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BRAG Vote Changed to March 25, 2026

The Cave Spring City Council will meet Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to vote on two issues.

Council was originally scheduled to vote on April 14, 2026, regarding the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) request. The vote was moved earlier to allow event organizers time to make alternate plans should council choose not to grant the request. The council has been asked to approve covering the cost of hosting a concert for BRAG on city property, providing a shuttle to Rome for bike riders who wish to stay in a hotel, allowing use of space in City Hall as a massage room for riders and providing police services to temporarily block traffic when bicyclists leave town. The Cave Spring Downtown Development Authority voted against providing funding for the BRAG event at their March 17 meeting. As the authority represents local businesses, their decision may offer some insight into the perceived economic value.

My concern is not about the BRAG event itself, but about the use of public funds and facilities. Since the event has already selected Cave Spring as a host location, I question whether it is appropriate for the city to fund amenities and operational costs associated with a privately organized event with paid participation.

Council will also vote to authorize the chair to sign the closing paperwork associated with 123 Fincher Street. Although I voted against this purchase, my responsibility now is to help carry out the will of the council, which voted 3-1 to purchase the property for $115,655.

The called meeting will be followed by an executive session to continue the process of interviewing candidates for the city manager position.

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CAVE SPRING CITY COUNCIL

CALLED MEETING

MARCH 25, 2026

5:30 P.M.

Call to order

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG)

Fincher Street Property Closing

Executive Session

  • Virtual Interviews

Adjourn

Cave Spring City Hall


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