratorium, as the current measure is set to expire before a proposed ordinance can be finalized. The ordinance, introduced by Chairman Dennis Shoaf, would regulate the application process, location, and conditions under which a truck stop could be constructed. Other items discussed during the work session included: Proposed Local Maintenance Improvement Grant (LMIG) projects for David Drive ($32,752.98) and Hershell Mize Drive ($23,048.39); Repairs to the manhole downtown. City Manager Stephen Walker reported the city has applied for an emergency permit; An update on the water project; Security fencing for the water tower; and A delay in the release o...

The Cave Spring City Council will meet for a work session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Items on the agenda include the manhole repair project at the traffic light, the water project and a truck stop ordinance proposed by Chairman Dennis Shoaf.  The purpose of the truck stop ordinance as listed in the draft ordinance is “To establish a truck stop/high-intensity fueling overlay district; to impose location, design, operational, environmental, and buffering standards; to provide for grandfather protection of existing facilities; to establish a conditional use permit process; and for other purposes.” The updated work session agenda is listed below. Cave Spring City Council Work Session Meeting April 30, 2026 5:30 P.M. Call To Order Reports DDA Court Police Fire Financial Billing Adjustments Committee Reports Public Safety Finance  Water/Sewer Oversight Potential Renaming of Stewart Circle LMIG 2023 Grant Fund Manhole Project Water Project/G...

The Cave Spring City Council voted to appoint Stephen Walker as the new city manager during the Tuesday, April 14, council meeting. Walker holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of West Georgia and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science from the University of Georgia. His most recent position was as assistant director for the Polk County Board of Elections. I look forward to working with Mr. Walker and wish him success in his new role. Event Ordinance Fails to Move Forward After months of work and review of a comprehensive event ordinance , the ordinance will not be moving forward because no one seconded my motion for a first reading. This is disappointing because a fair and impartial process would benefit the city and ensure public health and safety issues were adequately addressed. We had numerous work sessions and called meetings about the proposed ordinance and the ordinance was circulated and revised multiple times in order to in...

The Cave Spring City Council is expected to vote to extend an offer of employment to a new city manager during the Tuesday, April 14, council meeting. The search for a new city manager has been underway since late last year. Council is also expected to vote on several other items during the April 14 meeting including: A request to rename Stewart Circle. A $7,305 software requisition related to water meters. A $7,050 requisition for new water meters and the associated items. A key policy to govern the issuance and management of keys. A resolution related to the Certified City of Ethics program. A proclamation recognizing Georgia Cities Week. A proclamation recognizing Arbor Day 2026. A resolution to establish a schedule of fees and fines. Additionally, the first reading of the event ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday night. Council will also meet in executive session to discuss legal matters. CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. AGENDA ...