Kristi Reed | Cave Spring City Council Post 3

The Cave Spring City Council work session will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. We have a very full agenda (posted below) and I wanted to highlight a few of the items which are scheduled to be discussed. Just a reminder, if you would like to receive email notifications whenever I post, you can join the Cave Spring City Council Post 3 Updates Group . Ordinances Discussions about two proposed ordinances are on the agenda. Last month, council passed a gas station and convenience store moratorium introduced by Chairman Dennis Shoaf to allow council time to research, review and determine standards for gas stations and convenience stores within the city limits. Chairman Shoaf will be leading the process of developing that ordinance. Last month we also passed an events moratorium to allow council time to review and discuss an events ordinance I proposed to make sure we have appropriate standards in place for events meeting certain criteria. I shared the full text of this proposed ord...

Post last updated April 1, 2026 I have proposed a new ordinance to help make sure public events in Cave Spring are safe, well-organized and enjoyable for everyone. The ordinance is designed to: ensure public safety. manage traffic, parking and sanitation. protect city property and avoid unnecessary disruption. provide a fair and clear process for event organizers. Based on feedback and additional research, I have updated the original version of the event ordinance as follows: Replaced attendance threshold with operational impact criteria. Changed the bathroom facilities requirement from 1 toilet per 75 persons for events lasting more than four hours to being based on state and federal criteria, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specified permanent restroom facilities inside the event area count toward required facilities if they are open and compliant. Clarified that security personnel required will be based on police department review with decisions based...

I am pleased to announce that there is a called meeting tomorrow, Feb. 19, 2026, for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Cave Spring city manager position. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The interviews will take place in executive session. This is an exciting step forward as we work to identify the right individual for this important position. CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL CALLED MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2026 6:00 P.M. AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION INTERVIEWS OF CITY MANAGER CANDIDATES

The City of Cave Spring Public Safety Committee met on February 9 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen communication and coordination between the City Council and the Department of Public Safety. Councilmember Baker Harbin and I represent the City Council. We met with public safety leadership including Chief Randy Lacey, Assistant Chief Johnny Gomez, and Lt. Debbie McCain. Their willingness to engage in regular discussions is much appreciated. During the meeting, we reviewed a variety of administrative, policy, and planning topics. Discussion focused on improving reporting practices, reviewing existing ordinances, evaluating traffic management options in the downtown area, and identifying items for future committee consideration. We also discussed long-term planning topics related to facilities, equipment, and grant opportunities as part of our responsibility to support effective and forward-looking public safety operations. The next Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled ...

The following are my notes and thoughts from the Feb. 10, 2026 called council meeting. I encourage you to comment below or email me at reedforcavespring@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. To receive updates via email, please join the  Cave Spring City Council Post 3 Updates Google Group . Audit Report Presentation The annual audit by Williamson & Co. CPA was presented by Christian Hatch. Hatch reported there were no material weaknesses and no instances of material non-compliance. He also reported that the city increased revenue and paid down debt in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Georgia Department of Education Report Leslie Jackson with the Georgia Office of State Schools expressed gratitude for the collaboration between the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD) and the Northwest Georgia Charter Academy (NWGCA) . Jackson said the GSD has been making preparations for the opening of NWGCA including relocating classrooms and identifying shared spaces. Jackso...

The following is the events moratorium unanimously passed by council on Feb. 10, 2026. MORATORIUM NO. 26-001 MORATORIUM ON EVENT APPLICATIONS UTILIZING CITY PROPERTY 1.  PURPOSE AND INTENT WHEREAS, the City of Cave Spring owns and maintains certain public properties, streets, parks, and facilities for the benefit and use of the public; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority and responsibility to manage and regulate the use of city-owned property in a manner that protects public safety, city resources, and the general welfare; and WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of developing a comprehensive ordinance to regulate special events and public gatherings, including standards for permitting, public safety, insurance, cleanup, and enforcement; and WHEREAS, until such ordinance is adopted, the City lacks uniform, codified standards to ensure that requests for use of city property for special events are evaluated and administered in a consistent, lawful, and pub...

I regularly share updates about City Council meetings, issues under discussion, and decisions that affect Cave Spring. While these updates are posted here on the blog, I know not everyone checks blogs or uses RSS feed readers. To make it easier to stay informed, I’ve created a Google Group called Cave Spring City Council Post 3 Updates . This group is a simple way to receive updates directly by email when I post new information. Why a Google Group? No social media account required No spam or advertising You can unsubscribe at any time I will use this group only to share official updates, meeting summaries, and information relevant to my role on City Council. How to Join Visit this link: https://groups.google.com/g/cave-spring-city-council-post-3-updates Click “Join group” Sign in with a Google account (or create one if needed) Choose how you’d like to receive emails (recommended: “Each email”) If you prefer, you can still follow this blog directly or use an RSS feed, b...

The Cave Spring City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Cave Spring City Hall, 10 Georgia Avenue. Scheduled updates include the financial report, a report from the Georgia Department of Education, and reports from the Downtown Development Authority, municipal court, police department, and fire department. Council will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes, billing items, adjustments, and requisitions. Per the tentative agenda, council members are expected to discuss a proposed events moratorium and address a matter concerning property located at 123 Fincher Street.  Comment below or email me at reedforcavespring@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. 

Below are my thoughts and notes from the Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Cave Spring City Council work session. Comment below or email me at reedforcavespring@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.  Newly Appointed Interim City Manager Gary Burkhalter has been appointed as the interim city manager. He has indicated a willingness to serve in this capacity until a permanent city manager is hired. Burkhalter has extensive experience in local government and served as the assistant county manager/comptroller for Floyd County prior to his retirement.  Update Sewer Project Phase II The punch list for the sewer project is 85% complete. Items remaining include reviewing camera footage of the sewer lines and making some repairs in the park. The work is expected to be completed by next week.  GVRA - Cave Spring Center Gary Teems of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) gave a presentation about the programs offered at the facility. They currently have studen...

The February work session of the Cave Spring City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Cave Spring City Hall, 10 Georgia Avenue. Items on the agenda as of Feb. 1, 2026, include, but are not limited to: Interim city manager appointment An update on the sewer project phase II The Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant application City software update Discussion of a proposed event ordinance Digital accessibility discussion Discussion of various city policies Committee updates and expectations Executive session to discuss property, personnel and city manager applicants Comment below or email me at reedforcavespring@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.